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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Sang-hoon's family in Gwangju
After a sudden layoff, Sang-hoon is 5 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇰🇷 Gwangju, Gwangju, South Korea1,458 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,700.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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 $2,700 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $720
• Rent arrears (5 months): $1,900
• Utilities in arrears: $80
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- due date
- 2024-02-19
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sang-hoon!
Sure. The biggest one is first month of rent as a buffer, $720. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.
Good luck, Sang-hoon. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Gwangju!