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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Ramesh's family in Surat
A termination letter arrived last week. Ramesh needs $150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Surat.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter 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 September, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $150 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $60
• First month of rent as a buffer: $75
• Utilities in arrears: $15
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Ramesh
- due date
- 2026-09-30
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Ramesh
Good news. Because of your gifts ($75 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Ramesh
Small update. $50 so far, the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. - Ramesh
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“Best of luck. Thought of Ramesh all day after reading this. - Tokyo”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $22
“Wishing you the best. Thought of Ramesh all day after reading this. - Aurangabad”
- Hala Mona Khalil 🇪🇬 · $25
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20
- Berhanu Dawit Gebremariam 🇪🇹 · $30
“Be well. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Adama”
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Best of luck, Ramesh. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Guadalajara but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Guadalajara.
Stay strong, Ramesh. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless
So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Hải Phòng but we're thinking of you. God bless