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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Paul's family in Dar es Salaam

After a divorce, Paul is 2 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

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Paul Tumusiime Ssemwogerere
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Dar es Salaam
When the construction firm closed in April, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $150. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $150 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $30 • First month of rent as a buffer: $85 • Utilities in arrears: $35 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Paul
due date
2026-07-02
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 58% funded and I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

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  • Victor Onyeama

    Best of luck, Paul. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.

    • Ricardo P. Villalobos

      So sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings

      • Sergio Michele Santoro

        Shared this with my family. I hope June is when things finally get easier.

        • Gifty Gifty Acheampong

          Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Saket.

          • Mariana C. Ramírez

            Thinking of you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Dar es Salaam

            • Gilles Kévin Roger

              Rooting for you, Paul. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 13 years in social work I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.

              • Tania Shima Howlader

                Wishing you peace, Paul. This could happen to any of us.

                • Gayathri H. Gowda

                  Thanks for sharing this, Paul. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

                  • Anita Pooja Singh

                    Take care. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Recife.

                    • Inés N. Pérez

                      So sorry you're going through this, Paul. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

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