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Keep a roof over Joseph's head in Vancouver
A cut in working hours left Joseph short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada1,980 views
When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,950.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school 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 $3,950 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $95
• First month of rent as a buffer: $540
• Rent arrears (5 months): $3,315
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2024-08-19
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Philadelphia.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Iztapalapa but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Sending love, Joseph. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Jerusalem but we're thinking of you!
Rooting for you, Joseph. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Thinking of you, Joseph. Your post was clear and honest.
Hope it all works out, Joseph. This could happen to any of us.
Praying for you, Joseph. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 6 people at work.