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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Pierre's family in Halifax

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Pierre needs $4,600 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Halifax.

🇨🇦 B6G 6Y6, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada1,579 views
Pierre Vincent Carpentier
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Halifax
When the warehouse closed in June, 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 $4,600. 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've 4 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 $4,600 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $3,150 • Late fees and court costs: $330 • Utilities in arrears: $250 • First month of rent as a buffer: $870 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-10-22
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Pierre

  1. We're at 10% thanks to 11 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($426 in total) I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Halifax: the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    Helped when no one else could

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    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Duha Hiba Ghanem

    hope things get better soon, Pierre. Shared this with my family. After 10 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything

    • Sigrid Henriksson

      Thinking of you, Pierre. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted

      • Gül AcarPhoto verified

        Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

        • Andrés J. Cabrera

          praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

          • Gennaro Daniele Milani

            Best of luck, Pierre. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless.

            • Jitra Darunee Saelim

              thinking of you, Pierre. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out.

              • Anjali G. DwivediPhoto verified

                Thinking of you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best

                • Diego Caio Santos

                  Hope it all works out, Pierre. Looking forward to the next update

                  • Pooja G. Chaudhary

                    keep going, Pierre. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Mysuru this morning. God bless!

                    • Sebastián S. Galindo

                      Hope things get better soon, Pierre. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Busan but we're thinking of you. God bless.

                      • Toàn Tâm Doan

                        So sorry you're going through this, Pierre. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

                        • Giang Thu Phan

                          Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Embakasi!

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