The Basement must have at least one window, width no less than 4 feet. If the window is barred, you have to give the key to the tenant to open from inside. & [. e: T! a( g; [+ `( u9 ^' {6 xThe basement exit must NOT go through utility room.7 z% z. u6 ]+ v# @' b, D/ ]
These two rules are for fire safty. If you do not have this. The tenant can refuse to pay the rent. It is different from the damage such refridge brocken , the tenant has to pay the rent even there are things not work.