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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Delilah's family in Ballarat

A sudden layoff left Delilah short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Delilah J. Hunter
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After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice 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 April, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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 two part-time jobs, 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: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,450 • Utilities in arrears: $220 • Late fees and court costs: $330 Glad we found this place. - Delilah
due date
2025-05-04
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Delilah

  1. Quick update: $755 raised so far (25%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Ballarat: the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $225 so far, the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.

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  • Brooklyn A. Hicks 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Thought of Delilah all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

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    “Hope the April deadline works out. - Québec”

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    “Thinking of you. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Allentown”

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    “Hang in there. Saw your post and had to give. - Bacoor”

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    “From my family to yours. My mother told me about this one. - Indore”

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  • Roshan Pawan Limbu

    Sending strength. Hope you get there. Greetings from Embakasi.

    • Rocío T. MacíasPhoto verified

      Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Leeds so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Wiesbaden.

      • Nicholas G. Wallace

        So sorry you're going through this, Delilah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up.

        • Mariusz Stanisław Wysocki

          Hope it all works out, Delilah. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Buffalo.

          • Giovana Adriana Bastos

            Thinking of you and your family, Delilah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Ballarat

            • Suthep Mahawong

              Good luck, Delilah. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

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