Real Estate
BH Management Process for Charging of Security Deposits Florida Class Action
BH Management Services, LLC manages residential real estate, in Florida as well as elsewhere. One of its duties is the collection and handling of tenants’ security deposits, but the complaint alleges that BH Management does not comply with Florida law when it does not return entire deposits or charges tenants additional amounts for damage after Read moreReal Estate
Tenants Evicted Due to Water Contamination by Navy Fuel Leaks Class Action
The defendants in this case are four landlords on the Hawaiian island of Oahu—Ohana Military Communities, LLC, Hunt MH Property Management, LLC, Island Palm Communities, LLC, and Hickam Communities, LLC—and possibly others, as yet unknown. These landlords, the complaint alleges, have “forcibly evicted” families from their homes because the drinking water for the properties has Read moreReal Estate
Columbus Square Limited Resident Pool Access Class Action
UDR, Inc. owns apartments at 808, 795, 775, 801, and 805 Columbus Avenue. The complaint for this class action brings suit against UDR and the individual apartment buildings, alleging that the apartments are advertised as having “daylong access” to a swimming pool at 808 Columbus. However, the complaint alleges, “residents are in fact deprived of Read moreReal Estate
Westgate Timeshares Pressure Tactics and Overselling Class Action
This class action takes issue with methods used in the sale of timeshares, by Westgate Resorts, Ltd. and ten other Westgate companies, and two Central Florida Investments companies. The complaint alleges that the companies use a “high pressure scheme” to make sales, without disclosing to customers all legally-required information, and without providing sufficient access to Read moreReal Estate
US Bank Improper Fees for Payoff Statement Massachusetts Class Action
Mortgages and their servicing are thoroughly regulated, including in the state of Massachusetts. The complaint for this class action alleges that US Bank, NA charges impermissible fees, such as a Payoff Statement Fee and a Discharge Recording Fee, which are included in the Total Amount Due when borrowers request a Payoff Statement for their mortgages. Read moreReal Estate
PHH Mortgage Naming of Owner of Mortgage RESPA, Reg X Class Action
The Real Estate Settlement Practices Act (RESPA) and Regulation X are meant to help consumers with the servicing and settlement of their real estate transactions. They were intended to require mortgage servicers and other to provide them with adequate and timely information and to protect them from high charges and abusive practices. The complaint for Read moreReal Estate
Nationstar Foreclosures Violate Homeowner Law California Class Action
California passed a Homeowner Bill of Rights (HOBOR) after its foreclosure crisis in 2007, “to prohibit the abusive and deceptive loan servicing misconduct” and to give homeowners a chance to retain their homes. The complaint for this class action alleges that Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, doing business as Mr. Cooper, does not follow the law and Read moreReal Estate
CitiMortgage Insurance Charges on Redemptions Class Action
In Kansas and in certain other states, homeowners who lose their properties in a foreclosure proceeding may redeem, or buy back, the property within a certain period after the sale. During the time the bank or other lender owns the property, it is likely to take out hazard insurance on it. The hazard insurance may Read moreReal Estate
Fidelity Bank Insurance Charges on Redemptions Class Action
In certain states, homeowners who lose their properties in a foreclosure proceeding may redeem, or buy back, the property within a certain period after the sale. During the time the bank or other lender owns the property, it is likely to take out hazard insurance on it. The hazard insurance may only be in force Read moreReal Estate
Bank of New York Mellon Insurance Charges on Redemptions Class Action
When a bank forecloses on a property, it is likely to take out hazard insurance to protect it. This hazard insurance may only be in force for a matter of months if the former owner or an assignee redeems the property. However, the complaint for this class action alleges that the Bank of New York Read moreReal Estate