CAM Charges FAQ

Plain-language answers for commercial tenants · June 2026

How do I know if my landlord is overcharging CAM?

Start with three checks you can do yourself: (1) does the pro-rata share they're billing match what your lease grants, (2) does the building size on your statement match the county's recorded figure, and (3) did any cost category jump sharply year-over-year with no explanation? A free 30-second cross-check at recam.app runs these against independent public data — not just the landlord's statement.

Can my landlord charge a management fee as part of CAM?

Often only up to a cap your lease specifies (commonly a percentage of operating costs). If there's no management-fee cap in your lease, or the billed percentage exceeds it — or an administrative fee is stacked on top — that's worth questioning. Informational, not legal advice.

Are capital improvements like a new roof allowed in CAM?

Usually not as a routine operating expense — major structural work and replacements are typically capital items, though leases vary in how they're amortized. Large one-time line items (roof, repaving, HVAC replacement) bundled into CAM are a common flag.

Why did my CAM reconciliation jump so much this year?

Your estimated CAM is reconciled against actual costs annually. A large unexplained increase is the moment to request the landlord's supporting documentation (most leases give you a limited window to do so). Compare this year's statement line-by-line against last year's to see which category drove the jump.

Informational only; not legal advice and not an audit or attest service. ReCAM is not a CPA firm and these services are not regulated by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. © ReCAM Technologies LLC.