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Sajib received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A car accident left Sajib 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 7 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $350.
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 two part-time jobs, 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 $350 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $170
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $105
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Sajib
- due date
- 2024-07-12
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Sajib
Update from Jessore: we've started the first stage. We're at 56% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($150 in total) I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 7% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
- Githinji Githinji Mugisha 🇰🇪 · $105
- Tae-hoon Han 🇰🇷 · $20
- Suresh B. Joshi 🇮🇳 · $30
- Harish A. Ramachandran 🇮🇳 · $20
- Ryan M. Daniels 🇺🇸 · $25
- Emeka Chukwuemeka Okoro 🇳🇬 · $25
- Pradeep B. Malhotra 🇮🇳 · $100
- Mahesh Thilina Liyanage 🇱🇰 · $5
“Best of luck. My colleague told me about this one. - Dehiwala”
- Marta M. Guzmán 🇺🇸 · $20
“Keep your head up. Hope the July deadline works out. - St. Petersburg”
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Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Jessore
Thinking of you, Sajib. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Thanks for sharing this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Stay strong, Sajib. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day!