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Mercy received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
After a long illness, Mercy is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
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When my hours were cut in half in September, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $700.
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 two part-time jobs, 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 $700 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $450
• Late fees and court costs: $60
• Utilities in arrears: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $160
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Mercy
- due date
- 2025-12-12
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Your post was clear and honest. Love from Pasig.
wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. All the best.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mercy
It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (3 months) is the big one at $450, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.
Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Lagos.
Wishing you the best, Mercy. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
how is Mercy doing now?
Best of luck, Mercy. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
Keep going, Mercy. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Lagos.
Thanks for sharing this, Mercy. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings
Good luck, Mercy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Tamale.
shared this with my family. Thinking of Lagos.
Thanks for sharing this, Mercy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings!
Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together.