WSE Property Management $800K class action settlement

WSE Property Management agreed to a $800,000 class action settlement to resolve claims that it violated lease agreements by unfairly charging renters for sums they did not owe.

The settlement benefits renters of WSE Property Management who had some or all of their security deposit retained for damages since Sept. 17, 2000, who did not receive a list of alleged damages within 30 days of terminating occupancy; WSE renters who were charged for greater utility usage than their own or utility “administrative” fees in violation of their lease terms since Sept. 17, 2014; and WSE renters who were charged more than $200 above their previous rent when switching to month-to-month terms despite their lease terms.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim the company violated Georgia law by overcharging renters for utilities and month-to-month rent, charging unfair fees and illegally retaining security deposits for undocumented damages. According to the class action lawsuit, renters were injured by this conduct for years.

WSE Property management is a rental company that operates in Georgia.

WSE Property Management has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $800,000 settlement to resolve the lease class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on their experiences with WSE. 

Individuals whose security deposits were retained by WSE can receive a partial refund of their deposit. Class members who were charged for utility usage above what they actually used can receive $10. Class members who were charged administrative fees for utility collection can receive a refund of all fees charged to them beyond what was permitted by their lease agreement. Those who were overcharged for month-to-month rent can receive the difference between the rent they should have paid based on lease terms and the rent they actually paid.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 30, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Nov. 30, 2023.

In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Oct. 30, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Renters of WSE Property Management who had some or all of their security deposit retained for damages since Sept. 17, 2000, who did not receive a list of alleged damages within 30 days of terminating occupancy; WSE Property Management renters who were charged for greater utility usage than their own or utility “administrative” fees in violation of their lease terms since Sept. 17, 2014; and WSE renters who were charged more than $200 above their previous rent when switching to month-to-month terms despite their lease terms.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Residency information.

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

10/30/2023

Case Name

Anderson v. WSE Property Management LLC, Case No.  20EV005363, in the Georgia State Court of Fulton County

Final Hearing

11/30/2023

Settlement Website

WSEPropertySettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Anderson v. WSE Property Management LLC
Attn: Settlement Administrator
PO Box 6177
Novato, CA 94948-6177
[email protected]
866-952-1545

Class Counsel

James Radford
RADFORD & KEEBAUGH LLC

Shimshon Wexler 
THE LAW OFFICES OF SHIMSHON WEXLER PC

Defense Counsel

Lee Clayton
SWIFT CURRIE MCGHEE & HIERS