Property Management

In Maine, a common area maintenance (CAM) charge in a commercial lease allows the landlord to:

ACharge the tenant for the landlord's personal expenses
BPass through a pro-rata share of expenses for maintaining common areas✓ Correct
CIncrease rent without notice
DRestrict the tenant's use of common areas

Explanation

CAM charges in commercial leases allow landlords to pass through a tenant's proportionate share of costs for maintaining common areas such as parking lots, lobbies, and landscaping.

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