Houston boarding home issued stop work order after several violations

HOUSTON - Authorities are on the scene of a boarding house where a stop work order was issued, according to the Harris County sheriff.

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Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says members of the Harris County Sheriff's Office Boarding Home Detail/Homeless Outreach Team are on scene at 5609 E Mount Houston along with the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office and Harris County Precinct 2.

According to officials, a temporary restraining order/stop work order was issued after several violations were identified.

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Gonzalez says placement was secured for nine people and they are finding other resources for the remaining residents. "We’ve been cracking down on these unpermitted locations," said Gonzalez.