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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Oliver's family in Toronto
After the loss of a second income, Oliver is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada502 views
When the construction firm closed in June, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $3,650 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $3,000
• First month of rent as a buffer: $420
• Utilities in arrears: $230
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Oliver
- due date
- 2026-09-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hope this works out for you. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Saket.
what's already covered and what's the $3,650 for?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent arrears (3 months) is the biggest at $3,000. Thanks for looking so closely.
Hope it all works out, Oliver. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings
Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Medellín.
So sorry you're going through this, Oliver. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Hope it all works out, Oliver. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up.
So sorry you're going through this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Rochester
Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 6 people at work.
Thinking of you and your family, Oliver. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.