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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Grace's family in Epe
After a car accident, Grace is 5 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria1,158 views
After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $440
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Utilities in arrears: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $135
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Grace
- due date
- 2025-03-26
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Grace
Quick update: $125 raised so far (19%). I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Rooting for you. 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. Take care.
I hope things turn around soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Cali.
Rooting for you, Grace. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Epe.
sending love, Grace. Looking forward to the next update. Take care
Best of luck, Grace. Hope you get there. Love from San Jose!