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

A sudden layoff left Sem short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇳🇱 North Holland, Netherlands1,547 views
Sem Koen Blom
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Amsterdam
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,200. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave. I have three school-aged 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 $3,200 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,850 • Late fees and court costs: $250 • Utilities in arrears: $240 • First month of rent as a buffer: $860 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Sem
due date
2026-09-21
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Sem

  1. We're at 30% thanks to 21 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Update from Amsterdam: the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Pavel Mizanur MiahQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sem.

    • Sem Koen BlomOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (3 months), $1,850. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Florence Nakato Odhiambo

    Best of luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!

    • Mythili C. Panicker

      praying for you, Sem. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together.

      • Rajan F. Zaveri

        Keep going, Sem. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Jakarta.

        • Odhiambo Victor Nakamya

          Best of luck, Sem. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Amsterdam.

          • Meena F. Garg

            Keep going, Sem. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

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