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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Şule's family in Üsküdar
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Şule needs $1,100 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Üsküdar.
🇹🇷 34053, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Türkiye502 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,100.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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.
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 $1,100 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $740
• Late fees and court costs: $75
• Utilities in arrears: $90
• First month of rent as a buffer: $195
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2025-05-10
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Best of luck, Şule. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Şule.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (3 months) comes first ($740) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
thanks for sharing this, Şule. Shared it with a few friends
sending good thoughts, Şule. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
Sending love. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
You're not alone. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Nnewi.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Üsküdar!
Wishing you the best, Şule. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Lahore donated after I showed her your page.
sending strength, Şule. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope May is when things finally get easier. All the best.
Wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.