Guest Post by Taylor Sauce, QPCR, Director of Brand & Business Growth, Commercial Tenant Services, Inc.

We probably didn’t notice the background noise until it was pointed out. 

That’s selective attention at work. Our brains naturally filter out background noise to focus on what seems important, leaving the rest unnoticed. 

Sound familiar? 

It’s the same with landlord overcharges. Unless you're actively looking for them, they often slip by unnoticed, unchecked, and quietly costing you money. 

Stand-alone Lease audit firms specialize in uncovering those hidden overcharges; expenses that may seem legitimate but fall outside lease obligations. From major capital expenses to pass-through errors, Lease audit firms know exactly where to look. With backgrounds in property management, CPA-level financials, operations, and current case law, these specialists go deeper than standard reviews. 

Lease audit firms work alongside your existing Lease Administration or Audit team, especially when they’re stretched thin or focused on bigger-picture demands. The process is seamless, and the results speak for themselves: missed revenue recovered, exposure mitigated, and value delivered. 

Next time you’re on a call with landscapers buzzing, kids yelling for snacks, or sirens passing by, remember, most people don’t notice the noise until it’s pointed out. 

Landlords often count on that same oversight. Your Lease audit firm does not.  

Take a deeper look. Because what you don’t hear, or see, can still cost you. 

Taylor Sauce, QPCR is Director of Brand & Business Growth at Commercial Tenant Services, Inc.