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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Brandon's family in Sydney

A termination letter arrived last week. Brandon needs $3,600 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Sydney.

🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia4,374 views
Brandon L. Carrillo
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Sydney
After a car accident that kept me from work for 3 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,600. 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 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 $3,600 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $2,400 • Late fees and court costs: $130 • Utilities in arrears: $290 • First month of rent as a buffer: $780 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Brandon
due date
2026-10-25
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Brandon

  1. Update from Sydney: the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. We're at 38% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Aditya Rudi SuhartoAddress verified

    I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

    • Geneviève DufourQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Brandon

      • Brandon L. CarrilloOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent arrears (2 months) is the biggest at $2,400. Thanks, that means a lot.

    • Matilde Silvia Barone

      Rooting for you, Brandon. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

      • Karan R. Bhatia

        praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Quezon City.

        • Angel N. Villanueva

          Good luck, Brandon. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Swansea but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

          • Nghĩa Quang Doan

            good luck, Brandon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Pune

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