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$ X" U8 E2 t1 L( d/ FThe basement exit must NOT go through utility room. M( t. f% s( r! b8 a; c" i9 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.