If you rented an apartment in the US between October 2018 and November 2025, you may be owed part of a $359,925,000 settlement. A federal judge gave final approval on 15 October 2026 to settlements with landlords accused of using RealPage software to push rents up. You have until 29 January 2027 to file a claim.
Most people who qualify never got a letter, or threw it away thinking it was junk. That’s fine. You don’t need a notice to claim. You need to know whether your building is on the list and to file before the deadline. This guide walks through both, plus what you’re giving up and what’s still being fought over.
What the case is about
The case is called In re RealPage, Inc., Rental Software Antitrust Litigation (No. II). It’s in the US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, case number 3:23-md-03071, before Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr.
RealPage sells software that recommends rents to landlords. The renters who sued say landlords fed the software private data about their own rents and occupancy, and the software then used that pooled data to recommend higher rents across competing buildings. In plain terms, the claim is that algorithmic pricing let competitors coordinate on rent without ever talking to each other. The landlords deny doing anything wrong. They settled anyway, and as part of the deal they agreed to stop sharing private data with RealPage and to stop using pricing tools that depend on competitors’ private data.
Do you qualify?
Three things have to be true.
- You paid the rent. You were the tenant on the lease and the rent came from you.
- It was during the class period, which runs from 18 October 2018 to 21 November 2025. You only need to have rented there for part of that time, and you don’t need to live there now.
- The property was owned or managed by a settling landlord that used RealPage pricing software. The settlement covers properties that used RealPage’s Revenue Management Solutions, Lease Rent Options, YieldStar or AI Revenue Management. The settling landlords include big names such as Greystar, Equity Residential, Camden Property Trust and Lincoln Property Company, along with dozens of others.
You won’t know the third point just from your lease, because tenants were rarely told which software set their rent. The official website, realpagerentalsettlement.com, has a property lookup tool. Search for every address you rented at during those seven years, not just your current one. People move a lot in that time, and each eligible tenancy counts.
How to file a claim
- Go to the official settlement website and use the property lookup for each address.
- File the claim form online, or print it and post it. A paper claim has to arrive by the deadline, so leave plenty of time for the mail.
- Gather what you can: the addresses, the dates you lived there and roughly what you paid. Old lease agreements, bank statements or rent receipts help if you still have them. The form says supporting documents are needed only “if applicable”, so don’t let missing paperwork stop you from filing.
- Keep a copy of what you submit and any confirmation you get.
The deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on 29 January 2027. The claims administrator is Angeion Group.
A warning that applies to every big settlement: you should never have to pay anything to file. Use the official website, type the address yourself rather than clicking links in texts or emails, and treat anyone asking for a fee or your bank login as a scam.
How much will you get?
Nobody knows yet, and anyone giving you a number is guessing. The money is split pro rata, which means by how much rent you paid during the class period. Someone who rented an expensive apartment for six years gets a bigger share than someone who rented a cheaper one for a few months. The final amount also depends on how many people claim and on fees and administration costs, which come out of the fund first. Fewer claims means bigger shares for those who file.
What you’re agreeing to
The deadline to opt out or object was 22 September 2026, and it has passed. If you’re in the class, you’re bound by the settlement now. In a class settlement, that usually means you can’t bring your own separate lawsuit against the settling landlords over the same claims. For most renters that’s not a real loss, since a solo antitrust case would cost far more than it could recover. But if you were already planning your own case against one of these landlords, talk to a lawyer before filing a claim.
RealPage itself hasn’t settled
This is the part that gets lost in the headlines. The settlements are with the landlords. RealPage is also a defendant, denies any wrongdoing and isn’t part of these deals. The claims against RealPage and against landlords that didn’t settle are still going. So this may not be the last word in the case, and it’s worth keeping your rent records even after you file.
When to get advice
For most people, filing a claim is a 15-minute form, and you don’t need a lawyer. It’s worth getting advice if you had a business lease rather than a home, if you rented many units, if a roommate or employer paid part of the rent, or if you were already thinking about your own case against a landlord. If you want to talk it through, you can book a session with a verified professional through Roshni’s online legal consultation.
If you’re curious how courts are treating the tools people now use to research their own legal questions, we also looked at whether your AI chat about your case is private.
This article is general information, not legal advice for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to file a RealPage settlement claim?
Claims must be submitted online, or received by mail, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on 29 January 2027.
Do I need a notice or claim ID to file?
No. If you rented at a covered property during the class period and paid the rent, you can file even if you never got a notice.
How do I know if my apartment used RealPage?
Use the property lookup tool on the official settlement website, realpagerentalsettlement.com. Check every address you rented at between 18 October 2018 and 21 November 2025.
How much money will each renter get?
It isn’t known yet. Payments are split according to how much rent each claimant paid during the class period, after fees and costs, so the amount depends on your rent and on how many people file.
Can I still opt out of the settlement?
No. The opt-out and objection deadline was 22 September 2026. Class members are now bound by the settlement.
Did RealPage pay into this settlement?
No. The $359,925,000 comes from the settling landlords. RealPage denies wrongdoing and remains a defendant in the ongoing case.
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