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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Grace's family in Southampton

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Grace needs $1,000 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Southampton.

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Patrick Henderson
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Southampton
Following a long illness in the family, Grace fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,000. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, the family must leave. There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Grace has started working weekend shifts, 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 $1,000 goes: โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $125 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $760 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $115 Glad we found this place. - Patrick
due date
2026-10-06
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Praying for you, Patrick. I hope things turn around soon.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Grace.

      • Sure. The biggest one is late fees and court costs, $125. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for asking.

    • Take care, Patrick. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Southampton.

      • Maria Lorena SoaresPhoto verified

        Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

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