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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Priyanka's family in Varanasi

A sudden layoff left Priyanka short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Uttar Pradesh, India491 views
Priyanka S. Subramanian
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Varanasi
When the construction firm closed in June, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500. 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'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 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 $500 goes: โ€ข Rent arrears (5 months): $360 โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $40 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $35 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $65 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Priyanka
due date
2026-09-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Ifeoma Hauwa Oladipo

    Hope you get there. Greetings from Oakland

    • Sarah Claudia ScholzQuestion

      how long do you have before August?

      • Priyanka S. SubramanianOwnerAnswer

        It's firm, August. After that things get a lot harder, so anything before then helps most. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Ali Kazmi

      hang in there, Priyanka. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

      • Sฦกn Sฦกn Phung

        praying for you, Priyanka. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Love from ฤฐzmir.

        • Emeka Sani IbrahimQuestion

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

          • Priyanka S. SubramanianOwnerAnswer

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent arrears (5 months), advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.

        • Eiji Kouki OtaAddress verified

          good luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best.

          • Vanessa SchubertQuestion

            What's already covered and what's the $500 for?

            • Priyanka S. SubramanianOwnerAnswer

              Rent arrears (5 months) is $360 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.

          • Joaquim Gomes

            A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Uttar Pradesh. I'll ask around and let you know.

            • Samuel G. ValdezQuestion

              how is Priyanka doing now?

              • Kavitha L. Shetty

                Sending love, Priyanka. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Varanasi.

                • Mousumi Rima BhuiyanAddress verified

                  Keep going, Priyanka. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Varanasi.

                  • Frank Anton Vogel

                    Wishing you the best. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Jimma!

                    • Enrique J. Mendoza

                      Hang in there, Priyanka. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

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                        Thinking of you, Priyanka. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Yokohama.

                        • Suranga Kumara Mendis

                          Hang in there, Priyanka. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Berlin.

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