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Keep a roof over Yumi's head in Yokohama

After the closure of the factory, Yumi is 5 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

🇯🇵 Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan1,656 views

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After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, Yumi fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $650. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, the family must leave. There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Yumi has started working extra hours at a market stall, and is 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 $650 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $145 • Utilities in arrears: $115 • First month of rent as a buffer: $390 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

due date: 2026-11-30
bill type: Rent arrears

#rent #eviction-prevention #family #housing

Updates from Megumi

Good news. Because of your gifts ($94 in total) the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 25% funded and the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.
Update from Yokohama: the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. We're at 58% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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