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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Wangari's family in Dar es Salaam
After a car accident, Wangari is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $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 have a toddler and a baby 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $500 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $390
• First month of rent as a buffer: $75
• Utilities in arrears: $35
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-11-12
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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So sorry you're going through this, Wangari. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Niterói.
Good luck, Wangari. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Wangari.
Rent arrears (3 months) is $390 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Good question.
Best of luck, Wangari. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Ikeja but we're thinking of you. All the best
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Dar es Salaam. I'll ask around and let you know
Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Rawalpindi this morning. Thinking of Dar es Salaam.