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Keiko received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

After a long illness, Keiko is 4 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.

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Keiko Takeuchi
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Tokyo
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,550. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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. 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 $1,550 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $300 • Rent arrears (4 months): $1,100 • Utilities in arrears: $150 With deep gratitude, Keiko
due date
2024-06-02
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Keiko

  1. Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($86). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

  2. Update from Tokyo: I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Keiko all day after reading this.”

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  • Camille G. MercadoPhoto verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Keiko. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

    • Oleg Nikolai Melnyk

      hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Cologne this morning

      • Sawsan Iman Khoury

        sending love, Keiko. Looking forward to the next update.

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