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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for John's family in Nairobi
A notice to vacate arrived last week. John needs $650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Nairobi.
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya1,620 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate 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 October, 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $350
• Late fees and court costs: $50
• Utilities in arrears: $50
• First month of rent as a buffer: $200
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-11-08
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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You're not alone. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Nairobi
Sending strength, John. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Keep going. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from San Jose
Praying for you, John. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless!
Sending strength, John. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Nairobi
Best of luck, John. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Nairobi
Best of luck, John. Hope you get there.
take care. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 39 people at work.
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon!
Take care. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Nairobi.
best of luck, John. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Thinking of you and your family, John. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Wudil.
Best of luck, John. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, John. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Newcastle upon Tyne!
keep going, John. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Sending strength, John. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 23 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Nairobi.
Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Saket but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Thinking of you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My neighbor in Catania donated after I showed her your page
wishing you peace, John. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Nairobi
Good luck, John. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Taguig
Sending strength. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Nairobi.