The tenancy dates and building are essential
Tenants in the specified 90 Washington Street rent-overcharge class face a November 2 claim deadline. The live administrator describes a proposed settlement in Vignola v. JDM Washington Street LLC. It is a building-specific case, not a general application for rent-stabilization refunds.
The stated class concerns people who rented a deregulated apartment before June 30, 2018 and lived in the building after June 14, 2015. The lawsuit alleges improper deregulation while the building received 421-g tax benefits. The defendant denies liability, and approval remains pending.
Doing nothing can forfeit past-rent payment
The administrator says a claim form is necessary to seek payment for eligible past rent overcharges. Doing nothing leaves a person in the settlement class but forfeits past-rent payment without a claim. A tenancy alone does not establish a fixed refund amount.
November 2 is also the listed exclusion and objection deadline. Preserve leases, rent payments and any notice, and read the current materials to choose the appropriate route. A proposed rent settlement and a current tenant's other housing rights are not interchangeable, and submission does not mean payment has already been approved.