United States v Juliet Payseur (D. N.J.)

On January 15, 2025, the United States filed an “election” complaint in United States v. Payseur (D.N.J.). The complaint alleges that the defendants—Juliet Payseur and 20-22 McGregor Avenue, LLC—discriminated against a Black tenant based on race in violation of the Fair Housing Act. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the landlord demanded higher rent and other less favorable lease terms from the tenant than a similarly situated White tenant. The complaint also alleges that the landlord retaliated against the tenant after she reported this discrimination. The case was referred to the Division after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development received a complaint, conducted an investigation, and issued a charge of discrimination.