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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Aaliyah's family in Half-Way Tree
After a car accident, Aaliyah is 2 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
🇯🇲 Half-Way Tree, Saint Andrew, Jamaica1,407 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650.
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 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $420
• Late fees and court costs: $55
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $140
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-06-23
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Aaliyah
Quick update: $221 raised so far (34%). the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Half-Way Tree: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Small update. $73 so far, the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.
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