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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Neha's family in Nagpur

After the closure of the factory, Neha is 5 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Neha E. Soni
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Nagpur
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment 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 June, 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 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: $20 • Utilities in arrears: $35 • First month of rent as a buffer: $155 Thank you for reading my story. - Neha
due date
2026-05-26
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Neha

  1. 23% there. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Quick update: $94 raised so far (14%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Ksenia Lyudmila Yakovlev 🇷🇺 · $5

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Neha all day after reading this.”

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    “Blessings. Please keep us posted. - Sheffield”

  • Prakash Padam Karki 🇳🇵 · $30

    “You got this. Thought of Neha all day after reading this. - Kathmandu”

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    “God bless. My mother told me about this one. - Thane”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Neha all day after reading this. - Badagry”

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    “Thought of Neha all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

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    “Hope this helps. My father told me about this one. - Nairobi”

  • Parvathi E. Krishnan 🇮🇳 · $37.50

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  • Pauline Emma Cousin

    Wishing you the best. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Pune.

    • Amelia L. MorrisQuestion

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Neha?

      • Neha E. SoniOwnerAnswerID verified

        Thank you. If you're in Nagpur I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

    • Waqas Haris Hanif

      Best of luck, Neha. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in Sydney donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

      • Víctor P. Valdez

        hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings

        • Manuel C. Ríos

          Good luck, Neha. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Dammam so I could bring a meal.

          • Santiago L. Walker

            hope it all works out, Neha. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

            $638.50 raised of $650

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