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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Devi's family in Cape Town

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Devi needs $850 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Cape Town.

🇿🇦 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa1,401 views
Vikash S. Steyn
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Cape Town
When my hours were cut in half in September, Devi fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $850. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, the family must leave. There are 1 children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Devi has started working night deliveries, and is 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 $850 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $570 • Late fees and court costs: $65 • Utilities in arrears: $90 • First month of rent as a buffer: $125 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2025-11-21
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Vikash

  1. We're at 56% thanks to 11 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 56% now ($478). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Update from Cape Town: the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. We're at 30% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Raghavan S. Iyengar 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Graciela G. Romero 🇲🇽 · $10

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

  • Ryan Juarez 🇦🇺 · $100
  • Shahana Zaman 🇮🇳 · $100

    “Every little bit. Thought of Devi all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

  • Emeka Michael Shittu 🇳🇬 · $20
  • Mairead G. Gallagher 🇮🇪 · $250
  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $39
  • Anonymous 🇹🇿 · $20
  • Eren Taner Yavuz 🇹🇷 · $5

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Devi all day after reading this. - Bursa”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Blessings. Thought of Devi all day after reading this. - Thane”

  • Jun J. Navarro 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Mattia Conti 🇮🇹 · $10

    “Hope it all works out. My father told me about this one. - Salerno”

  • Anjali Magar 🇳🇵 · $22
  • Joaquim Heitor Nascimento 🇧🇷 · $63
  • Craig Cunningham 🇨🇦 · $50
  • Bhavna Desai 🇮🇳 · $28

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Devi all day after reading this. - Thane”

  • Neha N. Chaturvedi 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Emery Sutton 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Swapna E. Soni 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Hiếu Phan 🇺🇸 · $25

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  • Shireen IsaacsPhoto verified

    Best of luck, Vikash. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

    • Sebastião Henrique MeloPhoto verified

      hang in there, Vikash. Shared this with my family.

      • Marisol T. Tapia

        Wishing you the best. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

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