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A sudden layoff left Craig short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a sudden layoff at the bakery, Craig fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $2,600.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, the family must leave.
There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Craig has started working extra hours at a market stall, and is 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 $2,600 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $230
• First month of rent as a buffer: $500
• Rent arrears (2 months): $1,870
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Eleanor
- due date
- 2025-06-05
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Cardiff.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Brisbane.
Good luck, Eleanor. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Chattogram.
thinking of you, Eleanor. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Brisbane