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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Everett's family in Ballarat
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Everett needs $1,350 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Ballarat.
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When my hours were cut in half in September, Everett fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,350.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by January, the family must leave.
There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Everett has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is 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 $1,350 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $230
• Late fees and court costs: $330
• First month of rent as a buffer: $790
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2025-12-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thinking of you and your family, Nathan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Leeds.
Thanks for sharing this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care
best of luck, Nathan. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together
Keep going, Nathan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Taguig.
So sorry you're going through this, Nathan. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Ballarat
Hope it all works out, Nathan. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Awka but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Awka.
Wishing you peace, Nathan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Belfast.