Minor patching of leaks, clearing of roof drains, and routine preventive maintenance of the existing roof system.
| Lease Type | Recoverable? | Controllable? |
|---|---|---|
| NNN | Yes | Yes |
| Modified Gross | Yes | Yes |
| Full-Service Gross | No | Yes |
CapEx Risk: This line item is commonly used to disguise capital expenditures as operating expenses. Verify all invoices against GAAP standards.
Approximate budget share: 2-4% of total CAM pool.
A full roof membrane replacement due to age-related deterioration is billed as routine maintenance, passing the entire replacement cost through CAM in a single year.
This line item is commonly used to disguise capital expenditures as operating expenses. Capital expenditures must be excluded from CAM or amortized over their useful life per GAAP. If you see unusually high or one-time charges in this category, request all invoices and scope-of-work documentation before paying.
Demand the landlord pay for all structural roofing components. Routine maintenance (patching, drain clearing) is a CAM expense; full membrane replacement is a capital expenditure. If your lease is a NNN lease, challenge the landlord's pass-through of full replacement costs and demand amortization over the roof's remaining useful life.
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