CAM

What is occupancy cost, and how is it different from rent?

Rent is one line. Occupancy cost is rent plus the recoverable and tenant-paid operating lines on the same timeline.

2026-09-21 · 11 min

[ OCCUPANCY COSTS ] [ Occupancy Costs ] [ Rent ] [ CAM ]

How should a tenant treat CAM in the first operating year?

Treat first-year CAM as a labeled occupancy-cost estimate, not a finished bill. Compare it on the same timeline as rent.

2026-09-24 · 14 min read

[ OCCUPANCY COSTS ] [ CAM ] [ Occupancy Costs ] [ Commercial Leases ]

What is the difference between an expense stop and a base year for tenants?

An expense stop caps tenant recoveries at a stated level; a base year bills tenant share of operating expenses above a documented baseline year. Both change occupancy cost while face rent stays flat.

2026-10-15 · 12 min read

[ LEASING ] [ Expense Stop ] [ Base Year ] [ CAM ] [ Recoveries ] [ Leasing ]