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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Shilpa's family in Noida
After a long illness, Shilpa is 4 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
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After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650.
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 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 night deliveries, 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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $440
• Late fees and court costs: $50
• Utilities in arrears: $15
• First month of rent as a buffer: $145
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Shilpa
- due date
- 2026-08-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Shilpa
8% there. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Thank you.
- Chinedu Uche Nwankwo 🇳🇬 · $30
“Stay strong. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Ogbomosho”
- Javier J. Chávez 🇨🇴 · $30
- Bea L. Perez 🇵🇭 · $20
- Anonymous 🇳🇱 · $10
“Stay strong. I'm in Nijmegen, thinking of you.”
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thanks for sharing this, Shilpa. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Noida.
sending love, Shilpa. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Shilpa. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Jalandhar donated after I showed her your page. Take care
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Shilpa!
Rent arrears (4 months) is $440 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Let me know if you want more detail.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Niterói.
Thinking of you and your family, Shilpa. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Noida
Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 16 people at work. All the best.