Season 3 - Episode 3: Without a Place to Call Home (Mortgage Stress)

2024-10-30

With the cost of living going up, people are under increasing financial pressure and many are having difficulty affording their rent. To make matters worse, many landlords are making the most of the current market conditions and raising rents, in some cases by a significant amount. In this episode we are going to talk about what to do if your landlord gives you notice of an increase in your rent that you cannot afford to pay. We will also discuss what to do if you get behind on y...

With the cost of living going up, people are under increasing financial pressure and many are having difficulty affording their rent.

To make matters worse, many landlords are making the most of the current market conditions and raising rents, in some cases by a significant amount.

In this episode we are going to talk about what to do if your landlord gives you notice of an increase in your rent that you cannot afford to pay. We will also discuss what to do if you get behind on your rent and other payments.

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