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

Texas has a 4-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 Texas?

In Texas, 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 Texas?

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

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

CAM Audit in Texas

Commercial tenants in Texas (TX) have up to 4 years to recover CAM overcharges under state contract law.* CamAudit runs 12 forensic detection rules on your reconciliation statement in under a minute.

Texas CAM Audit Facts

✓Texas has a 4-year statute of limitations for written contract claims, allowing recovery of overcharges for up to 4 prior years.
✓The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) may provide enhanced remedies for tenants when landlords knowingly misrepresent CAM expenses — but is unavailable to businesses with assets over $25 million.
✓Texas commercial lease law is largely contract-driven with few tenant protection statutes beyond DTPA.
✓CAM cap provisions are standard in Texas retail and office leases, particularly in Dallas, Houston, and Austin markets.
✓Texas property tax increases — often significant — are a common source of CAM disputes when tax allocations aren't properly documented.

Texas Commercial Lease Statutes

Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 17.46

Deceptive Trade Practices Act

Texas DTPA can apply when a landlord makes material misrepresentations in CAM reconciliation statements, providing additional remedies beyond breach of contract. Note: DTPA protections do not apply to businesses with assets exceeding $25 million — verify applicability before relying on this statute.

Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004

Statute of Limitations — Written Contracts

Establishes a 4-year limitation period for breach of written contract claims in Texas, including CAM overcharge disputes.

Prejudgment Interest Rate

18% per annum (if provided by written contract); legal rate is 6% per annum. 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 plus electronic delivery (if lease so provides). 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

Texas CAM Audit Facts

✓Texas has a 4-year statute of limitations for written contract claims, allowing recovery of overcharges for up to 4 prior years.

✓The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) may provide enhanced remedies for tenants when landlords knowingly misrepresent CAM expenses — but is unavailable to businesses with assets over $25 million.

✓Texas commercial lease law is largely contract-driven with few tenant protection statutes beyond DTPA.

✓CAM cap provisions are standard in Texas retail and office leases, particularly in Dallas, Houston, and Austin markets.

✓Texas property tax increases — often significant — are a common source of CAM disputes when tax allocations aren't properly documented.