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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Smit's family in Mumbai
A car accident left Smit short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1,451 views
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $500 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $360
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• First month of rent as a buffer: $65
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Smit
- due date
- 2026-11-28
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Keep going, Smit. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Dodoma but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Stay strong, Smit. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Nagpur.
Thinking of you and your family, Smit. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.
Good luck, Smit. Hope you get there. All the best.
Wishing you peace, Smit. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care.
stay strong, Smit. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from La Plata.
keep going, Smit. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Makati this morning.
Good luck, Smit. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Columbus
Take care, Smit. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together
Good luck, Smit. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
stay strong, Smit. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.
You're not alone, Smit. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Rooting for you, Smit. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
rooting for you, Smit. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.
thinking of you, Smit. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Mumbai
Wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Smit. Shared this with my family. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings!
Thanks for sharing this, Smit. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 27 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless!
This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Laredo but we're thinking of you
So sorry you're going through this, Smit. Looking forward to the next update
thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Mesa this morning.
Take care, Smit. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Praying for you, Smit. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Palermo.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Mumbai.
Thanks for sharing this, Smit. Your post was clear and honest.