Baybrook Village Water, Sewer & Rent Fees Settlement

Baybrook Village Apartment residents in Harris County, Texas, who lived at their residence at any point from May 1, 2015, to Sept. 30, 2017, may qualify to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.

Baybrook Village, Mosaic Baybrook One LP, Mosaic Baybrook Two LP and Mosaic Residential Inc. agreed to settle two class action lawsuits. The lawsuits allege Baybrook improperly collected water and sewer fees and charged unlawful rent late fees to tenants.

Who can file a Baybrook fee claim?

Class members must meet the criteria for one or both of the following groups:

• Water Code Case Settlement Class:
• They were a tenant at Baybrook Village Apartments in Harris County, Texas, at any time between June 1, 2015, and Sept. 30, 2017.
• They were charged and paid a “Water/Sewer Base Fee” during that period.

• Property Code Case Settlement Class:
• They were a tenant at Baybrook Village Apartments in Harris County, Texas, at any time between May 1, 2015, and Sept. 30, 2017.
• They were charged and paid a rent late fee during that period.

Each household can file a claim, and payments will be made jointly to all tenants listed on the lease.

How much is the Baybrook Village Apartments payout?

• Water/Sewer Base Fee Claim:
• Payment is based on the actual “Water/Sewer Base Fees” paid between June 1, 2015, and Sept. 30, 2017.

• Rent Late Fee Claim:
• Payment is based on the actual rent late fees paid between May 1, 2015, and Sept. 30, 2017.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a payment, class members can file a claim online or download, print and complete the PDF claim form to mail to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Nov. 9, 2025.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Baybrook Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, PO Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Required information

Claimants must provide the Unique ID printed on the notice they received. To file an online claim, class members must also provide the PIN on the same notice.

Payout options

Payments will be issued by paper check to the address provided.

Baybrook Village settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $60,000
• Attorneys’ fees: Up to approximately $1,294,000
• Attorneys’ expenses: Up to approximately $106,000
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $60,000
• Payments to class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Opt-Out Deadline: July 28, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: August 11, 2025
• Claim Deadline: Nov. 9, 2025

When is the Baybrook fees settlement payout date?

Payments will be issued approximately 60 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals are resolved.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuits alleged Baybrook Village and related entities violated Texas law in the way they collected water and sewer fees and charged rent late fees to tenants. The defendants deny any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of a trial.

Sources

1. Class Notice
2. Settlement Agreement
3. Settlement Website FAQ