Aimco Pathfinder Village Apartments $275,000 Settlement
If you lived at Pathfinder Village Apartments in Fremont, CA and paid a contested rent increase or late fee between August 27, 2017 and May 3, 2022, you could receive a cash payment—no claim form required. Eligible tenants will be paid automatically, so confirm your current mailing address today.
Download Claim Form (PDF)Settlement Overview
Aimco Pathfinder Village Apartments LP and related entities agreed to a $275,000 settlement to resolve allegations that they imposed illegal rent increases and late fees in violation of the City of Fremont Rent Review Ordinance and California law. The defendants deny wrongdoing but chose to settle to avoid further litigation.
Key Points
- Total fund: $275,000
- No claims process—payments mailed automatically
- Case name: Jabbar v. Aimco Pathfinder Village Apartments LP (No. RG21111429)
- Settlement website: pathfindervillageapartmentsclassaction.com
Who Is Eligible?
- Lived at Pathfinder Village Apartments, 39800 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538
- Residence occurred any time from August 27, 2017 through May 3, 2022
- Paid an alleged unlawful rent increase and/or late fee during that period
Every tenant listed on a qualifying lease is a class member. Households may have claims for rent increases, late fees, or both.
Payout Details
- 88.37 % of the net fund will reimburse unlawful rent increases.
- 11.63 % of the net fund will reimburse unlawful late fees.
- Individual payments are calculated pro rata based on how much each household paid compared with the total paid by all class members.
If total claims exceed the net fund, all payments will be reduced proportionally. Uncashed checks will be donated to approved nonprofits.
How Do I Get Paid?
No action is required. The settlement administrator will mail a check to the last known address on file. If you have moved, promptly update your contact information:
Jabbar v. AIMCO Pathfinder Village Apartments, L.P.
c/o Settlement Administrator (Simpluris Inc.)
P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799
Phone: 833-360-6868
Email: info@PathfinderVillageApartmentsClassAction.com
Important Dates
- Opt-Out Deadline: August 29, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: September 25, 2025
Checks will be issued only after the court grants final approval and all deadlines have passed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Aimco Pathfinder Village Apartments settlement about?
The lawsuit alleges Aimco unlawfully increased rents and charged late fees that violated Fremont’s Rent Review Ordinance and California law. The $275,000 settlement resolves those claims.
Do I need to submit a claim form?
No. Payments are automatic for eligible class members. Just ensure the administrator has your current address.
How much money will I receive?
Your share depends on how much you paid in challenged rent increases or late fees compared with other class members. The settlement allocates 88.37 % of the net fund to rent claims and 11.63 % to late-fee claims.
When will payments be mailed?
Checks will be sent after the September 25, 2025 final approval hearing, provided the court grants approval and any appeals are resolved.
How can I exclude myself?
Send a written opt-out request to the settlement administrator by August 29, 2025. Opting out preserves your right to sue Aimco separately.