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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Dorcas's family in Kasarani
The loss of a second income left Dorcas short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇰🇪 00120, Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya1,260 views
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, Dorcas fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $600.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, the family must leave.
There are two young children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Dorcas has started working two part-time jobs, 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 $600 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $420
• Utilities in arrears: $55
• First month of rent as a buffer: $125
Thank you so much.
- Atim
- due date
- 2026-09-11
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Atim
Thank you all. We're at 35% now ($209). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.
Update from Kasarani: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Atim
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dorcas
Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (4 months), $420. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.
so sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Patna
Sending strength. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 16 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best!