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., m3 \0 f4 |4 I4 q. A8 `
The basement exit must NOT go through utility room.* \5 H T/ |, r( X
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.