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

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Palesa needs $800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Johannesburg.

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Palesa R. Fortuin
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Johannesburg
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 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. 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 $800 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $530 • Late fees and court costs: $105 • Utilities in arrears: $25 • First month of rent as a buffer: $140 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-08-19
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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