Our Stories

"I’m really worried we’re going to have to move out of the area... In the past as a single mum I had to move my daughter and change school 8 times. When we moved here with my partner, it was supposed to bring stability for her – that was our promise to her."

Arjun has seen how the climate crisis is impacting communities, including his own family.

"We received a 90 day eviction notice, probably due to the owner resuming the property."

"When we went to Tribunal the landlord said "I'm selling the property." It was a lie, actions speak louder than words."

"Initially the first week this happened – my head would not stop spinning with all the ‘what ifs’, asking myself ‘what will happen now?’ I was very anxious and worried I’d be evicted next. I’ve lost sleep. I’ve had nightmares."

"I'm at my wits end as to what to do... It has caused me a lot of anxiety. I’m not sleeping, and even having trouble having conversations with people because I just don’t know how far it's going to go."

"When I spoke to the agent about the repairs, she said she'd talk to the owner. Instead I got an eviction notice."

"As full time working parents 90 days does not seem long – we'd need to pack, potentially find new daycare/schools, make applications for properties, take time off for viewings."

"I got the 90 day eviction notice right before Christmas and my daughter's birthday."