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Marta received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A delayed insurance payout left Marta short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇪🇹 1005, Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia679 views
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, 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 $450.
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 two young 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 weekend shifts, 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 $450 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $90
• Rent arrears (4 months): $320
• Utilities in arrears: $40
I hope life is good to you.
- Marta
- due date
- 2026-10-02
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Wishing you peace, Marta. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Marta. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Mwanza.
Rooting for you, Marta. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Hawassa.
Thank you. If you're in Hawassa I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
Thanks for sharing this, Marta. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Kilkenny donated after I showed her your page.
Hang in there, Marta. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.
Take care, Marta. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Hawassa
You're not alone, Marta. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 19 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Berlin