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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Derya's family in Üsküdar
After a sudden layoff, Derya is 5 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Türkiye1,046 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 6 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday 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 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $350 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $85
• First month of rent as a buffer: $230
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- due date
- 2026-11-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Derya. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
Wishing you the best, Derya. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Put this on a community board in Feira de Santana this morning. Thinking of Üsküdar.
Best of luck, Derya. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Onitsha.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Tel Aviv so I could bring a meal.