By Jason Hughes

Landlords would prefer to keep you in the dark – which is why our team at Hughes Marino collectively spends tens of thousands of hours advocating for the rights of our tenants during lease negotiations. But what about after everything is said and done and the lease is signed – how can you be sure your landlord isn’t billing you for unnecessary expenses? We have that covered.

Our Lease Audit and Administration Services were specifically created to help protect tenants from erroneous charges billed by landlords. These costs are presented to tenants by landlords twice a year in the form of an annual operating expense budget and an operating expense reconciliation, both of which are subject to each individual property owner’s operating and accounting procedures, and not subject to any rules to regulate these charges.

By reviewing lease documents and operating expense statements carefully, we are able to uncover any red flags or possible areas for concern that might otherwise go undetected. Each year we identify and recover millions of dollars in erroneous charges – a testament to our dedication to our clients, and the expertise of our team. We encourage you to be proactive in reviewing charges and increases – and our team can help you every step of the way.