How long do I have to dispute a CAM overcharge in Colorado?

Colorado has a 3-year statute of limitations for written contract claims, which governs commercial lease CAM disputes. Most commercial leases also specify an audit rights window — commonly 60–180 days after receiving the annual reconciliation statement — so review your lease and act promptly after receiving your reconciliation.

What CAM charges can I dispute in Colorado?

In Colorado, as in all states, you can dispute any CAM charge that violates your lease terms. Common findings include management fee overcharges (fee exceeds the lease cap), pro-rata share errors (wrong denominator), gross-up violations (fixed expenses grossed up as variable), CAM cap violations (controllable expense increases exceeding the contractual limit), and excluded expenses (capital expenditures, reserves, above-grade salaries) included in CAM.

Do I need an attorney to dispute CAM overcharges in Colorado?

No. You can initiate a dispute by sending a demand letter directly to your landlord with your findings and calculations. Many CAM disputes settle without legal involvement. For complex disputes or unresponsive landlords, a commercial real estate attorney experienced in Colorado lease law can help. CamAudit generates the demand letter for you, including Colorado-specific statute citations.

How does CamAudit work for Colorado commercial tenants?

Upload your commercial lease and CAM reconciliation statement. CamAudit's AI extracts your lease terms and runs 12 forensic detection rules in parallel. You get results in under 5 minutes showing total potential recovery and per-rule findings. Unlock the full report with audit credits ($199 for 1 audit, $499 for 3, $699 for 5) and generate a demand letter with Colorado statute references. 30-day money-back guarantee.

CAM Audit in Colorado

Commercial tenants in Colorado (CO) have up to 3 years to recover CAM overcharges under state contract law.* CamAudit runs 12 forensic detection rules on your reconciliation statement in under a minute.

Colorado CAM Audit Facts

✓Colorado's 3-year statute of limitations for written contracts is one of the shorter periods in the US. Tenants should initiate an audit within 1-2 years of receiving a reconciliation to preserve the full recovery window.
✓Denver and Boulder commercial markets have seen growing NNN lease activity; management fees and pro-rata share errors are the most common audit findings.
✓Colorado courts enforce broad fee-shifting language in commercial leases. Where a lease provides for attorney fee recovery, tenants who prevail in an overcharge dispute may recover fees — including fees incurred in collecting the fee award itself.
✓Commercial CAM disputes are governed by lease contract terms. No Colorado statute specifically addresses commercial CAM expense pass-throughs.

Colorado Commercial Lease Statutes

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101

Statute of Limitations — Written Contracts

Colorado provides a 3-year limitation period for breach of written contract claims. The period accrues from the date of breach — typically the date of the disputed CAM payment.

Prejudgment Interest Rate

8% per annum (or contract rate). Interest on CAM overcharge recovery is governed by state law and your lease terms — confirm the applicable rate with counsel before making any demand.

Demand Letter Delivery

Certified mail (conventional; no statutory requirement). Always follow your lease's notice provisions first — the lease may specify the required delivery method, address, and copy recipients.

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*Recovery period depends on your lease terms. Leases containing audit deadline or 'binding and conclusive' provisions may limit your recovery window. CamAudit is not a law firm. This is not legal advice.

This page provides general educational information. It is not legal advice and may not reflect the most current law in your state. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Frequently asked questions

Colorado CAM Audit Facts

✓Colorado's 3-year statute of limitations for written contracts is one of the shorter periods in the US. Tenants should initiate an audit within 1-2 years of receiving a reconciliation to preserve the full recovery window.

✓Denver and Boulder commercial markets have seen growing NNN lease activity; management fees and pro-rata share errors are the most common audit findings.

✓Colorado courts enforce broad fee-shifting language in commercial leases. Where a lease provides for attorney fee recovery, tenants who prevail in an overcharge dispute may recover fees — including fees incurred in collecting the fee award itself.

✓Commercial CAM disputes are governed by lease contract terms. No Colorado statute specifically addresses commercial CAM expense pass-throughs.