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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Paisley's family in Toronto
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Paisley needs $2,400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Toronto.
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When my hours were cut in half in July, 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 $2,400.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 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 $2,400 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $1,300
• Late fees and court costs: $340
• Utilities in arrears: $280
• First month of rent as a buffer: $480
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Paisley
- due date
- 2026-10-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Paisley
We're at 72% thanks to 35 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Quick update: $836 raised so far (35%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Thinking of you. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page.
Wishing you the best, Paisley. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Toronto.
take care, Paisley. Shared this with my family. Take care
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double