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

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Ruwini needs $450 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Kandy.

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Ruwini Silva
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Kandy
When my hours were cut in half in April, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, 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 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 $450 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $310 • Utilities in arrears: $20 • First month of rent as a buffer: $120 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Ruwini
due date
2026-05-30
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • what's already covered and what's the $450 for?

    • Ruwini SilvaOwnerAnswerID verified

      It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (2 months) is the big one at $310, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.

  • Praying for you, Ruwini. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

    • How is Ruwini doing now?

      • So sorry you're going through this, Ruwini. Shared it with a few friends. I hope July is when things finally get easier. All the best.

        • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kandy.

          • Ruwini SilvaOwnerAnswerID verified

            Thank you. If you're in Kandy I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

        • Take care, Ruwini. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

          • Wishing you the best. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Latina this morning.

            • sending love. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Kandy.

              • Thanks for sharing this, Ruwini. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless

                • Hope it all works out, Ruwini. Your post was clear and honest. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                  • Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 26 people at work.

                    • Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Sent it to 32 people at work. Thinking of Kandy.

                      • Sending strength, Ruwini. Hope you get there. Take care.

                        • Stay strong, Ruwini. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

                          • thinking of you and your family, Ruwini. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Please keep us posted.

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