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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Dinusha's family in Dehiwala
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Dinusha needs $600 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Dehiwala.
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When the restaurant closed in May, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $600 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• Rent arrears (4 months): $400
• First month of rent as a buffer: $155
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- due date
- 2026-09-26
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Dinusha
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- Jonathan Jones 🇺🇸 · $246
“Only $246 but hope it helps. - Houston”
- Massimo Fabio Fiore 🇮🇹 · $29
“Hang in there. Only $29 but hope it helps. - Latina”
- Qing Zhong 🇦🇺 · $25
- Julián G. Luna 🇺🇸 · $10
“You got this. Thought of Dinusha all day after reading this. - San Antonio”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $5
- Shaista Noreen Ali 🇵🇰 · $5
“Thinking of you. Thought of Dinusha all day after reading this.”
- Runa Lipi Hasan 🇮🇳 · $5
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Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from San Diego.
Keep going, Dinusha. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Mangaluru but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Stay strong, Dinusha. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings
thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 21 people at work. Thinking of Dehiwala
Hang in there, Dinusha. Gave what I could, wish it was more