Hey all,
We have a dual income household and 2 kids. We were doing fine until I lost my job 8 months ago. I didn’t get severance beyond the legal requirement but I was lucky to pick up some freelance work which had us a week or two late on the rent for a few months, but it was always paid before the month was up.
Unfortunately my freelance work dried up. My spouse is working 2 jobs, but with bills and rent were falling terribly short.
We are now 2 months ($3500 each) plus $1600, for a total of $8600 behind. We’re in York region. We were able to get assistance from LEAP for utilities, and applied for the Homeless Prevention Program. In order to get a decision on our application to assist with our arrears we have to prove we can pay June’s rent …well by paying it when it’s due.
I’ve spoken to the landlord who is understandably antsy and has threatened to evict us more than once. She’s agreed to hold off on this and asked for us to sign a repayment plan, she also wanted the HPP to provide a signed confirmation they will pay the arrears (which they won’t do as the application is still pending)
I suppose I’m looking to see if there any other resources in York region that we haven’t thought of? Taking out credit, and family aren’t options we’re really on our own in this scenario. Also not too familiar with the law as it regards to evictions - does signing any repayment plan etc allow her to bypass the landlord tenant board process?
Also any leads on work? I work corporate marketing but at this point willing to do anything to support my family