Equity Residential - Late Fees (California) Class Action Settlement

vs. Equity Residential

Payout Range

Varies

Deadline

4/30/2024

Time Left

Expired

This settlement's filing deadline has passed. New claims are no longer accepted.

About this settlement

This class action settlement addresses whether Equity Residential owes certain California tenants a partial refund of late fees charged for late rent payments. The lawsuit claims that the Standard Late Fee of 5% of monthly charges, with a minimum of $50, was unlawful. The court ruled in June 2023 that these fees were indeed unlawful, leading to this settlement.

Who is eligible

  • ✓Must reside in: CA

Who is in the settlement class

California tenants who were charged a late fee while renting from Equity Residential between September 3, 2010 and October 28, 2022, or tenants at the Woodland Park property charged a late fee from December 1, 2011 to February 2016.

How to claim

This settlement has the following claim path.

Partial Refund

Varies

Class members will receive a check in the mail and/or a credit to their tenant account for late fees paid.

✓ No documentation required — self-attestation only

How to file

This settlement accepts online and mail claim submissions. Pick whichever is easier.

Mail to
CPT Group, Inc.
PO Box 19504
Irvine, CA 92623
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Read the official notice (PDF)
https://www.equitymunguia-brownlatefeesettlement.com/Content/Docs/Standard%20Class%20Long%20Form%20Notice-%20Accessible.pdf

Official settlement information

https://www.classaction.org/settlements#equity-residential-late-fees-california

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