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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Isha's family in New Delhi
The loss of a second income left Isha short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇮🇳 Delhi, India576 views
When the restaurant closed in June, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
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 toddler and a baby 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $450 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $310
• Late fees and court costs: $50
• First month of rent as a buffer: $90
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2025-08-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Isha
Update from New Delhi: the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 5% funded and I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.
We're at 3% thanks to 1 of you. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. More news soon.
- Fen Ling Tan 🇨🇦 · $75
“Thought of Isha all day after reading this. - Ottawa”
- Daniel Kamau Mutebi 🇰🇪 · $25
“Stay strong. Hope the August deadline works out. - Naivasha”
- Suresh B. Balakrishnan 🇮🇳 · $10
“Rooting for you. From Nizamabad with love. - Nizamabad”
- Stephanie Pena 🇺🇸 · $13
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Hope it all works out, Isha. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Isha.
Sending good thoughts. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of New Delhi.
Sending love, Isha. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Stay strong, Isha. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of New Delhi.
Good luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor in Oakland donated after I showed her your page. All the best
Wishing you the best, Isha. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.
Good luck, Isha. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.