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

After a divorce, Stephanie is 5 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.

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Stephanie R. Valdez
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Wollongong
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,150. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave. I have three school-aged 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 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. 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 $4,150 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $220 • Rent arrears (5 months): $3,300 • First month of rent as a buffer: $630 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Stephanie
due date
2025-08-14
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Stephanie

  1. We're at 72% thanks to 62 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Update from Wollongong: we've started the first stage. We're at 52% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 39% now ($1,625). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.

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  • Weston M. BakerPhoto verified

    good luck, Stephanie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings

    • Filippo Alberto Grasso

      Take care. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Wollongong.

      • Rajesh Bijay Chhetri

        Stay strong, Stephanie. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

        • Lina Basma Hamid

          I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Kazan

          • Russell Williams

            Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. I hope August is when things finally get easier.

            • Jordan H. TillmanPhoto verified

              Sending strength, Stephanie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Take care

              • Inés C. Aguilar

                Sending good thoughts, Stephanie. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Take care

                • Juma Kioko Ngowi

                  Stay strong. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

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