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. / M1 D1 R5 u9 p& V9 G% E9 eThe basement exit must NOT go through utility room.1 p; ]6 x+ t& _1 ^$ i) M4 @) T
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.