United Dominion Realty $3M Residential Late Fees Settlement

If you were charged or paid a late fee on your rent to United Dominion Realty, you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

United Dominion Realty has agreed to pay $3,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly imposing unlawful late fees on tenants, violating California consumer protection laws.

Who are the class members?

The class members include all California residential tenants who:

• Were charged or paid one or more late fees by United Dominion Realty between August 12, 2017, and October 24, 2024.
• Are either current or former tenants of United Dominion Realty's residential properties.

Current tenants as of October 24, 2024, do not need to file a claim to receive compensation, while former tenants must submit a claim form.

How much can class members get?

• Current Tenants: Will receive a check mailed to their current address unless they opt for another payment method.
• Former Tenants: Must submit a claim form to receive payment, which can be made via check, PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo.

The distribution will be pro rata, meaning each class member's share will be calculated based on the number of late fees they were charged or paid during the settlement class period. For example, if the net settlement fund is $2,000,000 after deductions and there are 10,000 valid claims, each claim could potentially receive $200. However, this amount will vary based on the actual number of claims and fees involved.

What proof is required to submit a claim?

Yes, claimants need to provide proof that they were charged or paid a late fee to United Dominion Realty during the specified period. This ensures that only eligible class members receive compensation.

How to claim an award

• Current Tenants: Automatically included if they meet the criteria and will receive payment by check unless they opt for another payment method.
• Former Tenants: Must submit a claim form to receive compensation.
• Online Claim Form
• PDF claim form (for mail submissions)

The mailing address is:

Moulton v. United Dominion Realty

c/o RG/2 Claims Administration

P.O. Box 59479

Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479

For current tenants, no action is required unless they wish to receive payment via a method other than a check.

Claim instructions

1. Complete the claim form with your personal and contact information.
2. Indicate your preferred payment method.
3. Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address.

Payout options

• Check
• PayPal
• Zelle
• Venmo

$3 Million settlement fund

The settlement fund of $3,000,000 will cover:

• Payments to eligible class members
• Notice and administration costs
• Attorney's fees and litigation expenses (capped at $1,000,000)
• Incentive award for the class representative (up to $5,000)

Important dates

• Fairness Hearing: April 2, 2025
• Deadline to File a Claim: March 3, 2025

When is the Residential Late Fee Settlement payout date?

The court will hold a fairness hearing on April 2, 2025, to decide whether to approve the settlement. If approved, payments will be distributed to eligible class members who submitted valid claims.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit claims that United Dominion Realty unlawfully imposed late fees on tenants, violating California Civil Code § 1671 and other consumer protection laws. The settlement avoids the costs and uncertainties of further litigation.