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Keep a roof over Gerald's head in Riverside
A termination letter arrived last week. Gerald needs $4,950 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Riverside.
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After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,950.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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 $4,950 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $3,800
• Late fees and court costs: $155
• Utilities in arrears: $130
• First month of rent as a buffer: $865
Thank you so much.
- Gerald
- due date
- 2026-04-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Pretoria.
Shared this with my family. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Faisalabad.
Wishing you the best, Gerald. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Please keep us posted!
praying for you, Gerald. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Paarl.
sending love. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Riverside
Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best