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DOJ Sues Westland Landlord Over Alleged Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Under Fair Housing Act

A joint DOJHUD OIG probe prompted the filing, which seeks damages, civil penalties, plus an injunction.

Overview

  • The federal complaint, filed in the Eastern District of Michigan, names William Aaron Asper, his living trust, and REPSA Enterprises LLC.
  • Prosecutors allege he sought sexual contact in exchange for housing benefits and retaliated against women who refused through eviction threats and withheld repairs.
  • The suit describes unwelcome comments, exposure, groping, and unwanted touching affecting multiple tenants from 2018 through 2025 at properties in and around Westland.
  • The Justice Department seeks monetary relief for tenants, civil penalties, and a court order barring future discrimination, with the matter proceeding as a civil case.
  • Asper denies the allegations; court records show a 2019 no-contest plea to attempted aggravated stalking in Wayne County.