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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Githinji's family in Kisumu
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Githinji needs $650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Kisumu.
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When my hours were cut in half in March, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave.
I have two young 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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $400
• Late fees and court costs: $50
• Utilities in arrears: $65
• First month of rent as a buffer: $135
Glad we found this place.
- Githinji
- due date
- 2024-06-08
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Wishing you peace, Githinji. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 22 people at work.
Take care, Githinji. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. It's not much but it's yours.
Hope it all works out, Githinji. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Keep going. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Kasarani donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Kisumu.
Hope it all works out, Githinji. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.