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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Rashid's family in Cairo
After a divorce, Rashid is 2 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇪🇬 Cairo, Cairo, Egypt1,258 views
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit 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 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $700 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $165
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Rent arrears (2 months): $490
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-11-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Rashid
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- Manoj B. Agarwal 🇮🇳 · $32.50
“Best of luck. Only $33 but hope it helps. - Mumbai”
- Benjamin M. Rivera 🇺🇸 · $10
“Sending love. Thought of Rashid all day after reading this. - Peoria”
- Gökhan Volkan Çelik 🇹🇷 · $10
- James Austin 🇺🇸 · $49
- Wilfredo R. Tomas 🇵🇭 · $28
- Garba Danjuma Igwe 🇳🇬 · $250
- Dola Nargis Begum 🇮🇳 · $32.50
- Nour Amal Zidan 🇪🇬 · $33
- Adewale Chukwuemeka Onyeama 🇳🇬 · $10
- Anastasia Lyudmila Baranov 🇺🇦 · $10
- Aoi Emi Murakami 🇯🇵 · $5
“Blessings. Been where you're, it gets better. - Kawasaki”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
- Dennis K. Dominguez 🇺🇸 · $20
- Fatima Anum Malik 🇵🇰 · $25
“Good luck. Thought of Rashid all day after reading this. - Gujranwala”
- Sana Eman Baig 🇵🇰 · $25
“Hope the October deadline works out. - Abbottabad”
- Natalie K. Peters 🇨🇦 · $100
“All the best. Shared with friends too. - Winnipeg”
- Kausar Hina Ghani 🇵🇰 · $5
“All the best. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Lahore”
- Nur Utami Gunawan 🇮🇩 · $10
“Hope this helps. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Depok”
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I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Cairo.
Thinking of you and your family. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless
Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Cairo