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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Dustin's family in Townsville

After the closure of the factory, Dustin is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Dustin Woods
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Townsville
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,500. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $2,500 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,550 • Late fees and court costs: $210 • Utilities in arrears: $210 • First month of rent as a buffer: $530 With deep gratitude, Dustin
due date
2026-11-28
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Dustin

  1. Update from Townsville: we've started the first stage. We're at 37% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 11% thanks to 8 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Update from Townsville: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Boon Wirat Onsri

    Wishing you peace, Dustin. Looking forward to the next update.

    • Ramona Alexandra Zamfir

      Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Townsville.

      • Ananya J. Dhawan

        I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.

        • James Rashidi Mwesigwa

          Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best

          • Sangita Renu PoudelAddress verifiedID verified

            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Addis Ababa so I could bring a meal. God bless

            • Joanna Zuzanna Szczepański

              Wishing you the best, Dustin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

              • Balaji A. Shetty

                gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Kota.

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