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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Yodit's family in Mekelle
A divorce left Yodit short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇪🇹 Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia1,457 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment 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 February, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $450 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $300
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• Utilities in arrears: $15
• First month of rent as a buffer: $105
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2025-02-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Mekelle
Sending love, Yodit. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Tokyo.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yodit.
It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (3 months) is the big one at $300, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.
Sending love. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Gwagwalada.
Sending strength, Yodit. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps!
Wishing you peace, Yodit. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
rooting for you, Yodit. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Mangaluru this morning.
Sending good thoughts, Yodit. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from São Paulo.
hope things get better soon, Yodit. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Take care, Yodit. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings
take care. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 35 people at work
Thinking of you, Yodit. Hope this works out for you.