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Meseret received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A divorce left Meseret short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, Meseret fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $300.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by January, the family must leave.
There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Meseret has started working weekend shifts, and is 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 $300 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $270
• Utilities in arrears: $20
• Late fees and court costs: $10
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2025-12-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Sending strength, Tadesse. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Meseret?
Hope things get better soon, Tadesse. This could happen to any of us
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Meseret
It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (5 months) is the big one at $270, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.
Best of luck, Tadesse. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Gazipur this morning.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
how is Meseret doing now?
You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 26 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Shared it with a few friends. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Sending love, Tadesse. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Accra this morning. Blessings
hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Thiruvananthapuram.
Sending strength, Tadesse. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours
keep going. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Laredo