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Upendo received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
After the loss of a second income, Upendo is 3 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
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When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950.
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 weekend shifts, 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 $950 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $660
• Late fees and court costs: $60
• Utilities in arrears: $50
• First month of rent as a buffer: $180
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Upendo
- due date
- 2025-07-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thinking of you, Upendo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 14 people at work. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Upendo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Upendo?
Thank you. If you're in Nairobi I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update!
Shared this with my family. Love from Kochi.
So sorry you're going through this, Upendo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
rooting for you, Upendo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Philadelphia.
Sending love, Upendo. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Upendo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
wishing you peace, Upendo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Bellevue donated after I showed her your page.