How long do I have to dispute a CAM overcharge in Georgia?

Georgia has a 6-year statute of limitations for written contract claims, which governs commercial lease CAM disputes. Most commercial leases also specify an audit rights window — commonly 60–180 days after receiving the annual reconciliation statement — so review your lease and act promptly after receiving your reconciliation.

What CAM charges can I dispute in Georgia?

In Georgia, as in all states, you can dispute any CAM charge that violates your lease terms. Common findings include management fee overcharges (fee exceeds the lease cap), pro-rata share errors (wrong denominator), gross-up violations (fixed expenses grossed up as variable), CAM cap violations (controllable expense increases exceeding the contractual limit), and excluded expenses (capital expenditures, reserves, above-grade salaries) included in CAM.

Do I need an attorney to dispute CAM overcharges in Georgia?

No. You can initiate a dispute by sending a demand letter directly to your landlord with your findings and calculations. Many CAM disputes settle without legal involvement. For complex disputes or unresponsive landlords, a commercial real estate attorney experienced in Georgia lease law can help. CamAudit generates the demand letter for you, including Georgia-specific statute citations.

How does CamAudit work for Georgia commercial tenants?

Upload your commercial lease and CAM reconciliation statement. CamAudit's AI extracts your lease terms and runs 12 forensic detection rules in parallel. You get results in under 5 minutes showing total potential recovery and per-rule findings. Unlock the full report with audit credits ($199 for 1 audit, $499 for 3, $699 for 5) and generate a demand letter with Georgia statute references. 30-day money-back guarantee.

CAM Audit in Georgia

Commercial tenants in Georgia (GA) have up to 6 years to recover CAM overcharges under state contract law.* CamAudit runs 12 forensic detection rules on your reconciliation statement in under a minute.

Georgia CAM Audit Facts

✓Georgia's 6-year statute of limitations for written contracts provides meaningful recovery window for CAM overcharge claims.
✓If your lease is executed under seal (look for "Seal" or "(L.S.)" next to the signature blocks), Georgia's 20-year SOL under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-23 may apply — significantly expanding recovery.
✓Atlanta commercial market has extensive retail and office NNN lease activity, with complex CAM structures including parking deck maintenance and multi-building allocation.
✓Georgia courts strictly enforce the terms of commercial leases, including audit rights provisions.
✓Georgia property tax millage rates vary significantly by county, and tenants should verify that their CAM tax charges reflect the correct jurisdiction and rates.

Georgia Commercial Lease Statutes

O.C.G.A. § 9-3-24

Statute of Limitations — Written Contracts

Georgia provides a 6-year limitation period for actions on written contracts, applicable to CAM reconciliation disputes.

O.C.G.A. § 9-3-23

Statute of Limitations — Sealed Contracts

Georgia provides a 20-year limitation period for contracts made under seal. If a commercial lease bears a corporate seal or the notation "Seal" or "(L.S.)" next to signatures, the 20-year period may apply — dramatically extending the recovery window.

Prejudgment Interest Rate

7% per annum (legal rate); contract rate if specified. Interest on CAM overcharge recovery is governed by state law and your lease terms — confirm the applicable rate with counsel before making any demand.

Demand Letter Delivery

Certified mail (conventional; no statutory requirement). Always follow your lease's notice provisions first — the lease may specify the required delivery method, address, and copy recipients.

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*Recovery period depends on your lease terms. Leases containing audit deadline or 'binding and conclusive' provisions may limit your recovery window. CamAudit is not a law firm. This is not legal advice.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Georgia CAM Audit Facts

✓Georgia's 6-year statute of limitations for written contracts provides meaningful recovery window for CAM overcharge claims.

✓If your lease is executed under seal (look for "Seal" or "(L.S.)" next to the signature blocks), Georgia's 20-year SOL under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-23 may apply — significantly expanding recovery.

✓Atlanta commercial market has extensive retail and office NNN lease activity, with complex CAM structures including parking deck maintenance and multi-building allocation.

✓Georgia courts strictly enforce the terms of commercial leases, including audit rights provisions.

✓Georgia property tax millage rates vary significantly by county, and tenants should verify that their CAM tax charges reflect the correct jurisdiction and rates.