Carolina Lease Management Group $7M Class Action Settlement
North Carolina residents who signed a rent-to-own agreement for a storage building with Carolina Lease Management Group (CLMG) and later received a collections notice from CTH Rentals on or after March 10, 2018, are in line for cash relief—no claim form required. A nearly $7 million settlement will be distributed pro rata based on what each class member paid during the covered period. Check your notice or visit the official settlement website for payment status and updates.
Action step: If you need to change your address, choose a different payment method, or update a name, submit the information by October 28, 2025 via the secure portal below.
Who Is Eligible?
You are part of the class if you:
- Entered into a rent-to-own storage building agreement with Carolina Lease Management Group LLC, and
- Received any collections communication from CTH Rentals LLC on or after March 10, 2018.
How the Payout Works
- Total settlement fund: $6,998,328.87
- No claim form: payments will be sent automatically using the address on file.
- Pro rata distribution based on each person’s total payments to CLMG/CTH after 3/10/18.
- Larger payments go to class members who paid more; smaller payments to those who paid less.
After legal fees, costs, service awards, and administration expenses are deducted, the remainder will be mailed or electronically transferred to class members. Any residual funds will be donated to the North Carolina Justice Center, pending court approval.
Key Dates
- October 13, 2025 – Deadline to opt out of the settlement
- October 28, 2025 – Final approval hearing
- Payouts will be issued after final approval and any appeals are resolved.
Need to Update Your Information?
If your name has changed, you represent a deceased class member, or you prefer a different payment method:
- Submit online: secure payment update form (requires Notice ID & PIN)
- Mail documentation to:
Bland v. CLMG Class Action
c/o Settlement Administrator
PO Box 23680
Jacksonville, FL 32241-3680
Why Was There a Lawsuit?
Plaintiffs alleged that CLMG and CTH Rentals charged excessive fees and used unlawful debt-collection tactics on rent-to-own storage building contracts, violating multiple North Carolina statutes. The companies deny wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid ongoing litigation risks.
Settlement Resources
FAQ – Carolina Lease Management Group $7M Class Action Settlement
- Do I need to file a claim to get money?
- No. The administrator already has payment records and will issue checks or electronic payments automatically.
- How much will I receive from the Carolina Lease Management Group settlement?
- It depends on how much you paid under your rent-to-own contract after March 10, 2018. Payments are proportional to individual payments versus the total class payments.
- Can I opt out?
- Yes. Send a written exclusion request postmarked no later than October 13, 2025. Instructions are in the long-form notice.
- When will settlement checks be mailed?
- Payments will be disbursed after the court grants final approval on or after October 28, 2025 and any appeals are resolved.
- Who manages the settlement?
- American Legal Claim Services is the appointed settlement administrator. Contact 800-351-1745 or info@bland-clmgsettlement.com for assistance.