Property Maintenance Maintain all of its property that is necessary to or useful in the proper conduct of its business in good working condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
Tenant’s Repairs and Maintenance Tenant covenants and agrees that, from and after the date that possession of the Premises is delivered to Tenant and until the end of the Lease Term, Tenant will keep neat and clean and maintain in good order, condition and repair the Premises and every part thereof, excepting only for those repairs for which Landlord is responsible under the terms of Article VII of this Lease and damage by fire or casualty and as a consequence of the exercise of the power of eminent domain. Tenant shall not permit or commit any waste, and Tenant shall be responsible for the cost of repairs which may be made necessary by reason of damages to common areas in the Building or Prudential Center by Tenant, Tenant’s agents, employees, contractors, sublessees, licensees, concessionaires or invitees. Tenant shall maintain all its equipment, furniture and furnishings in good order and repair. If repairs are required to be made by Tenant pursuant to the terms hereof, Landlord may demand that Tenant make the same forthwith, and if Tenant refuses or neglects to commence such repairs and complete the same with reasonable dispatch after such demand, Landlord may (but shall not be required to do so) make or cause such repairs to be made and shall not be responsible to Tenant for any loss or damage that may accrue to Tenant’s stock or business by reason thereof. If Landlord makes or causes such repairs to be made, Tenant agrees that Tenant will forthwith on demand, pay to Landlord as Additional Rent the cost thereof together with interest thereon at the rate specified in Section 16.21, and if Tenant shall default in such payment, Landlord shall have the remedies provided for non-payment of rent or other charges payable hereunder.
Improvements to Premises Lessee shall take the Premises in its "as-is" condition for the Extended Term except for certain Leasehold Improvements (herein so called) to the Premises which shall be completed in accordance with the specifications attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Approved Plans"), which have been approved by both Lessor and Lessee. Lessor shall cause the Leasehold Improvements to be installed or constructed in accordance with the Approved Plans by Lessor's contractor. So long as no Event of Default (or event which with notice or lapse of time could become an Event of Default) has occurred under the Lease, Lessor agrees to provide Lessee an allowance equal to One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Nineteen and No/100 Dollars ($153,119.00) (the "Improvement Allowance"), which allowance is to be used solely for completion of the Leasehold Improvements in accordance with the Approved Plans, and an additional allowance equal to Three Thousand Two Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($3,200.00) (the "Architectural Allowance"), which allowance is to be used solely for space planning and design services for the Premises. In the event that any alterations or modifications to the Premises are required in order to comply with applicable law, including, without limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, or the State of Texas equivalent laws and regulations, the cost of any such alterations or modifications shall be satisfied out of the Improvement Allowance. The cost of the Leasehold Improvements and the space planning and design fees is to be paid by Lessor out of the Improvement Allowance and the Architectural Allowance, respectively. Any completed work (labor or materials) outside the scope of the Approved Plans or the cost of which is in excess of the Improvement Allowance or the Architectural Allowance, as the case may be, shall be at Lessee's sole cost and will be billed to Lessee by Lessor and will be due and payable within ten (10) days after Lessee's receipt of an invoice therefor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee will not be liable for work outside the scope of the Approved Plans or excess costs over the amount of the Improvement Allowance or the Architectural Allowance unless Lessee has consented in writing to such work outside the scope of the Approved Plans or excess costs prior to the commencement of such work or the incurring of such excess costs. Any portion of the Improvement Allowance or the Architectural Allowance remaining upon the completion of the Leasehold Improvements shall be deemed forfeited by Lessee. Lessor further acknowledges and agrees that Section 4.07 of the Lease is hereby amended to provide that Lessee shall not be required to surrender possession of the Premises to Lessor "in the same condition as when received", but rather shall be entitled to surrender possession of the Premises in the same condition as exists upon the completion of the Leasehold Improvements described in Paragraph 3 above, subject to any and all other requirements set forth in Section 4.07 of the Lease.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMON AREAS During the Term, Landlord shall operate all Common Areas within the Building and the Project. The term “Common Areas” shall mean all areas within the Building, Project and other buildings in the Project which are not held for exclusive use by persons entitled to occupy space.
Tenant Repairs and Maintenance Tenant shall, at its expense, throughout the Term, (i) maintain and preserve, in first-class condition (subject to normal and customary wear and tear), the Premises and the fixtures and appurtenances therein (including, but not limited to, the Premises' plumbing and HV AC systems, all doors, overhead or otherwise, glass and levelers located in the Premises or otherwise available in the Property for Tenant's sole use; and excluding, however, those components of the Premises for which Landlord is expressly responsible under Section 13.2); and (ii) maintain, in full force and effect, a preventative maintenance and service contract with a reputable 'service provider for maintenance of the HV AC systems of the Premises. Tenant shall also be responsible for all cost and expenses incurred to perform any and all repairs and replacements (whether structural or non-structural; interior or exterior; and ordinary or extraordinary), in and to the Premises and the Property and the facilities and systems thereof, if and to the extent that the need for such repairs or replacements arises directly or indirectly from any or all of: (a) the performance or existence of any Alterations, (b) the installation, use or operation of Tenant's Property in the Premises, (c) the moving of Tenant's Property in or out of the Property, and (d) any act, omission, misuse, or neglect of Tenant, any of its subtenants, or others entering into the Premises by act or omission of Tenant or any subtenant. Any repairs or replacements required to be made by Tenant to any or all of the structural components of the property and the :mechanical, electrical, sanitary; HVAC, or other systems of the Property or Premises shall be performed by appropriately licensed contractors approved by Landlord, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. All such repairs or replacements shall be subject to the supervision and control of Landlord, and all repairs and replacements shall be made with materials of equal or better quality than the items being repaired or replaced.
TENANT MAINTENANCE Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep and maintain the Premises (including appurtenances) and every part thereof in a good standard of maintenance and repair, or replacement, and in good and sanitary condition and repair. Tenant’s maintenance, repair and replacement responsibilities herein referred to include, but are not limited to, janitorization, all windows (interior and exterior), window frames, plate glass and glazing (destroyed by accident or act of third parties), truck doors, plumbing systems (such as water and drain lines, sinks, toilets, faucets, drains, showers and water fountains), electrical systems (such as panels, conduits, outlets, lighting fixtures, lamps, bulbs, tubes and ballasts), heating and air conditioning systems (such as compressors, fans, air handlers, ducts, mixing boxes, thermostats, time clocks, boilers, heaters, supply and return grills), structural elements and exterior surfaces of the Building, store fronts, roofs, downspouts, all interior improvements within the Premises including but not limited to wall coverings, window coverings, carpet, floor coverings, partitioning, ceilings, doors (both interior and exterior), including closing mechanisms, latches and locks, skylights (if any), automatic fire extinguishing systems, and elevators and all other interior improvements of any nature whatsoever, and all exterior improvements including but not limited to landscaping, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots including striping and sealing, sprinkler systems, lighting, ponds, fountains, waterways, and drains. Tenant shall be required to have the HVAC system serviced by a licensed HVAC contractor (approved by Landlord) at the earlier frequency of (a) the periodic servicing recommended by the manufacturer of such equipment in its written maintenance specifications or (b) semiannually throughout the Term of the Lease, and shall submit to Landlord copies of all related service reports within thirty (30) days of receipt and any repairs reports if requested by Landlord. Furthermore, Tenant shall inform Landlord in writing of the periodic service recommendations by the respective manufacturer within thirty (30) days of Tenant’s receipt of such information. Areas of excessive wear shall be replaced at Tenant’s sole expense upon Lease termination. Tenant hereby waives all rights under, and benefits of, Subsection 1 of Section 1932 and Section 1941 and 1942 of the California Civil Code and under any similar law, statute or ordinance now or hereafter in effect. Tenant understands and acknowledges that this Lease shall be deemed and construed to be a “triple net lease” and during the Initial Term, and any Extended Term(s), of this Lease Tenant shall pay Landlord, the Rent and other payments due hereunder, free of any charges, assessments, impositions, expenses or deductions of any kind and without abatement, deduction or setoff unless otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, and Landlord shall not be expected or required as a result of the relationship between Landlord and Tenant created by this Lease, to be obligated to make any payment to or on behalf of Tenant or be under any other obligation to Tenant hereunder except to the extent specifically provided in this Lease, and Tenant agrees to pay all costs and expenses of every kind which may arise or become due from Tenant under the provisions of this Lease during the Initial Term and any Extended Term(s). Except as expressly provided in this Lease or the Construction Agreement, Landlord shall not be liable and/or responsible under the provisions of this Lease for contributing any money for any maintenance, repairs and/or replacement of the Premises or any part thereof and as to the maintenance, repairs or replacement obligations of Tenant under this Lease, Tenant waives any and all rights it might otherwise have to assert that such expenditure is more appropriately a Landlord expenditure which should be treated as a capital expenditure and/or to be amortized as an item of Additional Rent hereunder. For example, if during the Lease Term (including any Extended Term(s)), a portion or the entire roof membrane and/or HVAC system needs to be repaired or replaced, such expenditure shall not be treated as a capital expenditure to be borne by Landlord, but rather Tenant shall be responsible, upon such occurrence, for bearing the entire cost for such repair and/or replacement. By placing their initials below, both parties acknowledge their understanding and their agreement with the provisions of this Paragraph 8. Initials: DWD Initials: JA Tenant Landlord
Common Area Maintenance Subject to Articles Eleven and Twelve, Landlord shall maintain the Common Areas in good order, condition, and repair. Common Area Maintenance expenses (“CAM Expenses”) are all costs and expenses associated with the operation and maintenance of the Common Areas and the repair and maintenance of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, utility and safety systems (to the extent not performed by Tenant), including, but not limited to, the following: gardening and landscaping; snow removal; utility, water, sewage and property drainage services for the Common Area; maintenance of signs (other than tenants’ signs); worker’s compensation insurance; personal property taxes; rentals or lease payments paid by Landlord for rented or leased personal property used in the operation or maintenance of the Common Areas; fees for required licenses and permits routine maintenance and repair of roof membrane, flashings, gutters, downspouts, roof drains, skylights and waterproofing; maintenance of paving, (including sweeping, striping, repairing, resurfacing and repaving); general maintenance; painting; lighting; cleaning; refuse removal; security and similar items; reserves for roof replacement, exterior painting and other appropriate reserves; and a property management fee not to exceed five percent (5%) of building revenues. Landlord may cause any or all of such services to be provided by third parties and the cost of such services shall be included in CAM Expenses. With respect to any CAM Expenses which are included for the benefit of the Property and other property. Landlord shall make a reasonable allocation of such cost between the Property and such other property. CAM Expenses shall not include the cost of capital repairs and replacements; provided, however, that (a) the annual depreciation (based on the useful life of the item under generally accepted accounting principles) of any such capital repair or replacement to the Common Areas or the heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, plumbing, electrical, utility and safety systems serving the Property, shall be included in the CAM Expenses each year during the Lease Term; and (b) the cost of capital improvements undertaken to reduce CAM Expenses or made in order to comply with legal requirements shall be included in CAM Expenses each year during the term of this Lease.
Construction of the Tenant Improvements Landlord shall construct the Tenant Improvements in accordance with this exhibit and the construction contract to be executed by Landlord and its contractor(s). The construction contract for constructing the Tenant Improvements and the contractor(s) to perform the work shall be approved and/or selected, as the case may be, by Landlord at its sole and absolute discretion without the consent of Tenant.
LANDLORD'S ACCESS TO PREMISES Landlord reserves and shall at any time upon reasonable notice and in compliance with Tenant’s reasonable security measures have the right to enter the Premises to inspect the same, to supply any service to be provided by Landlord to Tenant hereunder to service and repair HVAC units, water pipes and sprinkler mains, and electrical and telephone risers servicing other parts of the Building, to show said Premises to prospective purchasers or tenants, to alter or repair the Premises or any portion of the Building, and to place “for sale” or “for rent” signs on the Building, all without being deemed guilty of an eviction of Tenant and without abatement of Rent, provided that the business of Tenant shall be interfered with as little as is reasonably practicable. Tenant hereby waives any claim for damages or any inconvenience to or interference with Tenant’s business, any loss of quiet enjoyment of the Premises and any other loss occasioned thereby. For each of the aforesaid purposes, Landlord shall at all times have and retain a key with which to unlock the main door to the Premises but not Tenant’s vaults and safes, and Landlord shall have the right to use any and all means which Landlord may deem proper to open said door in an emergency in order to obtain entry to the Premises, and any entry to the Premises obtained by Landlord by any of said means shall not under any circumstances be construed or deemed to be a forcible or unlawful entry into, or a detainer of the Premises, or any eviction of Tenant from the Premises or any portion thereof. No provision of this Lease shall be construed as obligating Landlord to perform any repairs, alterations or decoration except as otherwise expressly agreed to be performed by Landlord.
Repairs; Maintenance (A) Landlord shall, subject to the need therefore not being caused in whole or part by the negligent or willful acts or omission of Tenant, its agents, employees, contractors or assigns, and subject to the aggregate cost thereof over the term not exceeding two (2) months of the then current Rent, maintain the exterior, structural walls, and foundations of the building except for alterations and improvements made by Tenant affecting the foregoing, which shall be Tenant’s responsibility to maintain and repair. Tenant shall throughout the Term, at no cost or expense to Landlord, make all other necessary repairs to the interior and exterior of the Premises, including, without limitation, the roof, the plumbing, the parking lot, mechanical and electrical systems serving the Premises. Tenant shall, in addition, at no cost or expense to Landlord, maintain the Premises, and all fixtures, equipment, Alternations and improvements installed or made by Tenant, by Landlord or any prior tenants contained therein, including, but not limited to, heating, air conditioning, water heater, water pump, plumbing (including sprinkler system), electrical and mechanical systems, in at least as good repair order and condition as the same are in on the Lease Commencement Date or date installed by Tenant, reasonable wear and tear and loss by fire or other casualty (to the extent this Lease is terminated pursuant to Section 21 and insurance proceeds sufficient to replace the same are paid to Landlord or its designee or unless Landlord elects, pursuant to Section 21, to restore the Premises), and promptly at no cost or expense to Landlord, shall make or cause to be made, all necessary repairs, interior and exterior, structural and non structural, foreseen as well as unforeseen. Tenant, at its own cost and expense shall also keep, maintain and repair all sideways, driveways, ground (including lawn care) and parking areas in a clean, neat and orderly condition and shall remove all snow and ice therefrom.
