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Keep a roof over Brooklyn's head in Aberdeen

After a cut in working hours, Brooklyn is 2 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Brooklyn D. Barker
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Aberdeen
When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,500. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave. I've 1 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $2,500 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $1,300 • Late fees and court costs: $180 • Utilities in arrears: $250 • First month of rent as a buffer: $770 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Brooklyn
due date
2026-11-01
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Brooklyn

  1. Update from Aberdeen: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 51% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 40% funded and I made the first payment toward rent arrears.

  3. Update from Aberdeen: the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Unathi P. Mokoena

    Take care. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Aberdeen.

    • Citlali T. Treviño

      Wishing you the best, Brooklyn. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

      • Mohammad Tareq Pramanik

        Sending strength, Brooklyn. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

        • Charlotte K. Campbell

          Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Birmingham.

          • Rajiv Parmar

            keep going, Brooklyn. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

            • Sunita F. Tiwari

              Rooting for you, Brooklyn. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Brisbane.

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