Dispute Deadline Calculator

The audit window starts from the date you receive the reconciliation statement, not the date printed on the statement. If the statement is mailed and arrives days later, your window starts on the date of receipt. Document when you received it to protect your rights.

If your lease is silent on the dispute deadline, the applicable state statute of limitations typically governs, usually 2 to 6 years depending on the state. However, some courts have interpreted lease acceptance periods as implied deadlines. Consult an attorney in your state promptly.

Missing the deadline in your lease can result in waiving your right to dispute the reconciliation for that year. This is why acting quickly is critical. Even if you cannot complete a full audit within the window, send a formal written notice of intent to dispute to preserve your rights.

Send a written notice of intent to dispute before the deadline expires to preserve your rights, even if your investigation is incomplete. Include your tenant name, property address, the reconciliation year in dispute, and a statement that you reserve the right to provide supporting documentation. CAMAudit runs the full forensic analysis in under 5 minutes, so you can have specific overcharge findings documented before your deadline if you act now.