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A long illness left Brooklyn short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada294 views
When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,250.
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 have a teenager still in school 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 $3,250 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $760
• Utilities in arrears: $125
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,365
With deep gratitude,
Brooklyn
- due date
- 2026-09-28
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Keep going. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta Barat so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Toronto
Hope things get better soon, Brooklyn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Mandaue but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Mandaue.
You're not alone, Brooklyn. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, Brooklyn. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Poznań donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Brooklyn!
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. first month of rent as a buffer is the biggest at $760. Ask me anything else.
Stay strong. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Málaga.
Rooting for you, Brooklyn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Madurai so I could bring a meal
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Casablanca.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Hyderabad.