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

After the loss of a second income, Sabina is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.

🇮🇳 Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India2,420 views
Sabina Maliha Barua
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Madurai
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $550. 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $550 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $360 • Late fees and court costs: $45 • Utilities in arrears: $45 • First month of rent as a buffer: $100 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Sabina
due date
2026-06-07
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Sabina

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 61% funded and I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.

  2. We're at 48% thanks to 10 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 21% funded and I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Sharmin Parvin Sarker

    Hang in there, Sabina. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted.

    • Henry Yinka Anyanwu

      You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

      • Naveed Omer Hussain

        Hope things get better soon, Sabina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Madurai.

        • Jia Fan

          Best of luck, Sabina. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Johannesburg so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Madurai.

          • Saeed Ghassan RadwanPhoto verified

            hope it all works out, Sabina. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Love from Thủ Đức.

            • Jing Gang Xie

              Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Swansea but we're thinking of you.

              • Massimo Rinaldi

                Sending love. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

                • Nada Taghreed Sabbagh

                  Sending strength, Sabina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                  • Sneha A. Sidhu

                    keep going, Sabina. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best

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