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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Girish's family in Ahmedabad

After the closure of the factory, Girish is 4 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

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Girish K. Ranade
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Ahmedabad
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate 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 November, we must leave. I've 3 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 weekend shifts, 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 $600 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $380 • Late fees and court costs: $45 • Utilities in arrears: $20 • First month of rent as a buffer: $155 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Girish
due date
2026-10-25
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Girish

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($176 in total) I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Ahmedabad: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 51% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Thomas Garrett 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Thought of Girish all day after reading this. - Raleigh”

  • Renata B. Arias 🇲🇽 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $65
  • Kartika Bunga Mahendra 🇮🇩 · $50

    “Stay strong. Thought of Girish all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

  • Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $46

    “Only $46 but hope it helps. - Augsburg”

  • Annabelle Armstrong 🇨🇦 · $30
  • Manoj K. Sharma 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Yusuf Ilham Salim 🇮🇩 · $20

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Girish all day after reading this. - Depok”

  • Armando K. Zamora 🇦🇷 · $5

    “Thought of Girish all day after reading this. - Mar del Plata”

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  • Fitri Dian Hartono

    So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

    • Usain J. RoweQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Girish.

      • Girish K. RanadeOwnerAnswer

        Rent arrears (4 months) is $380 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Jorge W. Gómez

      thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Ahmedabad

      • Noah B. Gill

        It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Irapuato.

        • Pieter P. Moodley

          Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Ahmedabad

          • Refilwe D. IsaacsPhoto verified

            Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

            • Sergio A. Vargas

              Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Niterói.

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