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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Lestari's family in Surabaya
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Lestari needs $550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Surabaya.
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When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday 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 December, we must leave.
I've 4 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.
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:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $330
• Late fees and court costs: $20
• Utilities in arrears: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $170
With deep gratitude,
Lestari
- due date
- 2026-10-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Lestari
Small update. $15 so far, the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.
Update from Surabaya: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($20 in total) I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Lestari
- Sophie Lemaire 🇫🇷 · $5
- Salim Kato Mushi 🇰🇪 · $10
“God bless. Thought of Lestari all day after reading this.”
- Suhas S. Gala 🇮🇳 · $5
“Thought of Lestari all day after reading this. - Gaya”
- Rashed Zahid Karim 🇧🇩 · $30
- Samira Hala Tawfik 🇪🇬 · $10
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Surabaya.
Thank you. If you're in Surabaya I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Kathmandu but we're thinking of you. Love from Kathmandu!