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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Uchenna's family in Lagos
The loss of a second income left Uchenna short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria721 views
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 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 $450 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• Rent arrears (3 months): $350
• Late fees and court costs: $55
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Uchenna
- due date
- 2026-11-14
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hope it all works out, Uchenna. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
Praying for you, Uchenna. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care
Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Ikeja.
thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 26 people at work. Take care!
looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Akron so I could bring a meal. God bless
Hope it all works out, Uchenna. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.
Keep going. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Sent it to 24 people at work.