$100 Down Hud o/occ utility issues-Kansas City

[Jan Pauley]

I'm helping my daughter and husband get into their first house. It's a $100 down Hud deal that is designed for first time home buyers. There is work needed on the exhaust from the furnace and water heater before gas co will turn on. HUD won't do the repair and doesn't allow us to do it. Anyone know of any work arounds? How can HUD offer this as a first time home buyer program? If utilities can't be turned on and they won't allow a remedy, shouldn't it be advertised as a cash only deal?