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Yusuf received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
The loss of a second income left Yusuf short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
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When the hotel closed in July, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $850.
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 night deliveries, 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 $850 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $85
• Utilities in arrears: $55
• Rent arrears (4 months): $710
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2025-09-21
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Thinking of Soweto.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yusuf.
Late fees and court costs is $85 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Let me know if you want more detail.
hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day!
Any update on how things are going in Soweto?
thinking of you and your family, Yusuf. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Soweto
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Soweto.
Thank you. If you're in Soweto I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
Take care, Yusuf. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings
Good luck, Yusuf. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update
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.
Wishing you the best, Yusuf. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
wishing you the best, Yusuf. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Sukkur
sending love. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Yusuf. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.