What is Common Area Maintenance (CAM)?
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Commercial Leasing – Tenants & Owner-Users
Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges generally represent a tenant’s share of maintaining the common areas of a commercial property. Depending on the property, CAM expenses may include landscaping, parking lot maintenance, lighting, sidewalks, security, exterior maintenance, and other shared operating costs.
CAM charges vary from property to property and should always be reviewed carefully during lease negotiations.
Understanding CAM helps tenants better estimate their total monthly occupancy costs.