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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Cheikh's family in Paris

A cut in working hours left Cheikh short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇫🇷 Île-de-France, France2,727 views
Pape Diallo
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Following a long illness in the family, Cheikh fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $2,750. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, the family must leave. There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Cheikh has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is 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 $2,750 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,800 • Late fees and court costs: $120 • Utilities in arrears: $220 • First month of rent as a buffer: $610 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2026-10-06
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Odette Aurélie GuillaumePhoto verified

    You're not alone, Pape. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Hyderabad donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

    • Eleanor Fox

      Rooting for you, Pape. Hope this works out for you.

      • Shirley Montgomery

        Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Jakarta but we're thinking of you. Love from Jakarta.

        • Gerald RussellQuestion

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Cheikh.

          • Vincenzo Raffaele Bernardi

            take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best

            • Imran Fahad Yousafzai

              Hope it all works out, Pape. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

              • Hawa Fatoumata ThiamQuestionPhoto verified

                How is Cheikh doing now?

                • Vishal H. Malhotra

                  Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Mumbai.

                  • Jannat Bithi Miah

                    wishing you peace, Pape. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

                    • Renato Bruno Peixoto

                      Sending good thoughts. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                      • Pablo M. ReyesID verified

                        Praying for you, Pape. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Berlin this morning. Blessings.

                        • Macharia Omondi Lyimo

                          Sending good thoughts, Pape. This could happen to any of us. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Manchester

                          • Andile W. Mabaso

                            Thinking of you, Pape. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Paris

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