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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Otieno's family in Gulu
A car accident left Otieno short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇺🇬 Northern Region, Uganda549 views
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $155.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $155 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $110
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• Late fees and court costs: $5
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2026-02-11
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Take care, Otieno. This could happen to any of us. After 21 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Otieno
Sure. The biggest one is first month of rent as a buffer, $110. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. It helps to be asked.
Hope this works out for you. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Jakarta Selatan.
Sending good thoughts, Otieno. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Gulu
Wishing you peace. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Gulu.