Tenant offering to pay for bedbug service

[John B.]

Hi everyone, great site. It's been very helpful to me.

Right now I am dealing with one of the easier problems I've had in my short career.

I rented out my first SFR in March. Less than a week after the tenants moved in, bedbugs were making their presence know. Because neighbors have them, I knew the odds were the tenants didn't bring them, so I immediately paid $1,000.00 for a full heat treatment.

Four months later, very few are left, but I am still paying $40/month for ongoing service (a technician comes out once a month to spray). I have no problem paying this indefinitely into the future, but my tenants have offered to pick up the tab. Should I let them, and just have them send me an extra $40 a month in the rent check?

This sounds like a good problem to have, but I want to do the right thing here. The tenants have been very patient and helpful with everything.

Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!