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Keep a roof over Jennifer's head in Sydney
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Jennifer needs $2,950 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Sydney.
🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia3,021 views
When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,950.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $2,950 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,850
• First month of rent as a buffer: $790
• Utilities in arrears: $310
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Jennifer
- due date
- 2026-08-14
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hang in there. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Cần Thơ.
So sorry you're going through this, Jennifer. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Sydney
Thank you. If you're in Sydney I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
Hope it all works out, Jennifer. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Take care, Jennifer. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better
You're not alone, Jennifer. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from San Diego.
Hope it all works out. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Sydney.
You're not alone, Jennifer. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update.
Hang in there, Jennifer. Gave what I could, wish it was more.