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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Farah's family in Riyadh

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Farah needs $1,900 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Riyadh.

🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia845 views
Farah Malak Said
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Riyadh
After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,900. 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've 4 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 weekend shifts, 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 $1,900 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $1,300 • First month of rent as a buffer: $420 • Late fees and court costs: $180 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Farah
due date
2026-10-12
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Farah

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($340 in total) I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $180 raised so far (9%). I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Farah all day after reading this. - Paris”

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  • Natalia B. Alvarez

    Rooting for you, Farah. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

    • Héctor H. Sánchez

      Sending strength, Farah. Hope this works out for you. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Riyadh

      • Rudi Teguh Hakim

        thinking of you, Farah. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

        • Bolaji Yakubu Ekwueme

          Keep going, Farah. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

          • Guilherme Rafael Fonseca

            Keep going, Farah. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless.

            • Sophia R. Owens

              wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours

              • Helena Weronika Szczepański

                wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Chiang Mai

                • Qasim Saad Gill

                  Sending good thoughts, Farah. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

                  • Asher Hopkins

                    Hope it all works out, Farah. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Los Angeles.

                    • Miguel Samuel Silva

                      take care, Farah. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

                      • Ingrid Rafaela Nascimento

                        you're not alone, Farah. Hope you get there. Blessings

                        • Monique G. Henry

                          Thanks for sharing this, Farah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

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