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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Festus's family in Badagry
A cut in working hours left Festus short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇳🇬 Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria803 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $350.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave.
I've 1 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 night deliveries, 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 $350 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $75
• Rent arrears (4 months): $240
• Late fees and court costs: $35
With deep gratitude,
Festus
- due date
- 2026-08-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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- Neha A. Jat 🇮🇳 · $5
- Javier E. Quiroga 🇲🇽 · $28
“Keep your head up. From Mérida with love.”
- Silvia Antonella Rossetti 🇮🇹 · $100
- Aarón B. Ochoa 🇪🇸 · $10
“Stay strong. Thought of Festus all day after reading this.”
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- Madhu G. Sandhu 🇮🇳 · $50
“Sending love. Hope the July deadline works out. - Mumbai”
- Ji-woo Sun-hee Hwang 🇺🇸 · $10
- Ashwin A. Gowda 🇮🇳 · $21
“Good luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Aurangabad”
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Festus?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about first month of rent as a buffer, advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.
This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!
Best of luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Badagry!
Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Marseille.
Stay strong, Festus. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together.