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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Sachiko's family in Yokohama
A car accident left Sachiko short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇯🇵 Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan3,046 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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 $2,650 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $1,500
• Late fees and court costs: $155
• Utilities in arrears: $125
• First month of rent as a buffer: $870
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Sachiko
- due date
- 2026-05-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Sachiko
Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,307 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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“Thought of Sachiko all day after reading this. - Lalitpur”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
- Derek Fernandez 🇺🇸 · $50
“Stay strong. Hope the May deadline works out. - Dallas”
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- Oliver F. Jackson 🇺🇸 · $15
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20
Reviews
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- Exactly what I needed
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sachiko.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My neighbor in Warri donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
hope it all works out, Sachiko. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.
any update on how things are going in Yokohama?
Rooting for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Utrecht
You're not alone, Sachiko. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.
gave what I could, wish it was more. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Sending love, Sachiko. Shared it with a few friends. All the best