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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Ruan's family in Paarl

A long illness left Ruan short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

🇿🇦 Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa769 views
Ruan M. Pillay
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Paarl
When my hours were cut in half in June, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a 10-day notice to quit 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 September, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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 $1,000 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $270 • Rent arrears (4 months): $680 • Utilities in arrears: $50 If you're reading this, thank you. - Ruan
due date
2026-09-06
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Ruan

  1. We're at 1% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $10 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  3. We're at 1% thanks to 1 of you. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. More news soon. - Ruan

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  • Howard Reed

    Sending strength, Ruan. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

    • Satomi Ayumi NakajimaID verified

      Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Love from Caloocan.

      • Rohit T. Prajapati

        Your post was clear and honest. Love from Half-Way Tree

        • Mathilda Katharina HartmannAddress verified

          Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Santarém.

          • Dennis C. Castro

            Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Paarl.

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