Dispute Form Login

If you were charged a late fee while a tenant at an Equity Residential property in California for the first time between October 29, 2022 and April 30, 2024, you may be entitled to a partial refund of the late fees you paid or a partial credit to your Equity Residential tenant account of late fees you were charged but have not yet paid. If you are a class member, you should have received an email or postcard containing the amount of the payment or credit you can expect to receive under the settlement.

If you disagree with the payment or credit you must complete a Dispute Form by October 6, 2025. You will be required to provide a reason for your dispute and supporting documentation. Do NOT complete this form if you do not wish to dispute your payment or credit.

To start your online Dispute Form, you can find your Unique ID & PIN printed on the Notice that was sent to you. If you are unable to locate your ID & PIN, please contact the Settlement Administrator at info@EquityVanCottLateFees.com or (844) 496-1050. Please request your Notice ID & PIN by providing your full name and mailing address.

You may also download a Dispute Form here and submit it by U.S. mail to:

Van Cott v. Equity Residential et. al.
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799

If you do not want to dispute your payment but instead want to receive your payment electronically via Paypal, Venmo, or Zelle instead of a check, you may do so through the Payment Election module on this website.