Community Realty Management Data Breach Settlement, Check If You Qualify, Barry Alexander v. Community Realty Management, Inc., No. 2026-009398-CA-01

September 25, 2026. That’s your deadline to claim money from the Community Realty Management data breach settlement — and it’s closer than it sounds. CRM is offering cash payments and two years of credit monitoring to everyone it identified as affected by a 2024 email breach. Filing takes about five minutes online.

Community Realty Management Data Breach Settlement — Key Facts

Settlement Amount	$200,000 cash cap (plus credit monitoring for all class members)
Claim Deadline	September 25, 2026
Who Qualifies	Everyone CRM identified as potentially impacted by the Data Incident, including all who received notice
Estimated Payout	Up to $2,000 with documentation, or an estimated $20 flat payment with no proof
Proof Required	Only for the higher documented-loss payment; not required for the flat payment
Settlement Status	Notice mailed; claims open now; final approval pending
Court & Case Number	Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida — No. 2026-009398-CA-01
Law Alleged	UNVERIFIED — specific statute not stated on the official settlement website
Administrator	Simpluris
Official Claim Site	CRMDataSettlement.com
Last Updated	August 19, 2026

Who Is Community Realty Management and Why Are They Being Sued for a Data Breach?

Community Realty Management, Inc. — now doing business as CRM Residential — is a property management company, the kind of business that collects everything a renter hands over without thinking twice: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, bank account details, even health insurance information. That’s exactly the data a property manager needs to run background checks and process leases. It’s also exactly what an attacker wants. When CRM’s email system was breached, it wasn’t random files that leaked — it was tenant-screening records.

CRM isn’t the only property manager under legal pressure this year. Greystar, the country’s largest apartment operator, agreed to pay over $198 million to resolve separate claims over how it handled tenants. Data isn’t the only thing landlords are getting sued over these days.

What Did Community Realty Management Do to Affected Individuals Between September and October 2024?

According to the official settlement website, an unauthorized party got into a limited number of CRM email accounts. In the settlement administrator’s own words, <cite index=”30-1″>an unauthorized actor potentially accessed a limited number of email accounts from September 10, 2024, to October 22, 2024</cite>. CRM says it noticed the suspicious activity on that same October date and brought in outside cybersecurity specialists to figure out what happened.

Those accounts may have held names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license and state ID numbers, financial account and payment card information, and medical and health insurance data. A class action followed: Barry Alexander v. Community Realty Management, Inc., filed in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida. CRM denies doing anything wrong. Both sides agreed to settle rather than keep fighting.

Did you apply to rent from a CRM property, or already live in one, any time around late 2024? Then this settlement is about you.

Who Qualifies for the Community Realty Management Data Breach Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

• Anyone Community Realty Management identified as potentially affected by the Data Incident
• Individuals who received a written notice from CRM about the breach
• People whose personal information sat in the compromised email accounts between September 10 and October 22, 2024
• Renters and applicants CRM handled records for during that window

You do not qualify if you’re a director, officer, or agent of CRM (or an immediate family member), a government entity, or the judge assigned to the case and their staff.

Community Realty Management Class Members Outside Florida — Are You Still Covered?

This case is in Florida state court, but that doesn’t limit who can file. The class is defined by whether CRM identified you as impacted — not by where you live. If you received a notice, you’re covered no matter what state you’re in.

Not sure if you qualify for the Community Realty Management data breach settlement? A free consultation with a data privacy attorney can help before the September 25, 2026 deadline.

How Much Can Community Realty Management Data Breach Settlement Class Members Get? Up to $2,000 Per Person

Every class member gets to pick one cash option, plus credit monitoring either way.

Community Realty Management Payout With Proof — Up to $2,000

If you had documented, unreimbursed losses tied to the breach — identity theft costs, credit monitoring fees, credit freezes, replacement IDs, postage — you can file for up to $2,000. You’ll need bank statements, receipts, or similar records. Handwritten notes alone won’t cut it.

Community Realty Management Payout Without Proof — About $20

Don’t have receipts? You can still file for a flat cash payment, currently estimated around $20. No documentation required. This two-tier structure — a flat no-proof payment or a bigger one with receipts — is the same setup used in the Lakeview Loan Servicing data breach settlement, so if you’ve filed one of those claims before, this will feel familiar.

What Pro-Rata Means for Your Community Realty Management Check

There’s a $200,000 cap on total cash payments. More filers means smaller checks for everyone. All class members also get two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete, which includes $1 million in fraud insurance. Payments over $600 may show up on a 1099 — check with a tax professional.

Class Counsel is asking the court for $180,000 in fees. That’s almost as much as the entire $200,000 cash pool set aside for every affected person combined. Normal for a case this size — but worth knowing before you decide the flat payment isn’t worth five minutes of your time.

How to File Your Community Realty Management Data Breach Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to CRMDataSettlement.com and click “Submit a Claim.”
2. Enter your name, contact details, and the enrollment code from your mailed notice, if you have one.
3. Choose the documented-loss payment or the flat no-proof payment.
4. If claiming documented losses, upload your proof — bank statements or receipts tied to the breach.
5. Submit and save your confirmation number.
6. Enroll in CyEx Financial Shield Complete and watch your email in case the administrator needs anything else.

Takes about five minutes. You have until September 25, 2026.

That money sits with CRM if you never file. Claim it before the deadline and it’s yours instead.

Should Community Realty Management Class Members Opt Out or Object Before September 25, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Community Realty Management Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means no payment and no credit monitoring — but you keep the right to sue CRM on your own. Most people shouldn’t do this without talking to a lawyer first. The deadline is September 25, 2026.

How to Object to the Community Realty Management Settlement

You can stay in the class and still tell the court you disagree. Objections must include your contact information, your reasons, and your signature, and must be filed with the Clerk of the Court at 20 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128, by September 25, 2026 — with copies sent to the settlement administrator and both sides’ counsel.

Opting out means walking away from a guaranteed payment to preserve a right most people never use. For a breach this size, that’s a trade very few people actually make.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before September 25, 2026 if you’re considering either option.

Community Realty Management Data Breach Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Settlement Proposed	UNVERIFIED — exact date not stated on official settlement site
Notification Mailing	July 27, 2026
Claims Period Opens	UNVERIFIED — claim portal is open now; opening date not published
Claim Filing Deadline	September 25, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	September 25, 2026
Objection Deadline	September 25, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	October 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — payments issued after final approval and any appeals resolve

Community Realty Management Data Breach — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 2026-009398-CA-01

Do I need a lawyer to file a Community Realty Management data breach settlement claim?

 No. Filing through CRMDataSettlement.com takes a few minutes and doesn’t require an attorney. Class Counsel’s work costs you nothing either way.

Is the Community Realty Management settlement legitimate? 

Yes. It’s overseen by the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, in Barry Alexander v. Community Realty Management, Inc., and administered by Simpluris through CRMDataSettlement.com.

When will Community Realty Management settlement payments be sent?

 Not yet determined. The Final Approval Hearing is set for October 26, 2026. Payments go out only after approval and any appeals are resolved.

What if I missed the Community Realty Management claim deadline? 

Claims after September 25, 2026, generally won’t be accepted. Contact the administrator at [email protected] or (833) 421-7341 before assuming you’re out of options.

Will my Community Realty Management settlement payment go on a 1099?

 It can. Payments over $600 may be reported on a 1099. Ask a tax professional how a settlement payment affects your return.

What information was exposed in the Community Realty Management data breach?

 Files accessed between September 10 and October 22, 2024, may have contained names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license and state ID numbers, financial and payment card information, and medical or health insurance data.

Can I sue Community Realty Management on my own instead of joining the class?

 Only if you opt out by September 25, 2026. Staying in the settlement releases your right to sue CRM separately over this breach.

What happens if I don’t file a Community Realty Management claim at all?

 Nothing extra — you just don’t get the payment or the credit monitoring, and you still give up your right to sue CRM over this breach individually.

Sources Used in This Community Realty Management Data Breach Article

• Official Settlement Website — Barry Alexander v. Community Realty Management, Inc., Home Page: https://crmdatasettlement.com/
• Official Settlement FAQ — CRMDataSettlement.com: https://crmdatasettlement.com/faq/

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official Community Realty Management settlement website, CRMDataSettlement.com, on August 19, 2026. Last Updated: August 19, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.