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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Jennifer's family in Montréal
A cut in working hours left Jennifer short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇨🇦 Quebec, Canada1,917 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 3 weeks, 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 $4,450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 $4,450 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $3,300
• Late fees and court costs: $350
• Utilities in arrears: $120
• First month of rent as a buffer: $680
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Jennifer
- due date
- 2026-11-28
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Jennifer
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- Nenita W. Macaraeg 🇵🇭 · $25
“Rooting for you. Hope the December deadline works out. - Angeles”
- Ramesh Bijay Koirala 🇳🇵 · $10
“Be well. Hope you get the rest soon. - Biratnagar”
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- Rajesh A. Bedi 🇬🇧 · $50
“Praying for you. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Sheffield”
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“You got this. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Berlin”
- Varsha E. Kurup 🇮🇳 · $10
“Every little bit. Hope the December deadline works out. - Varanasi”
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“Stay strong. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Campinas”
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jennifer!
Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (5 months), $3,300. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.
Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Jennifer. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Stockholm.
wishing you the best, Jennifer. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Jennifer?
Thank you. If you're in Montréal I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
So sorry you're going through this, Jennifer. Looking forward to the next update. After 28 years in teaching I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan
Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Campinas.
best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Jennifer. Shared this with my family
You're not alone. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best.
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Barcelona.