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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Zoya's family in Lahore
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Zoya needs $450 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Lahore.
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After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, Zoya fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $450.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, the family must leave.
There are a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Zoya has started working extra hours at a market stall, and is 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 $450 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $95
• Rent arrears (3 months): $320
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-06-10
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Shaista
We're at 37% thanks to 4 of you. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($145 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Runa Sharmin Chatterjee 🇮🇳 · $5
- Fadi Metwally 🇲🇦 · $25
- Anonymous 🇳🇿 · $15
- Fadi Hadi Slimani 🇲🇦 · $75
“From my family to yours. Been where you're, it gets better. - Salé”
- Myra K. Singh 🇬🇧 · $20
- Greta Sorrentino 🇮🇹 · $25
- Ronaldo Miguel Duarte 🇧🇷 · $100
- Natalia Natalia Osipov 🇮🇹 · $20
“Be well. Thought of Zoya all day after reading this. - Milan”
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Thanks for sharing this, Shaista. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Lahore.
Hope it all works out, Shaista. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Thane but we're thinking of you. All the best
Sending strength, Shaista. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Lahore
Hope things get better soon, Shaista. This could happen to any of us. I hope June is when things finally get easier. All the best.
Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Medellín