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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Joshua's family in Parramatta
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Joshua needs $3,000 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Parramatta.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,000.
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 weekend shifts, 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 $3,000 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $1,550
• Late fees and court costs: $260
• Utilities in arrears: $250
• First month of rent as a buffer: $940
Thank you so much.
- Joshua
- due date
- 2025-09-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Parramatta
How is Joshua doing now?
Sending love, Joshua. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Joshua.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (4 months) comes first ($1,550) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Frankfurt this morning!
Thinking of you, Joshua. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Greetings from Tucson.
Thinking of you and your family, Joshua. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Dharan.
Sending good thoughts, Joshua. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best
hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Joshua. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. After 26 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.