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Keep a roof over Kai's head in Sydney
A delayed insurance payout left Kai short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia1,918 views
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,300.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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 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.
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 $3,300 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $280
• Late fees and court costs: $340
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,680
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-07-09
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Kai
Update from Sydney: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $150 raised so far (5%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Kai
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“Every little bit. Thought of Kai all day after reading this. - Auckland”
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“Happy to help. Hope the May deadline works out. - Kinondoni”
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“From my family to yours. Hope the May deadline works out. - Salem”
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Wishing you peace, Kai. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
Best of luck, Kai. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out
rooting for you, Kai. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Dwarka.
Sending good thoughts, Kai. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Yonkers.
Best of luck, Kai. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.