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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Okello's family in Arusha
A sudden layoff left Okello short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
🇹🇿 Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania812 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 7 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $400.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $400 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• Rent arrears (2 months): $300
• Utilities in arrears: $60
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-07-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Okello
Quick update: $98 raised so far (25%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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