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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Rahayu's family in Surabaya
After a cut in working hours, Rahayu is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
🇮🇩 Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia1,798 views
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, 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 $250.
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 weekend shifts, 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 $250 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $50
• Late fees and court costs: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $175
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Rahayu
- due date
- 2026-10-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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“Happy to help - Montréal”
- Ronan F. Brown 🇮🇪 · $10
“All the best. Hope the November deadline works out. - Kilkenny”
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Surabaya!
Thank you. If you're in Surabaya I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Sending good thoughts, Rahayu. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Quezon City so I could bring a meal. All the best
Hope it all works out. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Love from Fresno.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rahayu.
Sure. The biggest one is utilities in arrears, $50. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up.
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
Hope things get better soon. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Sending strength, Rahayu. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Surabaya