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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Malak's family in Paris

A car accident left Malak short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

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Malak Wafa Qureshi
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Paris
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 $3,200. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $3,200 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,100 • Late fees and court costs: $250 • Utilities in arrears: $120 • First month of rent as a buffer: $730 Every share and every dollar helps. - Malak
due date
2026-08-10
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Malak

  1. Update from Paris: we've started the first stage. We're at 34% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Paris: we've started the first stage. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($325). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Mia S. Beck

    Thanks for sharing this, Malak. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings

    • Clément Thomas Meyer

      Shared it with a few friends. I hope August is when things finally get easier

      • Jules Philippe

        so sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

        • Kristine H. PascualQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Malak!

          • Malak Wafa QureshiOwnerAnswer

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent arrears (5 months) is the biggest at $2,100. Thanks for looking so closely.

        • Luiz Flávio Xavier

          Wishing you the best, Malak. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

          • Serkan Eren Karaca

            Rooting for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't give up.

            • Lilian Wanjiru Omondi

              So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless

              • Iwan Kurniawan Lubis

                Sending strength. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

                • Polina Tatiana Osipov

                  thinking of you, Malak. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Paris

                  • Rita Sharma

                    Sending good thoughts, Malak. Shared this with my family.

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