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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Atieno's family in Kasarani
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Atieno needs $1,000 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Kasarani.
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When the hotel closed in December, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,000.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, 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 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 $1,000 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $690
• Late fees and court costs: $50
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• First month of rent as a buffer: $220
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Atieno
- due date
- 2026-02-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Atieno
Small update. $358 so far, I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.
We're at 10% thanks to 4 of you. I made the first payment toward rent arrears. More news soon.
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A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Nashik
Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 5 people at work. Greetings from Shubra.
thanks for sharing this, Atieno. Looking forward to the next update. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home