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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Sami's family in Cairo
After a sudden layoff, Sami is 5 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
🇪🇬 Cairo, Cairo, Egypt1,697 views
When the restaurant closed in May, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $700.
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 two young 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 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 $700 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $520
• Late fees and court costs: $15
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $140
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Sami
- due date
- 2026-09-23
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Sami
Thank you all. We're at 45% now ($315). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Quick update: $270 raised so far (39%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($220 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Cairo.