A proposed class action was filed on July 17, 2026, against the landlords of Glen at Burnsville Apartments, accusing them of deceptive pricing, junk fees, and unsafe living conditions. The lawsuit, filed in Dakota County, Minnesota, names Priderock Capital Partners, LLC, Priderock Capital Management, LLC, PRCP-Minnesota I, LLC, and PRCP-Minnesota Stone, LLC as defendants. The plaintiffs seek damages and injunctive relief for tenants who signed leases in the past six years.
The complaint alleges that Glen at Burnsville advertised apartments at prices lower than the actual monthly cost by omitting mandatory charges from advertised rent. These charges, described as "junk" fees, increased the landlords' revenue without providing meaningful benefits to tenants. Additionally, the complaint claims tenants were improperly charged for common-area utilities and that the landlords breached the covenant of habitability by failing to maintain controlled-access buildings and address pest infestations.
“No tenant should be forced to discover after signing a lease that the advertised rent was not the real price of their home,” said Alexandra M. Robinson, an attorney representing the tenants. “We believe Glen at Burnsville used undisclosed, mandatory fees to make apartments appear more affordable than they actually were, while also failing to provide tenants with the safe and habitable housing they were promised.”
The case, Miller v. Priderock Capital Partners, LLC, et al., Case No. 19WS-CV-26-808, is being handled by attorneys Alexandra M. Robinson and Michele R. Fisher of Nichols Kaster, PLLP. Additional information is available at nka.com/GlenAtBurnsville.
This lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns about deceptive pricing practices in the rental housing market, where tenants are often surprised by hidden fees that significantly increase their monthly costs. The inclusion of mandatory fees not disclosed in advertised rent can mislead prospective tenants into believing an apartment is more affordable than it is. Furthermore, allegations of unsafe living conditions, such as broken security systems and pest infestations, underscore the importance of habitability standards in rental housing.
The outcome of this case could have implications for how rental properties disclose fees and maintain living conditions. If successful, the class action could result in financial restitution for affected tenants and require changes to how Glen at Burnsville and potentially other properties advertise rent and manage maintenance. The case also serves as a reminder for tenants to scrutinize lease agreements and question any mandatory fees that are not included in advertised rent.
