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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Huyền's family in Hồ Chí Minh City
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Huyền needs $150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Hồ Chí Minh City.
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After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, 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 $150.
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 a teenager still in school 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 $150 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $95
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Utilities in arrears: $10
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-07-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Sending love, Huyền. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Love from Radom.
Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Hồ Chí Minh City.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Huyền
First month of rent as a buffer is $95 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Let me know if you want more detail.
You're not alone, Huyền. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Good luck, Huyền. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Adelaide.
Good luck, Huyền. This could happen to any of us. I hope August is when things finally get easier. All the best.
Hang in there, Huyền. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 29 people at work. All the best.