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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Girish's family in Kolkata

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Girish needs $700 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Kolkata.

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Girish Jain
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Kolkata
After a car accident that kept me from work for 6 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $700. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave. I have two young 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 $700 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $510 • Late fees and court costs: $25 • Utilities in arrears: $25 • First month of rent as a buffer: $140 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-01-03
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Serkan Mert Kaya

    thinking of you, Girish. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

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