The CCLCS
A Professional Designation by the Institute of CAM & Lease Compliance
Practical mastery of CAM reconciliation and lease compliance for commercial real estate professionals.
Execution-level training designed to close the practical skills gap in CAM recovery, lease administration, and financial compliance.
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Why CAM Reconciliation and Lease Compliance Are Technical Disciplines That Demand Specialized Training
CAM reconciliation and lease compliance sit at the intersection of accounting, contract interpretation, and asset management. Despite their financial impact, they are often treated as administrative tasks rather than technical disciplines that require formal training.
In practice, accurate CAM execution requires the ability to interpret lease language precisely, apply recoverability rules consistently, allocate expenses correctly, and document decisions in a way that withstands scrutiny from tenants, auditors, and ownership.
Most professionals learn CAM through experience, internal handoffs, or inherited processes. While experience is valuable, it does not replace structured training in the technical mechanics that govern recoverability, compliance, and defensibility.
Without specialized training:
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Recoverable expenses are overlooked or excluded without justification
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Lease provisions are misapplied or inconsistently enforced
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Documentation is insufficient to support charges
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Disputes escalate due to lack of clarity and inconsistency
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Financial exposure compounds quietly over time
About the Institute of CAM & Lease Compliance (ICLC)
The Institute of CAM & Lease Compliance (ICLC) was founded to establish a professional standard for how CAM reconciliation and lease compliance are executed in commercial real estate.
While industry organizations provide strong foundational education in property management and asset operations, CAM reconciliation and lease compliance remain among the least standardized and most financially impactful responsibilities in the field.
ICLC exists to close that gap.
The Certified CAM & Lease Compliance Specialist (CCLCS) designation is ICLC’s flagship program. It is designed to complement existing industry credentials by providing structured, execution-focused training in the financial mechanics that directly affect recoveries, NOI, and asset value.
ICLC does not replace existing certifications.
It elevates them.
Who Should Pursue the CCLCS
The CCLCS is designed for professionals who are responsible for CAM execution or lease compliance, including:
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Commercial property managers
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Asset managers and owner representatives
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Real estate accountants and analysts
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Professionals supporting retail, office, and mixed-use assets
This program assumes a working familiarity with commercial leases and operating expenses. It is designed for professionals who want mastery, consistency, and confidence in execution.
What CCLCS Professionals Are Able to Do
Upon successful completion, CCLCS professionals are able to:
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Execute CAM reconciliations independently from budget through final true-up
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Interpret leases with confidence and enforce recoverable expenses correctly
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Identify missing recoveries and misclassified expenses
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Apply CAM provisions consistently across tenants and portfolios
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Defend CAM charges using lease language and documentation
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Reduce disputes by improving clarity and transparency
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Understand how CAM accuracy directly impacts NOI and asset value
These are applied, operational skills. Not theory.
Founding Members Receive
Request Founding Enrollment AccessHow Founding Enrollment Works
The CCLCS founding cohort will open for enrollment in mid-May.
Ahead of enrollment, interested professionals may request priority access to receive program details, timelines, and enrollment instructions as they become available.
When founding enrollment opens:
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Founding Member tuition will be $995
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The founding cohort will be limited to 30 participants
Requesting access does not require payment and does not obligate you to enroll. It simply ensures you receive information early and can make an informed decision when enrollment opens.
- General enrollment opens July 1, 2026
- Approximately 30 hours total
- Self-paced with structure milestones
- Designed for working professionals
Founding Member Tuition
$995
*Limited to first 30 enrollees
Standard Tuition
$2,499
*Effective July 1, 2026
Textbook Companion
$89
*Included in Founding Member Tuition
Raising the Standard for CAM Reconciliation and Lease Compliance
CAM reconciliation is a reflection of professional discipline.
The CCLCS exists to establish a clear standard for how this work is executed, documented, and defended in commercial real estate.
If CAM recovery and lease compliance are part of your responsibility, this designation was built for you.
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