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Orange County Keeps The Rialto Closed After Unpermitted Work Found

Officials require formal engineering reviews before tenants can return.

Overview

  • A county field report obtained by WESH said a retaining wall and exterior stucco repairs were done without permits, so occupancy is denied until engineers submit findings.
  • Photos released by county officials show cracks in several areas of the five-story complex as the structural review continues.
  • Orange County Fire Rescue evacuated 200 units after residents reported jammed doors and popping noises, as newly released 911 audio details the urgency.
  • Northland Investment Corporation said it will provide $1,000 per apartment and pause rent for days units are unusable, with checks available for pickup.
  • The county has not received the required engineering report, leaving no return date for residents of the 2013 complex that failed several fire inspections last year.