inherited tenant not paying rent

[John David Burton]

Need advice from BP landlords! I've just gotten a new OOS SFR with inherited tenants that have eight months left on their lease. fifteen days into the first month as the new landlord and no rent. They want to do repairs to the house in lieu of rent. I told them to give me a list of what they think needs repaired and I would have contractors lined up in within 24 hours. so, how do I get these folks back in line or should I just start the eviction?