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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Axel's family in Albany
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Axel needs $3,900 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Albany.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,900.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $3,900 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,700
• Late fees and court costs: $155
• Utilities in arrears: $280
• First month of rent as a buffer: $765
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2025-11-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
Rooting for you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 6 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care
Sending good thoughts, Axel. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Newcastle
thinking of you and your family, Axel. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
So sorry you're going through this, Axel. Your post was clear and honest
So sorry you're going through this, Axel. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Leeds but we're thinking of you.
Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.
you're not alone, Axel. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Munich
Praying for you, Axel. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 33 people at work. Thinking of Albany.
Thanks for sharing this, Axel. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. After 10 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Albany
take care, Axel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Lagos but we're thinking of you.
Keep going. 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. Greetings from Addis Ababa