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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Jamal's family in Half-Way Tree
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Jamal needs $1,150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Half-Way Tree.
🇯🇲 Jamaica430 views
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,150.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $1,150 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $890
• Utilities in arrears: $55
• First month of rent as a buffer: $205
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-04-06
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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“Thinking of you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Kumasi”
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“Thought of Jamal all day after reading this. - St. Petersburg”
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Wishing you the best, Jamal. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
Keep going. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
keep going, Jamal. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless
how is Jamal doing now?
Thinking of you and your family, Jamal. Shared it with a few friends. I hope April is when things finally get easier.
Sending strength, Jamal. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care
you're not alone, Jamal. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in London donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from London
hope things get better soon, Jamal. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Mecca.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Half-Way Tree
Sending strength, Jamal. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Pelotas
Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Keep going, Jamal. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted.