$1.4M Coast Property Management Tenant Fee Settlement, Are You Eligible? Claim Before May 15

A $1.4 million class action settlement resolves claims that Coast Property Management (operated by Hoban & Associates LLC) charged tenant screening fees to Washington state renters without first providing legally required disclosures. The plaintiff, Ulises Lopez, alleged violations of three Washington state laws. If you applied to rent a Coast Property Management property between April 28, 2017, and February 10, 2023, paid a screening fee, and never received proper disclosures, you may qualify for an estimated $27.56 payment — with no claim form required.

Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$1,400,000
Claim Deadline	No claim form required — automatic payment
Who Qualifies	Washington state rental applicants, April 28, 2017 – February 10, 2023
Payout Per Person	Estimated $27.56
Proof Required	No
Settlement Status	Preliminarily Approved
Administrator	Postlethwaite & Netterville
Official Website	hobancoastsettlement.com

Current Status and What Happens Next

• The Spokane County Superior Court granted preliminary approval to the settlement. The Fairness Hearing is scheduled for June 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom #408, Spokane, Washington.
• Class members who want to opt out of — or object to — the settlement must do so by May 15, 2026.
• If the court grants final approval at the June 26 hearing and no appeals follow, the settlement administrator will issue payments within 30 days.

What the Coast Property Management Lawsuit Is About

A tenant named Ulises Lopez filed a class action lawsuit in Spokane County Superior Court against Hoban & Associates LLC, which operates as Coast Property Management. Lopez alleged the company pulled consumer reports on prospective tenants and collected screening fees without first handing over specific written disclosures that Washington law requires.

Washington’s Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RCW 59.18.257) requires landlords to give prospective tenants a written disclosure before charging or collecting a screening fee. That disclosure must cover things like the criteria the landlord uses to screen applicants and how an applicant can dispute information in a consumer report. Lopez claimed Coast Property Management — which used RealPage Inc. (doing business as On-Site) to screen applicants — skipped those disclosures entirely.

The lawsuit also alleged violations of the Washington Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Washington Consumer Protection Act. Coast Property Management denies all allegations and maintains it followed all applicable laws. The company agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of going to trial, and the settlement also requires it to comply with RCW 59.18.257 going forward.

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Who Is Eligible to File a Claim

You may qualify if you applied to rent a property in Washington state between April 28, 2017, and February 10, 2023.

You may qualify if the property you applied for was owned or managed by Coast Property Management, or if Coast Property Management was the landlord as defined by RCW 59.18.030(16), at the time of your application.

You may qualify if you paid a tenant screening fee to Coast Property Management or any of its affiliates during the qualifying period.

You may qualify if RealPage Inc. (d/b/a On-Site) screened you and you did not receive all of the prospective tenant screening disclosures required by RCW 59.18.257.

You do not qualify if you are a current or former officer or director of the defendant, an immediate family member of the parties’ lawyers, or a judge involved in the case.

Important: The settlement covers approximately 30,963 class members. If you received a settlement notice, the defendant’s records already identify you as a class member.

How Much Can You Receive

Every eligible class member who does not opt out will receive an estimated $27.56 in cash. That figure reflects each person’s pro-rata share of the net settlement fund after deductions for:

• Settlement administration costs: $70,000
• Attorneys’ fees and expenses: $466,667
• Service award to class representative Ulises Lopez: $10,000

One important detail: if the number of class members turns out to exceed 31,063, the defendant is required to add $27.56 per additional class member and increase attorneys’ fees proportionally. Your individual payment amount will not decrease because more people qualify.

You can receive payment by digital transfer or a paper check mailed to your address. You can update your preferred payment method or mailing address at hobancoastsettlement.com/contact/updatecontact/ using the Class Member ID from your settlement notice.

How to Get Your Payment

Because no claim form is required, the steps are simpler than most settlements.

Step 1 — Locate the settlement notice you received by mail or email. It will include your Class Member Settlement ID.

Step 2 — Visit hobancoastsettlement.com and click “Update My Contact Information.”

Step 3 — Enter your Settlement ID and verify your current mailing address or email for digital payment.

Step 4 — Select your preferred payment method: digital payment or paper check.

Step 5 — Save your confirmation. No further action is required.

Step 6 — If you have questions, contact the settlement administrator at 1-844-699-4460 or [email protected].

Estimated time to complete: 5 minutes.

If you do nothing at all, the administrator will still mail you a check — but updating your contact details ensures you receive payment at your current address and can choose the faster digital option.

For a broader look at what else is currently open, see the open class action settlements you can claim in April 2026 on AllAboutLawyer.com.

Important Deadlines and Dates

Milestone	Date
Settlement Preliminary Approval	2026 (date TBD in court records)
Claims Period Opens	Already open — automatic
Claim Filing Deadline	Not applicable — no claim form required
Opt-Out Deadline	May 15, 2026
Objection Deadline	May 15, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	June 26, 2026
Expected Payment Date	Within 30 days of final approval
Case Number	20-2-01929-32

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim? 

No. This settlement requires no claim form at all. You only need to update your contact information at the official settlement website if your address or payment preferences have changed. Class counsel from Cameron Sutherland, PLLC represents all class members at no cost to you.

Is this settlement legitimate? 

Yes. Ulises Lopez v. Hoban & Associates LLC d/b/a Coast Property Management, Case No. 20-2-01929-32, is a real case pending in Spokane County Superior Court before Judge Jacquelyn High-Edward. The settlement website at hobancoastsettlement.com is the only court-authorized claim portal, administered by Postlethwaite & Netterville.

When will I receive my payment? 

The court holds the Fairness Hearing on June 26, 2026. If it grants final approval and no appeals are filed, the settlement administrator will issue payments within 30 days of the court’s final order — likely late July or August 2026. If appeals arise, the timeline may extend beyond that.

What if I missed the claim deadline?

 There is no claim deadline for class members — payment is automatic if you remain in the class. The only deadline to be aware of is May 15, 2026, which is the last day to opt out of the settlement or submit a written objection.

Will this settlement payment affect my taxes? 

Possibly. Settlement payments that compensate for a statutory violation — rather than a physical injury — may be treated as taxable income by the IRS. The $27.56 amount is small, but consult a tax professional if you have questions about how to report it on your return.

What happens if I opt out of the settlement?

 If you submit a valid written opt-out request postmarked by May 15, 2026, to the Hoban Coast Settlement Administrator at P.O. Box 1749, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, you will not receive a payment. However, you preserve your right to pursue your own individual legal action against Coast Property Management for the same claims.

Does this settlement only apply to Washington state renters?

 Yes. The settlement covers only people who applied to rent properties in Washington state where Coast Property Management owned or managed the property. Renters who applied to Coast Property Management properties in other states, if any, are not part of this class.

What did Washington law require Coast Property Management to provide?

 Under RCW 59.18.257, landlords must give prospective tenants a written disclosure before charging a screening fee. That disclosure must describe the screening criteria, the applicant’s right to dispute inaccurate information, and how a consumer report will be used. The lawsuit alleged Coast Property Management collected fees through RealPage’s On-Site platform without delivering this notice.

Sources and References

• Official Settlement Website: hobancoastsettlement.com
• Long-Form Class Notice (PDF): hobancoastsettlement.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hoban-Coast_Long-Form-Notice.pdf
• Settlement Agreement (PDF): hobancoastsettlement.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Settlement-Agreement.pdf
• Court Jurisdiction: Spokane County Superior Court, Case No. 20-2-01929-32

Last Updated: April 6, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.