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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Shilpa's family in Kolkata
A delayed insurance payout left Shilpa short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇮🇳 Kolkata, West Bengal, India508 views
When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $350.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $350 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $30
• Late fees and court costs: $25
• Rent arrears (3 months): $295
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-08-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Shilpa
Thank you all. We're at 66% now ($230). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.
- Silas K. Curtis 🇨🇦 · $25
“Hope this helps. My colleague told me about this one. - Vancouver”
- Kingsley Okechukwu Fashola 🇳🇬 · $30
- Nkechi Vivian Chukwu 🇳🇬 · $56
- Fatima H. Mahlangu 🇿🇦 · $10
- Zubby Rotimi Balogun 🇳🇬 · $20
- Paolo N. Domingo 🇵🇭 · $10
- Chidi Paul Afolabi 🇳🇬 · $62
- Paloma Mendoza 🇪🇸 · $157.50
“Blessings. Only $158 but hope it helps. - Bilbao”
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Thinking of you, Shilpa. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Kolkata.
hang in there. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps
Keep going, Shilpa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Praying for you. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. God bless
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Bekasi.
Thinking of you, Shilpa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 10 people at work. Take care
Wishing you peace, Shilpa. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together
Sending good thoughts. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
Stay strong, Shilpa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update.
Thinking of you, Shilpa. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Dammam.
Sending strength, Shilpa. Hope this works out for you. God bless
Keep going, Shilpa. Shared this with my family.