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." Q4 m& g6 w* c9 q# u2 E& v
The basement exit must NOT go through utility room.; q* a* k, J# G8 G7 j, y, [& Q
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.