Landlord Expenses - Maintenance

My Property needs painting and my Tenant said he is willing to do the painting if i pay him, if he provides a receipt can i claim this on my expenses ?

Hi,
 

Thank you for your question. You claim expenses on any 'expenditure you have incurred for business use only' I have attached two links : Business records if you're self-employed    and   : Business Income Manual     . Thank you.