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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Njeri's family in Dar es Salaam
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Njeri needs $700 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Dar es Salaam.
🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1,318 views
When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $700.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 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 $700 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $460
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $170
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Njeri
- due date
- 2026-10-11
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Njeri
Wanted to say thank you properly. 18% funded and the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.
Quick update: $89 raised so far (13%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Love from Alcalá de Henares