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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Makoto's family in Kobe

A termination letter arrived last week. Makoto needs $3,350 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Kobe.

🇯🇵 Hyogo, Japan1,679 views
Makoto Isamu Hara
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Kobe
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,350. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $3,350 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $220 • First month of rent as a buffer: $710 • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,420 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-11-01
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Makoto

  1. Quick update: $440 raised so far (13%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 13% thanks to 7 of you. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. More news soon.

  3. Small update. $328 so far, I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

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