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.6 U5 ?& { x( ?# e+ {" T
The basement exit must NOT go through utility room.- |# P0 U( c, \2 V0 j
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.