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Keep a roof over Zainab's head in Berlin

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Zainab needs $3,350 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Berlin.

🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany4,018 views
Zainab Jamila Yassin
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Berlin
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,350. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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 $3,350 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $330 • First month of rent as a buffer: $840 • Rent arrears (2 months): $2,180 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-05-02
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Bella Powers

    Thinking of you and your family, Zainab. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

    • Óscar H. Orozco

      Thinking of you, Zainab. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

      • Amaka Peace MbaAddress verifiedID verified

        Sending strength, Zainab. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

        • Aarti R. Mittal

          Stay strong, Zainab. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Berlin.

          • Min-ji Bo-ra Jung

            hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless

            • Antonio N. OrozcoID verified

              A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Take care

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