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Mekdes received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
After the loss of a second income, Mekdes is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia1,072 views
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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 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.
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 $500 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $380
• Utilities in arrears: $15
• First month of rent as a buffer: $105
Thanks for reading all this.
- Mekdes
- due date
- 2026-09-17
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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