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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Shun's family in Kobe
A divorce left Shun short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇯🇵 Kobe, Hyogo, Japan966 views
When the call centre closed in July, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,950.
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've 4 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.
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 $1,950 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,550
• Utilities in arrears: $120
• Late fees and court costs: $280
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Shun
- due date
- 2026-10-17
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Shun
Small update. $224 so far, we've started the first stage.
Update from Kobe: I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Kobe: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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stay strong, Shun. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Wollongong.
Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Aurora donated after I showed her your page.
hang in there, Shun. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Shun. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Barcelona.
Rooting for you, Shun. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Kobe