Guard services, security monitoring, camera systems maintenance, and access control upkeep for common areas.
| Lease Type | Recoverable? | Controllable? |
|---|---|---|
| NNN | Yes | Yes |
| Modified Gross | Yes | Yes |
| Full-Service Gross | No | Yes |
CapEx Risk: This line item is commonly used to disguise capital expenditures as operating expenses. Verify all invoices against GAAP standards.
Approximate budget share: 6-10% of total CAM pool.
Installation of a new $100,000 camera and access control system is passed through as "security services" in a single year rather than amortized as a capital system improvement.
This line item is commonly used to disguise capital expenditures as operating expenses. Capital expenditures must be excluded from CAM or amortized over their useful life per GAAP. If you see unusually high or one-time charges in this category, request all invoices and scope-of-work documentation before paying.
Separate recurring security service fees (guards, monitoring) from capital security system installations. Hardware and system installations must be amortized or excluded. Request vendor contracts to verify what is a service fee versus an equipment purchase.
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