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Layla received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
The loss of a second income left Layla short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇨🇦 British Columbia, Canada2,559 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment 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 July, 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 $2,950 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,000
• Late fees and court costs: $165
• Utilities in arrears: $115
• First month of rent as a buffer: $670
Thanks for reading all this.
- Layla
- due date
- 2026-06-08
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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it takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Accra.
You're not alone, Layla. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Surrey!
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent arrears (4 months), advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.
Take care, Layla. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Los Angeles
sending good thoughts, Layla. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
Hang in there, Layla. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Gaziantep.