Number of days tenant has to dispute or audit CAM reconciliation statement after receipt.
Also known as: audit period, contest period, objection deadline, audit window
By Angel Campa, Founder · Updated March 2026
A short audit window (e.g., 30 days) makes it practically impossible to hire an auditor, gather records, and complete a meaningful review. Industry-standard audits take 60-120 days to complete. If the deadline passes without action, the tenant permanently waives the right to dispute charges for that year. A 90-day window gives adequate time; anything under 60 days is a red flag.
Found in the "Audit Rights" or "Operating Expenses" section, usually alongside the audit rights provisions. Look for language like "tenant must commence audit within X days of receiving the annual statement."
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Lextract automatically checks this field against its 15-rule red flag engine. Issues detected for cam audit deadline (days):
Lease Structure
The categorization of expense sharing.
Pro Rata Share
The tenant's fractional responsibility for total building operating expenses.
Base Year
The foundational year used to calculate operating expense increases in gross leases.
CAM Cap %
The maximum allowable annual increase for controllable operating expenses.
CAM Cap Type
Specifies whether the CAM cap is cumulative and compounding or non-cumulative.
Gross-Up %
The assumed occupancy level used to extrapolate variable operating expenses.
A minimum of 90 days is considered reasonable, with 120 to 180 days being ideal. Anything under 60 days is restrictive and may not provide enough time to hire an auditor and complete the review. Landlords often push for shorter deadlines to minimize audit exposure.
The tenant typically waives the right to audit that year's operating expenses permanently. The landlord's statement becomes final and binding. This makes tracking the deadline a critical calendar event for property managers and tenant representatives.
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