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Madelyn received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Madelyn needs $3,700 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Geelong.

🇦🇺 Geelong, Victoria, Australia2,927 views
Madelyn Hawkins
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Geelong
After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,700. 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 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 weekend shifts, 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 $3,700 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $210 • Utilities in arrears: $280 • Rent arrears (4 months): $3,210 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-10-11
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Carolina Júlia Costa

    Hope it all works out. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up. All the best.

    • Sasithorn Pimchanok Prasertsak

      This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Jakarta.

      • Ezra D. Alexander

        So sorry you're going through this, Madelyn. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Agra.

        • Daria Irina Lebedev

          Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Blessings

          • Viviane Bianca Fernandes

            reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Geelong

            • Madhavan K. Rajan

              Wishing you peace, Madelyn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Nakuru.

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