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Keep a roof over Olivia's head in Hamilton

After the closure of the factory, Olivia is 4 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

🇳🇿 Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand1,786 views
Olivia W. Watson
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Hamilton
After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,400. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave. I have two young 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 $2,400 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $190 • Rent arrears (4 months): $2,050 • Utilities in arrears: $160 Thanks for being kind about this. - Olivia
due date
2026-10-04
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Olivia

  1. Quick update: $442 raised so far (18%). I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($311). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Quick update: $206 raised so far (9%). the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Thought of Olivia all day after reading this. - Mecca”

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    “God bless. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Medina”

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    “Thought of Olivia all day after reading this. - Columbus”

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    “Hope this helps. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Leicester”

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  • Kwaku Kojo Obeng🇬🇭Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Gerhard Adams

    Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Brasília

    • Hina Samina Kakar

      Thinking of you and your family, Olivia. Hope you get there. Blessings.

      • Joon-woo Jung-ho Choi

        Thanks for sharing this, Olivia. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Makassar.

        • Anitha A. Goud

          Praying for you, Olivia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • Janet M. Howard

            You're not alone. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Hamilton.

            • Sven Schouten

              Good luck, Olivia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Bursa

              • Rohan B. Sawant

                Praying for you, Olivia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

                • Alessia Giovanna Marini

                  Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Multan.

                  $831.50 raised of $2,400

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