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Help Avery keep her home - 3 months behind on rent
A long illness left Avery short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇦🇺 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia4,498 views
When my hours were cut in half in June, Avery fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,000.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, the family must leave.
There are two young children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Avery has started working two part-time jobs, and is 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 $4,000 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,800
• Late fees and court costs: $360
• Utilities in arrears: $280
• First month of rent as a buffer: $560
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-08-09
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Jack
Small update. $1,681 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($909 in total) I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Thinking of Newcastle.
Thinking of you, Jack. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Rome
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Newport!
gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Angeles.
how is Avery doing now?
thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Toledo
Sending good thoughts, Jack. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Bergamo.
Hang in there, Jack. This could happen to any of us. Blessings!
Thinking of you, Jack. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from São Paulo.
hope things get better soon, Jack. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.