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Keep a roof over Ye-jin's head in Mapo
A sudden layoff left Ye-jin short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
🇰🇷 Mapo, Seoul, South Korea1,306 views
When the hotel closed in July, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,600.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I've 1 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 $2,600 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $175
• Rent arrears (2 months): $1,900
• First month of rent as a buffer: $525
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-10-03
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Ye-jin
Small update. $857 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
Quick update: $515 raised so far (20%). the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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stay strong, Ye-jin. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Kinondoni
Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Dar es Salaam.
Keep going, Ye-jin. Hope this works out for you. Take care.
Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Kochi.