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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Chhaya's family in Wellington
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Chhaya needs $850 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Wellington.
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When the call centre closed in June, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $850.
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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $850 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $540
• Utilities in arrears: $120
• Late fees and court costs: $190
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Chhaya
- due date
- 2026-08-08
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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- Robert N. Martinez 🇺🇸 · $100
- Delphine Céline Roche 🇨🇦 · $20
- Clara Jessica Busch 🇩🇪 · $5
“Hope this helps. - Essen”
- Josephine M. Miranda 🇺🇸 · $10
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Thanks for sharing this, Chhaya. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Nairobi this morning.
good luck, Chhaya. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Wellington.
Rooting for you, Chhaya. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Dhaka!
Hang in there, Chhaya. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings
Wishing you peace, Chhaya. Hope this works out for you
Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Haarlem.
looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
So sorry you're going through this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. All the best.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Wellington.
Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Olinda
wishing you the best, Chhaya. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Lahore so I could bring a meal. Love from Phuket.