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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Mehwish's family in Lahore
A divorce left Mehwish short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $400.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $400 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $270
• Late fees and court costs: $25
• Utilities in arrears: $15
• First month of rent as a buffer: $90
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2026-10-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Mehwish
We're at 23% thanks to 6 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Small update. $65 so far, I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.
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Keep going. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Augsburg
Sending love, Mehwish. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Lahore.
You're not alone, Mehwish. Shared it with a few friends. God bless!
Hope it all works out, Mehwish. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.