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Keep a roof over Janet's head in Montréal
After a sudden layoff, Janet is 3 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
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When the warehouse closed in September, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave.
I've 2 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 two part-time jobs, and I'm 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 $3,450 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,300
• Late fees and court costs: $300
• Utilities in arrears: $280
• First month of rent as a buffer: $570
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Janet
- due date
- 2025-11-28
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Janet
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- Alexa M. Thornton 🇺🇸 · $20
“Good luck. Hope the December deadline works out. - Miami”
- Rajesh R. Dhawan 🇮🇳 · $5
- Naoki Yuto Tanaka 🇯🇵 · $10
- Kemi Bukola Bello 🇳🇬 · $250
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $15
- Héctor H. Núñez 🇨🇴 · $30
- Maria J. Morris 🇺🇸 · $39
“Every little bit. Hope you get the rest soon. - Miami”
- Anonymous 🇸🇪 · $10
- Dinesh M. Tripathi 🇮🇳 · $200
“Hope the December deadline works out. - Kanpur”
- Alexander Ihor Kravchenko 🇺🇦 · $5
“Best of luck. Hope the December deadline works out. - Kyiv”
- Rashid Ngcobo 🇿🇦 · $19
- Anonymous 🇷🇺 · $25
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Sending strength. Hope you get there. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Saket.
Thinking of you and your family, Janet. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Indore.
hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. After 12 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Montréal.
Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Blessings.