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(b) Exterior roofs, walls, chimneys, and foundations that are not weather tight and water tight to the extent that it creates an immediate hazard. (c) Abandoned fuel tanks. (d) Refuse, garbage, human waste, decaying vermin or other dead animals, animal waste, vermin infestation or other materials rendering residential building and structures unsanitary for human occupancy. (e) Lack of properly located and operational smoke detectors. Subd. 6. Occupancy. No occupancy shall be permitted of any dwelling unit or structure if vacant and an immediate hazard exists. It the dwelling unit or structure is occupied and an immediate hazard exists, corrective action shall be taken immediately by the owner or the owner's agent. Subd. 7. Responsibility for Corrective Actions. When correcting identified hazards, the owner shall obtain all necessary permits from the City and the premises shall be subject to City inspection prior to occupancy of the dwelling. If, due to hardship, the owner cannot undertake corrective action, the buyer may elect to correct immediate hazards identified in the housing evaluator's report. A buyer intending to correct immediate hazards must have written consent from the City. Such written consent may be subject to terms and conditions including: (a) A signed agreement from the buyer accepting responsibility for correction of the hazardous items; (b) Reasonable completion dates; (c) Evidence of financial ability to perform the corrections; and (d) When the buyer expects to occupy the dwelling or structure. If the owner is a government agency or if an agreement exists between the owner and the buyer that the buyer will correct immediate hazards as part of a remodeling project, the buyer may correct the immediate hazards identified in the housing evaluator's report. A buyer intending to correct immediate hazards must have written consent from the City. Such written consent may be subject to terms and conditions including: