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

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Qian needs $3,000 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Halifax.

🇨🇦 Nova Scotia, Canada5,057 views
Qian Meng Cui
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Halifax
When the call centre closed in July, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,000. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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. 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 $3,000 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $240 • Utilities in arrears: $150 • Rent arrears (4 months): $2,610 With deep gratitude, Qian
due date
2026-10-09
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Qian

  1. Quick update: $1,983 raised so far (66%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($991 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Bruna Francisca RamosAddress verified

    Good luck, Qian. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Edinburgh.

    • Federica Simona SerraQuestion

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Halifax!

      • Khánh Khánh Duong

        thinking of you, Qian. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Toulon

        • Eduardo Miguel Melo

          thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Please keep us posted. Love from Iztapalapa

          • Nadine Sarah Graf

            Shared it with a few friends. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Los Angeles.

            • Esperanza D. Nava

              Wishing you the best, Qian. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

              $3,565.50 raised of $3,000

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