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Keep a roof over Vikas's head in Birmingham

After the closure of the factory, Vikas is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom3,603 views
Vikas F. Bhardwaj
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Birmingham
After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,800. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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 night deliveries, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent. Where the $3,800 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,600 • Late fees and court costs: $125 • Utilities in arrears: $155 • First month of rent as a buffer: $920 If you're reading this, thank you. - Vikas
due date
2026-09-09
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Vikas

  1. Thank you all. We're at 78% now ($2,965). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. We're at 55% thanks to 34 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Small update. $873 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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    “All the best. Thought of Vikas all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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  • Kwasi Eric Addo

    Wishing you the best. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best!

    • Teguh Slamet Lie

      So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Love from Córdoba!

      • Andrés N. Mendoza

        Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Ibadan

        • Concetta Raffaella Serra

          hope things get better soon, Vikas. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Birmingham.

          • Shirley J. Chen

            thinking of you, Vikas. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Birmingham.

            • Festus Yinka Fashola

              Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Birmingham.

              • Jaxon Cooper

                Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Birmingham

                • Caleb M. Hudson

                  Thanks for sharing this, Vikas. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

                  • Shankar J. Bhat

                    best of luck, Vikas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Mumbai so I could bring a meal.

                    • Nicholas S. Haynes

                      Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

                      • Vilai Rungnapa Kittisak

                        so sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Birmingham.

                        • Camila P. Delgado

                          Stay strong. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Bakersfield.

                          • Guadalupe H. Solís

                            Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Pune but we're thinking of you.

                            • Amir Salim Cherif

                              Sending strength, Vikas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Cairo.

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