Question 1

What CAM rights do Los Angeles commercial tenants have?

Accepted Answer

California SB 1103 (effective January 1, 2025) grants qualified commercial tenants - small businesses with 5 or fewer employees, nonprofits under 20 employees, and restaurants under 10 employees - the right to itemized CAM statements and supporting documentation within 30 days of request.

Question 2

How long do I have to dispute CAM charges in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

California has a 4-year statute of limitations for written contract claims (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 337). Under the discovery rule, the clock may start when you discovered the overcharge, not when it was billed. Most leases also specify a 60-180 day audit window after receiving reconciliation statements.

Question 3

Which submarkets have the highest CAM overcharge rates in LA?

Accepted Answer

The Westside (Century City, Brentwood, Santa Monica) and Downtown LA submarkets see the highest CAM overcharge rates. Complex building configurations, shared-amenity charges, and parking structure allocations are common sources of disputes.

Question 4

Can I use the McClain v. Octagon Plaza ruling to dispute my CAM charges?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The California Court of Appeal in McClain v. Octagon Plaza (2008) held that tenants can recover CAM overcharges even where the lease contains a limiting reconciliation clause. This precedent supports tenant rights to audit and recover overcharges regardless of limiting language.

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