State reaches settlement with Snohomish County apartment owners

EVERETT — Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown reached a $7 million settlement with a property management company, along with the owners of three Snohomish County apartment buildings, over accusations of deceptive advertising targeting seniors.

The state filed a lawsuit in June 2025, accusing California-based property management company FPI Management and the owners of three Snohomish County apartment complexes of failing to disclose to senior tenants how their rents would be calculated while misrepresenting the quality of their buildings and availability of amenities.

The companies denied the state’s allegations.

As part of a $7 million settlement, announced by the attorney general’s office on Tuesday, the companies will pay the state $2.5 million that will be used to provide restitution to individuals who were affected by the alleged actions. The companies will also put $4.5 million toward building upgrades, including improvements to amenities, security, HVAC systems and other parts of the buildings.


https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/19/state-reaches-settlement-with-snohomish-county-apartment-owners/