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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Sophia's family in Townsville
After a long illness, Sophia is 5 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, Sophia fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,250.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, the family must leave.
There are two young children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Sophia has started working night deliveries, and is 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 $4,250 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $3,400
• Late fees and court costs: $200
• Utilities in arrears: $90
• First month of rent as a buffer: $560
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-12-12
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hope things get better soon, Lawrence. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. All the best.
hang in there, Lawrence. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.
Best of luck. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Maringá so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Townsville.