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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Donna's family in Belfast
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Donna needs $3,250 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Belfast.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 4 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,250.
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 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $3,250 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $1,900
• Late fees and court costs: $320
• Utilities in arrears: $165
• First month of rent as a buffer: $865
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- Donna
- due date
- 2026-09-12
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Good luck. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Donna
Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (5 months), $1,900. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.
You're not alone, Donna. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
Keep going, Donna. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 8 people at work. God bless.
Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it