AMENDMENT OR ALTERATION No amendment or alteration of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both of the parties hereto.
Additions and Alterations (a) Except with respect to (i) the Work described in the Tenant Work Letter and (ii) minor painting, the moving of furniture or the hanging of wall coverings or artwork, Tenant shall not, without the prior written consent of Landlord, make any alterations, improvements, installations or additions to the Premises, which shall include, without limitation, installing telephone, computer or internal sound or paging systems or other similar systems or performing any other similar work in the Premises. Landlord's consent shall not be unreasonably withheld so long as such alterations, improvements, installations and additions are consistent with the permitted uses of the Premises set forth in the Schedule hereof and do not adversely affect the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC or structural components or common systems of the Building. If Landlord consents to any alterations, improvements, installations or additions, it may impose such conditions with respect thereto as Landlord deems appropriate, including, without limitation, requiring Tenant to furnish Landlord with security for the payment of all costs to be incurred in connection with such work, insurance against liabilities which may arise out of such work, plans and specifications plus permits necessary for such work and, following completion, "as-built" drawings showing the actual location of the alterations, improvements, installations and additions. The work necessary to make any alterations, improvements, installations or additions to the Premises, whether prior to or subsequent to the Commencement Date shall be done at Tenant's expense by contractors reasonably approved by Landlord in a good and workmanlike manner. Materials furnished shall be of a like quality to those in the Building. Tenant agrees that all improvements, installations, alterations or additions shall be performed so as not to cause or create any jurisdictional or other labor disputes, and in the event such disputes occur, Tenant shall immediately do whatever is necessary to resolve such disputes, at no expense to Landlord. Tenant shall promptly pay to Landlord or the Tenant's contractors, as the case may be, when due, the cost of all such work plus (x) all of Landlord's costs associated therewith (including, without limitation, all sums expended by Landlord for examination and approval of the architectural and mechanical plans and specifications) and (y) a coordination fee equal to five percent (5%) of the actual total cost of any such improvement, installation, alteration or addition. Tenant shall pay such costs and fee within twenty (20) days after being billed therefor.
(b) All alterations, improvements, installations and additions to the Premises, whether temporary or permanent in character, made or paid for by Landlord or Tenant, shall without compensation to Tenant become Landlord's property at the termination of this Lease by lapse of time or otherwise and shall, unless Landlord is entitled to and does request their removal (in which case Tenant shall remove the same as provided in Section 16) , be relinquished to Landlord in good condition, ordinary wear and damage resulting from fire or other casualty excepted.
Repairs and Alterations (14.1) Tenant shall keep and maintain the Leased Premises in good repair and condition; keep in good running order the heating and air conditioning systems, electric wiring, toilets, water pipes, water, gas and electric fixtures; replace all locks and deliver keys to Landlord after replacement of locks, trimmings, glass and plate glass broken during the tenancy, regardless of the manner in which same may have been broken, unstop all water fixtures that may become choked and repair all water pipes and plumbing that may burst. If any elevators, escalators, lifts, machinery or appliances (herein called "equipment") are situate on the Leased Premises, Tenant shall care for, maintain and repair same, and shall indemnify and save harmless Landlord from any liability or claims for damages or injuries to persons and property arising therefrom. Tenant shall not make any alterations of, additions to or changes in the Leased Premises or equipment without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, and all alterations, changes and improvements, by whomsoever made, shall be the property of Landlord.
(14.2) Tenant agrees that all additions and improvements and attached equipment and fixtures installed in or on the Leased Premises by the Tenant, including but not being limited to, electric wiring, electric fixtures, show window reflectors, screens, screen doors, awnings, awnings frames floor coverings, landscaping, furnaces and air conditioning machinery and equipment, shall immediately become the property of the Landlord and shall not be removed by Tenant at the termination of this Lease, unless requested to do so by the Landlord, in which event Tenant agrees to do so and to repair promptly any damage caused by such removal.
(14.3) Nothing contained in this Lease shall be construed as requiring Landlord to make any repairs, except of a structural nature. Landlord shall maintain and make all necessary structural repairs to the foundations, load bearing walls and roof. This does not include the repairing of any glass or moving parts such as passage and overhead doors. (The Tenant will maintain the ------ common areas as outlined in the Addendum.) alterations, rebuilding, replacements, changes or additions placed by Tenant thereon, in as good condition and repair as the same were in at the commencement of the original term, normal wear and tear excepted; provided, however, Tenant shall not be required to return the Leased Premises and equipment in as good condition as aforesaid if the same are damaged or destroyed by fire or otherwise, unless caused by Tenant's fault or negligence which is not adequately covered by insurance.
Maintenance Repairs Utility Installations Trade Fixtures and Alterations (a) Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 2.2 (Lessor’s warranty as to condition), 2.3 (Lessor’s warranty as to compliance with covenants, etc.), 7.2 (Lessor’s obligations to repair), 9 (damage and destruction), and 14 (condemnation), Lessee shall, at Lessee’s sole cost and expense and at all times, keep the Premises and every part thereof in good order, condition and repair, structural and non-structural (whether or not such portion of the Premises requiring repair, or the means of repairing the same, are reasonably or readily accessible to Lessee, and whether or not the need for such repairs occurs as a result of Lessee’s use, any prior use, the elements or the age of such portion of the Premises), including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing all equipment or facilities serving the Premises, such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, electrical, lighting facilities, boilers, fired or unfired pressure vessels, fire sprinkler and/or standpipe and hose or other automatic fire extinguishing system, including fire alarm and/or smoke detection systems and equipment, fire hydrants, fixtures, walls (interior and exterior), foundations, ceilings, roofs, floors, windows, doors, plate glass, skylights, landscaping, driveways, parking lots, fences, retaining walls, signs, sidewalks and parkways located in, on, about, or adjacent to the Premises. Lessee shall not cause or permit any Hazardous Substance to be spilled or released in, on, under or about the Premises (including through the plumbing or sanitary sewer system) and shall promptly, at Lessee’s expense, take all investigatory and/ore remedial action reasonably recommended, whether or not formally ordered or required, for the cleanup of any contamination of, and for the maintenance, security and/or monitoring of, the Premises, the elements surrounding same, or neighboring properties that was caused or materially contributed to by Lessee, or pertaining to or involving any Hazardous Substance and/or storage tank brought onto the premises by or for lessee or under its control. Lessee, in keeping the Premises in good order, condition and repair, shall exercise and perform good maintenance practices. Lessee’s obligations shall include restorations, replacements or renewals when necessary to keep the Promises and all improvements thereon or a part thereof in good order, condition and state of repair. If Lessee occupies the Premises for seven (7) years or more, lessor may require Lessee to repaint the exterior of the buildings on the Premises as reasonably required, but not more frequently than once every seven (7) years.
(b) Lessee shall, at Lessee’s sole cost and expense, procure and maintain contracts, with copies to Lessor, in customary form and substance for, and with contractors specializing and experienced in, the inspection, maintenance and service of the following equipment and improvements, if any, located on the Premises: (i) heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment, (ii) boiler, fired or unfired pressure vessels, (iii) fire sprinkler and/or standpipe and hose or other automatic fire extinguishing systems, including fire alarm and/or smoke detection. (iv) landscaping and irrigation systems, (v) roof covering and drain maintenance and (vi) asphalt and parking lot maintenance.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, OR ALTERATIONS The Tenant shall, at their own expense and at all times, maintain premises in a clean and sanitary manner, and shall surrender the same at termination hereof, in as good condition as received, normal wear and tear excepted. The Tenant may not make any alterations to the leased premises without the consent in writing of the Landlord. The Landlord shall be responsible for repairs to the interior and exterior of the building. If the Premises includes a washer, dryer, freezer, dehumidifier unit and/or air conditioning unit, the Landlord makes no warranty as to the repair or replacement of units if one or all shall fail to operate. The Landlord will place fresh batteries in all battery-operated smoke detectors when the Tenant moves into the premises. After the initial placement of the fresh batteries it is the responsibility of the Tenant to replace batteries when needed. A monthly "cursory" inspection may be required for all fire extinguishers to make sure they are fully charged.
Removal of Alterations If Tenant fails to remove by the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease all of its personal property, or any Alterations identified by Landlord for removal, Landlord may, at its option, treat such failure as a hold-over pursuant to Subparagraph 11(b) above, and/or Landlord may (without liability to Tenant for loss thereof) treat such personal property and/or Alterations as abandoned and, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, and in addition to Landlord's other rights and remedies under this Lease, at law or in equity: (a) remove and store such items; and/or (b) upon ten (10) days prior notice to Tenant, sell, discard or otherwise dispose of all or any such items at private or public sale for such price as Landlord may obtain or by other commercially reasonable means. Tenant shall be liable for all costs of disposition of Tenant's abandoned property and Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant with respect to any such abandoned property. Landlord agrees to apply the proceeds of any sale of any such property to any amounts due to Landlord under this Lease from Tenant (including Landlord's attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in the removal, storage and/or sale of such items), with any remainder to be paid to Tenant.
Utility Installations Trade Fixtures Alterations 8.3.1 The term “Utility Installations” refers to all floor and window coverings, air and/or vacuum lines, power panels, electrical distribution, security and fire protection systems, communication cabling, lighting fixtures, HVAC equipment, plumbing, and fencing in or on the Premises. The term “Trade Fixtures” shall mean Lessee’s machinery and equipment that can be removed without doing material damage to the Premises. The term “Alterations” shall mean any modification of the improvements, other than Utility Installations or Trade Fixtures, whether by addition or deletion. “Lessee Owned Alterations and/or Utility Installations” are defined as Alterations and/or Utility Installations made by Lessee that are not yet owned by Lessor pursuant to Section 8.4.1.
Tenant Alterations Tenant will not make or allow to be made any alterations in or to the Premises without first obtaining the written consent of Landlord, which consent may be granted or withheld in Landlord’s sole discretion; provided, however that such Landlord consent shall not be required for changes that are not to the exterior, or are not to the structure, or are not to Buildings systems, or which are merely cosmetic in nature. All Tenant alterations will be accomplished in a good and workmanlike manner at Tenant’s sole expense, in conformity with all Applicable Laws by a licensed and bonded contractor approved in advance by Landlord, such approval of contractor not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All contractors performing alterations in the Premises shall carry workers’ compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance, automobile insurance and excess liability insurance in amounts reasonably acceptable to Landlord and shall deliver a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverages to Landlord prior to commencing work in the Premises. Upon completion of any such work, Tenant shall provide Landlord with “as built” plans, copies of all construction contracts, and proof of payment for all labor and materials. All alterations or improvements, shall remain with the Premises upon Lease termination or expiration and will be surrendered to Landlord along with the Premises at such time and will be deemed owned by Landlord at all times from and after and upon completion thereof (but rights to the use of same and Tenant’s obligations to keep in good order, condition and repair and maintain same, as a part of the Premises, shall remain with Tenant pursuant to this Lease during the term of this Lease). Tenant will have no authority or power, express or implied, to create or cause any construction lien or mechanics’ or materialmen’s lien or claim of any kind against the Premises, the Property or any portion thereof. Landlord’s interest in the Premises is not and shall not be subject to any liens as a result of Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Premises including specifically, without limitation, for improvements made by Tenant, and all such liens are expressly prohibited. Tenant will promptly cause any such liens or claims to be released by payment, bonding or otherwise within thirty (30) days after request by Landlord, and will indemnify Landlord against losses arising out of any such claim including, without limitation, legal fees and court costs. Landlord has the right, but not the obligation, to discharge any such lien. Any amount paid by Landlord for such purpose and Landlord’s related reasonable attorneys’ fees shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord upon demand and shall accrue interest from the date paid by Landlord until Landlord is reimbursed therefor at the highest rate permitted by Law. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT LANDLORD WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LABOR, SERVICES OR MATERIAL FURNISHED OR TO BE FURNISHED TO TENANT, OR TO ANYONE HOLDING THE PREMISES THROUGH OR UNDER TENANT, AND THAT NO MECHANICS’ OR OTHER LIENS FOR ANY SUCH LABOR, SERVICES OR MATERIALS WILL ATTACH TO OR AFFECT THE INTEREST OF LANDLORD IN THE PREMISES. TENANT WILL DISCLOSE THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS TO ANY CONTRACTOR ENGAGED BY TENANT PROVIDING LABOR, SERVICES OR MATERIAL TO THE PREMISES.
LEASE ALTERATIONS The Owner hereby gives power to the Agent to initiate, sign, renew, modify, or cancel rental agreements and leases for the Property, or any part thereof and collect and give receipts for rents, other fees, charges, and security deposits.
Tenant’s Alterations Tenant shall not make any Alterations, including, without limitation, Tenant’s installation and construction of the Premises to prepare the Premises for Tenant’s occupancy as well as fixturing, cabling and computer installations in connection therewith (collectively, “Tenant’s initial Installations”). without Landlord’s prior written consent in each instance; provided, however, that Tenant may make the following Alterations to the Premises without Landlord’s prior written consent (collectively, “Permitted Alterations”), (x) decorations consisting of furniture, painting, wall coverings and floor coverings in the Premises subject to the terms and conditions of the Lease (“Decorative Alterations”), and (y) other Alterations that satisfy the Alterations Criteria (as hereinafter defined), and which (together with any other Alterations performed by Tenant during the calendar year in which such other Alterations were performed) cost, in the aggregate, less than $30,000.00; provided, further, that Tenant shall provide Landlord with at least ten (10) (Business Days’ prior written notice prior to making any Permitted Alterations, which notice shall include (except in the case of Decorative Alterations) a set of plans and specifications for such Permitted Alterations, as described in Section 4.2(a) below. Landlord’s consent to Tenant’s Alterations shall be granted or denied in Landlord’s sole discretion; provided, however, that Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold or delay its consent to Tenant’s Initial Alterations to adapt the Premises for the Permitted Use provided that such Alterations (i) are non-structural and do not affect the Building Systems or services, or violate the design or engineering standards or criteria of Landlord for the Building, (ii) are performed only by contractors or mechanics approved in writing by Landlord, (iii) affect only the Premises and are not visible from outside of the Premises, (iv) do not adversely affect any service furnished by Landlord to Tenant or to any other tenant of the Building or the 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, (v) do not reduce the value or utility of the Building or the 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, (vi) do not violate any Legal Requirements or the Building Rules and Regulations, or cause the Premises or the Building or the 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx to be non-compliant with any Legal Requirements, (vii) do not adversely affect any Common Areas or other tenant of the Building or the 900 North Building, or the premises of any such other tenant, and (viii) do not conflict with or violate any rules and regulations of Landlord’s insurance carrier (collectively, the “Alterations Criteria”). Tenant shall provide Landlord with a final complete set of Tenant’s Plans (defined below) for Tenant’s Initial Alterations, which Tenant shall cause to be prepared at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, within forty-five (45) days after the Effective Date. Landlord shall notify Tenant within five (5) Business Days after Tenant’s delivery of Tenant’s Plans, (i) whether Landlord consents or withholds its consent thereto, and (ii) if Landlord withholds its consent, the reason or reasons therefor. If Landlord fails to notify Tenant of its consent or withholding of consent within such five (5) Business Day period, and (x) Landlord further fails to notify Tenant of its consent or withholding of consent within five (5) Business Days after delivery (or attempted delivery) of a second written request by Tenant to Landlord, (y) Tenant has evidence that Landlord received or refused delivery of such second notice (in the form of a return receipt or proof of refusal of delivery), and (z) such second notice stated on its face that refusal to timely respond constitutes a “deemed consent”, then Landlord shall be deemed to have consented to Tenant’s Plans as submitted. If Landlord’s approval of a contractor is required, Landlord shall notify Tenant within five (5) Business Days after Tenant’s written request whether Landlord consents or withholds its consent to any contractor proposed by Tenant to perform Tenant’s Initial Alterations. If Landlord fails to notify Tenant of its consent or withholding of consent within such five (5) Business Day period, and Tenant has evidence that Landlord received the notice requesting such consent (in the form of a return receipt or proof of refusal of delivery), then Landlord shall be deemed to have consented to the contractor proposed by Tenant to perform such Tenant’s Alteration.