The cost of living is very high in Sydney, and it doesn't take much for people living on a low income to find themselves struggling to keep up. If you are renting a property and have not paid your rent by when it is due, you are in rent arrears. This is a breach of your tenancy agreement, and your landlord is able to start proceedings to have you evicted.
If you are renting a property and have not paid your rent by when it is due, you are in rent arrears. This is a breach of your tenancy agreement, and your landlord is able to start proceedings to have you evicted.
Please do not ignore the problem. Speak to your landlord or real estate agent immediately and let them know what is going on. Try to arrange a payment plan to pay them back.
Housing NSW are able to assess your situation and advise what support may be available for you. You can search for helpful information on their website.
If the rental agreement is not in your name, you will find it very difficult to find assistance to help you. You may consider asking the lease holder if they would seek assistance, or alternatively utilise some of the low cost grocery options available in your community to help free up some money to pay your rent. Anglicare's Caseworkers may be able to help you review your budget, and suggest some local community supports that could help you.
