How does California SB 1103 affect Sacramento tenants?

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

What is the statute of limitations for CAM disputes in Sacramento?

California has a 4-year statute of limitations for written contracts (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 337). Under the discovery rule, the clock may begin when you discovered the overcharge rather than when it was billed.

What CAM overcharges are most common in Sacramento commercial leases?

Sacramento commercial leases most frequently produce management fee overcharges, property tax errors in Proposition 13 base adjustment years, and insurance allocation issues. Government and healthcare tenants in large campus buildings also see complex shared-service allocation disputes.

Are Roseville and Folsom retail CAM charges different from Downtown Sacramento?

Roseville and Folsom suburban retail NNN leases carry standard CAM rates ($7-9/SF) with power center and lifestyle center common area costs. Downtown Sacramento office leases have higher rates ($8-10/SF) with historic building components and parking structure allocations.

How does California SB 1103 affect Sacramento tenants?

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

What is the statute of limitations for CAM disputes in Sacramento?

California has a 4-year statute of limitations for written contracts (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 337). Under the discovery rule, the clock may begin when you discovered the overcharge rather than when it was billed.

What CAM overcharges are most common in Sacramento commercial leases?

Sacramento commercial leases most frequently produce management fee overcharges, property tax errors in Proposition 13 base adjustment years, and insurance allocation issues. Government and healthcare tenants in large campus buildings also see complex shared-service allocation disputes.

Are Roseville and Folsom retail CAM charges different from Downtown Sacramento?

Roseville and Folsom suburban retail NNN leases carry standard CAM rates ($7-9/SF) with power center and lifestyle center common area costs. Downtown Sacramento office leases have higher rates ($8-10/SF) with historic building components and parking structure allocations.

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Sacramento Commercial Real Estate Snapshot

Office Inventory: 32 million SF
Office Vacancy: 18.5%
Retail Inventory: 38 million SF
Retail Vacancy: 4.8%
Avg CAM/sf: $8.20
Avg NNN/sf: $22.00

Top Sacramento Commercial Submarkets

Midtown Sacramento
Roseville
Elk Grove
Rancho Cordova
Folsom

Sacramento government and healthcare tenants average 14-18% CAM overcharges with California SB 1103 providing new protection for qualifying small business and nonprofit tenants

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Notable Sacramento Commercial Landlords

These institutional landlords operate significant commercial portfolios in Sacramento. CAM reconciliations from large institutional owners often contain complex allocations that benefit from independent audit.

Buzz Oates
Sutter Health Real Estate
Reynolds & Brown
Pacific Coast Capital

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This page provides general educational information. It is not legal advice and may not reflect the most current law in your state. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.