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Siyabonga received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Siyabonga needs $1,250 to clear the arrears and stay housed in East London.
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When the construction firm closed in September, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,250.
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 have a toddler and a baby 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $1,250 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $900
• Late fees and court costs: $70
• Utilities in arrears: $75
• First month of rent as a buffer: $205
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- Siyabonga
- due date
- 2026-10-30
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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“Rooting for you. Hope the November deadline works out. - Córdoba”
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hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in San Francisco donated after I showed her your page. Take care
Sending good thoughts, Siyabonga. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 21 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
take care. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Port Harcourt
Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Celaya.
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Rennes.
Wishing you peace. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Townsville this morning. Thinking of East London