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Keep a roof over Zofia's head in Aberdeen

A divorce left Zofia short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.

🇬🇧 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom2,101 views
Joanna Beata Piotrowski
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Aberdeen
When my hours were cut in half in April, Zofia fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,300. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, the family must leave. There are 3 children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Zofia has started working two part-time jobs, and is 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 $1,300 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $290 • Late fees and court costs: $190 • First month of rent as a buffer: $820 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-06-17
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Joanna

  1. Small update. $881 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Joanna

  2. Update from Aberdeen: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 45% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($135). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. - Joanna

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  • Luke D. Schwartz

    Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Rawalpindi

    • Mussa Hamisi MussaPhoto verified

      Hope things get better soon, Joanna. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Iztapalapa.

      • Abigail L. Vazquez

        Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. All the best

        • Ali Zain Gill

          Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Gulu.

          • Tomás M. Gutiérrez

            Wishing you the best, Joanna. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Aberdeen.

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