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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Chidi's family in Epe
A termination letter arrived last week. Chidi needs $500 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Epe.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria574 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 3 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500.
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 have three school-aged 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $500 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $320
• Late fees and court costs: $15
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $140
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-11-06
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope November is when things finally get easier
Thinking of you and your family, Chidi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Naivasha.
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.