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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Dayo's family in Badagry

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Dayo needs $350 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Badagry.

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Dayo Paul Odukoya
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Badagry
After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $350. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 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 $350 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $45 • Utilities in arrears: $40 • Rent arrears (5 months): $265 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Dayo
due date
2024-09-04
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Jose PowersID verified

    Thinking of you, Dayo. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in Newcastle but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Newcastle.

    • Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Naivasha.

      • Sending good thoughts, Dayo. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. All the best

        • Thinking of you and your family, Dayo. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. All the best

          • Praying for you, Dayo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

            • Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Nashik this morning.

              • You're not alone, Dayo. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.

                • sending love. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Tacoma.

                  • Best of luck, Dayo. I hope things turn around soon.

                    • Praying for you, Dayo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Curitiba

                      • Sending strength, Dayo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

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