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Keep a roof over Lillian's head in Newcastle
A divorce left Lillian short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇦🇺 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia2,301 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, Lillian fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,250.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, the family must leave.
There are a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Lillian has started working night deliveries, and is 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 $4,250 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $3,350
• Late fees and court costs: $155
• Utilities in arrears: $125
• First month of rent as a buffer: $620
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- due date
- 2026-12-10
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Kevin
Quick update: $181 raised so far (4%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $393 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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sending love. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Paarl
Hope things get better soon, Kevin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
what's already covered and what's the $4,250 for?
It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (4 months) is the big one at $3,350, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.
I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up
Hope it all works out, Kevin. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. After 10 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Greetings from Los Angeles