St. Louis extends pause on evictions — with some exceptions Evictions can continue at commercial properties and if there's criminal activity. The order also allows some evictions if rent or utilities haven't been paid Author: Dori Olmos Updated: 11:03 AM CDT May 28, 2021 ST. LOUIS — The City of St. Louis is extending its eviction moratorium in most cases for another month, through the month of June. Circuit Judge Michael Stelzer's order for the city extends the moratorium that was set to expire on May 31. It still allows for exceptions, such as evictions of commercial properties and criminal activity. The order also allows for some evictions to continue if rent or utilities haven’t been paid.