Sues Michigan Landlord, Sexual Harassment, Retaliation Against Female Tenants — Justice Department Sues Michigan Landlord for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Against Female Tenants | United States Justice Department.
“We will do our best to protect women against gross exploitation.”“It is unacceptable for landlords to threaten or commit sexual harassment or abuse against tenants,” said Special Agent in Charge Machelle Jindra with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to hold housing providers accountable for this type of horrible conduct.”The lawsuit, which is the result of a joint investigative effort of the Justice Department with HUD’s Office of Inspector General, seeks monetary damages to compensate persons harmed by the alleged harassment, civil penalties to vindicate the public interest, and a court order barring future
discrimination.If you are a victim of sexual harassment by a landlord or property manager or have suffered other forms of housing discrimination, call the Justice Department’s Housing Discrimination Tip Line at 1-800-896-7743 or submit a report online. announcement Justice Department Sues Michigan Landlord for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Against Female Tenants Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Share Facebook X LinkedIn Email For Immediate Release Office of Public Affairs The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against William Aaron Asper, the owner and manager of rental properties located in and
around Westland, Michigan, for engaging in sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act.The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, alleges that William Asper sexually harassed female tenants beginning in 2018 and continuing to the present day. The lawsuit also names as defendants the William Aaron Asper Living Trust and REPSA Enterprises LLC, both entities that owned rental properties during Asper’s management and sexual harassment of female tenants.“Women should not live in fear when they pay their rent or seek repairs,” said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet