Former tenants and guarantors at certain Florida student housing properties may be eligible for cash refunds, waived balances, and credit report corrections under a $300,000 class action settlement involving The Collier Companies and Paradigm Properties Management Team.
Claims are now open, and the deadline to act is February 24, 2026. Below is a simple breakdown of what this settlement is about and how to take action.
Why is there a lawsuit?
This class action lawsuit alleged that The Collier Companies Inc. and Paradigm Properties Management Team Inc. violated Florida law by demanding:
Accelerated rent
Accelerated late fees
after a residential lease had already ended.
The plaintiffs claimed these demands violated the Florida Residential Landlord Tenant Act and the Florida Consumer Collections Practices Act.
The companies deny any wrongdoing, but agreed to a $300,000 settlement to resolve the claims and avoid further litigation.
Who qualifies?
The settlement includes two groups of former tenants or guarantors tied to specific Florida student housing properties.
Actual Damages Settlement Class
You may qualify for a cash payment if you:
Were a former tenant or guarantor
Lived at one of the listed properties
Received a notice demanding accelerated rent and/or late fees
Paid some or all of those charges
Made the payment between January 1, 2017 and August 21, 2024
Benefits include:
A cash refund
Waiver and cancellation of remaining accelerated charges
Removal of negative credit reporting tied to those fees
Injunctive Relief Settlement Class
You may qualify for non-cash relief if you:
Were a former tenant or guarantor
Received a notice demanding accelerated rent and/or late fees
Did not make a payment after receiving the notice
Benefits include:
Removal of negative credit reporting
Defendants will stop trying to collect the unpaid fees
This group does NOT qualify for cash payments.
Properties Included in the Settlement
College Park at Midtown
Gainesville Place
IQ Luxury
Lexington Crossing
Lux 13
Museum Walk
Oxford Manor
The Reflections
Seminole Grand
The Crossing at Santa Fe
The Enclave
The Landings at Appleyard
The Landings
The Preserve at San Luis
West10
How much can people get?
Total settlement fund: $300,000
Cash payments are available only to Actual Damages Class Members
Payment amounts depend on:
The fees paid
The number of valid claims submitted
The settlement fund also covers:
Settlement administration costs (to be determined)
Attorneys’ fees and costs (subject to court approval)
Service awards of $5,000 each to two class representatives
What Are Your Options?
| Your Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim | Request a cash refund (actual damages class only) | February 24, 2026 |
| Exclude Yourself (Opt Out) | Keep the right to sue separately | January 25, 2026 |
| Object to the Settlement | Tell the court why you disagree | February 9, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | No cash payment; injunctive relief applies if eligible | — |
| Attend the Fairness Hearing | Court decides final approval | March 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. |
How to File a Claim
Only Actual Damages Class Members need to file a claim.
How to submit:
Complete the paper claim form included with your settlement notice
Mail it to the settlement administrator
Mailing Address:
Raji v. The Collier Cos.
c/o Settlement Administrator
PO Box 23678
Jacksonville, FL 32241
Claim forms must be postmarked by: February 24, 2026
Information required:
Last four digits of your Social Security number
Address of the property
Approximate dates of tenancy
Additional documentation may be required for:
Name changes
Estate claims
Address updates (Notice ID and PIN required)
Payments will be issued by paper check.
Credit report corrections will begin within 45 days of final approval. Cash payments are expected about 60 days after final approval.
