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Residents publicly accuse landlord of stalking and harassment; city attorney urges evidence to police

Westland City Council · May 4, 2026
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Summary

Multiple current and former tenants told the council they have been stalked, threatened, filmed and unlawfully entered by a landlord identified in public comment as William Asper; the city attorney reminded speakers that litigation is pending and encouraged victims to deliver evidence to law enforcement and the city's legal team.

Several current and former tenants used the council’s public-comment period on May 4 to describe prolonged harassment, alleged illegal entries and threats by a landlord they identified as William Asper.

Speakers described a pattern of conduct they say includes entering rental properties without notice, videotaping tenants and children, alleged threats to evict or levy criminal charges, and other harassing behavior. One speaker, who identified herself only as Trisha, told the council she had accompanied other victims and said the U.S. Department…

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