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Keep a roof over Nicholas's head in Newcastle
After the loss of a second income, Nicholas is 5 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
🇦🇺 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia2,516 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice 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 August, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 (5 months): $1,650
• Late fees and court costs: $240
• Utilities in arrears: $115
• First month of rent as a buffer: $945
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Nicholas
- due date
- 2026-07-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Take care. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Best of luck, Nicholas. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Tokyo.
Thanks for sharing this, Nicholas. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Sending love, Nicholas. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Newcastle
hope this works out for you. After 12 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
praying for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. It's not much but it's yours.