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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Madhavi's family in Galle
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Madhavi needs $200 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Galle.
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Following a long illness in the family, 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 $200.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $200 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $50
• First month of rent as a buffer: $100
• Late fees and court costs: $50
With deep gratitude,
Madhavi
- due date
- 2026-07-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Madhavi
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. utilities in arrears comes first ($50) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.
Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Ekurhuleni.
Wishing you peace, Madhavi. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Please keep us posted.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Galle.
Thank you. If you're in Galle I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Cầu Giấy.
Hope it all works out, Madhavi. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
wishing you the best, Madhavi. Hope this works out for you.
sending good thoughts, Madhavi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Galle.
Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care
thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together.