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Keep a roof over Bình's head in Albany
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Bình needs $2,900 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Albany.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,900.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave.
I've 3 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 weekend shifts, 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 $2,900 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $1,850
• Late fees and court costs: $290
• Utilities in arrears: $180
• First month of rent as a buffer: $580
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-10-31
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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This could happen to any of us. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Bình!
It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (4 months) is the big one at $1,850, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.
Sending good thoughts, Bình. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Suwon!
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Sent it to 40 people at work. Blessings.
Best of luck, Bình. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Albany.
Thinking of you, Bình. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 16 people at work. Blessings.
Wishing you the best, Bình. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Melbourne but we're thinking of you. Take care
Hang in there, Bình. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Duque de Caxias
Stay strong, Bình. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Wishing you the best, Bình. Hope this works out for you