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Keep a roof over Shakil's head in Chattogram
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Shakil needs $450 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Chattogram.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 4 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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 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 $450 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $280
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Utilities in arrears: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $95
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Shakil
- due date
- 2025-05-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Shakil
3% there. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
3% there. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. Thank you.
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Praying for you, Shakil. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 27 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
hope things get better soon. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Take care, Shakil. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
Rooting for you, Shakil. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Chattogram.
Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
good luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up.
Sending love, Shakil. Shared this with my family. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
Sending good thoughts, Shakil. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Parramatta so I could bring a meal.
Stay strong, Shakil. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't give up.