National Tenant Network $1.63M Class Action Settlement

National Tenant Network $1.63M Class Action Settlement Individuals who were subjects of a National Tenant Network or LCIJ eviction postcard sent to landlords may qualify to receive a cash payment from a settlement.National Tenant Network $1.63M Class Action Settlement Weekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.William C. GendronEditor in ChiefPublishedJuly 28, 2026 12:39 PMUpdatedAugust 24, 2026Join the DiscussionIndividuals 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 payoutTo receive a payment, eligible class members must submit a claim form.