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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Murat's family in Istanbul
After a car accident, Murat is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye1,898 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by January, 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 night deliveries, 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 $950 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $630
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• First month of rent as a buffer: $245
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2025-12-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Murat
We're at 36% thanks to 15 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
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Sending love, Murat. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best
Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Buenos Aires.
wishing you peace, Murat. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Istanbul.
take care, Murat. Shared it with a few friends
So sorry you're going through this, Murat. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Murat
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (3 months) comes first ($630) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Good question.
a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless
Looking forward to the next update. Love from Dublin
Sending love, Murat. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
Good luck, Murat. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Glasgow donated after I showed her your page.
Thanks for sharing this, Murat. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 12 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings
Best of luck, Murat. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Alexandria so I could bring a meal. God bless
Take care. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to St. Louis so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
Good luck, Murat. Hope this works out for you.
Good luck, Murat. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Sending love. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Istanbul.
Good luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Bacolod
Praying for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.