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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Joseph's family in Nairobi
After a delayed insurance payout, Joseph is 4 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya2,189 views
When the bakery closed in March, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $850.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave.
I've 1 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 $850 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $60
• First month of rent as a buffer: $170
• Rent arrears (4 months): $620
Thank you so much.
- Joseph
- due date
- 2026-06-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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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.
wishing you peace, Joseph. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Keep going, Joseph. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Limerick but we're thinking of you.