CAM Reconciliation Lag Calculator

Slow CAM recon costs NOI carry.

Annual CAM billable

Months lag post year-end

Carry rate %

Disputes %

Carry cost from lag

$30,000

Dispute exposure

$216,000

Total NOI drag

$73,200

How the math works

Avg receivable = annual CAM / 2. Carry = receivable × rate × months/12. Dispute = annual × %.

$900k × 8% × 5/12 = $30k carry. $216k dispute × 20% loss = $43k NOI drag. Total $73k.

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What this page estimates

This CAM Reconciliation Lag Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for cam reconciliation lag. Slow CAM recon costs NOI carry. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

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How to Use

Enter annual CAM billable.
Enter months lag post year-end.
Enter carry rate %.
Enter disputes %.
Read carry cost and dispute exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the lag?

CAM year ends Dec 31. Actual expenses compiled. Reconciliation calculated vs pro forma. Billing/credit sent to tenants. Industry standard: 90-180 days. Fast operators: 60 days. Slow: 365+ days. Each month of lag = tenant receivable continues to accrue.

Cost of lag?

$1M annual CAM, 6-month lag: $500k float burden. At 8% cost of capital: $40k/yr carry cost. On large portfolios with many properties: millions annually. Tight reconciliation discipline recovers NOI.

Disputes?

10-15% of CAM charges disputed by tenants typically. Resolved via lease audit, negotiation, settlement. Budget 3-5% of CAM for writeoffs. Audit-friendly tenants (large chains) challenge more often; small tenants pay without review.