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Ratna received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Ratna needs $650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Jakarta.
🇮🇩 DKI Jakarta, Indonesia1,582 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 3 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave.
I've 4 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.
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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $520
• First month of rent as a buffer: $100
• Utilities in arrears: $30
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2026-07-05
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Ratna
Good news. Because of your gifts ($25 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $10 raised so far (2%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Elaine Josiane Machado 🇧🇷 · $167
“Keep your head up. I'm in Guarulhos, thinking of you. - Guarulhos”
- Balaji P. Rajan 🇮🇳 · $100
- Omar Abdul Khan 🇮🇳 · $10
- Faisal Kazmi 🇵🇰 · $15
“Stay strong. From Mardan with love. - Mardan”
- Theodore L. Young 🇺🇸 · $5
“Keep your head up. Small amount but sent with love. - Arlington”
- Maya W. Barnett 🇬🇧 · $5
“Good luck. From Manchester with love.”
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ratna.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent arrears (4 months) is the biggest at $520. Thanks for looking so closely.
You're not alone, Ratna. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Rooting for you, Ratna. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Arlington donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Sending strength, Ratna. Hope this works out for you. Love from London.