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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Ikenna's family in Lagos

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Ikenna needs $200 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Lagos.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria489 views
Ikenna Victor Williams
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Lagos
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $200. 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 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. 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 $200 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $45 • First month of rent as a buffer: $140 • Late fees and court costs: $15 Every share and every dollar helps. - Ikenna
due date
2026-11-27
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Ikenna

  1. Small update. $124 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Lagos: I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. We're at 60% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 28% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. More news soon.

Donations

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  • Manoel Paulo Carvalho 🇧🇷 · $64
  • Aaron M. Prescott 🇬🇧 · $50

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Ikenna all day after reading this. - Newcastle upon Tyne”

  • Yodit Roman Legesse 🇪🇹 · $50
  • Bolaji Samuel Afolabi 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Sakshi Gala 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Yulia Zlata Morozov 🇺🇦 · $10

    “Good luck. Hope the November deadline works out. - Zaporizhzhia”

  • Thabisa R. Cele 🇿🇦 · $10
  • Kojo Sarpong 🇬🇭 · $10
  • Samanthi Nadeesha Perera 🇱🇰 · $5

Reviews

2.7(6 reviews)

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  • Emilio L. Herrera

    Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

    • Mohit W. Khanna

      This could happen to any of us. Love from Lucknow

      • Jigna F. Kulkarni

        You're not alone, Ikenna. Shared this with my family. Love from Galway

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