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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Sophie's family in Edinburgh

A divorce left Sophie short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇬🇧 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom1,994 views
Sophie K. Henderson
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Edinburgh
When the textile factory closed in March, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,900. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave. I have three school-aged 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $2,900 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,600 • Utilities in arrears: $135 • Late fees and court costs: $165 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-07-04
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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    Great help in a difficult time

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  • Karthik S. Shetty

    Best of luck, Sophie. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

    • Nazia Javeria Ismail

      Good luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Edinburgh!

      • Anthony A. FisherQuestion

        is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sophie

        • Sophie K. HendersonOwnerAnswer

          Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (5 months), $2,600. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.

      • Heloísa PradoID verified

        so sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My neighbor in Latina donated after I showed her your page

        • Asma Iman Jaber

          Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!

          • Aditya Arief Saputra

            thanks for sharing this, Sophie. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

            • Gifty Twum

              So sorry you're going through this, Sophie. Hope you get there

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