AMC Burbank Town Center CA: pro-rata share overcharge case study
A public-record retail CAM case study showing $27,000 in pro-rata share overcharges: landlord applied 13.5% instead of the lease-specified 12.0%.
What happened
AMC's lease at Burbank Town Center fixed its pro-rata share at 12.0% (36,000 SF / 300,000 SF). The 2021 reconciliation applied 13.5%, a 1.5-point discrepancy that, applied to $1,800,000 in operating expenses, produced a $27,000 overcharge. The lease contains no "subject to adjustment" language, making this a fixed-share violation.
Findings from the pipeline
Rule 4: Pro-Rata Share Error
high confidence
$27,000
Statement applies 13.5000% pro-rata share but lease specifies 12.0000%, resulting in an estimated overcharge of $27,000.00. Lease specifies a fixed share with no adjustment language.
Lease evidence
Tenant's Pro-Rata Share of Common Area Maintenance Costs: 36,000 RSF / 300,000 RSF = 12.00%. Exhibit A, Section 4.1.
Exhibit A, Section 4.1, page 7
Math proof
lease_share=0.12, stmt_share=0.135, difference=0.015, total_opex=1800000.00, overcharge=27000.00
Lease evidence
- Pro-rata share fixed at 12.00% (36,000 SF / 300,000 SF).
- No subject-to-adjustment language.
Why this matters for your firm
Pro-rata share errors are easy to make and easy to overlook: a transposed digit or outdated RSF figure in a spreadsheet template can persist for years. For high-operating-expense properties, even a small percentage point error creates substantial dollar overcharges.
Correction package excerpt
Request for Cooperative Review of Certain Line Items. The automated review flagged a pro-rata share discrepancy of $27,000.00 : statement applied 13.5% versus the lease-specified 12.0%.
Frequently asked questions
What findings did CAMAudit surface in the AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc case?
CAMAudit flagged 1 finding with an apparent overcharge of $27,000. Each finding cites the specific detection rule, dollar amount, and the lease provision that grounds the dispute.
Can my firm reproduce these findings on a live client engagement?
Yes. Your firm uploads the lease and CAM bill. CAMAudit checks them against the same rule set. Your firm reviews the findings. Then your firm sends the branded report to the client.
Is Retail a common property type for CAM audit engagements?
CAMAudit handles all commercial property types: retail, office, industrial, mixed-use, and specialty. The detection rules apply wherever a tenant pays CAM or operating expenses under a lease with specific definitions, caps, or exclusion lists.
What is a correction package and does CAMAudit generate one?
A correction draft is a factual starting point that specifies each overcharge by rule, dollar amount, and lease provision. CAMAudit generates a draft grounded in the specific audit findings for advisor and counsel review.
Run these same detection rules on your client engagements
Upload a client lease and CAM bill. CAMAudit applies the same rule set used in this case study. Your firm reviews the findings and sends the branded report to the client.
Book a partner walkthroughPublic-record note
This page summarizes public-record documents and CAMAudit output for educational and marketing purposes. It does not imply endorsement by AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc or any third party. Readers should review the underlying lease, statement, and dispute timeline for their own facts.