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Keep a roof over Alexander's head in Ballarat

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Alexander needs $3,400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Ballarat.

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Sadie Stevens
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After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, Alexander fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $3,400. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, the family must leave. There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Alexander 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 $3,400 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $1,900 • Late fees and court costs: $350 • Utilities in arrears: $280 • First month of rent as a buffer: $870 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2025-04-21
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Sadie

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($789 in total) I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($316 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $110 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Tâm Dao

    Good luck, Sadie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

    • Paulina Krystyna KrólPhoto verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Sadie. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Ballarat.

      • Sara Monica MarianiID verified

        Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

        • Sandra Bruna Lacerda

          Hope it all works out. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update.

          • Yanti Ratna KurniawanPhoto verified

            Wishing you the best, Sadie. Hope you get there. Greetings from Utrecht.

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