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

Wisconsin has a 6-year statute of limitations for written contracts (Wis. Stat. § 893.43), giving Madison tenants meaningful time to recover overcharges.

Are UW Madison-adjacent leases structured differently?

Leases near the University of Wisconsin campus sometimes include shared parking, pedestrian infrastructure, and utility connections with university facilities. Verify that any shared costs are properly authorized and fairly allocated.

What CAM overcharges are most common in Madison commercial leases?

Madison commercial leases most frequently produce management fee overcharges, research facility infrastructure cost misallocations, and utility errors in biotech and university-adjacent buildings.

How do Middleton and Fitchburg suburban leases compare to Downtown Madison?

Suburban Middleton and Fitchburg leases carry standard CAM rates ($5-7/SF) with simpler expense structures. Downtown Madison leases carry slightly higher rates ($7-9/SF) with more complex shared-service components.

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

Wisconsin has a 6-year statute of limitations for written contracts (Wis. Stat. § 893.43), giving Madison tenants meaningful time to recover overcharges.

Are UW Madison-adjacent leases structured differently?

Leases near the University of Wisconsin campus sometimes include shared parking, pedestrian infrastructure, and utility connections with university facilities. Verify that any shared costs are properly authorized and fairly allocated.

What CAM overcharges are most common in Madison commercial leases?

Madison commercial leases most frequently produce management fee overcharges, research facility infrastructure cost misallocations, and utility errors in biotech and university-adjacent buildings.

How do Middleton and Fitchburg suburban leases compare to Downtown Madison?

Suburban Middleton and Fitchburg leases carry standard CAM rates ($5-7/SF) with simpler expense structures. Downtown Madison leases carry slightly higher rates ($7-9/SF) with more complex shared-service components.

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Madison Commercial Real Estate Snapshot

Office Inventory: 8 million SF
Office Vacancy: 13.8%
Retail Inventory: 14 million SF
Retail Vacancy: 4.5%
Avg CAM/sf: $7.20
Avg NNN/sf: $16.00

Top Madison Commercial Submarkets

Downtown Madison
Middleton
Fitchburg
Sun Prairie
Monona

Madison university and biotech tenants average 11-14% CAM overcharges with specialized research facility costs sometimes incorrectly pooled into standard office CAM

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Notable Madison Commercial Landlords

These institutional landlords operate significant commercial portfolios in Madison. CAM reconciliations from large institutional owners often contain complex allocations that benefit from independent audit.

J.H. Findorff & Son
Gebhardt Development
TRC Development
Alexander Company

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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.