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Lemlem received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Lemlem needs $400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Bahir Dar.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 3 weeks, Lemlem fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $400.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, the family must leave.
There are a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Lemlem has started working night deliveries, 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 $400 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $220
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• Utilities in arrears: $15
• First month of rent as a buffer: $125
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- due date
- 2026-09-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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