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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Olivia's family in Ekurhuleni
After a divorce, Olivia is 4 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
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When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,000.
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've 2 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 $1,000 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $630
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $90
• First month of rent as a buffer: $245
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Olivia
- due date
- 2026-09-26
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Atlanta
Take care. This could happen to any of us. Love from Newcastle upon Tyne
thinking of you and your family, Olivia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Ekurhuleni
Hope things get better soon, Olivia. Hope this works out for you. God bless.