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. 0 k5 C4 h" a* c: r# O& H! i9 X* tThe basement exit must NOT go through utility room. * `1 u- R3 D: n" oThese 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.