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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Shireen's family in Soweto

After a car accident, Shireen is 2 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa790 views
Shireen W. Lombard
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Soweto
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, 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 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 $950 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $510 • Late fees and court costs: $95 • Utilities in arrears: $65 • First month of rent as a buffer: $280 I hope life is good to you. - Shireen
due date
2026-02-04
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Osama Hadi TrabelsiAddress verifiedPhoto verified

    hope things get better soon, Shireen. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

    • Meseret Yeshi Assefa

      Good luck, Shireen. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

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