If you are a Class Member and unless you opt out, the primary tenant from your unit will automatically receive a payment or Equity Residential will issue an account credit and you will be part of the Settlement.
The Notice and this website describe the proposed Settlement, explain your rights, and help you decide what to do next. Read the Notice and decide which of the following options you want to take.
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Options | More information about each option |
|---|---|
Do Nothing | If you do nothing, the primary tenant from your unit will receive a check in the mail or Equity Residential will credit your tenant account and you will be part of the settlement. |
Select a Different Payment Option | If you are entitled to a payment for a partial refund of the late fees you paid to Equity Residential and you were the primary tenant, you can request to be paid by Paypal, Venmo, or Zelle instead of by check. |
Dispute Your Payment/Credit Amount | If you disagree with the payment or credit you are owed, let the Settlement Administrator know by making a statement and providing evidence to support your assertion through the online Dispute Form, or by downloading a pre-formatted Dispute Form and sending an email to info@EquityVanCottLateFees.com, with the subject line “Van Cott Dispute.” |
Opt Out | Opting out means you won’t receive any payment and won’t be part of the class. You would have the right to file your own lawsuit against Equity Residential or the other Defendants. |
Object | Stay in the class but tell the Court that you don’t like the settlement. If the Court approves the settlement, you will still receive a payment or credit. |
Notification Mailing
9/12/2025
Deadline to Dispute your payment/credit amount
10/6/2025
Deadline to select a different payment option
10/27/2025
Objection Deadline
10/27/2025
Exclusion Deadline
10/27/2025
Final Approval Hearing
1/9/2026