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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Aisha's family in Lagos

After the loss of a second income, Aisha is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria1,464 views
Aisha Khadija Musa
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Lagos
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $350. 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 teenager still in school 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 $350 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $20 • First month of rent as a buffer: $100 • Rent arrears (3 months): $230 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-09-24
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Aisha

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 59% funded and I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

  2. We're at 33% thanks to 6 of you. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. More news soon.

  3. Update from Lagos: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 29% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Aisha

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  • Daniel Andrei Rusu 🇷🇴 · $100

    “Blessings. Thought of Aisha all day after reading this. - București”

  • Kelvin Richard Yamoah 🇬🇭 · $50

    “Hope things get better. Been where you're, it gets better. - Cape Coast”

  • Amaka Chidinma Williams 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Nazia Kausar Tarar 🇵🇰 · $25

    “Hope it all works out. Shared with friends too. - Abbottabad”

  • Gabriela A. Estrada 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Regina Bruna Tavares 🇧🇷 · $25

    “Every little bit. Hope the October deadline works out. - São Paulo”

  • Karim Ibrahim Kassem 🇪🇬 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $25

    “Wish I could do more. My neighbor told me about this one. - Jakarta Barat”

  • Ayu Pratama 🇮🇩 · $20
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  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Best of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Houston”

  • Paul Guillaume Rodriguez 🇨🇦 · $5

    “Best of luck. - Surrey”

  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $5

    “Wish I could do more. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Thika”

  • Uzma Bisma Hanif 🇵🇰 · $5

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  • Oshadi Sachini Silva

    Hope it all works out, Aisha. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

    • Soledad B. García

      Sending strength, Aisha. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

      • Manuel C. Domingo

        Thanks for sharing this, Aisha. Hope you get there. God bless.

        • Joy Saif Sarker

          You're not alone, Aisha. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

          • Kagiso P. Mthembu

            I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 19 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

            • Madelyn Vazquez

              Best of luck, Aisha. Shared this with my family. Love from Epe.

              • Rubén P. Cruz

                So sorry you're going through this, Aisha. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

                • Leo M. Lawrence

                  Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care

                  • Owen P. Zimmerman

                    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. God bless.

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