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United States v. Hussein (E.D. Mich.)

Overview

On April 8, 2024, the court entered a consent order United States v. Hussein (E.D. Mich.). The complaint, which was filed on March 14, 2023, alleged that, Mohamad Hussein, the owner and manager of rental properties in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, violated the Fair Housing Act by sexually harassing actual and prospective female tenants. The consent decree requires Hussein to pay $185,000 in monetary compensation to 8 aggrieved persons, and a $5,000 civil penalty to the United States. It also permanently enjoins Hussein from managing rental properties in the future, and requires that Hussein retain an independent property manager, obtain Fair Housing Act training, and implement non-discrimination policies to prevent sexual harassment at his properties in the future.

Press Release (4/8/2024)
Press Release (3/14/2023)

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Case Name
United States v. Hussein (E.D. Mich.)
Tags
  • Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968; Fair Housing Act; Moe; Canton Township Wayne County; residential rental properties; single family homes; pattern or practice
Industry Code(s)
  • None
Components
Civil Rights Division
Civil Rights - Housing and Civil Enforcement Section
Case Documents
Complaint - United States v. Hussein (E.D. Mich.)   [PDF, ]
Consent Decree - United States v. Mohamad Hussein   [PDF, ]
Updated April 8, 2024