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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Lilian's family in Mombasa
The closure of the factory left Lilian short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇰🇪 80141, Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya1,456 views
When the call centre closed in May, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $750.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 $750 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $480
• Late fees and court costs: $50
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $185
Thank you so much.
- Lilian
- due date
- 2026-08-28
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Lilian
Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($155). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.
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Sending love, Lilian. Looking forward to the next update.
Hang in there, Lilian. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Mombasa
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Greetings from Nnewi.
Wishing you peace, Lilian. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Mombasa!
Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings!
Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Mombasa.
Thanks for sharing this, Lilian. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Wishing you peace, Lilian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Hope it all works out, Lilian. I hope things turn around soon
Thinking of you and your family, Lilian. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in Birmingham but we're thinking of you
Rooting for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Wishing you peace. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Lilian. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Brisbane.
Sending strength. Shared this with my family. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Wishing you the best, Lilian. Hope you get there. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
Rooting for you. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.
You're not alone, Lilian. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
Keep going, Lilian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted.
thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Zanzibar City
So sorry you're going through this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Mombasa.
Thinking of you and your family, Lilian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in A Coruña but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Praying for you, Lilian. Hope this works out for you. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Hope you get there. Love from Guarulhos.
You're not alone. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
wishing you peace, Lilian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Adama but we're thinking of you
Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. After 21 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Hang in there, Lilian. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Orlando
Hang in there, Lilian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Mombasa.