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Forensic CAM audit software for commercial tenants. Find the money you're owed.

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Recovery of past CAM overcharges depends on your specific lease terms, including any audit rights deadlines or ‘binding and conclusive’ provisions, and on applicable state law.

State statute of limitations periods apply to written contracts and range from 3 to 10 years. Your actual lookback window may be shorter based on your lease.

CAMAudit is a document analysis platform, not a law firm, and nothing on this site constitutes legal advice. Consult a licensed real estate attorney before initiating any dispute or legal proceeding.

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CAM Dispute Guide

How to dispute CAM overcharges with your landlord, step by step

What you will learn

  • How to confirm a CAM overcharge before disputing
  • Preserving your audit rights before the window closes
  • What records to request from your landlord
  • How to structure a dispute letter draft that gets results
  • Common landlord counter-arguments and how to respond
  • When and how to escalate to mediation or court

Most commercial tenants who get overcharged on CAM never dispute it because they do not know where to start. This guide walks you through every step, from confirming an error to drafting a dispute letter to escalating if your landlord pushes back.

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By Angel Campa, Founder

I built CAMAudit after seeing how many tenants overpay on CAM reconciliations without realizing they have the right to audit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to dispute a CAM overcharge?
Not to start. Most tenants can write and send a dispute letter draft themselves, especially for clear math errors. A lawyer becomes useful if the landlord refuses to respond, if the amount is large, or if you need to preserve rights under a specific state statute.
How long does a CAM dispute typically take?
A straightforward dispute where the landlord acknowledges the error can resolve in 4 to 8 weeks. Contested disputes involving back-and-forth negotiation typically run 3 to 6 months. Disputes that escalate to arbitration or litigation take longer and depend on jurisdiction.
What if the landlord ignores my dispute letter draft?
Document every communication attempt. Check your lease for the required response window. If the landlord remains unresponsive after the cure period, review whether your lease includes an arbitration clause or gives you the right to offset disputed amounts against future rent. At that stage, legal counsel is worth consulting.
Can I audit more than one year at a time?
Yes. Most leases allow a lookback of 1 to 3 years, and some allow longer if the lease is silent. Check your audit rights clause for the specific window. When auditing multiple years, each reconciliation year is reviewed separately and disputes can be filed together or in sequence.

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