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Individuals who were the subject of a postcard sent by National Tenant Network Inc. or LCIJ Inc. to a landlord between June 30, 2018, and Dec. 3, 2023, may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.
National Tenant Network and LCIJ agreed to pay at least $1,625,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging they unlawfully sent consumer reports in the form of postcards to landlords. These postcards contained information about residents’ prior eviction filings, which the plaintiff claimed violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Who is eligible to file a claim?
Class members must meet all of the following criteria:
- They were the subject of a postcard National Tenant Network or LCIJ sent between June 30, 2018, and Dec. 3, 2023.
- The postcard was substantially similar to the one NTN or LCIJ sent to the lead plaintiff, which stated a resident “had a previous eviction filing” and “NTN would have warned you about trouble tenants like this before they became your residents.”
- NTN or LCIJ addressed the postcard to a landlord.
How much can class members receive?
The exact amount each qualified class member receives will depend on the number of valid claims submitted and the court-approved deductions for fees and expenses. Each eligible class member will receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund.
How to claim a payout
To receive a payment, eligible class members must submit a claim form. They can file a claim online or download, print and complete a claim form from the settlement website and mail it to the settlement administrator. To use the online claim form, claimants will need the unique ID and PIN they received with their notice.
Class members who opt to download a PDF claim form should note there are two versions: one if the defendants sent the postcard concerning them on or before June 29, 2021, but they learned of it after June 29, 2021, and one if the defendants sent the postcard concerning on or after June 30, 2021.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Clermont v NTN Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 5870, Portland, OR 97228-5870
The claim form deadline is Sept. 22, 2026.
Is proof or documentation required to submit a claim?
No. Claimants do not need to provide documentation to prove they are class members. The settlement administrator will determine eligibility based on the information provided in the claim form and the defendants' records.
Payout options
The settlement administrator will mail checks to eligible class members at the address on file. Those whose addresses have changed should contact the settlement administrator to update their information.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Clermont v NTN Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 5870, Portland, OR 97228-5870
$1.63 million settlement fund
The $1,625,000 settlement fund will include:
- Settlement administration costs: Amount not specified,
- Attorneys' fees: Up to $536,250
- Attorneys' expenses: Amount not specified
- Service award to class representative: Up to $20,000
- Payments to approved class members: Remaining settlement funds
The exact amount each class member receives will depend on the number of valid claims and the actual deductions for fees and costs.
Important dates
- Deadline to opt out the settlement: Sept. 22, 2026
- Deadline to submit a claim form: Sept. 22, 2026
- Final approval hearing: Dec. 8, 2026
When is the National Tenant Network settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will issue payments to eligible class members it processes all valid claims and the court grants final approval of the settlement.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
The class action lawsuit alleged National Tenant Network and LCIJ Inc. violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by sending postcards to landlords that disclosed information about residents’ prior eviction filings. The postcards stated a resident had a previous eviction filing and that NTN would have warned landlords about trouble tenants like this before they became their residents.
The defendants denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation.
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