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After a long illness, Charlotte is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,550.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 night deliveries, 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 $2,550 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,750
• First month of rent as a buffer: $540
• Late fees and court costs: $260
Thank you for reading my story.
- Charlotte
- due date
- 2026-10-12
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Charlotte
Good news. Because of your gifts ($434 in total) I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Hope it all works out, Charlotte. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.