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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Mahesh's family in Bhaktapur
After a car accident, Mahesh is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
🇳🇵 Bhaktapur, Bagmati, Nepal1,359 views
When my hours were cut in half in November, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $150.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school 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 $150 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $75
• Late fees and court costs: $40
Thank you for reading my story.
- Mahesh
- due date
- 2026-02-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Mahesh
Quick update: $83 raised so far (55%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $15 raised so far (10%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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- Keith H. Pena 🇺🇸 · $67.50
“Hope things get better. Hope the February deadline works out. - San Diego”
- Bongani A. Singh 🇿🇦 · $15
“Be well. Thought of Mahesh all day after reading this. - Cape Town”
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Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Toledo.
praying for you, Mahesh. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
sending love, Mahesh. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Bhaktapur.