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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Anil's family in Southampton

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Anil needs $3,200 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Southampton.

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Anil L. Sethi
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Southampton
When the bakery closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,200. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave. I've 2 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. 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 $3,200 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $210 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,500 • First month of rent as a buffer: $490 Thanks for reading all this. - Anil
due date
2026-10-27
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Anil

  1. Quick update: $2,392 raised so far (75%). the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,692 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. We're at 26% thanks to 22 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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RecentTop gifts
  • Anonymous 🇦🇷 · $75

    “Hope it all works out. I'm in La Plata, thinking of you.”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $10
  • Gemma E. Tolentino 🇵🇭 · $8.50

    “Only $9 but hope it helps. - Manila”

  • Eleanor Matthews 🇳🇿 · $58.50

    “Best of luck. I'm in Auckland, thinking of you. - Auckland”

  • Tanvi C. Pandey 🇨🇦 · $50

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Anil all day after reading this.”

  • Mason L. Howell 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Pavel Rafiq Talukder 🇧🇩 · $15
  • Joaquín D. Núñez 🇨🇴 · $30
  • Junior N. Bailey 🇯🇲 · $10

    “Hope this helps. Small amount but sent with love. - Kingston”

  • Lestari Elsa Winata 🇮🇩 · $200
  • Héctor R. Villalobos 🇦🇷 · $25
  • Maryna Olga Morozov 🇺🇦 · $5
  • Imelda E. Concepcion 🇵🇭 · $10
  • Jihan Zahra Lestari 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Yanti Mega Sutanto 🇮🇩 · $10

    “From my family to yours. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Surabaya”

  • Karim Rahim Barua 🇮🇳 · $41.50
  • Anitha C. Yadav 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Luca W. Green 🇬🇧 · $10

    “Hope this helps. Hope the November deadline works out. - Nottingham”

  • Juliette Claire Sanchez 🇫🇷 · $50

    “From my family to yours. Hope the November deadline works out. - Bordeaux”

  • Rahayu Ani Simanjuntak 🇮🇩 · $10

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  • Tayo Danjuma Uzor

    So sorry you're going through this, Anil. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

    • Irina Marina Vasiliev

      Good luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Southampton

      • Su-bin Da-eun Lee

        Sending love, Anil. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

        • Murilo Marcelo Ribeiro

          Wishing you the best, Anil. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Campinas

          • Josefa Flores

            Rooting for you, Anil. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

            $3,912.50 raised of $3,200

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