EXHIBIT 10.1
by and between
COLONIAL REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
a Delaware limited partnership
as Seller
and
NTS REALTY HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
a Delaware limited partnership
as Buyer
Property Name: Shelby Farms I
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Effective Date: June
11, 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE 1. - |
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS |
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ARTICLE 2. - |
SALE OF PROPERTY |
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ARTICLE 3. - |
PURCHASE PRICE |
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3.1 Deposit Money |
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3.2 Cash at Closing |
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3.3 Seller Purchase Money Loan |
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ARTICLE 4. - |
TITLE MATTERS |
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4.1 Title to Real Property |
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4.2 Title Defects |
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4.2.1 Buyer's Objections to Title |
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4.2.2 Discharge of Title Objections |
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4.2.3 No New Exceptions |
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4.3 Title Insurance |
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ARTICLE 5. - |
BUYER'S DUE DILIGENCE/CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY |
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5.1 Buyer's Inspections and Due Diligence |
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5.2 As-Is Sale |
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5.3 Termination of Agreement During Due Diligence Period |
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ARTICLE 6. - |
ADJUSTMENTS AND PRORATIONS |
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6.1 Lease Rentals |
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6.1.1 Rents |
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6.1.2 Other Revenues |
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6.2 Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes |
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6.2.1 Proration of Ad Valorem Taxes |
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6.2.2 Insufficient Information |
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6.2.3 Special Assessments |
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6.3 Other Property Operating Expenses |
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6.4 Closing Costs |
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6.5 Apportionment Credit |
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6.6 Cash Security Deposits |
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6.7 Delayed Adjustment; Delivery of Operating and Other Financial Statements |
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ARTICLE 7. - |
CLOSING |
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7.1 Closing Date |
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7.2 Title Transfer and Payment of Purchase Price |
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7.3 Seller's Closing Deliveries |
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7.4 Buyer's Closing Deliveries |
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ARTICLE 8. - |
CONDITIONS TO CLOSING |
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8.1 Conditions to Seller's Obligations |
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8.2 Conditions to Buyer's Obligations |
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8.3 Waiver of Failure of Conditions Precedent |
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8.4 Approvals not a Condition to Buyer's Performance |
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ARTICLE 9. - |
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES |
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9.1 Buyer's Representations |
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9.1.1 Buyer's Authorization |
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9.1.2 Buyer's Financial Condition |
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9.2 Seller's Representations |
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9.2.1 Seller's Authorization |
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9.2.2 Other Seller's Representations |
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9.2.3 Delivery of Documents |
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9.2.4 Designated Employees |
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9.3 General Provisions |
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9.3.1 No Representation as to Leases |
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9.3.2 Definition of "Seller's Knowledge" |
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9.3.3 Seller's Representations Deemed Modified |
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9.3.4 Notice of Breach; Seller's Right to Cure |
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9.3.5 Survival; Limitation on Seller's Liability |
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ARTICLE 10. - |
COVENANTS |
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10.1 Buyer's Covenants |
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10.1.1 Buyer's Indemnity; Delivery of Reports |
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10.1.2 Limit on Government Contacts |
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10.2 Seller's Covenants |
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10.2.1 Contracts |
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10.2.2 Maintenance of Property |
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10.2.3 Access to Property |
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10.2.4 Termination of Certain Contracts |
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10.2.5 New Leases; Lease Modifications |
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10.3 Mutual Covenants |
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10.3.1 Publicity |
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10.3.2 Broker |
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10.3.3 Tax Protests; Tax Refunds and Credits |
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10.4 Survival |
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ARTICLE 11. - |
FAILURE OF CONDITIONS; DEFAULT |
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11.1 To Seller's Obligations |
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11.2 To Buyer's Obligations |
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ARTICLE 12. - |
CONDEMNATION/CASUALTY |
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12.1 Condemnation |
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12.1.1 Right to Terminate |
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12.1.2 Assignment of Proceeds |
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12.2 Destruction or Damage |
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12.3 Insurance |
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12.4 Effect of Termination |
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12.5 Waiver |
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ARTICLE 13. - |
ESCROW |
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ARTICLE 14. - |
MISCELLANEOUS |
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14.1 Buyer's Assignment |
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14.2 Designation Agreement |
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14.3 Survival/Merger |
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14.4 Integration; Waiver |
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14.5 Governing Law |
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14.6 Captions Not Binding; Exhibits |
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14.7 Binding Effect |
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14.8 Severability |
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14.9 Notices |
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14.10 Counterparts |
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14.11 No Recordation |
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14.12 Additional Agreements; Further Assurances |
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14.13 Construction |
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14.14 ERISA |
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14.15 Maximum Aggregate Liability |
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14.16 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL |
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14.17 Facsimile Signatures |
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14.18 Section 1031 Exchange |
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EXHIBITS
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Exhibit A |
Legal Description |
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Exhibit B |
List of Contracts |
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Exhibit C |
Intentionally omitted |
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Exhibit D |
Seller's Certificate as to Representations and Warranties |
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Exhibit E |
Form of Special Warranty Deed |
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Exhibit F |
Form of Xxxx of Sale |
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Exhibit G |
Form of Assignment of Leases |
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Exhibit H |
Form of Assignment of Intangible Property |
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Exhibit I |
Form of FIRPTA Affidavit |
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Exhibit J |
Intentionally omitted |
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Exhibit K |
Litigation Notices, Contract Defaults and Governmental Violations |
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Exhibit L |
Rent Roll |
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Exhibit M |
Personal Property |
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THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
(“Agreement”) is made to be effective as of June 11, 2008, by and between
COLONIAL REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership
(“Seller”), and NTS REALTY HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a
Delaware limited partnership (“Buyer”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
In consideration of the mutual
covenants and agreements set forth herein the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE
1. -- CERTAIN DEFINITIONS
As used herein, the following terms
shall have the following meanings:
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“ Broker” shall
mean CB Xxxxxxx Xxxxx. |
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“Business
day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or any federal or State of
Tennessee holiday. If any period hereunder expires on a day that is not a business day,
or any event or condition is required by the terms of this Agreement to occur or be
fulfilled on a day that is not a business day, such period shall expire or such event or
condition shall occur or be fulfilled, as the case may be, on the next succeeding
business day. |
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“Buyer’s
Representatives” shall mean the following designated employees of Buyer: Xxxxx
X. Xxxxx, Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx or Xxxx XxXxxxxxx. |
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“ Closing” shall
mean the closing of the Transaction. |
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“Closing
Date” shall mean June 27, 2008. |
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“ Colonial” shall
mean Colonial Realty Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership. |
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“ Contracts” shall
mean all service, supply, maintenance, utility and commission agreements, all equipment
leases, and all other contracts, subcontracts and agreements relating to the Real
Property and the Personal Property, all of which are described in Exhibit B attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and any additional contracts,
subcontracts and agreements entered into in accordance with the terms of Subsection
10.2.1 hereof. |
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“ Confidential
Materials” shall mean any books, computer software, records or files that
consist of or contain appraisals, the capital budgets for calendar year 2008 or any
future period, the operating budgets for calendar year 2008 or any future period,
strategic plans |
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for the Real Property, internal analyses, information regarding the
marketing of the Property for sale, submissions relating to obtaining internal
authorization for the sale of the Property by Seller, attorney and accountant work
product, attorney-client privileged documents, internal correspondence of Seller and its
affiliates and correspondence between or among such parties, or other information in the
possession or control of Seller or Seller’s property manager which such party
reasonably deems proprietary or confidential. |
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“Deemed
to know” (or words of similar import) shall have the following meaning: (a) Buyer
shall be “deemed to know” of the existence of a fact or circumstance to
the extent that any Buyer’s Representative has actual knowledge of such fact or
circumstance, or such fact or circumstance is disclosed by this Agreement, or any
studies, tests, reports, or analyses prepared by or for or otherwise obtained by Buyer or
Buyer’s Representatives; and (b) Seller shall be “deemed to know” that
any Seller’s warranty is untrue, inaccurate or incorrect to the extent that Seller
or any Seller Parties has actual knowledge of information which is inconsistent with such
Seller’s Warranty, or this Agreement, the Documents, or any studies, tests, reports
or analyses prepared by or for or otherwise obtained by Seller or any Seller Parties
contains information which is inconsistent with such Seller’s Warranty. |
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“Designated
Employees” shall mean Xxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx Given and the Regional Property
Manager for the Property, Xxx Xxxxxx. |
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“Documents” shall
mean the documents and instruments applicable to the Property or any portion thereof that
Seller or any of the other Seller Parties deliver or make available to Buyer prior to
Closing or otherwise allow Buyer access to prior to Closing, including, but not limited
to, the Title Commitment, the Survey, the Title Documents, and the Property Documents,
together with the documents and items delivered by Seller pursuant to Section 7.3. |
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“Due
Diligence” shall mean examinations, inspections, investigations, tests, studies,
analyses, appraisals, evaluations and/or investigations with respect to the Property, the
Documents, and other information and documents regarding the Property, including, without
limitation, examination and review of title matters, applicable land use and zoning Laws
and other Laws applicable to the Property, the physical condition of the Property, and
the economic status of the Property. |
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“Due
Diligence Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Effective Date and
expiring on the earlier of: (i) 30 days after the Effective Date; or (ii) June 26, 2008. |
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“Effective
Date” shall mean the date first set forth in this Agreement, which shall be the
date on which both Buyer and Seller have executed and delivered this Agreement. |
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“Escrow
Agent” shall mean Land Title Insurance Company of Alabama, 000 Xxxxx 00xx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000, Attention: Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxx, in its capacity as
escrow agent. |
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“ERISA” shall
mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. |
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“Hazardous
Materials” shall mean any substance, chemical, waste or material that is or
becomes regulated by any federal, state or local governmental authority because of its
toxicity, infectiousness, radioactivity, explosiveness, ignitability, corrosiveness or
reactivity, including, without limitation, asbestos or any substance containing more than
0.1 percent asbestos, the group of compounds known as polychlorinated biphenyls,
flammable explosives, oil, petroleum or any refined petroleum product. |
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“Knowledge” as
used herein shall mean, with reference to Seller, the actual knowledge of Seller or any
Seller Parties, or anything which Seller is “deemed to know.” |
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“Laws” shall
mean all municipal, county, state or federal statutes, codes, ordinances, laws, rules or
regulations. |
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“Leases” shall
mean all leases of tenants of the Property on the Closing Date. |
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“Liabilities” shall
mean, collectively, any and all problems, conditions, losses, costs, damages, claims,
liabilities, expenses, demands or obligations of any kind or nature whatsoever. |
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“New
Leases” shall mean, collectively, any lease for space at the Property entered
into between May 20, 2008 and the Closing Date. |
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“Other
Property Rights” shall mean, collectively, Seller’s interest in and to all
of the following, if and to the extent the same are assignable by Seller without any
expense to Seller: (a) to the extent that the same are in effect as of the Closing
Date, any licenses, permits and other written authorizations necessary for the use,
operation or ownership of the Real Property, (b) those guaranties and warranties in
effect with respect to any portion of the Property as of the Closing Date, and (c) all
rights of Seller (if any) to the name “Shelby Farms” (it being acknowledged by
Buyer that Seller does not have exclusive rights to use such name and that Seller has not
registered the same in any manner). Specifically excluded from the Other Property Rights
being transferred herein are the names “Colonial”, “Colonial Plaza”,
“Colonial Center”, “Colonial Realty”, “Colonial Village”,
“Colonial Grand”, “Colonial Shoppes”, “Colonial Mall”,
“Colonial Promenade” or “Where You Live, Work and Shop “, or any
variation thereof, along with any tradename, trademark or trade dress of Seller
(collectively, the “Excluded Names & Marks”), or any signs containing the
Excluded Names & Marks or any tradename, trademark or trade dress of Seller. Buyer
shall remove all such signage within thirty (30) days of closing. |
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“Owner’s
Policy” shall mean an ALTA Owner’s Form of title insurance policy in the
amount of the Purchase Price. |
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“Permitted
Exceptions” shall mean and include all of the following (except to the extent
any matters included in clauses (b), (c), and (d) are objected to by Buyer as provided in |
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Section 4.2 hereof): (a) applicable zoning and building ordinances and
land use regulations, (b) all liens, encumbrances, covenants, conditions,
restrictions, easements and other matters of record except to the extent that the same
are caused or created by Seller in violation of the terms of Section 4.2.3; (c) such
exceptions to title as are listed on Schedule B of the Title Commitment, (d) such
state of facts as disclosed in the Survey, (e) the lien of taxes and assessments not
yet due and payable (it being agreed by Buyer and Seller that if any tax or assessment
is levied or assessed with respect to the Property after the date hereof and
the owner of the Property has the election to pay such tax or assessment either
immediately or under a payment plan with interest, Seller (with Buyer’s prior
written approval) may elect to pay under a payment plan, which election shall be binding
on Buyer), (f) any exceptions caused by Buyer, its agents, representatives or
employees, (g) if Buyer shall consent in writing, such other exceptions as the Title
Company shall commit to insure over, without any additional cost to Buyer, whether such
insurance is made available in consideration of payment, bonding, indemnity of Seller or
otherwise, (h) the rights of the tenants under the Leases, as tenants only, and (i) any
matters deemed to constitute additional Permitted Exceptions under Subsection 4.2.1 hereof. |
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“Personal
Property” shall mean, collectively, (a) all tangible personal property owned by
Seller that is located on the Real Property and used exclusively in the ownership,
operation and maintenance of the Real Property, as of the date hereof, including but not
limited to the items listed on Exhibit M, and (b) all books, records and files relating
solely to the Real Property, the Contracts or the Leases, and the historical net income
of the Real Property but specifically excluding: (i) any Confidential Materials or any
computer software that is licensed to Seller or Seller’s property manager, and (ii)
the Excluded Names and Marks. |
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“Plans” shall
mean employee benefit plans, as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA. |
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“Property” shall
mean, collectively, (a) the Real Property, (b) the Personal Property, (c) Seller’s
interest as landlord in all Leases; (d) if and to the extent assignable by Seller
without any expense to Seller, the Contracts, and (e) the Other Property Rights. |
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“Property
Documents” shall mean, collectively, (a) the Leases, (b) the Contracts and
(c) any other documents or instruments which constitute or otherwise create any
portion of the Property. |
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“Real
Property” shall mean those certain interests in parcels of real estate located
in Memphis, Tennessee and legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference, together with all buildings, improvements and
fixtures located thereon and owned by Seller as of the Closing Date and all rights,
privileges and appurtenances pertaining thereto including all of Seller’s right,
title and interest in and to all rights-of-way, open or proposed streets, alleys,
easements, strips or gores of land adjacent thereto. |
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“Rent
Roll” shall mean a current, updated (as of the date of delivery to Buyer from
time to time and at Closing) Rent Roll for the Property. |
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“Seller
Parties” shall mean and include, collectively, (a) Seller; (b) Seller’s
Designated Employees; and (c) Seller’s counsel. |
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“Seller’s
Warranties” shall mean Seller’s representations and warranties set forth in
Section 9.2 and any documents executed by Seller for the benefit of Buyer in
connection with Closing, as such representations and warranties may be modified or waived
as herein provided. |
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“Survey” shall
mean a current survey (dated no earlier than 30 days prior to the Closing Date) of the
Property prepared by a surveyor licensed in the State of Tennessee and in form and
content satisfactory to Buyer |
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“Tax
Year” shall mean the period commencing on January 1 of each calendar year and
ending on December 31 of each calendar year, being the real estate tax assessment year
for the county in which the Property is located. |
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“Title
Commitment” shall mean an ALTA owners and lenders title commitment to issue an
Owner’s and Lender’s Policy of Title Insurance with respect to the Property,
issued by the Title Company. |
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“Title
Company” shall mean Chicago Title Insurance Company. |
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“Title
Documents” shall mean all recorded documents referred to on Schedule B of
the Title Commitment as exceptions to coverage. |
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“Transaction” shall
mean the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. |
ARTICLE 2. --
SALE OF PROPERTY
Seller agrees to sell, transfer and
assign, and Buyer agrees to purchase, accept and assume, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement and the Exhibits attached hereto, all of
Seller’s right, title and interest in and to the Property.
ARTICLE 3. - PURCHASE PRICE
The total purchase price to be paid
by Buyer for the purchase of the Property is the sum of Twenty Five Million Two Hundred
Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($25,200,000.00) in immediately available funds (the
“Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price shall be paid in the following
manner:
3.1 |
Deposit
Money. On or before 5:00 p.m. Central time on the fifth (5th) business day following
the full execution and delivery of this Agreement, and as a condition precedent to the
effectiveness of this Agreement, Buyer shall deposit the sum of Two Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($200,000.00) in immediately available funds with Escrow Agent (the “First Deposit”).
On or before the expiration of the Due Diligence Period, Buyer shall make an additional
deposit of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) (the “Additional Deposit”).
The First Deposit and Second Deposit shall jointly be referred to |
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as the “Deposit”.
The Deposit shall be held and delivered by Escrow Agent in accordance with the provisions
of Article 13. Any interest earned on the Deposit shall be considered a part
of the Deposit, but shall belong to Buyer and shall either be applied to the Purchase
Price or returned to the Buyer in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. In the
event Seller is entitled to the Deposit under this Agreement, the interest earned thereon
shall be returned to Buyer. Except as otherwise set forth herein, the Deposit shall be
applied against the Purchase Price on the Closing Date and shall otherwise be held and
delivered by Escrow Agent in accordance with the Provisions of Article 13.
Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, if Buyer fails timely to
make the Deposit as provided herein, Buyer shall be deemed to have elected to terminate
this Agreement, and the parties shall have no further rights or obligations hereunder
except for obligations which expressly survive the termination of this Agreement. |
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Cash
at Closing.On the Closing Date, Buyer shall pay to Seller an amount equal to
the balance of the Purchase Price, less the Seller Purchase Money Loan as set forth in
Paragraph 3.3 below, subject to the prorations and adjustments set forth in
Article 6 or as otherwise provided under this Agreement, plus any
other amounts required hereunder to be paid by Buyer at Closing, in immediately available
federal funds by wire transfer as more particularly set forth in Section 7.2. |
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Seller
Purchase Money Loan. Seller shall make, or shall cause an affiliate of Seller to
make, a purchase money mortgage loan pursuant to which Seller shall loan to Buyer the sum
of Eighteen Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($18,600,000.00) (the “Loan” which
shall be evidenced by a Promissory Note made by Buyer, payable to the order of Seller, in
the amount of the Loan (the “Note.”) and secured by a mortgage on the Property.
The Loan shall be due and payable on or before July 27, 2008. Buyer may, at its sole
option, extend the Loan for a period of sixty (60) days to expire on August 27, 2008.
Interest for the first thirty (30) days shall accrue at a fixed rate equal to six and
one-half percent (6.5%) per annum. The extension of the Loan shall be on the same terms
and conditions except that interest on the outstanding Loan amount from July 28, 2008
through August 27, 2008, if applicable, shall accrue at a fixed rate equal to eight
percent (8%) per annum. Buyer may, at it sole option, extend the Loan for an additional
period ending on September 30, 2008, and such extension shall be on the same terms and
conditions as the then-current terms, except that interest from August 28, 2008 through
September 30, 2008 shall accrue at a fixed rate equal to twelve percent (12%) per annum.
No further extensions shall be authorized. The Note, mortgage, deed of trust and any
other documents evidencing or securing the Loan shall be in form and substance reasonably
acceptable to Seller and Buyer. At Closing, Buyer shall pay the costs (including mortgage
tax) to record the mortgage. In the event Buyer satisfies the loan on or before September
30, 2008, Buyer shall be entitled to reduce the payoff of the loan by the recording fees
and mortgage tax for the mortgage. In the event of a failure to pay off the Loan on or
before September 30, 2008, the Loan shall automatically convert to a ten (10) year loan
at a fixed rate of interest equal to twelve percent (12%) per annum. |
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ARTICLE 4. - TITLE
MATTERS
4.1 |
Title
to Real Property. Seller has delivered to Buyer (a) the Title Commitment and (b)
copies of all of the Title Documents. Seller has delivered to Buyer the Survey. |
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4.2.1 |
Buyer’s
Objections to Title. |
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(a) |
Prior
to the end of the Due Diligence Period, Buyer shall have the right to object in
writing to any title matters that appear on the Title Commitment or Survey. In
addition, after expiration of the Due Diligence Period, Buyer shall have the
right to object in writing to any title matters that (i) are not Permitted
Exceptions, and (ii) materially adversely affect Buyer’s title to, or Buyer’s
ability to use as intended by Buyer, the Real Property, and (iii) first appear
on any supplemental title reports or updates to the Title Commitment issued
after expiration of the Due Diligence Period, so long as such objection is made
by Buyer within five (5) business days after Buyer becomes aware of the same
(but in any event prior to the Closing Date). Unless Buyer is entitled to and
does timely object to any such title matters, all such title matters shall be
deemed to constitute additional Permitted Exceptions. Any exceptions which are
timely objected to by Buyer shall be herein collectively called the “Title
Objections.” |
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If
this Agreement is not terminated by Buyer in accordance with the provisions
hereof, Seller shall, at Closing, remove or cause to be removed any Title
Objections to the extent (and only to the extent) that (i) such Title
Objections have not been caused by Buyer or any Buyer, Representatives, and
(ii) such Title Objections are either (A) liens evidencing monetary
encumbrances (other than liens for non-delinquent general real estate taxes),
or (B) liens created or suffered to exist by Seller or its agents and
affiliates but only to the extent such liens are created after the date of this
Agreement in violation of Section 4.2.3 (collectively, the “Required
Exceptions”). In addition, Seller may elect (but shall not be
obligated) to remove, or cause to be removed at its expense, any other Title
Objections, as provided in Section 4.2.2. |
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To
the extent that the same do not constitute Required Exceptions, Seller shall
notify Buyer in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of Buyer’s
notice of Title Objections (but in any event, prior to the Closing Date)
whether Seller elects to remove the same. If Seller elects not to remove one or
more of such Title Objections, then within five (5) days after Seller’s
election (but in any event, prior to the Closing Date), Buyer may elect in
writing to either (i) terminate this Agreement, in which event the Deposit
shall be paid to Buyer, and thereafter, the parties shall have no further
rights or obligations hereunder except for obligations that |
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expresslysurvive
the termination of this Agreement, or (ii) waive such Title Objections, in
which event the Closing shall occur as herein provided without any reduction of
or credit against the Purchase Price. Any such Title Objection so waived (or
deemed waived) by Buyer shall be deemed to constitute an additional Permitted
Exception, and the Closing shall occur as herein provided without any reduction
of or credit against the Purchase Price. |
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If
Seller is unable, after using good faith, commercially reasonably efforts, to
remove any Required Exceptions or other Title Objections that it has previously
elected to remove prior to the Closing, Buyer may at Closing elect either to
(a) terminate this Agreement, in which event the Deposit shall be paid to
Buyer, and thereafter, the parties shall have no further rights or obligations
hereunder except for obligations which expressly survive the termination of
this Agreement, or (b) waive such Title Objections, in which event the Closing
shall occur as herein provided without any reduction of or credit against the
Purchase Price (except that if Buyer uses its own funds to cure any Title
Exceptions consisting of monetary liens, Buyer shall be entitled to a
corresponding credit against the Purchase Price). Seller shall be entitled to a
reasonable adjournment of the Closing (not to exceed ninety (90) days) for the
purpose of the removal of any Required Exceptions or other Title Objections,
which removal will be deemed effected, but only if specifically agreed to in
writing by Buyer, by the issuance of title insurance eliminating or insuring
against the effect of the Title Objections as provided in Section 4.2.2. |
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4.2.2 |
Discharge
of Title Objections. If on the Closing Date there are any Required Exceptions or any
other Title Objections which Seller has elected to pay and discharge, Seller may use any
portion of the Purchase Price to satisfy the same, provided Seller shall either (a) deliver
to Buyer at the Closing instruments in recordable form and sufficient to cause such Title
Objections to be released of record, together with the cost of recording or filing such
instruments, or (b) if specifically agreed to in writing by Buyer, cause the Title
Company to insure over the same, without any additional cost to Buyer, whether such
insurance is made available in consideration of payment, bonding, indemnity of Seller or
otherwise, provided that any such insurance over any matter other than a monetary lien
shall be subject to Buyer’s written approval. |
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4.2.3 |
No
New Exceptions. From and after the Effective Date, Seller shall not execute any deed,
easement, restriction, covenant or other matter affecting title to the Property unless
Buyer has received a copy thereof and has approved the same in writing. If Buyer fails to
object in writing to any such proposed instrument within five (5) business days after
receipt of such instrument, Buyer shall be deemed to have approved the proposed
instrument. Buyer shall not unreasonably withhold, condition or delay its approval with
respect to any such instrument. |
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4.3 |
Title
Insurance. At Closing, the Title Company shall issue to Buyer the Owner’s Policy
(with all endorsements requested by Buyer, such endorsements at Buyer’s cost)
insuring that title to the Real Property is vested in Buyer, subject only to the
Permitted Exceptions. Buyer shall be entitled to request that the Title Company provide
such endorsements (or amendments) to the Owner’s Title Policy as Buyer may
reasonably require, provided that the Closing shall not be delayed as a result of Buyer’s
request for endorsements. |
ARTICLE 5. -
BUYER’S DUE DILIGENCE/CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY
5.1 |
Buyer’s
Inspections and Due Diligence. The provisions contained in this Agreement hereby
supersede the Access Agreement dated as of May 20, 2008 executed by Seller and Buyer, and
the Access Agreement is hereby terminated. During the Due Diligence Period, Seller shall
provide Buyer and Buyer’s representatives access to the Property and all files
related to the leasing, operation and maintenance of the Property, the payment of rent,
defaults by tenants and relationships with tenants (but specifically excluding
Confidential Materials). Buyer shall complete its Due Diligence at its sole cost and
expense. Buyer shall independently inspect and investigate the Property and verify such
information with respect to the Property as Buyer deems necessary or desirable to
evaluate fully the Transaction and the physical condition and economic status of the
Property. Such Due Diligence shall include, without limitation, Buyer’s review and
approval, in its sole and absolute discretion, of all title matters, applicable land use
and zoning laws and regulations, the physical condition of the Property, leases and
contracts affecting the Property and such other items related to the Property as Buyer
may deem relevant. Seller agrees to make employees of the Property available to Buyer and
Buyer’s Representatives during the Due Diligence Period as reasonably requested by
Buyer. Buyer shall immediately return the Property to its condition existing prior to any
tests and inspections performed by Buyer’s Representatives or consultants. By Buyer’s
execution of this Agreement, Buyer hereby confirms its agreement to indemnify, defend and
hold each of the Seller Parties free and harmless from and against any and all
Liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) arising out of or
resulting from the entry on the Property and/or the conduct of any Due Diligence by Buyer’s
Representatives or consultants at any time prior to Closing. |
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(a)
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 9.2
HEREOF, SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY AS TO THE TRUTH, ACCURACY OR
COMPLETENESS OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA OR INFORMATION DELIVERED BY SELLER TO BUYER
IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES AND
AGREES THAT ALL MATERIALS, DATA AND INFORMATION DELIVERED BY SELLER TO BUYER IN
CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY ARE PROVIDED TO BUYER |
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AS A
CONVENIENCE ONLY AND THAT ANY RELIANCE ON OR USE OF SUCH MATERIALS, DATA OR
INFORMATION BY BUYER SHALL BE AT THE SOLE RISK OF BUYER, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE
EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, BUYER
ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT (A) ANY ENVIRONMENTAL OR OTHER REPORT WITH RESPECT
TO THE PROPERTY WHICH IS DELIVERED BY SELLER TO BUYER SHALL BE FOR GENERAL
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, (B) BUYER SHALL NOT HAVE ANY RIGHT TO RELY ON ANY
SUCH REPORT DELIVERED BY SELLER TO BUYER, BUT RATHER WILL RELY ON ITS OWN
INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS OF THE PROPERTY AND ANY REPORTS COMMISSIONED BY
BUYER WITH RESPECT THERETO, AND (C) NEITHER SELLER, ANY AFFILIATE OF SELLER NOR
THE PERSON OR ENTITY WHICH PREPARED ANY SUCH REPORT DELIVERED BY SELLER TO BUYER
SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO BUYER FOR ANY INACCURACY IN OR OMISSION FROM ANY
SUCH REPORT. |
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(b)
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER SET FORTH IN
SECTION 9.2 HEREOF, BUYER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT SELLER IS NOT MAKING AND
HAS NOT AT ANY TIME MADE ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND OR
CHARACTER, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO HABITABILITY,
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE (OTHER THAN
SELLER’S LIMITED OR SPECIAL WARRANTY OF TITLE TO BE SET FORTH IN THE DEED),
ZONING, TAX CONSEQUENCES, LATENT OR PATENT PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION,
UTILITIES, OPERATING HISTORY OR PROJECTIONS, VALUATION, GOVERNMENTAL APPROVALS,
THE COMPLIANCE OF THE PROPERTY WITH GOVERNMENTAL LAWS, THE ABSENCE OR PRESENCE
OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR OTHER TOXIC SUBSTANCES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
MOLD OR ANY MOLD CONDITION), COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, THE TRUTH,
ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE PROPERTY DOCUMENTS OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION
PROVIDED BY OR ON BEHALF OF SELLER TO BUYER, OR ANY OTHER MATTER OR THING
REGARDING THE PROPERTY. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT UPON CLOSING SELLER
SHALL TRANSFER AND CONVEY TO BUYER AND BUYER SHALL ACCEPT THE PROPERTY
“AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS”, EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN ANY AGREEMENT OR
INSTRUMENT EXECUTED BY SELLER AND DELIVERED TO BUYER AT CLOSING (“CLOSING
DOCUMENTS”). BUYER HAS NOT RELIED AND WILL NOT RELY ON, AND SELLER IS NOT
LIABLE FOR OR BOUND BY, ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES,
STATEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS OR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE PROPERTY OR
RELATING THERETO (INCLUDING SPECIFICALLY, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROPERTY
INFORMATION PACKAGES DISTRIBUTED WITH RESPECT TO THE |
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PROPERTY) MADE OR FURNISHED
BY SELLER, THE MANAGER OF THE PROPERTY, OR ANY REAL ESTATE BROKER OR AGENT
REPRESENTING OR PURPORTING TO REPRESENT SELLER, TO WHOMEVER MADE OR GIVEN,
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN
THIS AGREEMENT. |
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BUYER
REPRESENTS TO SELLER THAT BUYER HAS CONDUCTED, OR WILL CONDUCT PRIOR TO CLOSING, SUCH
INVESTIGATIONS OF THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PHYSICAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS THEREOF, AS BUYER DEEMS NECESSARY TO SATISFY ITSELF AS TO THE
CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY AND THE EXISTENCE OR NONEXISTENCE OR CURATIVE ACTION TO BE TAKEN
WITH RESPECT TO ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR TOXIC SUBSTANCES ON OR DISCHARGED FROM THE
PROPERTY (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY MOLD OR MOLD CONDITION), AND WILL RELY SOLELY
UPON SAME AND NOT UPON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OR ON BEHALF OF SELLER OR ITS AGENTS OR
EMPLOYEES WITH RESPECT THERETO, OTHER THAN SUCH REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
OF SELLER AS ARE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. UPON CLOSING, BUYER SHALL ASSUME
THE RISK THAT ADVERSE MATTERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS AND
ADVERSE PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REVEALED BY BUYER’S
INVESTIGATIONS, AND BUYER, UPON CLOSING, SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE WAIVED, RELINQUISHED AND
RELEASED SELLER (AND SELLER’S AND ITS PARTNERS’ RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,
SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS) FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES
OF ACTION (INCLUDING CAUSES OF ACTION IN TORT OR UNDER ANY ENVIRONMENTAL LAW), LOSSES,
DAMAGES, LIABILITIES (WHETHER BASED ON STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), LOSSES, DAMAGES,
LIABILITIES, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COURT COSTS) OF ANY
AND EVERY KIND OR CHARACTER, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, WHICH BUYER MIGHT HAVE ASSERTED OR ALLEGED
AGAINST SELLER (AND SELLER’S AND ITS PARTNERS’ RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,
SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS) AT ANY TIME BY REASON OF OR ARISING OUT OF ANY LATENT
OR PATENT CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS OR PHYSICAL CONDITIONS, VIOLATIONS OF ANY APPLICABLE LAWS
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS) AND ANY AND ALL OTHER ACTS,
OMISSIONS, EVENTS, CIRCUMSTANCES OR MATTERS REGARDING THE PROPERTY. THE FOREGOING SHALL
NOT BE INTERPRETED TO WAIVE ANY CLAIM OF BUYER WITH RESPECT TO ANY BREACH BY SELLER OF ANY
EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES MADE BY SELLER IN SECTION 9.2 THAT EXPRESSLY
SURVIVE CLOSING OF ANY COVENANT IN ANY BREACH OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS. |
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BUYER
AGREES THAT SHOULD ANY INVESTIGATION, CLEANUP, REMEDIATION OR REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES OR OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY MOLD OR
MOLD CONDITION) ON OR RELATED TO THE PROPERTY BE REQUIRED AFTER THE DATE OF CLOSING,
SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO BUYER TO PERFORM OR PAY FOR SUCH INVESTIGATION,
CLEAN-UP, REMOVAL OR REME-DIATION, AND BUYER EXPRESSLY WAIVES AND RELEASES ANY CLAIM TO
THE CONTRARY. THE FOREGOING SHALL NOT BE INTERPRETED TO WAIVE ANY CLAIM OF BUYER WITH
RESPECT TO ANY BREACH BY SELLER OF ANY EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES MADE BY
SELLER IN SECTION 9.2 THAT EXPRESSLY SURVIVE CLOSING OR BREACH OF ANY COVENANT IN ANY
CLOSING DOCUMENTS. |
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(c) BUYER REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT THE TERMS OF THE RELEASE CONTAINED HEREIN
AND ITS CONSEQUENCES HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY READ AND UNDER-STOOD BY BUYER, AND
BUYER HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH, AND HAS CONSULTED WITH, LEGAL
COUNSEL OF BUYER’S CHOICE WITH REGARD TO THE TERMS OF THIS RELEASE. BUYER
ACKNOWLEDGES AND WARRANTS THAT BUYER’S EXECUTION OF THIS RELEASE IS FREE
AND VOLUNTARY. |
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(d) Seller and Buyer acknowledge that the
provisions of this Section 5.2 are an
integral part of the transactions contemplated
in this Agreement and a material inducement to
Seller to enter into this Agreement and that
Seller would not enter into this Agreement but for the provisions of this
Section 5.2. Seller and Buyer agree that the
provisions of this Section 5.2 shall survive
Closing or any termination of this
Agreement. |
5.3 |
Termination
of Agreement During Due Diligence Period. If Buyer, in its sole and absolute
discretion, is not satisfied with the results of its Due Diligence during the Due
Diligence Period, Buyer may terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller given in
accordance with the provisions of Section 14.9 hereof at any time prior to
5:00 p.m. Central Time on the last day of the Due Diligence Period, and, in the
event of such termination, neither Seller nor Buyer shall have any liability hereunder
except for those obligations which expressly survive the termination of this Agreement,
and Buyer shall be entitled to the return of the Deposit. In the event Buyer fails to
terminate this Agreement prior to 5:00 p.m. Central Time on the last day of the Due
Diligence Period, Buyer shall be deemed to have waived its rights to terminate this
Agreement in accordance with this Article 5. |
ARTICLE 6. -
ADJUSTMENTS AND PRORATIONS
The following adjustments and
prorations shall be made at Closing:
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6.1.1 |
Rents.
All collected rents shall be prorated for the month of Closing based on the actual number
of calendar days in such month between Seller and Buyer as of |
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12:01 a.m. on the
Closing Date. Seller shall be entitled to all rents attributable to the period up to but
not including the Closing Date. Buyer shall be entitled to all rents attributable to any
period on and after the Closing Date. Rents not collected as of the Closing Date shall
not be prorated at the time of Closing. After Closing, Buyer shall make a good faith
effort for a period not less than ninety (90) days to collect any rents not collected as
of the Closing Date on Seller’s behalf and to tender the same to Seller upon receipt
(which obligation of Buyer shall survive the Closing and not be merged therein); provided,
however, that all rents collected by Buyer on or after the Closing date shall
first be applied to all amounts due under the Leases at the time of collection (i.e.,
current rents and sums due Buyer as the current owner and landlord) with the balance (if
any) payable to Seller, but only to the extent of amounts delinquent and actually due
Seller (and prorated between Seller and Buyer based upon the Closing Date as previously
calculated for collected rents). Seller agrees that the invoicing of delinquent tenants
on a monthly basis shall constitute a good faith effort and Buyer shall not be obligated
to enforce its rights under the Leases, or threaten such enforcement, or to bring any
proceedings in a court of law or equity. Buyer shall not have an exclusive right to
collect the sums due Seller under the Leases, and Seller hereby retains its rights to
pursue any tenant under the Leases for sums due Seller for periods attributable to Seller’s
ownership of the Property; provided, however, that Seller (i) shall be
required to notify Buyer in writing of its intention to commence or pursue such legal
proceedings; (ii) shall only be permitted to commence or pursue any legal
proceedings after the date which is three (3) months after Closing and shall commence
such proceeding, if at all, prior to the 1st anniversary of the Closing Date;
and (iii) shall not be permitted to commence or pursue any legal proceedings against
any tenant seeking eviction of such tenant or the termination of the underlying lease.
The terms of the immediately preceding sentence shall survive the Closing and not be
merged therein. |
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6.1.2 |
Other
Revenues. Revenues from Property operations (other than Rents (which shall be
prorated as provided in Subsection 6.1.1), including, but not limited to, pet
rents, garage rentals and laundry rentals (if any) that are actually collected shall be
prorated between Buyer and Seller as of 12:01 a.m. on the Closing Date. Seller shall be
entitled to all such revenues attributable to any period up to, but not including the
Closing Date, and Buyer shall be entitled to all such revenues attributable to any period
on and after the Closing Date. After Closing, Buyer shall make a good faith effort for a
period not less than six (6) months to collect any such revenues not collected as of the
Closing Date on Seller’s behalf and to tender the same to Seller upon receipt (which
obligation of Buyer shall survive the Closing and not be merged therein); provided,
however, that all such other revenues collected by Buyer on or after the Closing
Date shall first be applied to all amounts that may be due from such payor to Buyer at
the time of collection with the balance (if any) payable to Seller, but only to the
extent of amounts delinquent and actually due to Seller. Seller agrees that the invoicing
of delinquent payors on a monthly basis shall constitute a good faith effort and Buyer
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which such
revenues are due, or threaten such enforcement, or to bring any proceedings in a court of
law or in equity. Buyer shall not have an exclusive right to collect such revenues, and
Seller hereby retains its rights to pursue any parties for sums due Seller for periods
attributable to Seller’s ownership of the Property; provided, however,
that Seller (i) shall be required to notify Buyer in writing of its intention to commence
or pursue such legal proceedings; (ii) shall only be permitted to commence or pursue any
legal proceedings after the date which is three (3) months after Closing and shall
commence such proceeding, if at all, prior to the 1st anniversary of the
Closing Date; and (iii) to the extent any such delinquent payor is a tenant at the
Property, shall not be permitted to commence or pursue any legal proceedings against such
tenant seeking eviction of such tenant or the termination of the underlying lease. The
terms of the immediately preceding sentence shall survive the Closing and not be merged
therein. |
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6.1.3 |
Security
Deposits. Seller shall credit Buyer, at Closing, with an amount equal to all
unapplied Security Deposits(including any pet deposits), whether collected or
uncollected, by Seller under Leases. |
6.2 |
Real
Estate and Personal Property Taxes. |
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6.2.1 |
Proration
of Ad Valorem Taxes. Buyer and Seller shall only prorate ad valorem real
estate and personal property taxes for the Property that are assessed for the Tax Year in
which Closing occurs. There shall be no proration of ad valoremreal estate or
personal property taxes other than as set forth hereinabove, and, as between Buyer and
Seller, Buyer agrees that it shall be solely responsible for all such ad valorem real
estate and personal property taxes due and payable after the Closing which are assessed
for the Tax Year in which Closing occurs and for any Tax Year subsequent to the Tax Year
in which Closing occurs, but not for any prior Tax Years. The proration of the ad
valorem real estate and personal property taxes assessed for the Tax Year in which
Closing occurs shall be calculated as follows: |
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Seller
shall be responsible for that portion of such taxes equal to (i) the total such
taxes assessed for the Tax Year in which Closing occurs, multiplied by (ii) a
fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of days in such Tax Year
prior to the Closing Date, and the denominator of which shall be 366; and |
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Buyer
shall be responsible for that portion of such taxes equal to (i) the total such
taxes assessed for the Tax Year in which Closing occurs, multiplied by (ii) a
fraction, numerator of which shall be the number of days in such Tax Year
subsequent to and including the Closing Date, and the denominator of which
shall be 366. |
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Notwithstanding anything
herein to the contrary, Seller agrees to collect and remit to the appropriate taxing
authority all sales and use taxes required by Law to be collected by Seller prior to the
Closing Date, and Buyer agrees to collect and |
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remit to
the property taxing authorities all sales and use taxes required by Law to be collected
by Buyer on or after the Closing Date, if any. Each party hereby agrees to indemnify and
hold the other party harmless from and against any and all liability such party may
incur, including interest, penalties and costs, by reason of the failure of the other
party to collect and remit to the appropriate taxing authorities all sales and use taxes
required to be collected by such party during its period of ownership. The provisions of
this paragraph shall survive Closing and shall not be merged therein. Seller’s
indemnity obligation under this Section 6.2.1 (i) shall be the joint and
several obligation of the parties comprising Seller, and (ii) shall not be subject
to the cap on Seller’s liability provided for in Section 16.15. |
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6.2.2 |
Insufficient
Information. If, at Closing, the real estate and/or personal property tax rate and
assessments have not been set for the taxes assessed for the Tax Year in which Closing
occurs, then the proration of such taxes shall be based upon the rate and assessments for
the preceding Tax Year, and such proration shall be adjusted between Seller and Buyer
after Closing upon presentation of written evidence that the actual taxes assessed for
the Tax Year in which Closing occurs differ from the amounts used at Closing. |
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6.2.3 |
Special
Assessments. Seller shall pay all installments of special assessments due and payable
prior to the Closing Date, and Buyer shall pay all installments of special assessments
due and payable on and after the Closing Date. Special assessments, if any, for the month
of Closing will be prorated between Seller and Buyer |
6.3 |
Other
Property Operating Expenses.Operating expenses for the Property shall be
prorated as of 12:01 a.m. on the Closing Date. Seller shall pay all utility charges and
other operating expenses attributable to the Property to, but not including the Closing
Date, and Buyer shall pay all utility charges and other operating expenses attributable
to the Property on or after the Closing Date. To the extent that the amount of actual
consumption of any utility services is not determined prior to the Closing Date, a
proration shall be made at Closing based on the last available reading, and post-closing
adjustments between Buyer and Seller shall be made within thirty (30) days of the date
that actual consumption for such pre-closing period is determined, which obligation shall
survive the Closing and not be merged therein. If any utility charges are paid in advance
or in arrears, appropriate prorations shall be made as of the Closing Date. Seller shall
not assign to Buyer any deposits which Seller has with any of the utility services or
companies servicing the Property including cable, telephone or other service contracts.
Buyer shall arrange with such services and companies to have accounts opened in Buyer’s
name beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the Closing Date. Any payments made to Seller in
connection with any cable, telephone, laundry or other service contract as an up-front or
similar fee serving a term extending past Closing shall be prorated between Seller and
Buyer over such term, and Buyer shall be entitled to a credit at Closing for any amount
applicable to the portion of the term following the Closing Date. |
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6.4 |
Closing
Costs.Seller shall pay the following costs: (a) all base premiums and
charges in connection with the Owner’s and Seller as Lender’s Title Policy (b) the
cost of preparing the Survey, (c) all recording and filing charges in connection
with the instrument by which Seller conveys the Property, (d) one-half of the Title
Company escrow and closing charges, (e) all documentary stamp taxes, statutory
Grantor’s or Grantee’s transfer taxes, deed taxes, sales taxes and similar
charges applicable to the transfer of the Property to Buyer (“Transfer Taxes”),
and (f) all fees due its attorneys. Buyer shall pay the following costs: (a) all
costs of Buyer’s Due Diligence, including fees due its consultants and attorneys,
(b) all recording and filing charges and any mortgage tax and similar charges applicable
to the financing obtained by Buyer from Seller, (c) all lenders’ fees related
to any financing to be obtained by Buyer from any third party lender, (d) one-half of the
Title Company escrow and closing charges, and (e) all endorsement charges by the Title
Company for Buyer or Buyer’s third party lender. The obligations of the parties
under this Section 6.4 shall survive the Closing (and not be merged therein) or
any earlier termination of this Agreement. |
6.5 |
Apportionment
Xxxxxx.Xx the event the apportionments to be made at the Closing result in a
credit balance (a) to Buyer, such sum shall be paid (at Seller’s option) at the
Closing by giving Buyer a credit against the Purchase Price in the amount of such credit
balance, or (b) to Seller, Buyer shall pay the amount thereof to Seller at the
Closing by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account or accounts to be
designated by Seller for the payment of the Purchase Price. |
6.6 |
Cash
Security Xxxxxxxx.Xx Closing, Seller shall give Buyer a credit against the
Purchase Price in the aggregate amount of any unapplied cash security deposits then held
by Seller under the Leases. All pet fees shall be retained by Seller. |
6.7 |
Delayed
Adjustment; Delivery of Operating and Other Financial Statements. If at any time
following the Closing Date, the amount of an item listed in any section of this Article 6 shall
prove to be incorrect (whether as a result in an error in calculation or a lack of
complete and accurate information as of the Closing), the party in whose favor the error
was made shall promptly pay to the other party the sum necessary to correct such error
upon receipt of proof of such error, provided that such proof is delivered to the party
from whom payment is requested on or before one (1) year after Closing (such period being
referred to herein as the “Post Closing Adjustment Period”). In order to
enable Seller to determine whether any such delayed adjustment is necessary, Buyer shall
provide to Seller current operating and financial statements for the Property no later
than the date one (1) month prior to the expiration of the Post-Closing Adjustment
Period. The provisions of this Section 6.7 shall survive the Closing and not be
merged therein. |
ARTICLE 7. - CLOSING
Buyer and Seller hereby agree that
the Transaction shall be consummated as follows:
7.1 |
Closing
Date. Closing shall occur on the Closing Date. The parties shall endeavor to
conduct an escrow-style closing through the Escrow Agent so that neither party need
attend the Closing. If, however, such an escrow closing is not practical, Buyer and
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shall conduct a “pre-closing” at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on the last
business day prior to the Closing Date at the offices of Seller’s attorney, with
title transfer and payment of the Purchase Price to be completed on the Closing Date as
set forth in Section 7.2. Time is of the essence with respect to the Closing Date. |
7.2 |
Title
Transfer and Payment of Purchase Price. Provided all conditions precedent to
Seller’s obligations hereunder have been satisfied, Seller agrees to convey the
Property to Buyer upon confirmation of receipt of the Purchase Price by the Escrow Agent
as set forth below. Provided all conditions precedent to Buyer’s obligations
hereunder have been satisfied, Buyer agrees to pay the amount specified in Article 3 by
timely delivering the same to the Escrow Agent no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time
on the Closing Date and unconditionally directing the Escrow Agent to deposit the same in
Seller’s designated account by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on the Closing Date. For
each full or partial day after 4:00 p.m. Central Time on the Closing Date that
Seller has not received in its account the payment specified in Article 3, Buyer
shall pay to Seller one (1) day’s interest on the unpaid funds at the rate per
annum equal to the “prime rate” as such rate is reported in the “Money
Rates” section of The Wall Street Journal, as published and
distributed in New York, New York, in effect from time to time. |
7.3 |
Seller's
Closing Deliveries. At Closing, Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered the
following: |
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Deed.
A special warranty deed in the form of Exhibit E attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference (“Special Warranty Deed”)
executed and acknowledged by Seller. |
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Xxxx
of Sale. A xxxx of sale in the form of Exhibit F attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference (“Xxxx of Sale”)
executed by Seller. |
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(c) |
Assignment
of Tenant Leases. An assignment and assumption of tenant leases, in the
form of Exhibit G attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference (“Assignment of Leases”) executed by Seller. |
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(d) |
Assignment
of Intangible Property. An assignment and assumption of the Contracts and
the Other Property Rights less the Excluded Names and Marks (to the extent the
same are not transferred by the Special Warranty Deed, Xxxx of Sale or
Assignment of Leases) in the form of Exhibit H attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference (“Assignment of Intangible Property”)
executed by Seller. |
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Non-Foreign
Status Affidavit. A non-foreign status affidavit in the form of Exhibit J attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, as required by Section 1445
of the Internal Revenue Code, executed by each party comprising Seller. |
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(f) |
Other
Documents. Such other documents as may be reasonably required by the Title
Company or as may be agreed upon by Seller and Buyer to consummate the
Transaction. |
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(g) |
Tax
Returns. Duly completed and signed real estate transfer tax and sales tax
declarations, if any. |
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(h) |
Certified
Rent Roll. Seller shall deliver the Rent Roll certified to be true, correct
and complete in all material respects. |
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(i) |
Closing
Statement. A closing statement, setting forth the prorations and
adjustments to the Purchase Price to be made pursuant to Article 6 (the
“Closing Statement”) executed by Seller. Seller shall deliver
to Buyer a draft Closing Statement for Buyer’s review at least three (3)
business days prior to the Closing Date. |
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(j) |
Evidence
of Authority. Documentation to establish to the satisfaction of Buyer and
the Title Company the due authorization of execution and delivery by the
parties comprising Seller of all documents contemplated by this Agreement
(including, but not limited to, the organizational documents of all parties
comprising Seller, as they may have been generated from time to time,
resolution of parties comprising Seller and incumbency certificates for all
parties comprising the Seller). |
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(k) |
Letter
to Tenants. A letter to Tenants under the Leases and to the vendors under
Contracts which are assumed by Buyer advising that future rent payments and
invoices under Contracts are to be sent to Buyer at the address specified in Section
14.9 hereof or to such other address as Buyer shall specific prior to the
Closing Date. |
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(l) |
Seller’s
Certificate. A certificate of Seller dated as of the Closing Date reaffirming
and confirming the truthfulness, completeness and accuracy in all material
respects of Seller’s representations and warranties set forth in Section
9.2 hereof. |
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(m) |
Proof
of termination of any property management agreement entered into by
Seller for the Property as of the Closing Date; and |
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(n) |
Keys
and Original Documents. Keys and/or security key cards or access to all
locks on the Real Property in Seller’s or Seller’s property manager’s
possession and originals or, if originals are not available, copies, of all of
the Property Documents, to the extent not previously delivered to Buyer. |
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The items
to be delivered by Seller in accordance with the terms of Subsections (a) through
(m) of this Section 7.3 shall be delivered to Escrow Agent no later
than 5:00 p.m. Central Time on the last business day prior to the Closing Date, and
the items to be delivered by Seller in accordance with the terms of Subsection (n) of
this Section 7.3 |
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shall be
delivered outside of escrow and shall be deemed delivered if the same are located at the
Property on the Closing Date. |
7.4 |
Buyer's
Closing Deliveries. At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to the following: |
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(a) |
Purchase
Price. The Purchase Price, as adjusted for apportionments and other
adjustments required under this Agreement, plus any other amounts required to
be paid by Buyer at Closing. |
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(b) |
Assignment
of Leases. The Assignment of Leases executed by Buyer. |
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(c) |
Assignment
of Intangible Property. The Assignment of Intangible Property executed by
Buyer. |
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(d) |
Buyer’s
As-Is Certificate. Intentionally Omitted. |
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(e) |
Buyer’s
ERISA Certificate. The certificate of Buyer substantially in the form of Exhibit
J attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference and any other
certificate or other information reasonably required by Seller to satisfy
Seller that the Transaction does not constitute a non-exempt prohibited
transaction under ERISA and that the Transaction complies with ERISA in all
respects. |
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(f) |
Evidence
of Authority. Documentation to establish to Seller’s reasonable
satisfaction the due authorization of Buyer’s acquisition of the Property
and Buyer’s delivery of the documents required to be delivered by Buyer
pursuant to this Agreement (including, but not limited to, the organizational
documents of Buyer, as they may have been amended from time to time,
resolutions of Buyer and incumbency certificates of Buyer). |
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(g) |
Other
Documents. Such other documents as may be reasonably required by the Title
Company or may be agreed upon by Seller and Buyer to consummate the
Transaction. |
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(h) |
Loan
Documents. The Note and Mortgage in the form agreed upon by Buyer and
Seller prior to closing and any other documents evidencing or securing the
Loan. |
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(i) |
Tax
Returns. Duly completed and signed real estate transfer tax and sales tax
declarations, if required. |
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(j) |
Closing
Statement. The Closing Statement, executed by Buyer. |
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The Purchase
Price shall be paid in accordance with the terms of Section 7.2 hereof, and
the items to be delivered by Buyer in accordance with the terms of Subsections (b) |
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(j) of this Section 7.4 shall be delivered to Escrow Agent no later
than 5:00 p.m. Central Time on the last business day prior to the Closing Date. |
ARTICLE 8. -
CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
8.1 |
Conditions
to Seller's Obligations. Seller's obligation to close the Transaction is conditioned
on all of the following, any or all of which may be waived by Seller by an
express written waiver, at its sole option: |
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(a) |
Representations
True. All representations and warranties made by Buyer in this Agreement
shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing
Date, as if made on and as of such date except to the extent they expressly
relate to an earlier date; |
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(b) |
Buyer’s
Financial Condition. No petition has been filed by or against Buyer under
the Federal Bankruptcy Code or any similar state or federal Law, whether now or
hereafter existing; |
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(c) |
Buyer’s
Deliveries Complete. Buyer shall have delivered the funds required hereunder
and all of the documents to be executed by Buyer set forth in Section 7.4 and
shall have performed all other covenants, undertakings and obligations, and
complied with all conditions required by this Agreement, to be performed or
complied with by Buyer at or prior to the Closing; and |
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(d) |
Compliance
with Covenants. Buyer shall have complied in all material respects with Buyer’s
covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement. |
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(e) |
Loan.
Buyer has agreed to the terms of all of the loan documents for the Loan. |
8.2 |
Conditions
to Buyer's Obligations. Buyer's obligation to close the Transaction is conditioned on
all of the following, any or all of which may be expressly waived by Buyer in
writing, at its sole option: |
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(a) |
Representations
True. Subject to the provisions of Section 9.3, all representations
and warranties made by Seller in this Agreement, as the same may be amended as
provided in Section 9.3, shall be true and correct in all material
respects on and as of the Closing Date, as if made on and as of such date,
except to the extent that they expressly relate to an earlier date; |
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(b) |
Seller’s
Deliveries Complete. Seller shall have delivered all of the documents and
other items required pursuant to Section 7.3 and shall have performed
all other covenants, undertakings and obligations, and complied |
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with all
conditions required by this Agreement, to be performed or complied with by
Seller at or prior to the Closing; |
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(c) |
Compliance
with Covenants. Seller shall have complied in all material respects with
Seller’s covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement; and |
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(d) |
Loan.
Seller has agreed to the terms of all the loan documents for the Loan; and |
8.3 |
Waiver
of Failure of Conditions Precedent. At any time or times on or before the date
specified for the satisfaction of any condition, Seller or Buyer may elect in writing to
waive the benefit of any such condition set forth in Section 8.1 or Section 8.2,
respectively. By closing the Transaction, Seller and Buyer shall be conclusively deemed
to have waived the benefit of any remaining unfulfilled conditions set forth in Section 8.1
and 8.2, respectively. In the event any of the conditions set forth in Sections 8.1 or
8.2 are neither waived nor fulfilled, Seller or Buyer (as appropriate) may
exercise such rights and remedies, if any, that such party may have pursuant to the terms
of Article 11 hereof; provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, the sole
right of Buyer in the event of failure of the conditions set forth in Section 8.2(b),
(c), (d) or (e) shall be to terminate this Agreement, in which event the Deposit shall be
returned to Buyer. |
8.4 |
Approvals
not a Condition to Buyer’s Performance. Subject to Buyer’s right to
terminate this Agreement prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period in
accordance with the terms of Article 5 hereof, Buyer acknowledges and agrees
that its obligation to perform under this Agreement is not contingent upon Buyer’s
ability to obtain any (a) governmental or quasi-governmental approval of changes or
modifications in use or zoning, or (b) modification of any existing land use
restriction. |
ARTICLE 9. -
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
9.1 |
Buyer's
Representations. Buyer represents and warrants to, and covenants with, Seller as follows: |
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9.1.1 |
Buyer’s
Authorization. Buyer (a) is duly organized (or formed), validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of its State of organization, (b) is authorized to
consummate the Transaction and fulfill all of its obligations hereunder and under all
documents contemplated hereunder to be executed by Buyer, and (c) has all necessary
power to execute and deliver this Agreement and all documents contemplated hereunder to
be executed by Buyer and to perform all of its obligations hereunder and thereunder. This
Agreement and all documents contemplated hereunder to be executed by Buyer have been duly
authorized by all requisite partnership, corporate or other required action on the part
of Buyer and are the valid and legally binding obligation of Buyer enforceable in
accordance with their respective terms. Neither the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and all documents contemplated hereunder to be executed by Buyer, nor the
performance of the obligations of Buyer hereunder or thereunder will result in the |
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violation of any Law or any provision of the organizational documents of Buyer or will
conflict with any order or decree of any court or governmental instrumentality of any
nature by which Buyer is bound. |
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9.1.2 |
Buyer’s
Financial Condition. No petition has been filed by or against Buyer under the Federal
Bankruptcy Code or any similar state or federal Law. |
9.2 |
Seller's
Representations. Seller represents and warrants to Buyer as follows: |
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9.2.1 |
Seller’s
Authorization. Seller: (a) is duly organized (or formed), validly existing and
in good standing under the laws of its State of organization and the State in which the
Property is located, (b) is authorized to consummate the Transaction and fulfill all
of its obligations hereunder and under all documents contemplated hereunder to be
executed by Seller, and (c) has all necessary power to execute and deliver this
Agreement and all documents contemplated hereunder to be executed by Seller and to
perform all of its obligations hereunder and thereunder. This Agreement and all
documents contemplated hereunder to be executed by Seller have been duly authorized by
all requisite partnership, corporate or other required action on the part of Seller and
are the valid and legally binding obligation of Seller, enforceable in accordance with
their respective terms. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement and all
documents contemplated hereunder to be executed by Seller, nor the performance of the
obligations of Seller hereunder or thereunder will result in the violation of any Law or
any provision of the organizational documents of Seller or will conflict with any order
or decree of any court or governmental instrumentality of any nature by which Seller is
bound. |
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9.2.2 |
Other
Seller’s Representations. |
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(a) |
Seller
has, and will have at the time of Closing, fee simple title to the Real
Property, subject to the Permitted Exceptions and to any claim by, through or
under any person other than Grantor. |
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(b) |
Except
as set forth on Exhibit K, there is no current or pending
litigation (including any bankruptcy, receivership, trusteeship or attachment
proceeding) against Seller of which Seller has knowledge, is deemed to know or
has received written notice and which, in the reasonable judgment of Seller, if
determined adversely to Seller, would materially adversely affect the Property
on the Seller’s ability or obligation to close the Transaction as
contemplated herein. |
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(c) |
As
of the date of this Agreement, except for (A) contracts, subcontracts and
agreements set forth on Exhibit B (collectively, the
“Contracts”), (B) leases with tenants of the Property as
set forth on Exhibit L, and (C) matters, agreements and
instruments of record, there exist no contracts, subcontracts or agreements
affecting the Property that will be binding upon Buyer after the Closing. |
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(d) |
Except
as disclosed on Exhibit K, Seller has no knowledge of any default
on its part, or any failure or act which, with the giving of notice or the
passing of time, would become a default, and Seller has not received any
written notice of default from any parties to the Leases or Contracts which has
not been cured by Seller. |
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(e) |
As
of the date of this Agreement, the only tenants under leases or other occupancy
agreements at the Property are the tenants disclosed on the Rent Roll attached
as Exhibit L and the Rent Roll attached as Exhibit L is true, complete and
accurate in all material respects to the best of Seller’s knowledge. |
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(f) |
Except
as disclosed on Exhibit K, as of the date of this Agreement, Seller
has not received any written notice from any governmental authority with
respect to, nor does Seller have any knowledge of, the violation of any zoning
law, ordinance rule, regulation or binding elements, or any other laws
applicable to Seller or the Property. |
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(g) |
Seller
has received no written notice of, nor does Seller have knowledge of any
pending, threatened or contemplated action by any governmental or
quasi-governmental authority or agency having the power of eminent domain which
might result in any portion of the Property, or any interest therein, being
taken by condemnation or in lieu thereof. |
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(h) |
To
Seller’s knowledge, no public improvements, in the nature of sewer lines,
sidewalks, road extensions and the like, have been ordered to be made to the
Property, which have not, prior to the date hereof, been completed, assessed,
or paid for. |
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(i) |
Except
as may be disclosed in any environmental report provided by Seller to Purchaser
or obtained by Purchaser during the Due Diligence Period, to the knowledge of
Seller, the Property has not, prior to or during the term of Seller’s
ownership, been the site of any activity that violated any environmental law or
regulation of any governmental body or agency having jurisdiction over the
Property. Specifically, but without limitation, except as may be disclosed in
any environmental report provided by Seller to Purchaser or obtained by
Purchaser during the Due Diligence Period, to the knowledge of Seller, (1)
Hazardous Materials (as defined below) have not been handled or stored on the
Property by or with the consent of the Seller in violation of Environmental Law
(as defined below), (2) there is no on-site contamination resulting from
activities on the Property, and (3) the Property contains no Hazardous
Materials which are present in quantities that constitute a violation of
Environmental Laws. |
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As used
herein, “Environmental Laws” means all federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations which relate to environment, health and safety and
which are applicable to the Property. |
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(j) |
To
Seller’s knowledge, no assessments have been made against any portion of
the Property which are unpaid (excepting ad valorem taxes and utility bills not
yet due and payable), whether or not they have become liens, and Seller shall
notify Buyer in writing upon learning of any such assessments and shall pay
same, or pro-rate at Closing, as appropriate. |
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9.2.3 |
Delivery
of Documents. Seller has requested that the current manager of the Property give or
otherwise make available to Buyer or Buyer’s Representatives all books, records, and
other writings in such manager’s possession related in any material way to the use,
ownership or operation of the Property, other than those books, records and writings that
are Confidential Materials. |
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9.2.4 |
Designated
Employees. The Designated Employees are the individuals who have been primarily
responsible for the management of the Property on behalf of Seller for the one (1) year
period immediately prior to the Effective Date. |
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9.3.1 |
Definition
of “Seller’s Knowledge”. All references in this Agreement to “Seller’s
knowledge” or words of similar import shall mean “Knowledge” as set
forth in Article 1hereof. There shall be no personal liability on the part of the
Designated Employees arising out of any representations or warranties made herein. |
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9.3.2 |
Notice
of Breach; Seller’s Right to Cure. If after the expiration of the Due Diligence
Period but prior to the Closing, Buyer or any Buyer’s Representative obtains actual
knowledge that any of Seller’s Warranties are untrue, inaccurate or incorrect in any
material respect, Buyer shall give Seller written notice thereof within ten (10) business
days of obtaining such knowledge that the same, individually or collectively, are
material (as defined below) (but, in any event, prior to the Closing). If at or prior to
the Closing, Seller or any Seller Parties have knowledge that any of Seller’s
Warranties are untrue, inaccurate or incorrect in any material respect, Seller shall give
Buyer written notice thereof within ten (10) business days of obtaining such knowledge
the same, individually or collectively, are material (as defined below) (but, in any
event, prior to the Closing). In either such event, Seller shall have the right to cure
such misrepresentation or breach and shall be entitled to a reasonable adjournment of the
Closing (not to exceed sixty (60) days) for the purpose of such cure. If Seller is unable
to so cure any misrepresentation or breach, then Buyer, as its sole remedy for any and
all such materially untrue, inaccurate or incorrect material representations or
warranties, shall elect either (a) to waive such misrepresentations or breaches of
representations and warranties and consummate the Transaction without any reduction of or
credit against the Purchase Price, or (b) to terminate this Agreement by written
notice given to Seller on the Closing Date, in which event this Agreement shall be
terminated, the Deposit shall be returned to Buyer, and, thereafter, neither party shall
have any further rights or obligations hereunder except as provided in the immediately
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and in any section hereof that by its terms expressly provides that it
survives any termination of this Agreement. If any such Seller’s Warranty was, to
Seller’s or any Seller Parties’ knowledge, materially untrue, inaccurate
or incorrect at the time such Seller’s Warranty was made, and as a result thereof,
Buyer elects to terminate this Agreement, then Seller shall reimburse Buyer for its
actual out-of-pocket costs (not to exceed $50,000) incurred in connection with entering
into the letter of intent, entering into this Agreement, investigating the Property and
performing its Due Diligence. The untruth, inaccuracy or incorrectness of a Seller’s
Warranty shall be deemed material only if Buyer’s aggregate damages resulting from
the untruth, inaccuracy or incorrectness of the representations or warranties,
individually or collectively, are reasonably estimated to exceed $50,000.00. |
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9.3.3 |
Survival;
Limitation on Seller’s Liability. Seller’s Warranties in Section 9.2 shall
survive the Closing and not be merged therein for a period of twelve (12) months, and
Seller shall only be liable to Buyer hereunder for a breach of a Seller’s Warranty
made herein or in any of the documents executed by Seller at the Closing with respect to
which a written claim is made by Buyer against Seller on or before the expiration of
twelve (12) months after the date of the Closing. Anything in this Agreement to the
contrary notwithstanding, the maximum aggregate liability of Seller for breaches of Seller’s
Warranties herein or in any documents executed by Seller at Closing shall be limited as
set forth in Section 14.15 hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, if
the Closing occurs, Buyer hereby expressly waives, relinquishes and releases any right or
remedy available to it at law, in equity, under this Agreement or otherwise to make a
claim against Seller for damages that Buyer may incur, or to rescind this Agreement and
the Transaction, as the result of any of Seller’s Warranties being untrue,
inaccurate or incorrect if (a) Buyer knew that such representation or warranty was
untrue, inaccurate or incorrect at the time of the Closing, or (b) Buyer’s
damages as a result of such representations or warranties being untrue, inaccurate or
incorrect are reasonably estimated to aggregate less than $50,000.00. |
ARTICLE 10. -
COVENANTS
10.1 |
Buyer's
Covenants. Buyer hereby covenants as follows: |
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10.1.1 |
Buyer’s
Indemnity; Delivery of Reports. Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold
Seller and each of the other Seller Parties free and harmless from and against any and
all Liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) arising out of
or resulting from (a) the breach of the terms of Subsection 10.2.4 or (b) the
entry on the Real Property and/or the conduct of any Due Diligence by Buyer or any of
Buyer’s Representatives or consultants at any time prior to the Closing, which
indemnity shall survive the Closing (and not be merged therein) or any earlier
termination of this Agreement. If this Agreement is terminated for any reason other than
Seller’s default, Buyer shall deliver |
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promptly to Seller copies of all third party
reports commissioned by or on behalf of Buyer or Buyer’s Representatives evidencing
the results of its Due Diligence. |
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10.1.2 |
Limit
on Government Contacts. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the
contrary, except in connection with the preparation of a so-called “Phase I”environmental
report with respect to the Property, Buyer shall not contact any governmental official or
representative regarding Hazardous Materials or the environmental condition of the
Property without Seller’s prior written consent thereto, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. In addition, if Seller’s consent is
obtained by Buyer, Seller shall be entitled to receive at least five (5) days’ prior
written notice of the intended contact and to have a representative present when Buyer
has any such contact with any governmental official or representative. |
10.2 |
Seller's
Covenants. Seller hereby covenants as follows: |
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(a) |
Without
Buyer’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld, between May 20, 2008 and the Closing Date, Seller shall not extend,
renew, replace or modify any Contract or enter into any new service contract or
agreement unless such contract or agreement (as so extended, renewed, replaced
or modified) can be terminated by the owner of the Property without penalty on
not more than thirty (30) days’ notice. Seller shall provide Buyer
not less than five (5) business days’ prior written notice to provide its
consent to any such contract, extension, renewal, replacement or modification.
If Buyer fails to object in writing to any such proposed action within such
five (5) business day period, Buyer shall be deemed to have approved the
proposed action. Buyer’s consent shall not be unreasonably withheld,
conditioned or delayed. |
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(b) |
On
or before the Closing, Seller shall terminate any management and exclusive
leasing agreements currently in effect with respect to the Property at the sole
cost and expense of Seller. |
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10.2.2 |
Maintenance
of Property. Except to the extent Seller is relieved of such obligations by Article
12 hereof, between May 20, 2008 and the Closing Date, Seller shall maintain and keep
the Property in a manner consistent with Seller’s past practices with respect to the
Property; provided, however, that subject to Buyer’s right to
terminate this Agreement prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period in
accordance with the terms of Article 5 hereof, Buyer hereby agrees that it shall
accept the Property subject to, and Seller shall have no obligation to cure, any
violations of Laws, and any physical conditions which would give rise to violations
(collectively, a “Violation”) if the aggregate cost of such cure is
reasonably estimated to exceed $200,000. Between May 19, 2008 and the Closing Date,
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Seller receives from any
governmental authority of the violation of any Laws regulating the condition or use of
the Property and if the aggregate cost of such cure is estimated to be $200,000 or less,
Seller agrees to grant Buyer a credit at Closing in the amount of such cost. If (A)
Seller does not cure any such Violation, (B) Seller received notice of such Violation
after the expiration of the Due Diligence Period and (C) the aggregate cost to cure such
Violation is estimated to exceed $200,000, then Buyer shall have the right, by written
notice given to Seller, to terminate this Agreement on or before the Closing Date. If
Buyer terminates this Agreement pursuant to this Section 10.2.2, then the Deposit
shall be returned to Buyer and this Agreement shall terminate. Following such
termination, neither party to this Agreement shall have any further rights or obligations
hereunder other than any arising under the immediately preceding sentence or in any
section herein which expressly provides that it survives the termination of this
Agreement. |
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10.2.3 |
Access
to Property. Between the Effective Date and the Closing Date Seller shall allow Buyer
or Buyer’s Representatives access to the Property upon reasonable prior notice at
reasonable times provided (a) such access does not interfere with the operation of
the Property or the rights of tenants; (b) Buyer shall coordinate with Seller prior
to and during each visit; (c) neither Buyer nor Buyer’s Representatives or
consultants shall contact any tenant without Seller’s prior consent (which may be
obtained by contacting Mr. Xxxxxx Given, Telephone (000) 000-0000 Fax: (000) 000-0000,
Email:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx); (d) Seller or its designated representative shall
have the right to pre-approve and be present during any physical testing of the Property;
and (e) Buyer shall return the Property to the condition existing prior to such
tests and inspections. Prior to such time as Buyer or any of Buyer’s Representatives
or consultants enter the Property, Buyer shall (i) obtain policies of general
liability insurance which insure Buyer and Buyer’s Representatives and consultants
with liability insurance limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for
personal injury and property damage and name Seller and Seller’s property manager as
additional insureds and which are with such insurance companies, provide such coverages
and carry such other limits as Seller shall reasonably require, and (ii) provide
Seller with certificates of insurance evidencing that Buyer has obtained the
aforementioned policies of insurance. Buyer’s access to the Property prior to the
Effective Date shall be governed by the terms and conditions contained in the Access
Agreement, which shall be terminated as of the Effective Date and the terms and
conditions of this Agreement shall control. |
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10.2.4 |
Termination
of Certain Contracts. If Buyer notifies Seller in writing prior to the Closing Date
that Buyer elects to have any Contracts terminated prior to Closing, Seller shall use
good faith and reasonable efforts to terminate the Contracts so designated by Buyer
effective as of the Closing Date; provided, however, that in no event shall
Seller be required by the foregoing to pay any sums (or incur any other liability) to the
other parties to said Contracts. If Seller is unable to so terminate the aforementioned
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Seller shall assign and
Buyer shall assume the same at Closing in accordance with the Terms of this Agreement and
the Assignment of Intangible Property. |
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10.2.5 |
New
Leases and Operations. |
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(a) |
Operations
of Property; Continuation of Leasing. Between May 20, 2008 and the Closing
Date, Seller shall continue to lease and operate the Property in accordance
with Seller’s past practices with respect to the Property, provided, that
Seller shall not execute any Leases, grant any concessions, lower any credit or
other rental standards, or otherwise operate the Property in a manner that
would have a negative impact on the Property’s financial statements |
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(b) |
Lease
Enforcement. Until the Closing Date, Seller shall have the right, but
not the obligation (except to the extent that Seller’s failure to act
shall constitute a waiver of such rights or remedies), to enforce the rights
and remedies of the landlord under any Lease in accordance with Seller’s
past practices, by summary proceedings or otherwise (including, without
limitation, the right to remove any tenant), and to apply all or any portion of
any security deposits then held by Seller toward any loss or damage incurred by
Seller by reasons of any defaults by tenants, and the exercise of any such
rights or remedies shall not affect the obligations of Buyer under this
Agreement in any manner or entitle Buyer to a reduction in, or credit or
allowance against, the Purchase Price or give rise to any other claim on the
part of Buyer. |
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10.2.6 |
Seller’s
Employees. From and after June 8, 2008, Buyer shall have the right to interview all
staff at the Property in anticipation of retaining such staff after Closing, but Buyer
agrees not to make any offers any sooner than 2 weeks prior to closing. |
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10.3.1 |
Publicity.
Seller and Buyer each hereby covenant and agree that (a) prior to the Closing
neither Seller nor Buyer shall issue any Release (as hereinafter defined) with respect to
the Transaction without the prior consent of the other, except to the extent required by
applicable Law or the rules or regulations of any governmental agency or securities
exchange, and (b) after the Closing, any Release issued by either Seller or Buyer
shall be subject to the review and approval of both parties (which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld), except to the extent required by applicable Law or the rules or
regulations of any governmental agency or securities exchange. If either Seller or Buyer
is required by applicable Law or the rules or regulations of any governmental agency or
securities exchange to issue a Release, such party shall, at least two (2) business days
prior to the issuance of the same, deliver a copy of the proposed Release to the other
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press release or public statement with respect to the Transaction or this
Agreement. |
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10.3.2 |
Broker.
Seller and Buyer expressly acknowledge that Broker has acted as the exclusive broker with
respect to the Transaction and with respect to this Agreement, and that Seller shall pay
any brokerage commission due to Broker in accordance with the separate agreement between
Seller and Broker. Seller agrees to hold Buyer harmless and indemnify Buyer from and
against any and all Liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses)
suffered or incurred by Buyer as a result of any claims by Broker or any other party
claiming to have represented Seller as broker in connection with the Transaction. Buyer
agrees to hold Seller harmless and indemnify Seller from and against any and all
Liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) suffered or incurred
by Seller as a result of any claims by any party (other than Broker) claiming to have
represented Buyer as broker in connection with the Transaction. |
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10.3.3 |
Tax
Protests; Tax Refunds and Credits. Seller shall have the right to continue and to
control the progress of and to make all decisions with respect to any contest of the real
estate taxes and personal property taxes for the Property assessed for the Tax Year in
which the Closing occurs and all prior Tax Years. Buyer shall have the right to control
the progress of and to make all decisions with respect to any tax contest of the real
estate taxes and personal property taxes for the Property assessed for all Tax Years
subsequent to the Tax Year in which the Closing occurs. All real estate and personal
property tax refunds and credits received after Closing with respect to the Property
shall be applied in the following order of priority: first, to pay the costs and
expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred in connection
with obtaining such tax refund or credit; second, to pay any amounts due to any
past or present tenant of the Property as a result of such tax refund or credit to the
extent required pursuant to the terms of the Leases; and third, apportioned
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with
respect to any refunds or credits attributable to real estate and personal
property taxes assessed for the Tax Year in which the Closing occurs, such
refunds and credits shall be apportioned between Buyer and Seller in the manner
provided for in Section 6.2; |
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with
respect to any refunds or credits attributable to real estate and personal
property taxes assessed for any period prior to the Tax Year in which the
Closing occurs, Seller shall be entitled to the entire refunds and credits; and |
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with
respect to any refunds or credits attributable to real estate and personal
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which the Closing
occurs, Buyer shall be entitled to the entire refunds and credits. |
10.4 |
Survival.
The provisions of this Article 10 shall survive the Closing (and not be merged
therein) or earlier termination of this Agreement. |
ARTICLE 11. -
FAILURE OF CONDITIONS; DEFAULT
11.1 |
To
Seller’s Obligations. If, on or before the Closing Date, (i) Buyer is
in default of any of its obligations hereunder, or (ii) the Closing otherwise fails
to occur by reason of Buyer’s failure or refusal to perform its obligations
hereunder in a prompt and timely manner, then Seller may elect to (a) terminate this
Agreement by written notice to Buyer; or (b) waive the condition and proceed to
close the Transaction. If this Agreement is so terminated, then Seller shall be entitled
to retain, as its sole and exclusive remedy, the Deposit (less interest earned thereon)
as agreed upon and liquidated damages for all loss, damages and expenses suffered by
Seller, it being agreed that Seller’s damages are impractical or extremely difficult
to ascertain and the amount of the Deposit represents a reasonable estimate of the
damages which Seller will sustain in the event of a default hereunder by Buyer, and
thereafter neither party to this Agreement shall have any further rights or obligations
hereunder other than any arising under any section herein which expressly provides that
it survives the termination of this Agreement. |
11.2 |
To
Buyer’s Obligations. If, at the Closing, (i) Seller is in default of
any of its obligations hereunder, or (ii) the Closing otherwise fails to occur by
reason of Seller’s failure or refusal to perform its obligations hereunder in a
prompt and timely manner, Buyer shall have the right to elect, as its sole and exclusive
remedy, to (a) terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller, promptly after
which the Deposit shall be returned to Buyer, or (b) waive the condition and proceed
to close the Transaction, or (c) seek specific performance of this Agreement by
Seller. As a condition precedent to Buyer’s exercise of any right it may have to
bring an action for specific performance hereunder, Buyer must commence such an action
within ninety (90) days after the occurrence of Seller’s default. Buyer agrees that
its failure timely to commence such an action for specific performance within such ninety
(90) day period shall be deemed a waiver by Buyer of its right to commence an action for
specific performance, as well as a waiver by it of any right it may have to file or
record a notice of lis pendens or notice of pendency of action or similar notice
against any portion of the Property. |
ARTICLE 12. -
CONDEMNATION/CASUALTY
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12.1.1 |
Right
to Terminate. If, prior to the Closing Date, all or any significant portion (as
hereinafter defined) of the Property is taken by eminent domain (or is the subject of a
pending taking which has not yet been consummated), Seller shall notify Buyer in writing
of such fact promptly after obtaining knowledge thereof, and, thereafter, either Buyer or
Seller shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the
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Seller’s notice, and the
Closing Date shall be extended, if necessary, to provide sufficient time for Buyer or
Seller to make such election. The failure by either Buyer and Seller to so elect in
writing to terminate this Agreement within such ten (10) day period shall be deemed an
election by such party not to terminate this Agreement. For purposes hereof, a “significant
portion” of the Property shall mean such a portion as shall have a value, as
reasonably determined by Seller, in excess of Two Million and No/100 Dollars
($2,000,000.00). If either party elects to terminate this Agreement as aforesaid, the
provisions of Section 12.4 shall apply. |
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12.1.2 |
Assignment
of Proceeds. If (a) neither Seller nor Buyer elects to terminate this Agreement as
aforesaid if all or any significant portion of the Property is taken, or (b) a
portion of the Property not constituting a significant portion of the Property is taken
or becomes subject to a pending taking, by eminent domain, there shall be no abatement of
the Purchase Price; provided, however, that, at the Closing, Seller shall pay to
Buyer the amount of any award for or other proceeds on account of such taking which have
been actually paid to Seller prior to the Closing Date as a result of such taking (less
all reasonable costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and
expenses, incurred by Seller as of the Closing Date in obtaining payment of such award or
proceeds) and, to the extent such award or proceeds have not been paid, Seller shall
assign to Buyer at the Closing (without recourse to Seller) the rights of Seller to, and
Buyer shall be entitled to receive and retain, all awards for the taking of the Property
or such portion thereof. |
12.2 |
Destruction
or Damage. In the event any of the Property is damaged or destroyed prior to the
Closing Date, Seller shall notify Buyer in writing of such fact promptly after obtaining
knowledge thereof. If any such damage or destruction (a) is an insured casualty, and
(b) would cost less than Two Million and No/100 Dollars ($2,000,000.00) to repair or
restore; and then this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and Buyer shall
acquire the Property upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. In such event, Buyer
shall receive a credit against the Purchase Price equal to the deductible amount
applicable under Seller’s casualty policy and all sums collected by Seller under all
policies of insurance (excluding loss of rents insurance attributable to the period prior
to Closing which shall belong to Seller) less all reasonable costs and expenses,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred by Seller as of the
Closing Date in connection with the negotiation and/or settlement of the casualty claim
with the insurer (the “Realization Costs”), and Seller shall assign to
Buyer all of Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all proceeds of any
insurance on account of such damage or destruction that remain uncollected (including
loss of rents insurance attributable to the period on and after Closing, if available and
assignable). In the event the Property is damaged or destroyed prior to the Closing Date
and the cost of repair would equal or exceed Two Million and No/100 Dollars
($2,000,000.00), or the casualty is an uninsured casualty then, notwithstanding anything
to the contrary set forth above in this section, Buyer shall have the right, at its
election, to terminate this Agreement. Buyer shall have thirty (30) days after Seller
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delivery to Seller
of a written election notice (the “Election Notice”) and the Closing
Date shall be extended, if necessary, to provide sufficient time for Buyer to make such
election. The failure by Buyer to deliver the Election Notice within such thirty (30) day
period shall be deemed an election not to terminate this Agreement. In the event Buyer
does not elect to terminate this Agreement as set forth above, this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect, Seller shall assign to Buyer all of Seller’s right,
title and interest in and to any and all proceeds of insurance on account of such damage
or destruction, if any, and, if the casualty was an insured casualty, Buyer shall receive
a credit against the Purchase Price equal to the deductible amount (less the Realization
Costs) under Seller’s casualty insurance policy. |
12.3 |
Insurance.
Seller shall maintain all policies of insurance coverage currently in effect relating
to the Property through the Closing Date. |
12.4 |
Effect
of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 12.1 or
Section 12.2, the Deposit shall be returned to Buyer. Upon such refund, this
Agreement shall terminate and neither party to this Agreement shall have any further
rights or obligations hereunder other than any arising under any section herein which
expressly provides that it shall survive the termination of this Agreement. |
12.5 |
Waiver. The
provisions of this Article 12 supersede the provisions of any applicable Laws with
respect to the subject matter of this Article 12. |
ARTICLE 13. - ESCROW
The Deposit and any other sums which
the parties agree shall be held in escrow (herein collectively called the “Escrow
Deposits”), shall be held by the Escrow Agent, in trust, and disposed of only in
accordance with the following provisions:
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The
Escrow Agent shall invest the Escrow Deposits in government insured
interest-bearing instruments reasonably satisfactory to both Buyer and Seller
or in a mutual fund with assets in excess of One Billion Dollars which invests
in government-issued interest bearing instruments reasonably satisfactory as
aforesaid, shall not commingle the Escrow Deposits with any funds of the Escrow
Agent or others, and shall promptly provide Buyer and Seller with confirmation
of the investments made. |
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If
the Closing occurs, the Escrow Agent shall deliver the Escrow Deposits to
Seller on the Closing Date and the Escrow Deposits shall be credited on account
of the Purchase Price, or upon instructions of Buyer, returned to Buyer and the
Purchase Price shall not be credited, but shall be paid in full by Buyer. |
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(c) |
If
for any reason the Closing does not occur, the Escrow Agent shall deliver the
Escrow Deposits to Seller or Buyer only upon receipt of a written demand
therefor from such party, subject to the following provisions of this Subsection
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occur and either party makes a
written demand upon the Escrow Agent for payment of the Escrow Deposits, the
Escrow Agent shall give written notice to the other party of such demand. If
the Escrow Agent does not receive a written objection from the other party to
the proposed payment within ten (10) days after the Escrow Agent’s giving
of such notice, the Escrow Agent is hereby authorized to make such payment. If
the Escrow Agent does receive such written objection within such period, the
Escrow Agent shall continue to hold such amount until otherwise directed by
written instructions signed by Seller and Buyer or a final judgment of a court. |
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The
parties acknowledge that the Escrow Agent is acting solely as a stakeholder at
their request and for their convenience, that the Escrow Agent shall not be
deemed to be the agent of either of the parties, and that the Escrow Agent
shall not be liable to either of the parties for any action or omission on its
part taken or made in good faith, and not in disregard of this Agreement, but
shall be liable for its negligent acts and for any Liabilities (including
reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred by Seller or Buyer
resulting from the Escrow Agent’s mistake of law respecting the Escrow
Agent’s scope or nature of its duties. Seller and Buyer shall jointly and
severally indemnify and hold the Escrow Agent harmless from and against all
Liabilities, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred
in connection with the performance of the Escrow Agent’s duties hereunder,
except with respect to actions or omissions taken or made by the Escrow Agent
in bad faith, in disregard of this Agreement or involving negligence on the
part of the Escrow Agent. |
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Buyer
shall pay any income taxes on any interest earned on the Escrow Deposits. Buyer
represents and warrants to the Escrow Agent that its taxpayer identification
number is 00-0000000. |
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(f) |
The
Escrow Agent has executed this Agreement in the place indicated on the
signature page hereof in order to confirm that the Escrow Agent shall hold the
Escrow Deposits, in escrow, and shall disburse the Escrow Deposits, pursuant to
the provisions of this Article 13. |
ARTICLE 14. -
MISCELLANEOUS
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14.1 |
Buyer’s Assignment. Except as otherwise provided herein, Buyer shall
not assign this Agreement or its rights hereunder to any individual or entity without the
prior written consent of Seller, which consent Seller may grant or withhold in its sole
discretion, and any such assignment shall be null and void ab initio. In
the event of any permitted assignment by Buyer, any assignee shall assume any and all
obligations and liabilities of Buyer under this Agreement but, notwithstanding such
assumption, Buyer shall continue to be liable hereunder. Seller hereby consents to the
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to any partnership, limited partnership or limited
liability company directly or indirectly controlled by Buyer. |
14.2 |
Designation
Agreement. Section 6045(e) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and
the regulations promulgated thereunder (herein collectively called the “Reporting
Requirements”) require an information return to be made to the United States
Internal Revenue Service, and a statement to be furnished to Seller, in connection with
the Transaction. Escrow Agent is either (x) the person responsible for closing the
Transaction (as described in the Reporting Requirements) or (y) the disbursing title or
escrow company that is most significant in terms of gross proceeds disbursed in
connection with the Transaction (as described in the Reporting Requirements).
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Escrow
Agent is hereby designated as the “Reporting Person” (as
defined in the Reporting Requirements) for the Transaction. Escrow Agent shall
perform all duties that are required by the Reporting Requirements to be
performed by the Reporting Person for the Transaction. |
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(b) |
Seller
and Buyer shall furnish to Escrow Agent, in a timely manner, any information
requested by Escrow Agent and necessary for Escrow Agent to perform its duties
as Reporting Person for the Transaction. |
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(c) |
Escrow
Agent hereby requests Seller to furnish to Escrow Agent Seller’s correct
taxpayer identification number. Seller acknowledges that any failure by Seller
to provide Escrow Agent with Seller’s correct taxpayer identification
number may subject Seller to civil or criminal penalties imposed by law.
Accordingly, Seller hereby certifies to Escrow Agent, under penalties of
perjury, that Seller’s correct taxpayer identification number is 00-0000000. |
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(d) |
Each
of the parties hereto shall retain this Agreement for a period of four (4)
years following the calendar year during which Closing occurs. |
14.3 |
Survival/Merger. Except
for the provisions of this Agreement which are explicitly stated to survive the Closing,
(a) none of the terms of this Agreement shall survive the Closing, and (b) the
delivery of the Special Warranty Deed, and other Closing documents and instruments by
Seller and the acceptance thereof by Buyer shall effect a merger, and be deemed the full
performance and discharge of every obligation on the part of Buyer and Seller to be
performed hereunder. |
14.4 |
Integration;
Waiver. This Agreement, together with the Exhibits hereto, embodies and
constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the Transaction
and all prior agreements, understandings, representations and statements, oral or
written, are merged into this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof
may be waived, modified, amended, discharged or terminated except by an instrument signed
by the party against whom the enforcement of such waiver, modification, amendment,
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instrument. No waiver by either party hereto of any failure or refusal by the other party
to comply with its obligations hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any other or
subsequent failure or refusal to so comply. |
14.5 |
Governing
Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law
of the State of Tennessee. |
14.6 |
Captions
Not Binding; Exhibits. The captions in this Agreement are inserted for
reference only and in no way define, describe or limit the scope or intent of this
Agreement or of any of the provisions hereof. All Exhibits attached hereto shall be
incorporated by reference as if set out herein in full. |
14.7 |
Binding
Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. |
14.8 |
Severability. If
any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any persons or
circumstances shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Agreement or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other
than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby,
and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest
extent permitted by law. |
14.9 |
Notices. Any
notice, request, demand, consent, approval and other communications under this Agreement
shall be in writing, and shall be deemed duly given or made at the time and on the date
when received by facsimile if such date is a business day (provided that the sender of
such communication shall orally confirm receipt thereof by the appropriate parties and
send a copy of such communication to the appropriate parties within one (1) business day
of such facsimile) or when personally delivered if such date is a business day as shown
on a receipt therefor (which shall include delivery by a nationally recognized overnight
delivery service) or three (3) business days after being mailed by prepaid registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address for each party set forth below.
Any party, by written notice to the other in the manner herein provided, may designate an
address different from that set forth below. |
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NTS Realty Holdings Limited Partnership
00000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Telephone #:(000) 000-0000
Telecopy #:(000) 000-0000 |
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq.
NTS Development Company
00000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 |
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Telephone #:(000) 000-0000
Telecopy #:(000) 000-0000
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Colonial Realty Limited Partnership
0000 0xx Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxx Given
Telephone #:(000) 000-0000
Telecopy #:(000) 000-0000
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq.
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxx & Xxxxx, P.C.
000 Xxxxx 00xx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
Telephone #:(000) 000-0000
Telecopy #:(000) 000-0000
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Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original and
all of which counterparts taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. |
14.11 |
No
Recordation. Seller and Buyer each agrees that neither this Agreement nor any
memorandum or notice hereof shall be recorded, and Buyer agrees (a) not to file any
notice of pendency or other instrument (other than a judgment) against the Property or
any portion thereof in connection herewith and (b) to indemnify Seller against all
Liabilities, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses,
incurred by Seller by reason of the filing by Buyer of such notice of pendency or other
instrument. |
14.12 |
Additional
Agreements; Further Assurances. Subject to the terms and conditions herein
provided, each of the parties hereto shall execute and deliver such documents as the
other party shall reasonably request in order to consummate and make effective the
Transaction; provided, however, that the execution and delivery of such documents by such
party shall not result in any additional liability or cost to such party. |
14.13 |
Construction. The
parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this
Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are
to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of
this Agreement or any amendment hereof or Exhibit hereto. |
14.14 |
ERISA.
Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that: |
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(i) |
Buyer
is not an employee benefit plan subject to the provisions of Title IV
of ERISA or subject to the minimum funding standards under Part 3,
Subtitle B, Title I of ERISA or Section 412 of the Internal
Revenue Code or Section 302 of ERISA, and none of the assets of Buyer
constitute or will constitute assets of any such employee benefit plans
subject to Part 4, Subtitle B, Title I of ERISA. |
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Buyer
is not a “governmental plan” within the meaning of Section 3(32)
of ERISA, and the funds used by Buyer to acquire the Property are not
subject to state statutes regulating investments of and fiduciary
obligations with respect to governmental plans. |
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Buyer
is not a Separate Account, or an “affiliate” of Seller as
defined in Section IV(b) of PTE 90-1. |
14.15 |
Maximum
Aggregate Liability. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in
this Agreement or any documents executed by Seller pursuant hereto or in connection
herewith, the maximum aggregate liability of Seller and the Seller Parties, and the
maximum aggregate amount which may be awarded to and collected by Buyer, in connection
with the Transaction, the Property, under this Agreement and under any and all documents
executed pursuant hereto or in connection herewith (including, without limitation, in
connection with the breach of any of Seller’s Warranties for which a claim is timely
made by Buyer) shall not exceed One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00). The
provisions of this section shall survive the Closing (and not be merged therein) or any
earlier termination of this Agreement. |
14.16 |
WAIVER
OF JURY TRIAL. EACH PARTY HEREBY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN
ANY PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT BY THE OTHER PARTY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF
OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE TRANSACTION, THIS AGREEMENT, THE PROPERTY OR THE
RELATIONSHIP OF BUYER AND SELLER HEREUNDER. |
14.17 |
Facsimile
Signatures. Signatures to this Agreement transmitted by telecopy shall be valid
and effective to bind the party so signing. Each party agrees to promptly deliver an
execution original to this Agreement with its actual signature to the other party, but a
failure to do so shall not affect the enforceability of this Agreement, it being
expressly agreed that each party to this Agreement shall be bound by its own telecopied
signature and shall accept the telecopied signature of the other party to this Agreement. |
14.18 |
Section
1031 Exchange. Buyer acknowledges that Seller may sell the Property
pursuant to the terms of the Internal Revenue Code Section 1031. Buyer shall cooperate
with Seller and execute documents reasonably hereunder for Seller to conduct a like-kind
exchange. In no event will Buyer be required to take title to any real property other
than the Property by conveyed herein, and Buyer shall not be required to incur any
additional cost or expense to comply with the provisions of this Section 14.18. Buyer
shall not assume any responsibility for the tax consequences to Seller arising out of an
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affected pursuant to this Section 14.18. Seller agrees to cooperate in
structuring and completing this transaction for Buyer so as to effect an acquisition of
“replacement property” in connection with a like-kind exchange pursuant to
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Section 1031”).
In particular, Seller will consent to the assignment by Buyer prior to closing hereunder
of its right to purchase the property to a “Qualified Intermediary”, and Seller
will accept payment of the Purchase Price from such “Qualified Intermediary.”
The terms “Replacement Property” and “Qualified Intermediary” are used
herein as defined in the Treasury Regulation Code Section 1031. Buyer shall bear all
expenses associated with the structuring of this transaction as part of a Code Section
1031 like-kind exchange, including all fees of the Qualified Intermediary. Buyer shall
reimburse Seller for, and hold Seller harmless from and against, any and all reasonable
and necessary additional costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees,
and any liabilities, which Seller may incur as a result of structuring this transaction as
a part of a like-kind exchange for and on behalf of Buyer. Seller shall not assume any
responsibility for the tax consequences to Buyer arising out of an exchange effective
pursuant to this Section 14.18. |
14.19 |
Post-Closing
Audit. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Buyer, upon
reasonable prior notice to Seller, shall have the right, at any time after the execution
of this Agreement and for a period of 120 days following the closing date, at Buyer’s
expense, to audit and/or to have prepared audited financial statements for the property
for the calendar year ending December 31, 2007 and year-to-date 2008. Such audit shall
include all books and records relating to the Property, including, but not limited to,
revenue and expense supporting documents, deposits, bank statements, invoices and other
similar documentation. Seller acknowledges and agrees that its books and records are the
subject of the audit, and Seller agrees to execute a standard form of engagement and
representation letter with a big four accounting firm, as auditor in connection with the
audit, provided that such letter expressly provides that all costs and fees of Buyer’s
auditor shall be paid by Buyer. Seller agrees to cooperate with Buyer in granting Buyer,
its agents, representatives and employees access to such books, records and documentation
so that it and its auditors may timely and fully complete such audit. Buyer shall
reimburse Seller for its reasonable and necessary costs and expenses incurred in
connection with such audit and shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller from all costs
and fees of Buyer’s auditor in connection with such audit. Should this Agreement
terminate and the Closing not occur, Buyer shall still be obligated to reimburse Seller
for its reasonable and necessary costs and expenses incurred in connection with such
audit and shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller from all costs and fees of Buyer’s
auditor in connection with such audit. The terms of this Section 14.19 shall survive the
Closing and the delivery of the Deed. |
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, each party hereto has caused this Agreement to be duly executed as
of the date(s) set forth below to be effective as of the day and year first above
written.
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SELLER: |
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COLONIAL REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware
limited partnership |
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By: Colonial Properties Trust,
an Alabama Real Estate Investment Trust
Its: General Partner |
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By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Given
Name: Xxxxxx X. Given
Title: SVP
Date: 6/11/08 |
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BUYER: |
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NTS REALTY HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
a Delaware limited partnership |
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By: NTS Realty Capital, Inc., a Delaware corporation,
its Managing General Partner |
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By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
Title: President
Date: 6/11/08 |
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AGREEMENT OF ESCROW
AGENT
The
undersigned has executed this Agreement solely to confirm its agreement to (a) hold
the Escrow Deposits in escrow in accordance with the provisions hereof and (b) comply
with the provisions of Article 13 and Section 14.2.
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LAND TITLE COMPANY OF ALABAMA,
as agent for Chicago Title Insurance
Company |
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By:
Name:
Title:
Date: |
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