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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Talha's family in Lahore
A cut in working hours left Talha short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇵🇰 54040, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan1,047 views
Following a long illness in the family, Talha fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $650.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, the family must leave.
There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Talha has started working two part-time jobs, and is 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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $480
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• Utilities in arrears: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $110
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Bushra
- due date
- 2025-02-03
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Bushra
Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.
Quick update: $57 raised so far (9%). I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($47 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Bushra
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Sending strength, Bushra. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
so sorry you're going through this, Bushra. I hope things turn around soon. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Bushra. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Stay strong, Bushra. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Nagpur but we're thinking of you. All the best.
keep going, Bushra. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't give up. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Bushra. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Lahore.
This could happen to any of us. Greetings from San Diego.
stay strong. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Zaria donated after I showed her your page. Love from Zaria
Sending strength, Bushra. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Lahore.