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Shefali received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Shefali needs $650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Muzaffarpur.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I've 1 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 night deliveries, 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 $650 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• Late fees and court costs: $60
• Rent arrears (2 months): $550
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-10-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Shefali
Good news. Because of your gifts ($417 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($316 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Hope it all works out, Shefali. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
You're not alone, Shefali. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together.
Sending love, Shefali. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Ottawa.
Hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 5 people at work. God bless.
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Bhaktapur.