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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Osamu's family in Setagaya

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Osamu needs $2,150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Setagaya.

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Osamu Sakai
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Setagaya
When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,150. 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 a toddler and a baby 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. 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 $2,150 goes: โ€ข Rent arrears (2 months): $1,350 โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $125 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $195 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $480 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Osamu
due date
2026-10-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Osamu

  1. Quick update: $300 raised so far (14%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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Reviews

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  • Cristian G. SandovalQuestion

    Any update on how things are going in Setagaya?

    • Lydia F. Dalton

      Looking forward to the next update. God bless

      • Dorota Iwona Zieliล„skiQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Osamu.

        • Osamu SakaiOwnerAnswer

          Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (2 months), $1,350. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.

      • Danielle A. Acosta

        wishing you peace, Osamu. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless!

        • Vikash P. MthembuQuestion

          Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Setagaya.

          • Osamu SakaiOwnerAnswer

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent arrears (2 months), advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.

        • Ryan R. Gomez

          Keep going. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in Amsterdam but we're thinking of you

          • Pradeep W. Goyal

            wishing you peace. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

            • Ezekiel B. Montgomery

              praying for you, Osamu. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

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