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Community Realty Management Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Community Realty Management, Inc. data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Community Realty Management, Inc.
Community Realty Management, Inc., now known as CRM Residential, is a third-party property management company that has been operating since 1974. Headquartered in Pleasantville, New Jersey, the company manages residential properties, including apartment buildings, affordable housing, single-family homes, condominiums and large-scale residential communities.
CRM Residential manages over 8,000 apartments valued at more than one billion dollars. The management company operates in several states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Oklahoma, Indiana, Missouri and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What happened?
In 2024, Community Realty Management discovered suspicious activity in its email system. An investigation revealed that unauthorized access occurred to a limited number of email accounts between Sept. 10, 2024, and Oct. 22, 2024. The data breach impacted both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of 11,787 people in the United States.
CRM Residential began notifying affected individuals by mail on Aug. 11, 2025 and published a Notice of Security Incident on its website.
Exposed Information
- Name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Driver's license or state ID number
- Financial information
- Payment card information
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
Community Realty Management disclosed the data breach to the Maine Attorney General's office on Aug. 12, 2025 and the Vermont Attorney General on Aug. 13, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Community Realty Management, or believe you may have been affected, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the free 12 months of TransUnion Cyberscout credit monitoring services, offered by CRM Residential.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Community Realty Management, Inc. data breach, you may be entitled to compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit, complete the form below. It only takes a few moments and could help you protect your rights.
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