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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for John's family in Kasarani

After the closure of the factory, John is 2 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

🇰🇪 Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya911 views
John Kiprop Mussa
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Kasarani
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 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 $800 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $570 • Utilities in arrears: $55 • First month of rent as a buffer: $175 Thanks for reading all this. - John
due date
2026-12-01
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from John

  1. Quick update: $91 raised so far (11%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Thought of John all day after reading this. - Gazipur”

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    “Hope this helps. Only $8 but hope it helps. - Rotterdam”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of John all day after reading this. - Tarragona”

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  • Andrew D. Morales

    Sending love, John. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.

    • Tareq Chatterjee

      Hope it all works out, John. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care

      • Nolan S. Martinez

        So sorry you're going through this, John. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.

        • Andrea L. Robles

          This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Love from Mumbai.

          • Beatrice RomanoID verified

            Wishing you peace, John. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

            • Shoaib Kamran Orakzai

              gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Kasarani!

              $124 raised of $800

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