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Yuma received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Yuma needs $2,550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Osaka.

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Yuma Matsuda
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Osaka
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,550. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave. I've 3 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. 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 $2,550 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $1,700 • Late fees and court costs: $105 • Utilities in arrears: $230 • First month of rent as a buffer: $515 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Yuma
due date
2026-10-17
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Yuma

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($759 in total) the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $674 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

    • You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Osaka.

      • Carol RhodesQuestion

        How is Yuma doing now?

        • so sorry you're going through this, Yuma. Hope you get there. Blessings.

          • Sending strength, Yuma. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Comilla.

            • Praying for you, Yuma. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Bakersfield

              • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yuma

                • Yuma MatsudaOwnerAnswer

                  Rent arrears (5 months) is $1,700 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Ask me anything else.

              • Thinking of you, Yuma. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                • Ana L. PeñaQuestion

                  Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Osaka

                  • Yuma MatsudaOwnerAnswer

                    Thank you. If you're in Osaka I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

                • Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

                  • this could happen to any of us. After 23 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything!

                    • Keep going, Yuma. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Chennai.

                      • Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Zapopan.

                        • Keep going. This could happen to any of us. After 20 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                          • Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Osaka.

                            • Công Vũ QuachID verified

                              I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless

                              • Hope it all works out, Yuma. Hope this works out for you. After 10 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Mumbai.

                                • sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Osaka.

                                  • Alyssa GarrettAddress verified

                                    Rooting for you, Yuma. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.

                                    • Keep going, Yuma. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Salem but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Osaka

                                      • Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

                                        • Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Osaka

                                          • Best of luck, Yuma. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

                                            • Hope it all works out, Yuma. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Nottingham

                                              • So sorry you're going through this, Yuma. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

                                                • wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                                                  • I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Jacksonville so I could bring a meal.

                                                    • Sending love, Yuma. Hope you get there.

                                                      • rooting for you, Yuma. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Bordeaux donated after I showed her your page.

                                                        • So sorry you're going through this, Yuma. Hope this works out for you. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                                                          • Wishing you peace, Yuma. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Mombasa.

                                                            • Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Osaka

                                                              • You're not alone. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Love from Lahore!

                                                                • Wishing you the best, Yuma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Nagpur.

                                                                  • Carol C. RamirezID verified

                                                                    So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Guarulhos donated after I showed her your page. Love from Guarulhos.

                                                                    • Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless

                                                                      • Best of luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                                                                        • Stay strong, Yuma. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                                                                          • Sending love, Yuma. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Dayton.

                                                                            • gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Toronto

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