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Keep a roof over Fatima's head in Heliopolis
After a car accident, Fatima is 4 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
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When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $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 two young 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.
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 $550 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $150
• Rent arrears (4 months): $370
Thanks for reading all this.
- Fatima
- due date
- 2026-09-21
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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“Hope this helps. Hope the October deadline works out. - Epe”
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Fatima
Sure. The biggest one is utilities in arrears, $30. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Bonny
This could happen to any of us. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
Take care. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best