ANDREW HARMAN v. MINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.

Description of the Lawsuit

Andrew Harman, Travis Covell, and John Gilhool brought the lawsuit on their own behalf and as Class Representatives. They allege that Mint improperly charged fees in excess of what is permitted under Florida law when a condominium unit is transferred. He contends that any amounts charged in connection with the sale, mortgage, lease, sublease, or other transfer of a condominium unit, are contrary to Florida law. Mint believes that its actions were permitted under Florida law. Both parties are willing to settle the case to avoid the costs of lengthy and burdensome litigation.

Class Action

A class action is a type of lawsuit. In a class action, the rights of a large group of people are decided in one court proceeding. Representative plaintiffs known as “Class Representatives” assert claims on behalf of the entire group, or “class.”

The “Class”

Those individuals charged any fee by Mint in connection with the sale, mortgage, lease, sublease, or other transfer of a condominium unit, from May 24, 2017, to the present. Based on Mint’s records, you have been identified as a possible member of the class.

The Proposed Settlement

After extensive negotiations, the parties have agreed to settle the case. Under the proposed settlement, Mint has agreed to make a one-time payment to each verified Class Member. Each Class Member that paid the Move-In or Move-Out fees shall receive 100% the amount paid. For avoidance of doubt, if a class member only paid the move-in fee or move-out fee, he or she shall receive $250.00. If a class member paid the move-in fee and move-out fee, he or she shall receive $500.00.

Additional Information

Important court documents with information about the case, the settlement, and the settlement approval process are viewable on this site by clicking the links on top. For additional information, you may inspect the pleadings and other papers (including the Settlement Agreement) in this lawsuit at Clerk of Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, either in person or online. If you have any questions about this notice or the proposed settlement, you may contact Class Counsel.