A concise summary document extracting the key financial and operational terms from a commercial lease - rent, term, CAM caps, audit rights, renewal options, and important dates. A lease abstract is the starting point for any CAM audit.
A proper lease abstract for CAM audit purposes captures: base rent schedule, CAM definition (inclusions/exclusions), pro-rata share calculation method, CAM cap type and percentage, management fee cap, audit rights window, notice provisions, and any special exclusions or allowances.
A tenant relied on a lease abstract that omitted an amendment executed in year 3 of the lease. The amendment removed the management fee cap. When the landlord charged an above-cap management fee, the tenant disputed it - not realizing the cap had been contractually eliminated.
Treat your lease abstract as a living document. Every amendment, side letter, or estoppel certificate can modify your CAM rights. Audit against the full lease and all amendments - not just the abstract alone.
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