Douglas Chiodini v. BH Management Services, LLC class action settlement
People who paid a security deposit at a property managed by BH Management Services, LLC and received a notice of withholding of some or all of that deposit that allegedly did not comply with Florida law. If that describes you, you can file a claim in the BH Management Services, LLC class action settlement. Class members who do nothing will automatically receive a cash payment and/or balance debt relief in accordance with the settlement agreement after final approval. Specific payment amounts are not stated on this page. You do not need receipts or any other documentation to file. No claim deadline has been published yet.
Plaintiff Douglas Chiodini filed a class action alleging that BH Management Services, LLC violated Florida's Residential Landlord Tenant Act and Florida Consumer Collections Practices Act by sending security deposit withholding notices that failed to comply with statutory requirements. BH Management denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and burden of litigation. Class members will receive monetary payments and/or balance debt relief as part of the settlement.
The facts
| Proof required | No |
|---|---|
| Docket number | 6:23-cv-147-CEM-DCI |
| Administrator | American Legal |
| Status | Open, accepting claims |
How to file a claim
- Check that you are eligible. People who paid a security deposit at a property managed by BH Management Services, LLC and received a notice of withholding of some or all of that deposit that allegedly did not comply with Florida law.
- Gather what you need. No receipts are required. You will still need your contact details, and often a notice ID from a letter or email if you were sent one.
- File on the official settlement website. It is the only place a claim counts, and filing is always free.
- File before the published deadline. Late claims are usually rejected.
File your claim on the official site
Goes to www.chiodinisecuritydepositsettlement.com, the official settlement website. We are not paid for this link.
Common questions
Who is eligible for the BH Management Services, LLC settlement?
People who paid a security deposit at a property managed by BH Management Services, LLC and received a notice of withholding of some or all of that deposit that allegedly did not comply with Florida law.
How much money will I get?
Class members who do nothing will automatically receive a cash payment and/or balance debt relief in accordance with the settlement agreement after final approval. Specific payment amounts are not stated on this page. Final amounts usually depend on how many valid claims are filed, so the published figure is a maximum rather than a promise.
When is the claim deadline?
No claim deadline has been published yet. Administrators are not required to accept late claims, so it is worth filing before the date rather than on it.
Do I need receipts or proof of purchase?
You do not need receipts or any other documentation to file. Every claim form asks you to confirm that the information you give is true, and filing a claim you are not entitled to is fraud.
Is the BH Management Services, LLC settlement legitimate?
This settlement is administered by American Legal, a court appointed claims administrator. It is docketed as 6:23-cv-147-CEM-DCI, which you can look up yourself. A real settlement never asks you to pay to file a claim. File only on the official settlement website linked on this page.
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