OCCUPANT Class
Important things to know:
- The notice that you received contains important information, including when you must start paying rent if you want to avoid an eviction.
- If you take no action, you will still be included in the settlement, and your rights will be affected, including your ability to remain in your home.
- You can find additonal information on this website; or by emailing [email protected]; or by calling the Settlement Administrator at (800) 339-3038.
- You can join a live webinar at 7:00 p.m. CST/8:00 p.m. EST on Monday, December 23, 2024 or Monday January 6, 2025 to learn more about the settlement and ask questions. A zoom link to join is available at tinyurl.com/VisionWebinar2025.
- For those interested in purchasing their homes, you can attend a Homebuyer’s Workshop at 8:00 a.m. CST/ 9:00 a.m. EST on Saturday January 11, 2025 at Prayer temple of Love Cathedral 12375 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48203. Email [email protected] to RSVP or to receive a Zoom link for virtual participation.
How Do I Weigh My Options?
This chart shows what happens with different options:
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Options |
More information about your legal rights and options |
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Pick a Settlement Option |
To pick a settlement benefit, you must mail back the Option Form attached to the Notice you received in the mail or submit the form here by 60 days after the Settlement Effective Date, which will be no sooner than February 27, 2025. You will be bound by the settlement. |
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Do Nothing |
If you do nothing, you will be put in the Payoff Option or the Cash for Keys Option (explained below) depending on how many days you are behind on rent. If you still do nothing, the Defendants may be able to evict you. |
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Opt Out |
Get no payment. Allows you to bring another lawsuit against Settling Defendants about the same issues. |
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Object |
Tell the Court why you don’t like the settlement by writing to the Settlement Administrator. If you object and the court approves the settlement, you will be bound by the settlement. |
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Go To a Hearing |
The Court will hold a Fairness hearing to decide whether to approve the settlement at 1:00 p.m. on February 27, 2025. You may attend the court hearing about the fairness of the Settlement. You are NOT required to attend the hearing. You may only speak at the hearing if you have objected to the Settlement. |
Additional information can be found in the Notice that you received.