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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Yewande's family in Lagos
A divorce left Yewande short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria1,150 views
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $550.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, 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 $550 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $350
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $20
• First month of rent as a buffer: $145
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- due date
- 2026-12-09
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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- Amber Wright 🇺🇸 · $10
“Happy to help. Thought of Yewande all day after reading this. - San Jose”
- Sunita Kapoor 🇮🇳 · $16
“Be well. My colleague told me about this one. - Thane”
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Wishing you peace. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Mekelle.
Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Yewande. Shared it with a few friends.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Yewande?
Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in New Delhi this morning. Love from New Delhi.
Sending good thoughts, Yewande. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Lagos.
sending strength. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too!
sending love, Yewande. This could happen to any of us.
Stay strong, Yewande. Gave what I could, wish it was more.