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Tharushi received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
After a cut in working hours, Tharushi is 4 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
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After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter 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 October, 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 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 $600 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $85
• Utilities in arrears: $65
• Rent arrears (4 months): $450
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2025-10-31
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tharushi.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. first month of rent as a buffer comes first ($85) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for asking.
Thinking of you and your family, Tharushi. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Colombo.
Keep going, Tharushi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Praying for you, Tharushi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out
Wishing you the best, Tharushi. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Stay strong, Tharushi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 11 people at work
How is Tharushi doing now?
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
Praying for you, Tharushi. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from London.
Thinking of you, Tharushi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Accra this morning. God bless
You're not alone, Tharushi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Colombo.
Thanks for sharing this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best.