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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Sang-hoon's family in Busan
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Sang-hoon needs $1,900 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Busan.
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When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,900.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 $1,900 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $1,100
• Late fees and court costs: $135
• Utilities in arrears: $125
• First month of rent as a buffer: $540
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-09-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Small update. $225 so far, we've started the first stage. - Sang-hoon
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sang-hoon
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (5 months) comes first ($1,100) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Fair thing to want to know.
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Busan. I'll ask around and let you know!
how is Sang-hoon doing now?
Take care. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Busan.
Hope things get better soon, Sang-hoon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best
Hope it all works out, Sang-hoon. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
wishing you the best, Sang-hoon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Thủ Đức donated after I showed her your page.
Take care, Sang-hoon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Stockholm.
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Salem this morning.
Sending love, Sang-hoon. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Narayanganj.