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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Iwan's family in Jakarta
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Iwan needs $550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Jakarta.
🇮🇩 Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia3,086 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $550.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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 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 $550 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $170
• Rent arrears (3 months): $350
• Utilities in arrears: $30
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Iwan
- due date
- 2026-04-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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this could happen to any of us. Thinking of Jakarta.
thanks for sharing this, Iwan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Multan but we're thinking of you. Love from Multan.
Hope things get better soon, Iwan. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Toledo but we're thinking of you
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Iwan.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. first month of rent as a buffer is the biggest at $170. I'll keep the page updated.
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings
Sending strength, Iwan. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings
Sending strength, Iwan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Jakarta.
best of luck. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Taguig this morning.
Sending good thoughts, Iwan. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Stay strong, Iwan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
best of luck, Iwan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care.
Praying for you, Iwan. Hope this works out for you. God bless
Wishing you the best, Iwan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Jakarta.
Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Adelaide this morning. Blessings.
You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Madurai.
Sending strength, Iwan. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.