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. ; C' O- @) p' q- _/ B$ aThe basement exit must NOT go through utility room." Y+ ]8 h; d- ?2 I, D7 g' }* }
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.