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Keep a roof over Isabella's head in Ballarat
A divorce left Isabella short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇦🇺 Victoria, Australia4,377 views
When my hours were cut in half in June, Isabella fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $3,000.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, the family must leave.
There are two young children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Isabella has started working weekend shifts, and is 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 $3,000 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,000
• Late fees and court costs: $310
• Utilities in arrears: $175
• First month of rent as a buffer: $515
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Ruby
- due date
- 2026-08-26
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Ruby
Small update. $1,606 so far, we've started the first stage.
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“Take care of yourselves. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Sherbrooke”
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Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Saint-Étienne.
Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from St. Louis.
so sorry you're going through this, Ruby. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Sending love, Ruby. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Lecce so I could bring a meal.
Good luck, Ruby. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Take care.