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Help Elijah keep his home - 2 months behind on rent

After a cut in working hours, Elijah is 2 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.

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Following a long illness in the family, Elijah fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,150. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, the family must leave. There are a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Elijah has started working weekend shifts, and is 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 $4,150 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $2,500 • Late fees and court costs: $360 • Utilities in arrears: $300 • First month of rent as a buffer: $990 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

due date: 2026-10-21
bill type: Rent arrears

#rent #eviction-prevention #family #housing

Updates from Brandon

Quick update: $225 raised so far (5%). I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Brandon
Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($220). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
We're at 3% thanks to 3 of you. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. More news soon. - Brandon

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