Massage in exchange of rent?

[+ 7829V]

There's a guy I met that asked me if he could stay at my place for a while an pay me with "massage sessions". I've hired him as a masseur, he's good, he's handsome and sexy. I enjoyed his work as a masseur. He's trained. He's not in MF or any of those websites (yet). I like him as a person, we've gone out and hanged out a few times. Has anyone has had any deal similar to this one? I think I'll offer him a short time deal, like 1 - 3 months while he finds his own place. If you have any advice or feedback let me know.

Edited March 21, 2018 by 7829V

[cal]

Sounds interesting. I would set some guidelines and perhaps a limit on how long he can stay. I imagine if things work out you could renegotiate.

[+ Travis69]

Will he want to use your place to do massages to others? If so, is that alright with you?

[+ Kman]

In my mind I can see it going very well but also very bad. I would first give him a trial period of let’s say 1 month and then, I personally, wouldn’t go longer than 6 months. Which even that sounds too long.

[+ nycman]

I’d keep it on a cash basis.

 

I pay you $150 per massage for 2 massages a week.

 

You pay me $1200 per month in rent.

 

Something like that....it keeps it more honest.

 

Long term bartering....rarely goes well in my experience.

[+ 7829V]

Will he want to use your place to do massages to others? If so, is that alright with you?

No, he works at a massage place.

And in his free time he’ll be busy trying to find his own place and getting settled. But I know we’ll need to have some clear written rules.

[+ 7829V]

In my mind I can see it going very well but also very bad. I would first give him a trial period of let’s say 1 month and then, I personally, wouldn’t go longer than 6 months. Which even that sounds too long.

Is just while he settles in this area. He’s moving from out of town. So I’d say 1-3 months is ok with me. No more than that.

[+ 7829V]

I’d keep it on a cash basis.

 

I pay you $150 per massage for 2 massages a week.

 

You pay me $1200 per month in rent.

 

Something like that....it keeps it more honest.

 

Long term bartering....rarely goes well in my experience.

Good idea

[+ 7829V]

Sounds interesting. I would set some guidelines and perhaps a limit on how long he can stay. I imagine if things work out you could renegotiate.

I’d say the limit would be 3 months.

[Happy4Life]

Put limits & deadlines. How much is your rent?

[nylund]

what if he 'procrastinates' and doesn't leave?

[Bacon]

Be very careful and fully understand the landlord/tenant laws in your jurisdiction, i.e. city/municipality/state. You could easily find yourself unable to end the tenancy without going through a legal eviction process . . . and it would certainly be awkward to explain to a judge that rent was paid/not paid in massage treatments.

[Kody S]

@nycman and @Bacon Excellent advice

[Deadlift1]

what is the age difference between the two of you?

[dreamboy13]

Be very careful and fully understand the landlord/tenant laws in your jurisdiction, i.e. city/municipality/state. You could easily find yourself unable to end the tenancy without going through a legal eviction process . . . and it would certainly be awkward to explain to a judge that rent was paid/not paid in massage treatments.

 

What if you draw up a contract?

[+ 7829V]

what is the age difference between the two of you?

Around 8-10 years years.

[+ 7829V]

what if he 'procrastinates' and doesn't leave?

He’s not that type. He’s stayed before at my place for a week at a time and he gave me a few massages as gratitude for letting him stay. He’s very tidy and prudent.

[Happy4Life]

I would say just put boundaries and tell him to give you updates on his process of moving out. If you need some type of document just do a simple letter saying he is staying as your guest till a certain date and both of you sign it. It will stand up in court. If that date needs to be moved further you can just addendum the document.

[Deadlift1]

Have him stay as a roommate. If he wants to bring clients in tell him to give u 15% of the fee.

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[Bacon]

What if you draw up a contract?

 

Again, that depends on the jurisdiction. Some localities are very tenant-friendly, and you might find yourself unable to enforce a contract or lease provision that is contrary to law or public policy ... regardless if both parties agreed to the provision. That said, a written lease agreement could help avoid a lot of problems.