Question 1

What is the statute of limitations for CAM disputes in Baltimore?

Accepted Answer

Maryland has a 3-year statute of limitations for written contract claims (Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101). Baltimore tenants should audit promptly to preserve recovery rights.

Question 2

What CAM overcharges are most common in Baltimore commercial leases?

Accepted Answer

Baltimore commercial leases most frequently produce management fee overcharges, insurance allocation errors (particularly in historic Inner Harbor buildings with specialized coverage), and utility misallocations in older buildings with shared HVAC systems.

Question 3

How do Hunt Valley suburban CAM charges compare to Inner Harbor?

Accepted Answer

Hunt Valley suburban office leases carry lower CAM rates ($6-8/SF) with simpler expense structures. Inner Harbor leases are more expensive ($9-12/SF) with complex historic building maintenance and shared waterfront amenity costs.

Question 4

Are there special CAM issues for tenants in historic Baltimore buildings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Historic preservation requirements sometimes generate capital restoration costs that landlords attempt to include in CAM. These capital expenditures should generally be excluded. Also, older building systems (HVAC, elevators) often require major repairs that are incorrectly treated as maintenance rather than capital replacements.

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