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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Sakura's family in Shinjuku
After the closure of the factory, Sakura is 4 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
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After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,850.
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 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 $2,850 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $135
• First month of rent as a buffer: $500
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,215
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- Sakura
- due date
- 2026-11-08
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sakura.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. utilities in arrears comes first ($135) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
stay strong, Sakura. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Wishing you the best, Sakura. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Shinjuku.
sending love. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 21 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Shinjuku
Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Hải Phòng donated after I showed her your page.
Best of luck, Sakura. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
Sending strength, Sakura. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Sakura. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Take care.
Rooting for you, Sakura. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Berlin
good luck, Sakura. Hope you get there.