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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Eli's family in Sydney
The closure of the factory left Eli short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇦🇺 2007, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia1,724 views
When my hours were cut in half in September, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,100.
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've 3 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $3,100 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,700
• Utilities in arrears: $250
• Late fees and court costs: $150
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2024-11-17
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Eli
Small update. $747 so far, the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.
- Aarti F. Chauhan 🇮🇳 · $200
“Take care of yourselves. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Bengaluru”
- Ebuka Victor Hassan 🇳🇬 · $100
- Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $100
- Jannat Lamia Chatterjee 🇧🇩 · $100
- Tithi Ishrat Chowdhury 🇧🇩 · $100
- William J. Tucker 🇺🇸 · $77.50
“Every little bit. Thought of Eli all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”
- Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $75
- Aarón T. Valdez 🇺🇸 · $70
- Graciela R. Duarte 🇺🇸 · $65
- Nyambura Joyce Mukasa 🇰🇪 · $60.50
“Only $61 but hope it helps. - Mombasa”
- Varun Gill 🇮🇳 · $59
- Mia T. Hamilton 🇳🇿 · $55.50
- Lucy Jepkoech Temba 🇺🇬 · $50
“All the best. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Entebbe”
- Jagath Indika Ekanayake 🇱🇰 · $50
- Diego W. Cabrera 🇲🇽 · $50
- Ilana Revital Katz 🇮🇱 · $50
“Best of luck. Gave what I could this week. - Tel Aviv”
- Lwazi K. Ngcobo 🇿🇦 · $50
- Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $50
- Neil C. Galang 🇵🇭 · $34
- Vani K. Prajapati 🇺🇸 · $30
“Take care of yourselves. Thought of Eli all day after reading this. - Sacramento”
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sending good thoughts, Eli. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
Hang in there, Eli. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Take care.
Take care, Eli. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.
Keep going, Eli. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.
Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Santa Fe
Hang in there, Eli. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. It's not much but it's yours.
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care
You're not alone, Eli. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care