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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Victor's family in Machakos
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Victor needs $250 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Machakos.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $250.
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 have three school-aged 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 $250 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• First month of rent as a buffer: $160
• Late fees and court costs: $45
I hope life is good to you.
- Victor
- due date
- 2025-09-05
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Victor?
Thank you. If you're in Machakos I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Best of luck, Victor. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Mysuru.
how is Victor doing now?
Keep going, Victor. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Sandton!
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Nairobi but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Victor.
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Saint-Denis but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts, Victor. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out
Hope it all works out. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. After 7 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
hang in there. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up. Thinking of Machakos
Wishing you the best. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!