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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Balaji's family in Pune

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Balaji needs $800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Pune.

🇮🇳 Maharashtra, India1,055 views
Balaji M. Sundaram
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Pune
After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave. I've 1 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 weekend shifts, 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 $800 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $145 • Rent arrears (3 months): $600 • Utilities in arrears: $55 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-08-03
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Balaji

  1. Quick update: $295 raised so far (37%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($295). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Quick update: $190 raised so far (24%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Blessings. Thought of Balaji all day after reading this. - Phuket”

  • Anonymous 🇷🇺 · $8.50
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  • Eli R. Ramos 🇦🇺 · $20

    “Praying for you. Thought of Balaji all day after reading this. - Newcastle”

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  • Marcel Kees Willems 🇳🇱 · $81

    “Stay strong. Only $81 but hope it helps. - Amsterdam”

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    “Thinking of you. My mother told me about this one. - Yekaterinburg”

  • Nadeem Danish Ali 🇵🇰 · $20

    “Every little bit. Thought of Balaji all day after reading this. - Lahore”

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    “You got this. From Peoria with love.”

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  • Eli D. Powell

    Sending strength, Balaji. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best

    $494.50 raised of $800

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