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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Hellen's family in Nairobi
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Hellen needs $650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Nairobi.
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya1,613 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $650 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $55
• Rent arrears (4 months): $430
• First month of rent as a buffer: $165
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-08-17
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Take care, Hellen. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Hellen. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Melbourne
Hope things get better soon, Hellen. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in San Jose but we're thinking of you. Love from San Jose
Praying for you, Hellen. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.
Take care, Hellen. Looking forward to the next update. God bless