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Keep a roof over Zakaria's head in Heliopolis
After a car accident, Zakaria is 2 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600.
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 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $600 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $370
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• First month of rent as a buffer: $145
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-11-21
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Wishing you peace, Zakaria. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless.
shared this with my family. Love from Lviv
Hope it all works out. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Heliopolis.
Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Thinking of you and your family, Zakaria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 28 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Keep going, Zakaria. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
You're not alone, Zakaria. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Heliopolis.
Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Heliopolis.
Hang in there, Zakaria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Heliopolis
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.