CAM Expense Definition

A CAM expense (also called Common Area Maintenance expense), is the operational expenses related to the utilities and maintenance of retail and office properties.

Under a Triple-Net lease, the tenant will reimburse the landlord/owner for their proportionate amount (based on square footage) of this expense.

As an owner of a multi-tenant retail/office property, your CAM expenses can be high and must be managed carefully. A good property management company will handle these details for you.

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