Tenant repair responsibility

[Jonathan G.]

I am writing up a lease and many samples I see lets you plug in a value that tenants would be responsible to handle on their own.  Landlord covers everything after that.  Here is the language: "The Tenant is responsible for all repairs needed in or about the Leased Premises up to and including .

The Landlord will be responsible for repairs that exceed this amount."

I am thinking of putting $80 in there, because I know in my area for a plumber to come and fix something quick that is the charge.  Is that reasonable?  

[Max T.]

If I'm your tenant then I don't report any maintenance issues to you so I can avoid the charge. Meanwhile that drip leak ends up rotting out your subfloor.