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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Mohan's family in Durgapur
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Mohan needs $450 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Durgapur.
🇮🇳 Durgapur, West Bengal, India842 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate 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 April, we must leave.
I've 3 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 $450 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• Rent arrears (5 months): $360
• Late fees and court costs: $45
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Mohan
- due date
- 2026-04-13
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Mohan
Good news. Because of your gifts ($86 in total) the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $76 raised so far (17%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $19 raised so far (4%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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praying for you, Mohan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care!
take care, Mohan. It takes guts to ask. Well done.