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Keep a roof over Vinod's head in Siliguri

A sudden layoff left Vinod short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇮🇳 West Bengal, India728 views
Vinod M. Panicker
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Siliguri
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave. I have three school-aged 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $500 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $280 • Late fees and court costs: $35 • Utilities in arrears: $40 • First month of rent as a buffer: $145 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Vinod
due date
2026-07-17
bill type
Rent arrears

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    “Thought of Vinod all day after reading this. - Móstoles”

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  • rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

    • Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 11 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything

      • Sending good thoughts, Vinod. Shared it with a few friends

        • So sorry you're going through this, Vinod. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Dhaka

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