Nuisance Ordinance

Earlier this month, domestic violence survivor Rosetta Watson won a settlement in a lawsuit brought against the city of Maplewood, which had revoked…

The City of Maplewood may soon overhaul a controversial public-nuisance law that has been challenged by two recent lawsuits.Maplewood’s City Council…

Maplewood residents, equal-housing advocates and lawyers participated in a community discussion Wednesday about Maplewood’s controversial public-nuisance…

Maplewood’s thriving business district and respected schools are attractive to potential residents. But, aspiring residents must first apply and be…

Owners from Main Street St. Charles restaurants and bars met with city officials Tuesday to propose alternatives to a bill that would ban the sale of…

Public nuisance laws are one tool that city governments use to expel residents who are deemed a problem by city officials. Some housing advocates say…

Nuisance ordinances have been commonplace across the U.S. for at least a century. They are used to crack down on everything from overgrown grass to…