Common use of Environmental Investigations Clause in Contracts

Environmental Investigations. Although Lessee shall not be liable for any Hazardous Substances on the Premises that was not caused in whole or in part by the activity of the Lessee, its agents, subtenants, or any other person or entity on the Premises as a result of, arising out of, or relating to Lessee’s operations under this Lease or any previous lease or agreement, Lessee shall be responsible for the costs of any environmental investigations or remediation arising from the development or use of the Premises by Lessee, and Xxxxxx hereby releases the Lessor from any contribution claim for those costs. By way of example only, if the Lessee excavates soil on the Premises which contains Hazardous Substances, then the Lessee will be responsible for the cost associated with disposing of those soils regardless of when or how the Hazardous Substances were released into those soils.