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4 regarding the property. A representative for Financial Freedom informed Officer Cunningham that they definitely had an interest in securing the property however they were legally unable to perform any preservation on the property until the foreclosure sale is completed. According to the Washington Supreme Court Ruling, securing a property before foreclosure sale is completed constitutes "taking possession of the property" and is a violation of the Washington State Law RCW 7.28.30. (Exhibit#12, Email from Don Cunningham dated November 18, 2016) (Exhibit#13, Email from Don Cunningham dated November 21, 2016) (Exhibit#14, Email from Don Cunningham dated November 22, 2016) (Exhibit#15, Email from Financial Freedom dated November 22, 2016) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Cunningham) 8. On December 13, 2016, Officer Cunningham reinspected the property and observed and photographed that the two structures remained unsecured and open to trespass, discarded items and overgrown vegetation remained in the yards in public view and two vehicles with expired license tabs were parked in the yards on site. (Exhibit#1a-1f, Pre-Hearing Inspection Photos dated December 13, 2016) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Cunningham) 9. The City provided the Respondent with an opportunity to correct the conditions that were in violation of sections of the EMC, provided a corrective action date of December 8, 2016 and provided notice of the date, time and place of this hearing. The Respondent failed to appear at the hearing. Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Violations Hearing Examiner enters the following Conclusions: CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Jurisdiction: Pursuant to Chapter 1.20 EMC or any Everett Municipal Code (EMC) provisions that identify Chapter 1.20 EMC for enforcement, the Violations Hearing Examiner of the City of Everett has jurisdictional authority to hold the hearing and issue the decision. EMC §1.20.020 Applicable Law: 1. IPMC 106.1 Unlawful Acts, which reads: It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to be in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. 2. IPMC 108.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy, which reads: A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or