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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Anele's family in Gqeberha

The closure of the factory left Anele short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

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Anele N. Moodley
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Gqeberha
After a car accident that kept me from work for 6 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $800 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $500 • Late fees and court costs: $60 • Utilities in arrears: $70 • First month of rent as a buffer: $170 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-11-18
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Anele

  1. Small update. $138 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $223 raised so far (28%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 55% now ($443). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward rent arrears.

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  • Adaeze Grace Anyanwu

    thinking of you, Anele. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.

    • Kaylee T. MerrittQuestion

      How is Anele doing now?

      • Álvaro P. Quiroga

        Good luck, Anele. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

        • Katherine G. Kendrick

          Wishing you the best, Anele. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Greetings from San Diego

          • Maya Permana

            sending good thoughts, Anele. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Gqeberha

            • Hiếu Sơn ThaiPhoto verified

              Sending good thoughts. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

              • Nabil Hamza TawfikQuestion

                Is there anything that isn't money that would help Anele?

                • Orla HealyAddress verified

                  sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 30 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Iloilo City.

                  • Magnus Jakobsson

                    best of luck. Hope this works out for you. After 14 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

                    • Andrew C. HansonID verifiedPhoto verified

                      Stay strong, Anele. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Guadalajara.

                      • Hamza Babar Lodhi

                        stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together!

                        • Raimundo Daniel Ferreira

                          thinking of you and your family, Anele. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

                          • Hussein Idris Amin

                            Best of luck, Anele. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                            • Marc Dupuis

                              Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Gqeberha.

                              • Rubina Humaira Kazmi

                                Wishing you peace, Anele. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Gqeberha

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