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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Dumisani's family in Johannesburg
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Dumisani needs $950 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Johannesburg.
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When the hotel closed in November, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, we must leave.
I've 3 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $950 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $75
• Late fees and court costs: $70
• Rent arrears (2 months): $805
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Dumisani
- due date
- 2026-03-06
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Dumisani
69% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you. - Dumisani
Good news. Because of your gifts ($315 in total) I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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So sorry you're going through this, Dumisani. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Jaipur.
Hope this works out for you. Love from Bornova.
Keep going, Dumisani. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. All the best