“This has been an all too familiar scene in the City of St. Louis. Landlords evict tenants, then dump their stuff on the street or surrounding areas,” said Mayor Slay. “It is a mess and it makes everyone angry, including me. So, we are going to put a stop to it.”

Effective June 13, 2005, landlords evicting tenants shall not place household goods, furnishings or any other personal property upon the street, sidewalk, area between the sidewalk and the curb, or in the alley.

The police will issue a court summons and the City will prosecute. The maximum penalty for each violation is a $500 fine or 90 days in jail. We will seek the maximum. If the personal belongings are left, the police offi