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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Hussein's family in Vancouver
A car accident left Hussein short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
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When the construction firm closed in July, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,600.
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 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 weekend shifts, 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 $3,600 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $2,150
• Late fees and court costs: $270
• Utilities in arrears: $330
• First month of rent as a buffer: $850
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-09-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Hussein
We're at 34% thanks to 24 of you. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.
Quick update: $827 raised so far (23%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($437 in total) I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Hang in there, Hussein. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Take care
Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Istanbul.
Wishing you peace, Hussein. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Ekurhuleni
Thinking of you and your family, Hussein. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Vancouver.
Hang in there. Shared this with my family. Love from Lahore.
Thinking of you, Hussein. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together