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

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Mandla needs $1,200 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Pretoria.

🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa1,528 views
Mandla E. Molefe
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Pretoria
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,200. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $1,200 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $890 • Late fees and court costs: $55 • First month of rent as a buffer: $255 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-08-30
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  1. We're at 44% thanks to 14 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Ilaria Lucia OrlandoID verified

    hope you get there. Love from Iztapalapa.

    • Joy Zainab Nwankwo

      Wishing you the best, Mandla. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up

      • Elias G. Woods

        So sorry you're going through this, Mandla. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Derry this morning. Love from Derry

        • Omar Masud Mia

          Thinking of you, Mandla. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

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