Missouri statute requires that the owner of the property, at the time the notice of the nuisance was received, to pay for the abatement of the violation. The most common nuisance code violations are excessive bagged or scattered trash, hazardous tree limbs, and graffiti, and rank weeds and grass. This summer, in order to avoid any unwanted charges from the government, keep your grass at a respectable height and your trash picked up. If you have been charged with a property violation, contact our office at 816-524-4949 or check out our website at Hoorfarlaw.com.