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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Lertchai's family in Phuket
A long illness left Lertchai short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter 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 November, we must leave.
I've 3 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:
• Late fees and court costs: $80
• Utilities in arrears: $80
• Rent arrears (3 months): $490
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-11-19
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Lertchai
Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($186). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.
We're at 19% thanks to 4 of you. I made the first payment toward rent arrears. More news soon.
18% there. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Thank you.
- Kamini E. Buthelezi 🇿🇦 · $6.50
“Stay strong. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Richards Bay”
- Maria Daniela Fonseca 🇧🇷 · $11
“From my family to yours. Thought of Lertchai all day after reading this. - São Paulo”
- Melvin Gunnarsson 🇸🇪 · $100
- Ahmed Omer Ahmed 🇵🇰 · $42
“Hope things get better. Thought of Lertchai all day after reading this.”
- Thủy Linh Huynh 🇻🇳 · $20
- Sapna M. Nanda 🇮🇳 · $10
- Rubina Mahnoor Baig 🇵🇰 · $44
- Anisur Mohammad Sultana 🇧🇩 · $20
- Balaji W. Krishnamurthy 🇮🇳 · $50
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Rooting for you, Lertchai. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Sent it to 19 people at work. Take care.
Hang in there, Lertchai. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lertchai
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. late fees and court costs is the biggest at $80. Ask me anything else.
Best of luck, Lertchai. Shared this with my family. After 8 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Phuket.
Thinking of you, Lertchai. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Wudil.
so sorry you're going through this, Lertchai. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 23 people at work.
Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Denver
I hope things turn around soon. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best
Keep going, Lertchai. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Phuket.
Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Hyderabad
Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. After 29 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything!
Stay strong, Lertchai. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.