Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Ohio has a 6-year statute of limitations for written contracts (Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.06, as amended by SB 13 in 2021). This gives Columbus tenants a meaningful window to recover historical overcharges.

Question 2

What CAM overcharges are most common in Columbus commercial leases?

Accepted Answer

Columbus commercial leases most frequently produce management fee overcharges (fee on excluded categories), pro-rata share errors, CAM cap calculation disputes, and property tax increase misallocations around Franklin County reassessment cycles.

Question 3

Which Columbus submarkets have the highest CAM overcharge rates?

Accepted Answer

Easton Town Center retail tenants and Dublin/Polaris suburban office tenants see the highest overcharge rates. Easton complex CAM pools covering the mixed-use district are a common dispute source. Dublin and Polaris suburban parks sometimes use imprecise pro-rata calculations.

Question 4

Are CAM cap provisions common in Columbus commercial leases?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CAM caps are standard in Columbus retail and office leases. The most common dispute is whether the cap is cumulative (compounding unused portions forward) or non-cumulative. Review your lease language carefully, as the difference can represent thousands in annual charges.

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