Published
February 15, 2026
Updated
July 26, 2026
The court granted final approval in March 2026. The February 24, 2026 claim deadline has passed, and eligible tenants are awaiting claim processing or account relief.
Current Status
The court granted final approval in March 2026. The February 24, 2026 claim deadline has passed, and eligible tenants are awaiting claim processing or account relief.StatusFinal Approval Granted · Claims ProcessingSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineFebruary 24, 2026New claims are not currently accepted.
Settlement FundRefund and account relief programApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitRefunds, balance relief, and credit correctionEligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that The Collier Companies and Paradigm Properties charged former Florida tenants accelerated rent or late fees after early lease termination in ways not permitted by Florida law. The defendants denied wrongdoing and liability.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered former tenants and guarantors at covered Collier properties who received demands for accelerated rent or accelerated late fees. The actual-damages class included people who paid, while a separate injunctive-relief class included people who did not.What Benefits Were Available?
Eligible actual-damages class members could seek refunds for qualifying payments. The agreement also provides balance cancellation or adjustment and related credit-reporting relief for eligible accounts.Claims and Payment Information
The court granted final approval in March 2026. The February 24, 2026 claim deadline has passed, and eligible tenants are awaiting claim processing or account relief. People with an existing claim or notice should rely on claim-specific communications and the official source.Official information is available at Collier Companies Settlement.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: February 24, 2026• Final approval hearing: March 19, 2026
• Amended final approval order filed: March 25, 2026
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and court orders and can affect individual benefits.Case Information
Raji and Swygert v. The Collier Companies Inc. and Paradigm Properties Management Team, Inc.2021-CA-0002
Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit in and for Leon County, Florida.
Sources
• Official program or court-authorized information: Collier Companies SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
Refund and account relief program
Case Title
Raji and Swygert v. The Collier Companies Inc. and Paradigm Properties Management Team, Inc.
Case Number
2021-CA-0002
Court
Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit in and for Leon County, Florida
Claim Deadline
February 24, 2026
Status
Final Approval Granted · Claims Processing
Official Website
Collier Companies Settlement
