Class Action Against Greystar Certified in Boston
Former Eddy apartment tenants can now collectively pursue claims regarding allegedly improper eviction fees.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Apartments
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A court has certified a class action lawsuit against property manager Greystar concerning the collection of eviction-related fees from former tenants at The Eddy in East Boston. This legal move allows former residents to collectively pursue claims alleging violations of Massachusetts consumer protection law.
Why it matters
This certification affects how former tenants can recover disputed attorney fees and costs charged prior to court approval. It marks a significant procedural step in the case 23-CV-12901-AK, as the court deemed a class action the superior method to adjudicate these specific eviction-related disputes.
The class action certified under case 23-CV-12901-AK addresses allegations that Greystar collected attorney fees and litigation costs before they were officially awarded by a court. The court noted that individual differences in potential damages do not prevent this class-wide litigation.
The players
Greystar
A property management firm that oversees various residential buildings and is the primary defendant in this class action lawsuit.
The Eddy
An apartment building located in East Boston where the former tenants involved in this legal action resided.
The details
The lawsuit alleges that Greystar violated Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A by charging tenants for legal costs before a court authorized such payments. Under Rule 23(b)(3), the court found the case meets requirements for commonality and typicality, allowing former tenants to group their claims together for efficiency. While the court certified the class for the Greystar claims, it declined to extend that certification to the property owner, Eddy Owner, L.L.C.
Timeline
October 19, 2026: The court issued the order granting class certification.
The Home Front
The lawsuit centers on alleged violations of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A, which provides consumers with protections against unfair or deceptive business acts. This case highlights the heightened regulatory scrutiny surrounding residential management fees and tenant-landlord financial disputes in Massachusetts.
Former residents of The Eddy should monitor the case status to determine if they qualify as members of the certified class. You should keep records of any past eviction-related charges or correspondence from your property manager to support potential future claims.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of keeping detailed records of all fees paid during a lease or eviction process. Tenants should save all itemized statements and communication from management companies to assist in verifying potential financial discrepancies.
Further reading
For more information on housing rights and regulations, visit Boston Apartments.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
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