U.S. Department
of Justice
United States v. Waterbury (N.D.N.Y.)
On August 9, 2019, the court entered a consent decree resolving United States v. Waterbury (N.D.N.Y.). The complaint, filed on April 11, 2018, alleged that Douglas Waterbury, a residential property owner and landlord, violated the Fair Housing Act by engaging in a pattern or practice of sexual harassment against female tenants and potential tenants. Under the terms of the consent decree, the defendants, Douglas Waterbury, his business partner, and two related entities, E&A Management Co., and Ontario Realty, Inc., will be obligated to pay $850,000 in damages and civil penalties. The defendants have agreed to pay $400,000 in monetary damages to aggrieved persons, a $50,000 civil penalty. Additionally, the defendants will pay $400,000 to compensate nine plaintiffs in a related private suit. The consent decree also bars Douglas Waterbury from participating in the rental or management of residential properties.
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