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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Victor's family in Lagos
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Victor needs $600 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Lagos.
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When my hours were cut in half in February, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave.
I've 4 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $600 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $450
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $115
Thank you so much.
- Victor
- due date
- 2026-05-19
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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wishing you the best, Victor. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Lagos.
Take care, Victor. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best
Take care. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Lagos.
Hang in there. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings
Hope you get there. Greetings from Palermo.
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Lagos
Best of luck, Victor. Hope you get there. After 9 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care!
Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Spanish Town so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Lagos
Sending strength, Victor. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Please keep us posted. Love from New Delhi
So sorry you're going through this, Victor. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Port Harcourt
Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Epe.
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Oakland this morning.
You're not alone, Victor. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Lagos