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Sani received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A sudden layoff left Sani short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $700.
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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $700 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $500
• Late fees and court costs: $50
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $125
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-09-06
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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thanks for sharing this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Thinking of you, Sani. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Peoria.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sani
Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (5 months), $500. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for asking.
Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. All the best!
Sending good thoughts, Sani. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Nnewi.
Hope it all works out, Sani. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Sani?
Thank you. If you're in Nnewi I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
Thinking of you and your family, Sani. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Faisalabad
Keep going. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Kadıköy
Thinking of you, Sani. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Keep going, Sani. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless
So sorry you're going through this, Sani. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.