Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in North Carolina

10% profit & overhead charged for repairs
I called landlord to have bathroom sink replaced due to damage I caused. Landlord called plumber and set up apt. Repairs were made and bill for repairs was sent to landlord. Landlord then mailed me a copy of the bill with an additional 10% charge added to the repair total with no explanantion for 10% charge. I paid the total minus the 10%. Landlord states in letter that 10% I did not pay ''represents profit and overhead from our office to handle this service call.'' My lease agreement under Damages is worded as follows: Resident agrees to pay: The cost of all repairs and to do so within 30 days after receipt of Lessor's demand for the repair charges. My question is am I obligated to pay the 10% charge when my lease agreement states nothing about any overhead or profit? It only states I will pay the Lessor's demand. Landlord could demand 50 or 100% for overhead and profit. Am I required to pay whatever charge they want to add on to the cost of the repairs? It seems to me that the exact amount would have to be included in lease for them to charge me. Something like, ''The cost of the repairs includes overhead and profit percentage of 10% in addition to the cost of time and materials.''

Asked on 4/27/06, 5:29 pm

Lynn Coleman Attorney-Mediator

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Re: 10% profit & overhead charged for repairs

I think your interpretation is correct.

Answered on 4/27/06, 5:42 pm

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