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. 1 ~4 U7 g" D( J) D2 s, aThe basement exit must NOT go through utility room.8 e$ U, c; e! }& X4 R6 d0 C0 v
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.