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Lerato received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A divorce left Lerato short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa1,396 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,000.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I have three school-aged children 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $1,000 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $660
• Late fees and court costs: $85
• Utilities in arrears: $85
• First month of rent as a buffer: $170
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-10-19
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Praying for you, Lerato. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor in Raleigh donated after I showed her your page. Take care
thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. After 7 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Johannesburg.
So sorry you're going through this, Lerato. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care
take care, Lerato. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.