Working for your landlord instead of paying rent

If you want to do work for your landlord to lower the amount of rent that you pay, be sure to:

• agree on how much your labor is worth
• get at least minimum wage for your work
• make a written agreement for the time and value of the repairs. Create two originals so that you both have an original with the date of the agreement on it.
• keep track of your time
• keep receipts for materials

Are you thinking of working for your landlord in exchange for rent? Learn more first!