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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Stephanie's family in Auckland

A sudden layoff left Stephanie short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand975 views
Stephanie S. Beck
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Auckland
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 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 $3,150. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 weekend shifts, 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 $3,150 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,400 • Late fees and court costs: $155 • Utilities in arrears: $90 • First month of rent as a buffer: $505 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2025-10-14
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Stephanie

  1. Small update. $235 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Sending love, Stephanie. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • hang in there, Stephanie. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We're a small family in Epe but we're thinking of you. Take care.

      • How is Stephanie doing now?

        • Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

          • Sending love. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

            • Sending strength, Stephanie. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. All the best.

              • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Auckland.

                • Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent arrears (5 months), advice is welcome too.

              • Sending good thoughts, Stephanie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Las Cruces!

                • is rent arrears (5 months) the biggest cost or is there more coming?

                  • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (5 months) comes first ($2,400) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for asking.

                • So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

                  • Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

                    • Praying for you, Stephanie. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                      • Good luck, Stephanie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

                        • Best of luck, Stephanie. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 27 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless

                          • Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                            • good luck, Stephanie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

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