The expense of any removal, alteration or amendment, as aforesaid, shall be paid in the first instance by the occupant, but shall be chargeable against the owner of such dwelling house or other building and shall be deducted from the rent of the same, unless such expenses be rendered necessary by the act or default of such occupant or unless there is a special agreement to the contrary between the parties, and said marshal or deputy marshal or either of them are hereby empowered at any and all times to enter into and examine all buildings, structures or places where any combustible or explosive matter may be lodged and give such directions, in writing, in the premises as may be deemed necessary relative to the removal thereof, and in case of neglect or refusal on the part of the possessor of such combustible materials or any of them to remove or secure the same within the time and manner directed, the party offending shall forfeit and pay, in addition to any penalty hereinbefore imposed, the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25), to be collected as heretofore provided for in this act.