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Keep a roof over Samantha's head in Wellington

After a car accident, Samantha is 5 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

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Samantha J. Powell
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Wellington
After a car accident that kept me from work for 3 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,100. 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 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 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. 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 $3,100 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,150 • First month of rent as a buffer: $740 • Utilities in arrears: $210 Thanks for reading all this. - Samantha
due date
2026-10-14
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Eduardo Carlos Almeida

    Hope it all works out, Samantha. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out

    • Shahana Tamanna Rahman

      Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Wellington.

      • Qasim Hamza Osman

        This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Wellington

        • Emeka Kelechi Uba

          It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Dhaka

          • Zara Shazia Naqvi

            Hope it all works out, Samantha. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 34 people at work.

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              rooting for you, Samantha. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Edinburgh

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