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Keep a roof over Alexander's head in Gold Coast

The closure of the factory left Alexander short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Alexander J. Myers
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Gold Coast
When my hours were cut in half in April, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,850. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $2,850 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,600 • Late fees and court costs: $145 • Utilities in arrears: $310 • First month of rent as a buffer: $795 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-06-29
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Alexander

  1. We're at 18% thanks to 14 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $350 raised so far (12%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Sarah B. Walters

    Good luck. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Bekasi.

    • Oliver J. Riley

      hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Angeles.

      • Radhika R. Goud

        Keep going, Alexander. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better

        • Annabelle Dean

          Wishing you peace, Alexander. Hope this works out for you. All the best

          • Folake Nneka MusaID verified

            A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Mississauga.

            • Gauri T. Solanki

              Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best!

              • Harper Stevens

                Wishing you peace, Alexander. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                • Harini R. Varma

                  Hope things get better soon, Alexander. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Riverside this morning. Thinking of Gold Coast

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