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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Rubina's family in Lahore
A termination letter arrived last week. Rubina needs $300 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Lahore.
🇵🇰 Punjab, Pakistan742 views
When my hours were cut in half in September, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $300.
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 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $300 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $170
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $60
I hope life is good to you.
- Rubina
- due date
- 2026-10-23
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Rubina
Thank you all. We're at 33% now ($100). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Quick update: $128 raised so far (43%). the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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So sorry you're going through this, Rubina. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Vancouver.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rubina.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (3 months) comes first ($170) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Happy to explain more.
Sending strength. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
thanks for sharing this, Rubina. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours.
You're not alone, Rubina. Hope you get there