Construction Services for Rent Reduction

[Allen W.]

Anyone ever exchanged rent payment/cost for maintenence services on a property?

My scenario:

Mr. Tenant seems to always have some excuse that makes him late (almost 30 days each time). I've started the eviction process already. The next court date is August 1st (loss of 3 months of rent + what's already owed).

My thought was to have him paint and do small tasks while the eviction process is on-going and let them voluntarily break the lease and leave, keep the courts out of this, and not seek back rent. But I keep the security deposit

This allows me to immediately turn it after a few touch ups and have it rent ready sooner.

Any feedback or suggestion is appreciated