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Keep a roof over Tunde's head in Onitsha
A termination letter arrived last week. Tunde needs $450 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Onitsha.
🇳🇬 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria1,439 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 3 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, we must leave.
I've 3 children at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
I have started working extra hours at a market stall, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $450 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $310
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $75
With deep gratitude,
Tunde
- due date
- 2026-02-09
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Tunde
Quick update: $355 raised so far (79%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Bucaramanga.
hope things get better soon, Tunde. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Tunde?
Thank you. If you're in Onitsha I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Keep going, Tunde. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Dresden but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Onitsha.
Sending love. This could happen to any of us. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Onitsha.
Take care, Tunde. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Asaba
Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Latina!