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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Lucas's family in Auckland
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Lucas needs $3,700 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Auckland.
🇳🇿 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand894 views
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,700.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, 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 night deliveries, 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 $3,700 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,750
• Late fees and court costs: $250
• Utilities in arrears: $210
• First month of rent as a buffer: $490
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-02-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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- Nalini H. Abrahams 🇿🇦 · $25
“Wishing you the best. My colleague told me about this one. - Pietermaritzburg”
- Manoj E. Rathore 🇮🇳 · $20
“Hope it all works out. Hope the February deadline works out. - Bengaluru”
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“Every little bit. My brother told me about this one. - Taguig”
- Andrea T. González 🇲🇽 · $53
- Michael G. Ortega 🇬🇧 · $25
“Get well soon. Thought of Lucas all day after reading this. - Derry”
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You're not alone, Lucas. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
Hope things get better soon, Lucas. Your post was clear and honest. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
Rooting for you, Lucas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Ribeirão Preto but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
sending good thoughts, Lucas. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care.
Keep going, Lucas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes