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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Umesh's family in Jaipur
A car accident left Umesh short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇮🇳 Jaipur, Rajasthan, India528 views
When my hours were cut in half in April, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $550.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave.
I've 2 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $550 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $410
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• Utilities in arrears: $15
• First month of rent as a buffer: $95
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2025-07-29
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Umesh
Update from Jaipur: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($45). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Small update. $30 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
- Remedios W. Quizon 🇵🇭 · $30
“Hope it all works out. Thought of Umesh all day after reading this. - Makati”
- Amaka Hauwa Zakari 🇳🇬 · $20
“Thinking of you. Been where you're, it gets better. - Kano”
- Wanjiru Adhiambo Urassa 🇰🇪 · $15
“Wish I could do more! - Kikuyu”
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Hope it all works out, Umesh. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.
Hang in there, Umesh. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.