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Keep a roof over Leah's head in Birmingham
After a long illness, Leah is 2 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
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After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,300.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $1,300 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $310
• First month of rent as a buffer: $770
• Utilities in arrears: $220
Thanks for reading all this.
- Leah
- due date
- 2026-10-05
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Birmingham.
Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Parramatta.
sending good thoughts, Leah. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in San Francisco this morning. Love from San Francisco.
So sorry you're going through this, Leah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
hang in there, Leah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking