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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Riku's family in Osaka

The loss of a second income left Riku short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇯🇵 Osaka, Osaka, Japan1,726 views
Riku Yuki Fujita
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Osaka
After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,100. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $2,100 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,750 • Utilities in arrears: $125 • Late fees and court costs: $225 Thank you so much. - Riku
due date
2026-10-21
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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    Exactly what I needed

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  • Joy Nahid MahmudPhoto verified

    hang in there, Riku. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps

    • Ayaan J. SandhuQuestion

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Riku?

      • Riku Yuki FujitaOwnerAnswerID verified

        Thank you. If you're in Osaka I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Antônio Rafael Cunha

      sending strength, Riku. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Gaya.

      • Devi H. Abrahams

        Good luck, Riku. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

        • Hyun-woo Tae-yang Lee

          Hang in there, Riku. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

          • Iwan Pandu Pratama

            Sending strength, Riku. Your post was clear and honest. Take care

            • Yasir Majid Nasser

              thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Osaka.

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