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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Riley's family in Laval
After the closure of the factory, Riley is 4 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇨🇦 Laval, Quebec, Canada5,250 views
When the restaurant closed in June, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,550.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $3,550 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $740
• Utilities in arrears: $260
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,550
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Riley
- due date
- 2025-08-29
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Riley
Thank you all. We're at 41% now ($1,459). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Update from Laval: we've started the first stage. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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So sorry you're going through this, Riley. This could happen to any of us. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Saint-Étienne!
stay strong, Riley. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Kasarani.
Take care. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Laval
Good luck, Riley. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Ekurhuleni.
sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 20 people at work. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this, Riley. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Wish I lived closer to Surabaya so I could bring a meal. Take care.