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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Sofia's family in Gothenburg
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Sofia needs $2,500 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Gothenburg.
🇸🇪 Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden679 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, 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 $2,500.
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'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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $2,500 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,500
• Late fees and court costs: $240
• Utilities in arrears: $230
• First month of rent as a buffer: $530
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-11-06
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Sofia
We're at 18% thanks to 11 of you. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. More news soon.
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“God bless. From Newcastle with love. - Newcastle”
- Thandi T. Kruger 🇿🇦 · $25
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
- Saeed Anwar Aziz 🇺🇸 · $75
- Sita Chauhan 🇮🇳 · $500
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“Hang in there. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Greensboro”
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“My colleague told me about this one. - Seongnam”
- Rafael P. Campos 🇨🇴 · $9
- Sophia Murphy 🇬🇧 · $10
“You got this. Hope the November deadline works out. - Coventry”
- Anonymous 🇳🇵 · $22
- Ghassan Hatem Jaber 🇪🇬 · $10
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“Rooting for you. Thought of Sofia all day after reading this. - Birmingham”
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Wishing you peace, Sofia. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Bogor.
Wishing you peace. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Bacolod
good luck, Sofia. Shared this with my family. All the best.
This could happen to any of us. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Turin.
Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 30 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Stay strong. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Gothenburg.