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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Lanre's family in Ikeja
After a cut in working hours, Lanre is 4 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500.
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 have two young 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.
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 $500 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $125
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Rent arrears (4 months): $330
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Lanre
- due date
- 2026-12-04
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Lanre
Good news. Because of your gifts ($120 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Sneha S. Natarajan 🇮🇳 · $4
“Only $4 but hope it helps. - Aurangabad”
- Shweta E. Agarwal 🇮🇳 · $17
“Be well. Please keep us posted. - Saket”
- Jessica N. Lombard 🇿🇦 · $30
- Jomar T. Enriquez 🇵🇭 · $25
- Janani L. Nadar 🇮🇳 · $25
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $20
“Hope this helps - Warri”
- Radu Vasile Florea 🇷🇴 · $10
“All the best - Cluj-Napoca”
- Omer Yasir Yousafzai 🇵🇰 · $50
- Maeve MacDonald 🇮🇪 · $15
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How is Lanre doing now?
Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.