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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Shakil's family in Varanasi
A long illness left Shakil short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇮🇳 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India1,761 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter 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 September, 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 night deliveries, 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:
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $175
• Rent arrears (5 months): $445
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-08-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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“Wish I could do more. Been where you're, it gets better. - Bucaramanga”
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Good luck, Shakil. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Dhaka.
Wishing you peace, Shakil. Hope you get there. Sent it to 31 people at work. Thinking of Varanasi