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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Michelle's family in Calgary
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Michelle needs $3,100 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Calgary.
🇨🇦 T4W 8V0, Calgary, Alberta, Canada1,441 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,100.
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 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 $3,100 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $1,500
• Late fees and court costs: $340
• Utilities in arrears: $210
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,050
With deep gratitude,
Michelle
- due date
- 2026-11-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Praying for you. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Liverpool donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Calgary
Thanks for sharing this, Michelle. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.
Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Calgary.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Iztapalapa
Thinking of you and your family. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Alexandria this morning.
praying for you, Michelle. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Bonny donated after I showed her your page.
Thinking of you and your family, Michelle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care