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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Annelie's family in Paarl
After a car accident, Annelie is 5 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
🇿🇦 Western Cape, South Africa1,655 views
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave.
I've 3 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 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.
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 $950 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $710
• First month of rent as a buffer: $170
• Late fees and court costs: $70
Glad we found this place.
- Annelie
- due date
- 2026-08-17
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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hope you get there. We're a small family in Ribeirão Preto but we're thinking of you. Love from Ribeirão Preto.
How is Annelie doing now?
Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Paarl.
Wishing you peace. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Paarl!
sending good thoughts, Annelie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in San Diego this morning. Greetings from San Diego
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 5 people at work.
Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to San Fernando so I could bring a meal. Love from San Antonio
Rooting for you, Annelie. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings.
hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Dhaka.
Best of luck, Annelie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from London.