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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Marilyn's family in Edinburgh
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Marilyn needs $3,050 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Edinburgh.
🇬🇧 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom2,039 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,050.
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 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 $3,050 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $970
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,900
• Late fees and court costs: $180
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Marilyn
- due date
- 2026-11-19
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.
wishing you the best, Marilyn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Dwarka this morning.
hang in there, Marilyn. Your post was clear and honest
Praying for you, Marilyn. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Marilyn. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Marilyn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Niterói.
so sorry you're going through this, Marilyn. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Tlaquepaque
Rooting for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care