TenantReports.com background reports $877K class action settlement

TenantReports.com agreed to a $877,800 settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming that it prepared consumer background reports that included outdated criminal non-conviction information. 

The settlement benefits individuals who were the subject of a background report prepared by TenantReports.com between April 8, 2020, and April 9, 2023, that included information on at least one criminal non-conviction that predated the report by at least seven years.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim that TenantReports.com violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by including outdated criminal non-conviction information on consumer reports requested by landlords. Under the FCRA, consumer reports can only include non-convictions for seven years.

TenantReports.com is a screening company for landlords and property managers that allows them to run background checks on prospective tenants. 

TenantReports.com hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $877,800 settlement to resolve the background reports class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. Class counsel anticipates that each claimant will receive around $75. However, actual payments may be higher or lower depending on the number of participating class members.

TenantReports.com also agreed to make changes to its business practices in order to comply with FCRA and other regulations — though it does not admit to violating these laws in the first place.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Feb. 12, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Feb. 27, 2024.

In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Dec. 5, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who were the subject of a background report prepared by TenantReports.com between April 8, 2020, and April 9, 2023, that included information on at least one criminal non-conviction that predated the report by at least seven years.

Potential Award

$75 (estimated)

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

12/05/2023

Case Name

McKey v. TenantReports.com LLC, Case No. 2:22-cv-01908-GJP, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Final Hearing

02/27/2024

Settlement Website

McKeySettlement.com

Claims Administrator

McKey v. TenantReports.com
c/o Settlement Administrator
PO Box 16
West Point, PA 19486
833-215-9289

Class Counsel

Michelle Drake
Joe Hashmall
BERGER MONTAGUE PC

Defense Counsel

David Gettings
TROUTMAN PEPPER HAMILTON SANDERS LLP