If you received a notice about the Hunter Warfield settlement, you may be eligible for a $350 payment per household. The best part? No claim form is required. If you’re an eligible class member, your payment will be mailed automatically if the settlement receives final approval.
Why this lawsuit exists?
The lawsuit claims that Hunter Warfield Inc. engaged in debt collection and related collection activities against certain Maryland tenants for alleged rent owed during periods when the rental properties allegedly did not have the required rental licenses under Maryland law.
Who qualifies?
You may be included in the settlement if all of the following apply:
- You lived in a residential rental property in Maryland that allegedly lacked the required rental license during the relevant period.
- Hunter Warfield Inc. either:
- attempted to collect rent from you, or
- sued you in a failure-to-pay-rent case regarding that property.
- The collection activity occurred within one year of the lawsuit being filed.
For this settlement, a household is defined as a unique leased rental unit.
Important: Only one $350 payment is available per eligible household, regardless of how many qualifying tenants lived there. If any member of an eligible household opts out, the entire household becomes ineligible for payment.
How much can you receive?
Eligible households will receive $350. According to the settlement, this payment will not be reduced by attorneys’ fees, administration costs, or service awards because those amounts are paid separately by Hunter Warfield.
Your options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Do Nothing | If you are an eligible class member, a settlement check will automatically be mailed if the settlement receives final approval. No claim form is required. | No action required |
| Exclude Yourself | Remove yourself from the settlement if you want to preserve your right to pursue your own lawsuit regarding the claims involved. | July 27, 2026 |
| Object | Tell the Court why you disagree with the settlement while remaining part of the settlement. | July 27, 2026 |
| Attend the Final Approval Hearing | You may ask to speak to the Court about the fairness of the settlement. | August 25, 2026 |
How to file a claim?
You do not need to submit a claim form.
If you are identified as an eligible household based on Hunter Warfield’s records and the court-approved class list, the settlement administrator will mail your payment automatically after the settlement receives final approval and any appeals are resolved.
If you’ve moved since receiving your notice, you should update your mailing address with the settlement administrator so your check is sent to the correct address.
Checks must be cashed within 120 days of issuance.
