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

Maryland 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 Maryland?

In Maryland, 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 Maryland?

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 Maryland lease law can help. CamAudit generates the demand letter for you, including Maryland-specific statute citations.

How does CamAudit work for Maryland 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 Maryland statute references. 30-day money-back guarantee.

CAM Audit in Maryland

Commercial tenants in Maryland (MD) 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.

Maryland CAM Audit Facts

✓Maryland's 3-year statute of limitations for written contracts is on the shorter end. Baltimore, Bethesda, and the DC-metro Maryland corridor have substantial commercial lease activity where annual audits are essential to preserve recovery rights.
✓Maryland commercial leases often include property tax escalation charges and utility pass-throughs that should be verified against actual bills.
✓Maryland courts enforce commercial lease audit rights provisions and require landlords to provide records within the contractually specified timeframe.
✓No Maryland statute specifically addresses commercial CAM expense pass-throughs. Disputes are governed entirely by the lease.

Maryland Commercial Lease Statutes

Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101

Statute of Limitations — Written Contracts

Maryland provides a 3-year limitation period for written contract claims, including commercial lease CAM overcharge disputes. The period accrues from the date of breach.

Prejudgment Interest Rate

6% per annum (or contract rate if higher). 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.

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Maryland CAM Audit Facts

✓Maryland's 3-year statute of limitations for written contracts is on the shorter end. Baltimore, Bethesda, and the DC-metro Maryland corridor have substantial commercial lease activity where annual audits are essential to preserve recovery rights.

✓Maryland commercial leases often include property tax escalation charges and utility pass-throughs that should be verified against actual bills.

✓Maryland courts enforce commercial lease audit rights provisions and require landlords to provide records within the contractually specified timeframe.

✓No Maryland statute specifically addresses commercial CAM expense pass-throughs. Disputes are governed entirely by the lease.