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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Ilham's family in Jakarta
A car accident left Ilham short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇮🇩 Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia586 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, 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 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 $450 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $290
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $90
With deep gratitude,
Ilham
- due date
- 2024-12-02
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Ilham
Quick update: $74 raised so far (16%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Manuel Luna 🇪🇸 · $50
- Frank Nana Donkor 🇬🇭 · $50
“Stay strong. Gave what I could this week. - Obuasi”
- Naufal Dimas Suharto 🇮🇩 · $49
“Good luck. Thought of Ilham all day after reading this.”
- Hannah Azoulay 🇮🇱 · $25
“God bless - Tel Aviv”
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Good luck, Ilham. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Zapopan
Stay strong, Ilham. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
sending love, Ilham. Hope you get there.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in Half-Way Tree but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ilham.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (5 months) comes first ($290) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Good question.
Best of luck, Ilham. Hope you get there.
Hope things get better soon, Ilham. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Ilham. Hope this works out for you. After 16 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Ilham. This could happen to any of us.
Sending love, Ilham. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Ilham. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. All the best.