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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Mbali's family in Durban
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Mbali needs $650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Durban.
🇿🇦 KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa1,697 views
Following a long illness in the family, Mbali fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $650.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, the family must leave.
There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Mbali has started working weekend shifts, and is 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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $410
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• First month of rent as a buffer: $195
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2026-05-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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how is Mbali doing now?
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Johannesburg.
Sending good thoughts, Mpho. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 34 people at work. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City.
This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Thinking of Durban.
Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Durban.