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

After the closure of the factory, Sota is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.

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Sota Taro Fujita
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Osaka
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,550. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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 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 $2,550 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,100 • Utilities in arrears: $170 • Late fees and court costs: $280 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-05-16
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Sota

  1. Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($665). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($330). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Hang in there. Hope the May deadline works out. - Kitakyushu”

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  • Remedios E. Rivera

    Thanks for sharing this, Sota. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

    • Sophie Wood

      Wishing you peace, Sota. Shared this with my family. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • Efe Halima OdukoyaAddress verified

        Thinking of you, Sota. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings

        • Agnieszka Beata Michalski

          Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Faisalabad!

          • Lavinia GheorgheID verified

            Sending love, Sota. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together.

            • Salman Qureshi

              Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!

              • Helena Justyna Zakrzewski

                sending love, Sota. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

                • Siva D. Mudaliar

                  sending strength, Sota. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Osaka

                  • Luis N. Maldonado

                    Thanks for sharing this, Sota. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings

                    • Daniel Dahlberg

                      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Los Angeles.

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