Notes on CAM audits and the service

Property Tax Overallocation: A Deep Dive for Your Review Team

Property taxes are usually the biggest line item on a CAM statement, and one of the most often misallocated. Here are the patterns your team's review should catch.

Insurance Overcharges: A Deep Dive for Your Review Team

Premiums have risen and policy structures have gotten more complex. Here's the pattern library your team's review should run against an insurance line item.

Common Area Misclassification: When a Client's HVAC, Parking, or Roof Line Might Not Be Shared Space

Not every line a landlord labels 'common area' actually is. Here is how misclassification gets into a CAM statement, and the documentation request that settles it.

How Far Back Can Your Firm Audit CAM Charges? A State-by-State Guide

State time limits can change by claim and start date. See each state rule and its limits. Ask counsel to confirm the deadline.

7 CAM Clauses to Flag Before a Client Signs or Renews a Lease

Most CAM disputes are preventable with the right lease language. Here are the seven provisions your firm should flag before a client signs, and what to do if the current lease lacks them.

Can a Client Withhold Rent Over a CAM Overcharge? What to Tell Them Before They Act

A CAM charge may be wrong. Withholding rent can add risk. Start with the lease and have counsel review the next step.

How to Dispute CAM Charges: The Packet Your Team Assembles Before Client Sign-Off

A client's CAM reconciliation looks wrong. Here is the step-by-step packet your firm assembles, the lease provisions to check, and how to prepare a dispute letter draft for sign-off.

What Happens to a Client's CAM Charges When the Anchor Tenant Leaves

A client's CAM bill often goes up after an anchor tenant leaves, not down. Here is the denominator and gross-up check your firm should run before signing off on the reconciliation.

Is a CAM Audit Worth It? The Math for Your Client

A plain cost-benefit case your firm can walk a client through in five minutes, plus what the service line means for your own margin.

5 Signs a Client's CAM Overcharge Has Been Compounding for Years

Most CAM overcharges are not one-time mistakes. They repeat every billing cycle. Here are 5 signs to flag in a client's file before you recommend a multi-year audit.