AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
STANDARD SUBLEASE
(Short-form to be used with post 1995 AIR leases)
1. Parties. This Sublease, dated, for reference purposes only, June
27, 1997, is made by and between Budget Rent-A-Car of Southern California
("Sublessor") and AASI Aircraft or Advanced Aerodynamics and Structures, Inc.
("Sublessee").
2. Premises. Sublessor hereby subleases to Sublessee and Sublessee
hereby subleases from Sublessor for the term, at the rental, and upon all of the
conditions set forth herein, that certain real property, including all
improvements therein, and commonly known by the street address of 0000 Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx located in the County of Los Angeles, State of California and
generally described as approximately 2,150 square feet of office space located
on the ground floor of a two-story office building located at 0000 Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx ("Premises").
3. Term.
3.1 Term. The term of this Sublease shall be for nine (9)
months commencing on July 1, 1997 and ending on March 31,1998 unless sooner
terminated pursuant to any provision hereof.
3.2 Delay in Commencement. Sublessor agrees to use its best
commercially reasonable efforts to deliver possession of the Premises by the
commencement date. If, despite said efforts, Sublessor is unable to deliver
possession as agreed, the rights and obligations of Sublessor and Sublessee
shall be as set forth in Paragraph 3.3 of the Master Lease (as modified by
Paragraph 7.3 of this Sublease).
4. Rent.
4.1 Base Rent. Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor as Base Rent
for the Premises equal monthly payments of $1,827.50 in advance, on the 1st day
of each month of the term hereof. Sublessee shall pay Sublessor upon the
execution hereof $1,827.50 as Base Rent for July 1, 1997 - July 31, 1997. Base
Rent for any period during the term hereof which is for less than one month
shall be a pro rata portion of the monthly installment.
4.2 Rent Defined. All monetary obligations of Sublessee to
Sublessor under the terms of this Sublease (except for the Security Deposit) are
deemed to be rent ("Rent"). Rent shall be payable in lawful money of the United
States to Sublessor at the address stated herein or to such other persons or at
such other places as Sublessor may designate in writing.
5. Security Deposit. Sublessee shall deposit with Sublessor upon
execution hereof $1,827.50 as security for Sublessee's faithful performance of
Sublessee's obligations hereunder. The rights and obligations of Sublessor and
Sublessee as to said Security Deposit shall be as set forth in Paragraph 5 of
the Master Lease (as modified by Paragraph 7.3 of this Sublease).
6. Use.
6.1 Agreed Use. The Premises shall be used and occupied only
for general office use and for no other purpose.
6.2 Compliance. Sublessor warrants that the improvements on
the Premises comply with all applicable covenants or restrictions of record and
applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances ("Applicable
Requirements") in effect on the commencement date. Said warranty does not apply
to the use to which Sublessee will put the Premises or to any alterations or
utility installations made or to be made by Sublessee. NOTE: Sublessee is
responsible for determining whether or not the zoning is appropriate for its
intended use, and acknowledges that past uses of the Premises may no longer be
allowed. If the Premises do not comply with said warranty, or in the event that
the Applicable Requirements are hereafter changed, the rights and obligations of
Sublessor and Sublessee shall be as provided in Paragraph 2.3 of the Master
Lease (as modified by Paragraph 7.3 of this Sublease).
6.3 Acceptance of Premises and Lessee. Sublessee acknowledges
that:
(a) it has been advised by Brokers to satisfy itself with respect
to the condition of the Premises (including but not limited to the electrical,
HVAC and fire sprinkler systems, security, environmental aspects, and compliance
with Applicable Requirements), and their suitability for Sublessee's intended
use,
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(b) Sublessee has made such investigation as it deems necessary
with reference to such matters and assumes all responsibility therefor as the
same relate to its occupancy of the Premises, and
(c) neither Sublessor, Sublessor's agents, nor any Broker has
made any oral or written representations or warranties with respect to said
matters other than as set forth in this Sublease.
In addition, Sublessor acknowledges that:
(a) Broker has made no representations, promises or warranties
concerning Sublessee's ability to honor the Sublease or suitability to occupy
the Premises, and
(b) it is Sublessor's sole responsibility to investigate the
financial capability and/or suitability of all proposed tenants.
7. Master Lease.
7.1 Sublessor is the lessee of the Premises by virtue of a
lease, hereinafter the "Master Lease", a copy of which is attached hereto marked
Exhibit 1, wherein City of Long Beach is the lessor, hereinafter the "Master
Lessor".
7.2 This Sublease is and shall be at all times subject
and subordinate to the Master Lease.
7.3 The terms, conditions and respective obligations of
Sublessor and Sublessee to each other under this Sublease shall be the terms and
conditions of the Master Lease except for those provisions of the Master Lease
which are directly contradicted by this Sublease in which event the terms of
this Sublease document shall control over the Master Lease. Therefore, for the
purposes of this Sublease, wherever in the Master Lease the word "Lessor" is
used it shall be deemed to mean the Sublessor herein and wherever in the Master
Lease the word "Lessee" is used it shall be deemed to mean the Sublessor herein
and wherever in the Master Lease the word "Lessee" is used it shall be deemed to
mean the Sublessee herein.
7.4 During the term of this Sublease and for all periods
subsequent for obligations which have arisen prior to the termination of this
Sublease, Sublessee does hereby expressly assume and agree to perform and comply
with, for the benefit of Sublessor and Master Lessor, each and every obligation
of Sublessor under the Master Lease except for the following paragraphs which
are excluded therefrom: N/A.
7.5 The obligations that Sublessee has assumed under paragraph
7.4 hereof are hereinafter referred to as the "Sublessee's Assumed Obligations".
The obligations that Sublessee has not assumed under paragraph 7.4 hereof are
hereinafter referred to as the "Sublessor's Remaining Obligations".
7.6 Sublessee shall hold Sublessor free and harmless from all
liability, judgments, costs, damages, claims or demands, including reasonable
attorneys fees, arising out of Sublessee's failure to comply with or perform
Sublessee's Assumed Obligations.
7.7 Sublessor agrees to maintain the Master Lease during the
entire term of this Sublease, subject, however, to any earlier termination of
the Master Lease without the fault of the Sublessor, and to comply with or
perform Sublessor's Remaining Obligations and to hold Sublessee free and
harmless from all liability, judgments, costs, damages, claims or demands
arising out of Sublessor's failure to comply with or perform Sublessor's
Remaining Obligations.
7.8 Sublessor represents to Sublessee that the Master Lease is
in full force and effect and that no default exists on the part of any Party to
the Master Lease.
8. Assignment of Sublease and Default.
8.1 Sublessor hereby assigns and transfers to Master Lessor
the Sublessor's interest in this Sublease, subject, however, to the provisions
of Paragraph 8.2 hereof.
8.2 Master Lessor, by executing this document, agrees that
until a Default shall occur in the performance of Sublessor's Obligations under
the Master Lease, that Sublessor may receive, collect and enjoy the Rent
accruing under this Sublease. However, if Sublessor shall Default in the
performance of its obligations to Master Lessor then Master Lessor may, at its
option, receive and collect, directly from Sublessee, all Rent owing and to be
owed under this Sublease. Master Lessor shall not, by reason of this assignment
of the Sublease nor by reason of the collection of the Rent from the Sublessee,
be deemed liable to Sublessee for any failure of the Sublessor to perform and
comply with Sublessor's Remaining Obligations.
8.3 Sublessor hereby irrevocably authorizes and directs
Sublessee upon receipt of any written notice form the Master Lessor stating that
a Default exists in the performance of Sublessor's obligations under the Master
Lease, to pay to Master Lessor in the Rent due and to become due under the
Sublease. Sublessor agrees that Sublessee shall have the right to rely upon any
such statement and request from Master Lessor, and that Sublessee shall pay such
Rent to Master Lessor without any obligation or right to inquire as to whether
such Default exists and notwithstanding any notice from or claim from Sublessor
to the contrary and Sublessor shall have no right or claim against Sublessee for
any such Rent so paid by Sublessee.
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8.4 No changes or modifications shall be made to this Sublease
without the consent of Master Lessor.
9. Consent of Master Lessor.
9.1 In the event that the Master Lease requires that Sublessor
obtain the consent of Master Lessor to any subletting by Sublessor then, this
Sublease shall not be effective unless, within ten days of the date hereof,
Master Lessor signs this Sublease thereby giving its consent to this Subletting.
9.2 In the event that the obligations of the Sublessor under
the Master Lease have been guaranteed by third parties then neither this
Sublease, nor the Master Lessor's consent, shall be effective unless, within 10
days of the date hereof, said guarantors sign this Sublease thereby giving their
consent to this Sublease.
9.3 In the event that Master Lessor does give such consent then:
(a) Such consent shall not release Sublessor of its obligations
or alter the primary liability of Sublessor to pay the Rent and perform and
comply with all of the obligations of Sublessor to be performed under the Master
Lease.
(b) The acceptance of Rent by Master Lessor from Sublessee or
anyone else liable under the Master Lease shall not be deemed a waiver by Master
Lessor of any provisions of the Master Lease.
(c) The consent to this Sublease shall not constitute a consent
to any subsequent subletting or assignment.
(d) In the event of any Default of Sublessor under the Master
Lease, Master Lessor may proceed directly against Sublessor, any guarantors or
anyone else liable under the Master Lease or this Sublease without first
exhausting Master Lessor's remedies against any other person or entity liable
thereon to Master Lessor.
(e) Master Lessor may consent to subsequent sublettings and
assignments of the Master Lease or this sublease or any amendments or
modifications thereto without notifying Sublessor or any one else liable under
the Master Lease and without obtaining their consent and such action shall not
relieve such persons from liability.
(f) In the event that Sublessor shall Default in its obligations
under the Master Lease, then Master Lessor, at its option and without being
obligated to do so, may require Sublessee to attorn to Master Lessor in which
event Master Lessor shall undertake the obligations of Sublessor under this
Sublease from the time of the exercise of said option to termination of this
Sublease but Master Lessor shall not be liable for any prepaid Rent nor any
Security Deposit paid by Sublessee, nor shall Master Lessor be liable for any
other Defaults of the Sublessor under the Sublease.
9.4 The signatures of the Master Lessor and any Guarantors of
Sublessor at the end of this document shall constitute their consent to the
terms of this Sublease.
9.5 Master Lessor acknowledges that, to the best of Master
Lessor's knowledge, no Default presently exists under the Master Lease of
obligations to be performed by Sublessor and that the Master Lease is in full
force and effect.
9.6 In the event that Sublessor Defaults under its obligations
to be performed under the Master Lease by Sublessor, Master Lessor agrees to
deliver to Sublessee a copy of any such notice of default. Sublessee shall have
the right to cure any Default of Sublessor described in any notice of default
within ten days after service of such notice of default on Sublessee. If such
Default is cured by Sublessee then Sublessee shall have the right of
reimbursement and offset from and against Sublessor.
10. Brokers Fee.
10.1 Upon execution hereof by all parties, Sublessor shall pay
to Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx Commercial Real Estate Services, a licensed real estate broker
("Broker"), a fee as set forth in a separate agreement between Sublessor and
Broker, or in the event there is no such separate agreement, the sum of $986.85
for brokerage services rendered by Broker to Sublessor in this transaction.
10.2 Sublessor agrees that if Sublessee exercises any option
or right of first refusal as granted by Sublessor herein, or any option or right
substantially similar thereto, either to extend the term of this sublease, to
renew this Sublease, to purchase the Premises, or to lease or purchase adjacent
property which Sublessor may own or in which Sublessor has an interest, then
Sublessor shall pay to Broker a fee in accordance with the schedule of Broker in
effect at the time of the execution of this Sublease. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Sublessor's obligation under this Paragraph 10.2 is limited to a
transaction in which Sublessor is acting as a Sublessor, lessor or seller.
10.3 Master Lessor agrees that if Sublessee shall exercise any
option or right of first refusal granted to Sublessee by Master Lessor in
connection with this Sublease, or any option or right substantially similar
thereto, either to extend or renew the Master Lease, to purchase the Premises or
any part thereof, or to lease or purchase adjacent property which Master Lessor
may own or in which Master Lessor has an interest, or if Broker is the procuring
cause of any other lease or sale entered into between Sublessee and Master
Lessor pertaining to the Premises, any part thereof, or any adjacent property
which Master Lessor owns or in which it has an interest, then as to any of said
transactions, Master Lessor shall pay to Broker a fee, in cash, in accordance
with the schedule of Broker in effect at the time of the execution of this
Sublease.
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10.4 Any fee due from Sublessor or Master Lessor hereunder
shall be due and payable upon the exercise of any option to extend or renew,
upon the execution of any new lease, or, in the event of a purchase, at the
close of escrow.
10.5 Any transferee of Sublessor's interest in this Sublease,
or of Master Lessor's interest in the Master Lease, by accepting an assignment
thereof, shall be deemed to have assumed the respective obligations of Sublessor
or Master Lessor under this Paragraph 10. Broker shall be deemed to be a
third-party beneficiary of this paragraph 10.
11. Attorney's Fees. If any party or the Broker named herein brings an
action to enforce the terms hereof or to declare rights hereunder, the
prevailing party in any such action, on trial and appeal, shall be entitled to
his reasonable attorney's fees to be paid by the losing party as fixed by the
Court.
12. Additional Provisions. [If there are no additional
provisions, draw a line from this point to the next printed word after the space
left here. If there are additional provisions place the same here.]
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ATTENTION: NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY THE AMERICAN
INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OR BY ANY REAL ESTATE BROKER AS TO THE LEGAL
SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS SUBLEASE OR THE
TRANSACTION TO WHICH IT RELATES. THE PARTIES ARE URGED TO:
1. SEEK ADVICE OF COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGAL AND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS
SUBLEASE.
2. RETAIN APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE THE CONDITION OF THE
PREMISES. SAID INVESTIGATION SHOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: THE POSSIBLE
PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTY, THE STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY, THE CONDITION OF THE ROOF AND OPERATING SYSTEMS, AND THE SUITABILITY
OF THE PREMISES FOR SUBLESSEE'S INTENDED USE.
WARNING: IF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN A STATE OTHER THAN CALIFORNIA,
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SUBLEASE MAY NEED TO BE REVISED TO COMPLY WITH THE
LAWS OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED.
Executed at:________________________________
on:_________________________________________
Address:____________________________________
BUDGET RENT-A-CAR OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA By Xxxxxx Xxxx
"Sublessor" (Corporate Seal)
Executed at: Long Beach
on:_________________________________________
Address:____________________________________
ADVANCED AERODYNAMICS & STRUCTURES, INC. OR
AASI AIRCRAFT
By Gene Comfort/Vice President and General Manager
"Sublessee" (Corporate Seal)
Executed at:________________________________
on:_________________________________________
Address:____________________________________
By__________________________________________
By__________________________________________
"Master Lessor" (Corporate Seal)
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