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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Ren's family in Tokyo

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Ren needs $3,050 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Tokyo.

🇯🇵 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan2,556 views
Ren Sota Ota
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Tokyo
After a car accident that kept me from work for 7 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,050. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave. I've 1 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 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. 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 $3,050 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,150 • Late fees and court costs: $330 • Utilities in arrears: $80 • First month of rent as a buffer: $490 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-03-25
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Alberto D. Montes

    Thinking of you, Ren. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Muzaffarpur.

    • Victor Okechukwu Salami

      rooting for you, Ren. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Caruaru

      • Hiwot Netsanet Hagos

        Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Tokyo

        • Sawsan Rahma Rahman

          good luck, Ren. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

          • James Joseph Mwende

            So sorry you're going through this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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