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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Lawrence's family in Ottawa
After a cut in working hours, Lawrence is 5 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,300.
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've 1 children 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $1,300 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $135
• First month of rent as a buffer: $940
• Late fees and court costs: $225
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-09-09
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Lawrence
Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($344). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Small update. $175 so far, I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.
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Hang in there. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
Thinking of you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Ottawa.