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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Shanice's family in East London

After a delayed insurance payout, Shanice is 5 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

🇿🇦 Eastern Cape, South Africa1,459 views
Francois F. Coetzee
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East London
When my hours were cut in half in April, Shanice fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,200. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, the family must leave. There are a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Shanice has started working extra hours at a market stall, and is applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,200 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $960 • Late fees and court costs: $80 • Utilities in arrears: $30 • First month of rent as a buffer: $130 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-06-27
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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    “Thought of Shanice all day after reading this. - Dar es Salaam”

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    “All the best. Hope the July deadline works out. - Tokyo”

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    “Thought of Shanice all day after reading this. - London”

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  • Aarati Gautam

    Wishing you peace, Francois. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of East London

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