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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Sayali's family in Madurai
After a divorce, Sayali is 4 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
🇮🇳 Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India1,100 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school 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 extra hours at a market stall, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $600 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $340
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $55
• First month of rent as a buffer: $170
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-10-14
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Stay strong, Sayali. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.