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

After a delayed insurance payout, Shireen is 5 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.

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Shireen A. Petersen
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Johannesburg
After a car accident that kept me from work for 3 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $850. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave. I've 2 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 $850 goes: โ€ข Rent arrears (5 months): $530 โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $75 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $50 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $195 Thanks for reading all this. - Shireen
due date
2026-09-30
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Shireen

  1. 61% there. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. We're at 46% thanks to 12 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($74 in total) I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Giang Hoa Kieu ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100

    โ€œThought of Shireen all day after reading this. - Hแป“ Chรญ Minh Cityโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $20
  • Tania Rina Begum ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50
  • Woo-jin Tae-hoon Bae ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Popy Shapla Talukder ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $10

    โ€œRooting for you. Thought of Shireen all day after reading this. - Gazipurโ€

  • Sultana Sumaiya Rashid ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $5
  • Brandon Langley ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
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    โ€œThinking of you. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Feira de Santanaโ€

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  • Sara Reem Benali ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $100
  • Ghada Taghreed Tannous ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $200
  • Anna M. Aguilar ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $10

    โ€œStay strong. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Aucklandโ€

  • Sara Sara Fiore ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $25
  • Tommaso Bruno Ferretti ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $25
  • Benjamin F. Aquino ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $5
  • Aisha Mona Ghanem ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $20

    โ€œGod bless. Saw your post and had to give. - Medinaโ€

  • Shapla Puja Miah ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $5

    โ€œHang in there. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Dhakaโ€

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  • Sade Favour MbaID verified

    I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. Love from Zapopan.

    • Walid Amir Trabelsi

      Stay strong. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Bangkok

      • Zoey C. James

        Sending strength, Shireen. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Gujranwala.

        • Khadija Hegazy

          You're not alone. Shared this with my family. After 12 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best

          • Sun-woo Jang

            best of luck, Shireen. Hope you get there. Greetings from Epe.

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