Peace of mind is valuable, and I don't need to buy influence with others to feel good about myself.

That was their culture but there were also peaceful people in america before the americans came and on the continent of africa there were tribes doing similar things.Also to say that africans were living in mud huts, i think that's a gross representation off the facts, it comes off as a slight against african culture. there was more to africa than mud huts but i'm sure you weren't referring to the entire african civilization so i'll let that be.The thing that is a fact though is when the spanish, europeans, and portuguese came over their diseases devastated the local population who they came in contact with.

Peace of mind is priceless. 

The fact that he is black and/or a professor doesn't give him the right to violate the law and disturb the peace, act disorderly, etc.

I have been told that this can provide peace of mind for the tenant and has benefit for the landlord too.

Whether you go that route or cash for keys, it will cost something but getting the problem solved and the peace of mind back is definitely worth it in my opinion.For the next tenant, check out BPs Ultimate Guide on Screening Tenants:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/27/tenant-screening/If you need help, seek out a landlord association in your area and/or an eviction lawyer.Good luck

I am out of breath just reading your posts.

I say this because you will not qualify for a home loan for which the interest you pay will exceed the personal standard income tax deduction fo about 4500 just for being a living breathing soul.

Renters are more Savvy television has whet the appetite of many to want more for their buck.I am glad to see others doing more for their tenants.I agree the extras woo a better even keeled tenant. and the peace of mind is worth the few extra bucks.and for you number crunchers the RoI is practially the same give or take a month or two. 

So breathe deep.