If you lived in one of six participating mobile home parks in New Mexico between February 7, 2016, and September 5, 2025, you may be eligible to receive a payment of approximately $199.24 from a $567,600 class action settlement.
The settlement resolves claims that Nodel Parks LLC and related companies improperly charged certain fees, used nontransparent utility billing practices, and enforced community rules in ways that allegedly violated New Mexico law.
The defendants deny any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Why does this lawsuit exist?
The lawsuit alleged that Nodel Parks LLC and related companies:
Charged improper violation fees
Charged improper utility administrative fees
Used nontransparent utility billing practices
Enforced community rules in ways that allegedly violated New Mexico law
As part of the proposed settlement, the defendants also agreed to make changes to certain business practices, including:
Ending the use of violation charges
Providing clear disclosure of utility administrative fees and other non-rent charges
Using more transparent, itemized utility billing
Revising community rules, leases, forms, and policies to comply with New Mexico law
Who qualifies for the settlement?
You may be eligible if you were a current or former resident of one of the following New Mexico mobile home parks between February 7, 2016, and September 5, 2025:
Aztec Village
Village Park
Longview
Tierra West Estates
South Pointe Village
Van Cleave Place
According to the settlement, approximately 2,013 residents are included in the settlement class.
How much can you receive?
The settlement provides $567,600 to resolve the lawsuit.
After approved deductions for attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, settlement administration costs, taxes, and service awards, the remaining settlement funds will be divided equally among eligible class members.
The estimated payment is:
Approximately $199.24 per eligible class member
The final payment amount may vary depending on the number of eligible class members who receive payment.
What are your options?
Your rights depend on what you choose to do.
| Option | What happens? | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Do Nothing | You do not need to submit a claim form. If you are an eligible class member, you will automatically receive a settlement check and be bound by the settlement. | No action required |
| Exclude Yourself | You can request to be excluded from the settlement. If you opt out, you will not receive a payment but will keep your right to pursue your own claims. | August 3, 2026 |
| Object to the Settlement | You may submit a written objection to the proposed settlement. According to the settlement notice, if you object, you must also appear at the final approval hearing. | August 3, 2026 |
| Attend the Final Fairness Hearing | The court will consider whether to grant final approval to the settlement. | September 2, 2026 |
Do you need to file a claim?
No.
Eligible class members do not need to file a claim form to receive a payment.
If your mailing address has changed, you should update your information with the settlement administrator to help ensure your check is delivered.
If the settlement notice was sent to someone who has passed away, the settlement administrator requests that the appropriate person contact them and provide supporting documentation.
Settlement administrator:
Chavez v. Nodel Parks Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 23678
Jacksonville, FL 32241
Email: [email protected]
