$391K Green Valley Corporation Settlement

Unsplash | Published: October 15, 2024

Payout: $391,130 Total

Proof required: Yes

What's the $391K Green Valley Tenants Settlement?

This class action is about a settlement between the California Attorney General's office and Green Valley Corporation (also known as Swenson Builders) over violations of the California Tenant Protection Act (TPA). The company was accused of issuing unlawful rent increases to nearly 20 of its employee tenants and serving unlawful eviction notices to six of those tenants without just cause.

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

The total settlement amount is $391,130, which includes $60,000 in penalties and $331,130 in restitution to 17 affected employee tenants.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

To qualify for a payout, you must be one of the 17 affected employee tenants of Green Valley Corporation who received unlawful rent increases or eviction notices in 2021. The affected tenants are those who were subjected to rent increases exceeding the 9% maximum allowable rate in Santa Clara County at the time.

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

The payout amount varies depending on the individual circumstances. Affected tenants who paid unlawful rent increases will receive restitution for the rent differential between the lawful rental rate and the unlawful amount collected for each month they paid unlawful rent, up to 15 months. For tenants who moved out due to the rent increases or eviction notices, Green Valley will pay 15 months' worth of the difference between their lawful rent amounts and the estimated fair market value of the new units to which they relocated, capped at $30,000 per tenant.

How Do I File a Claim?

The settlement does not specify a claim filing process for individuals, as it appears to be a direct agreement between the Attorney General's office and Green Valley Corporation to provide restitution to the affected tenants. Affected tenants should contact the Attorney General's office or Green Valley Corporation for further instructions.

Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?

While the settlement does not detail the specific proof required for individual claims, it is possible that affected tenants will need to provide documentation showing they were subjected to unlawful rent increases or eviction notices and proof of the rent they paid during the relevant period.

Claim Form Website: Oag.Ca.gov

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

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