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Keep a roof over Axel's head in Sydney
After a sudden layoff, Axel is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,700.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by January, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $4,700 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $3,450
• Late fees and court costs: $250
• Utilities in arrears: $290
• First month of rent as a buffer: $710
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2025-01-23
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hang in there, Axel. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
Good luck. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from San Francisco
Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. God bless!
Hope things get better soon, Axel. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Sydney.
hope it all works out, Axel. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.
so sorry you're going through this, Axel. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best