STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SINGLE-TENANT LEASE - NET (DO NOT USE THIS FORM FOR MULTI-TENANT BUILDINGS)
Exhibit 99.78
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SINGLE-TENANT LEASE - NET
(DO NOT USE THIS FORM FOR MULTI-TENANT BUILDINGS)
1. | Basic Provisions (“Basic Provisions”). |
1.1 Parties. This Lease (“Lease”), dated for reference purposes only 10/1/18, is made by and between Neo Street Partners LLC and Lompoc TIC, LLC (“Lessor”) and CA Manufacturing Solutions LLC (“Lessee”), (collectively the “Parties,” or individually a “Party”).
1.2 Premises: That certain real property, including all improvements therein or to be provided by Lessor under the terms of this Lease, commonly known as (xxxxxx xxxxxxx, xxxx, xxxxx, xxx): 1637 and 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, XX 00000 (“Premises”). The Premises are located in the County of Santa Xxxxxxx, and are generally described as (describe briefly the nature of the property and, if applicable, the “Project,” if the property is located within a Project): . (See also Paragraph 2)
1.3 Term: Five (5) years and 0 months (“Original Term”) commencing 10/1/18 (“Commencement Date”) and ending 9/30/23 (“Expiration Date”). (See also Paragraph 3)
1.4 Early Possession: If the Premises are available Lessee may have non-exclusive possession of the Premises commencing (“Early Possession Date”). (See also Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3)
1.5 Base Rent: $23,418.02 per month (“Base Rent”), payable on the 30th day of each month commencing 9–30–18. (See also Paragraph 4)
x If this box is checked, there are provisions in this Lease for the Base Rent to be adjusted. See Paragraph 53.
1.6 Base Rent and Other Monies Paid Upon Execution:
(a) | Base Rent: $23,333.00 for the period 10/1/2023 - 10/31/2023. |
(b) | Security Deposit: $23,333.00 (“Security Deposit”). (See also Paragraph 5) |
(c) | Association Fees: TBD for the period . |
(d) | Other: $4,715.00 for CAM- October 2018. |
(e) | Total Due Upon Execution of this Lease: $56,580.00. |
1.7 Agreed Use: . (See also Paragraph 6)
1.8 Insuring Party. Lessor is the “Insuring Party” unless otherwise stated herein. (See also Paragraph 8)
1.9 Real
Estate Brokers. (See also Paragraph 15 and 25)
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1.10 Guarantor. The obligations of the Lessee under this Lease are to be guaranteed by N/A (“Guarantor”). (See also Paragraph 37)
1.11 Attachments. Attached hereto are the following, all of which constitute a part of this Lease:
x | an Addendum consisting of Paragraphs 51 through 59 and Exhibit A thereto ; |
¨ | a plot plan depicting the Premises; |
¨ | a current set of the Rules and Regulations; |
¨ | a Work Letter; |
¨ | other (specify):_________. |
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2. | Premises. |
2.1 Letting. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases from Lessor, the Premises, for the term, at the rental, and upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in this Lease. While the approximate square footage of the Premises may have been used in the marketing of the Premises for purposes of comparison, the Base Rent stated herein is NOT tied to square footage and is not subject to adjustment should the actual size be determined to be different. NOTE: Lessee is advised to verify the actual size prior to executing this Lease.
2.2 Condition.
Lessor shall deliver the Premises to Lessee broom clean and free of debris on the Commencement Data
or the Early Possession Date, whichever first occurs (“Start Date”), and, so long as the required service contracts
described in Paragraph 7.1(b) below are obtained by Lessee and in effect within thirty days following the Start Date, warrants that
the existing electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, lighting, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (“HVAC”),
loading doors, sump pumps, if any, and all other such elements in the Premises, other than those constructed by Lessee, shall be in good
operating condition on said date, that the structural elements of the roof, bearing walls and foundation of any buildings on the Premises
(the “Building”) shall be free of material defects, and that the Premises do not contain hazardous levels of any mold or
fungi defined as toxic under applicable state or federal law. If a non-compliance with said warranty exists as of the Start Date, or
if one of such systems or elements should malfunction or fail within the appropriate warranty period, Lessor shall, as Lessor’s
sole obligation with respect to such matter, except as otherwise provided in this Lease, promptly after receipt of written notice from
Lessee setting forth with specificity the nature and extent of such non-compliance, malfunction or failure, rectify same at Lessor’s
expense. The warranty periods shall be as follows: (i) 6 months as to the HVAC systems, and (ii) 30 days as to the remaining
systems and other elements of the Building. If Lessee does not give Lessor the required notice within the appropriate warranty period,
correction of any such non-compliance, malfunction or failure shall be the obligation of Lessee at Lessee’s sole cost and expense.
Lessor also warrants, that unless otherwise specified in writing, Lessor is unaware of (i) any recorded Notices of Default affecting
the Premise; (ii) any delinquent amounts due under any loan secured by the Premises; and (iii) any bankruptcy proceeding affecting
the Premises, in current “as-is” condition (see addendum paragraph 51).
2.3 Compliance.
Lessor warrants that to the best of its knowledge the improvements on the Premises comply with the building codes, applicable laws, covenants
or restrictions of record, regulations, and ordinances (“Applicable Requirements”) that were in effect at the time
that each improvement, or portion thereof, was constructed. Said warranty does not apply to the use to which Lessee will put the Premises,
modifications which may be required by the Americans with Disabilities Act or any similar laws as a result of Lessee’s use (see
Paragraph 49), or to any Alterations or Utility Installations (as defined in Paragraph 7.3(a)) made or to be made by Lessee. NOTE; Lessee
is responsible for determining whether or not the Applicable Requirements, and especially the zoning, are appropriate for Lessee’s
intended use, and acknowledges that past uses of the Premises may no longer be allowed. If the Premises do not comply with said warranty,
Lessor shall, except as otherwise provided, promptly after receipt of written notice from Lessee setting forth with specificity the nature
and extent of such non-compliance, rectify the same at Lessor’s expense. If Lessee does not give Lessor written notice of a non-compliance
with this warranty within 6 months following the Start Date, correction of that non-compliance shall be the obligation of Lessee at Lessee’s
sole cost and expense. If the Applicable Requirements are hereafter changed so as to require during the term of this Lease the construction
of an addition to or an alteration of the Premises and/or Building, the remediation of any Hazardous Substance, or the reinforcement
or other physical modification of the Unit, Premises and/or Building (“Capital Expenditure”), Lessor and Lessee shall
allocate the cost of such work as follows:
(a) Subject
to Paragraph 2.3(c) below, if such Capital Expenditures are required as a result of the specific and unique use of the Premises
by Lessee as compared with uses by tenants in general, Lessee shall be fully responsible for the cost thereof, provided, however, that
if such Capital Expenditure is required during the last 2 years of this Lease and the cost thereof exceeds 6 months’ Base Rent,
Lessee may instead terminate this Lease unless Lessor notifies Lessee, in writing, within 10 days after receipt of Lessee’s termination
notice that Lessor has elected to pay the difference between the actual cost thereof and an amount equal to 6 months’ Base Rent.
If Lessee elects termination, Lessee shall immediately cease the use of the Premises which requires such Capital Expenditure and deliver
to Lessor written notice specifying a termination date at least 90 days thereafter. Such termination date shall, however, in no event
be earlier than the last day that Lessee could legally utilize the Premises without commencing such Capital Expenditure.
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(b) If
such Capital Expenditure is not the result of the specific and unique use of the Premises by Lessee (such as, governmentally mandated
seismic modifications), then Lessor shall pay for such Capital Expenditure and Lessee shall only be obligated to pay, each month during
the remainder of the term of this Lease or any extension thereof, on the date that on which the Base Rent is due, an amount equal to
1/144th of the portion of such costs reasonably attributable to the Premises. Lessee shall pay Interest on the balance but may prepay
its obligation at any time. If, however, such Capital Expenditure is required during the last 2 years of this Lease or if Lessor
reasonably determines that it is not economically feasible to pay its share thereof, Lessor shall have the option to terminate this Lease
upon 90 days prior written notice to Lessee unless Lessee notifies Lessor, in writing, within 10 days after receipt of Lessor’s
termination notice that Lessee will pay for such Capital Expenditure. If Lessor does not elect to terminate, and fails to tender its
share of any such Capital Expenditure, Lessee may advance such funds and deduct same, with Interest, from Rent until Lessor’s share
of such costs have been fully paid. If Lessee is unable to finance Lessor’s share, or if the balance of the Rent due and payable
for the remainder of this Lease is not sufficient to fully reimburse Lessee on an offset basis, Lessee shall have the right to terminate
this Lease upon 30 days written notice to Lessor.
(c) Notwithstanding
the above, the provisions concerning Capital Expenditures are intended to apply only to non .voluntary, unexpected, and new Applicable
Requirements. If the Capital Expenditures are instead triggered by Lessee as a result of an actual or proposed change in use, change
in intensity of use, or modification to the Premises then, and in that event, Lessee shall either: (i) immediately cease such changed
use or intensity of use and/or take such other steps as may be necessary to eliminate the requirement for such Capital Expenditure, or
(ii) complete such Capital Expenditure at its own expense. Lessee shall not, however, have any right to terminate this Lease.
2.4 Acknowledgements. Lessee acknowledges that: (a) it has been given an opportunity to inspect and measure the Premises, (b) it has been advised by Lessor and/or Brokers to satisfy itself with respect to the size and condition of the Premises (including but not limited to the electrical, HVAC and fire sprinkler systems, security, environmental aspects, and compliance with Applicable Requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act), and their suitability for Lessee’s intended use, (c) Lessee has made such investigation as it deems necessary with reference to such matters and assumes all responsibility therefor as the same relate to its occupancy of the Premises, (d) it is not relying on any representation as to the size of the Premises made by Brokers or Lessor, (e) the square footage of the Premises was not material to Lessee’s decision to lease the Premises and pay the Rent stated herein, and (f) neither Lessor, Lessor’s agents, nor Brokers have made any oral or written representations or warranties with respect to said matters other than as set forth in this Lease. In addition, Lessor acknowledges that: (i) Brokers have made no representations, promises or warranties concerning Lessee’s ability to honor the Lease or suitability to occupy the Premises, and (ii) it is Lessor’s sole responsibility to investigate the financial capability and/or suitability of all proposed tenants.
2.5 Lessee
as Prior Owner/Occupant. The warranties made by Lessor in Paragraph 2 shall be of no force or effect if immediately
prior to the Start Date Lessee was the owner or occupant of the Premises. In such event, Lessee shall be responsible for any necessary
corrective work.
3. | Term. |
3.1 Term. The Commencement Date, Expiration Date and Original Term of this Lease are as specified in Paragraph 1.3.
3.2 Early
Possession. Any provision herein granting Lessee Early Possession of the Premises is subject to and conditioned upon the Premises
being available for such possession prior to the Commencement Date. Any grant of Early Possession only conveys a non-exclusive right
to occupy the Premises. If Lessee totally or partially occupies the Premises prior to the Commencement Date, the obligation to pay Base
Rent shall be abated for the period of such Early Possession. All other terms of this Lease (including but not limited to the obligations
to pay Real Property Taxes and insurance premiums and to maintain the Premises) shall be in effect during such period. Any such Early
Possession shall not affect the Expiration Date.
3.3 Delay
in Possession. Lessor agrees to use its best commercially reasonable efforts to deliver possession of the Premises to Lessee by the
Commencement Date. If, despite said efforts, Lessor is unable to deliver possession by such date, Lessor shall not be subject to any
liability therefor, nor shall such failure affect the validity of this Lease or change the Expiration Date. Lessee shall not, however,
be obligated to pay Rent or perform its other obligations until Lessor delivers possession of the Premises and any period of rent abatement
that Lessee would otherwise have enjoyed shall run from the date of delivery of possession and continue for a period equal to what Lessee
would otherwise have enjoyed under the terms hereof, but minus any days of delay caused by the acts or omissions of Lessee. If possession
is not delivered within 60 days after the Commencement Date, as the same may be extended under the terms of any Work Letter executed
by Parties, Lessee may, at its option, by notice in writing within 10 days after the end of such 60 day period, cancel this Lease, in
which event the Parties shall be discharged from all obligations hereunder. If such written notice is not received by Lessor within said
10 day period, Lessee’s right to cancel shall terminate. If possession of the Premises is not delivered within 120 days after the
Commencement Date, this Lease shall terminate unless other agreements are reached between Lessor and Lessee, in writing.
3.4 Lessee Compliance. Lessor shall not be required to tender possession of the Premises to Lessee until Lessee complies with its obligation to provide evidence of insurance (Paragraph 8.5). Pending delivery of such evidence, Lessee shall be required to perform all of its obligations under this Lease from and after the Start Date, including the payment of Rent, notwithstanding Lessor’s election to withhold possession pending receipt of such evidence of insurance. Further, if Lessee is required to perform any other conditions prior to or concurrent with the Start Date, the Start Date shall occur but Lessor may elect to withhold possession until such conditions are satisfied.
4. | Rent. |
4.1 Rent Defined. All monetary obligations of Lessee to Lessor under the terms of this Lease (except for the Security Deposit) are deemed to be rent (“Rent”).
4.2 Payment. Lessee shall cause payment of Rent to be received by Lessor in lawful money of the United States, without offset or deduction (except as specifically permitted in this Lease), on or before the day on which it is due. All monetary amounts shall be rounded to the nearest whole dollar. In the event that any invoice prepared by Lessor is inaccurate such inaccuracy shall not constitute a waiver and Lessee shall be obligated to pay the amount set forth in this Lease. Rent for any period during the term hereof which is for less than one full calendar month shall be prorated based upon the actual number of days of said month. Payment of Rent shall be made to Lessor at its address stated herein or to such other persons or place as Lessor may from time to time designate in writing. Acceptance of a payment which is less than the amount then due shall not be a waiver of Lessor’s rights to the balance of such Rent, regardless of Lessor’s endorsement of any check so stating. In the event that any check, draft, or other instrument of payment given by Lessee to Lessor is dishonored for any reason, Lessee agrees to pay to Lessor the sum of $25 in addition to any Late Charge and Lessor, at its option, may require all future Rent be paid by cashier’s check. Payments will be applied first to accrued late charges and attorney’s fees, second to accrued interest, then to Base Rent, Insurance and Real Property Taxes, and any remaining amount to any other outstanding charges or costs.
4.3 Association
Fees. In addition to the Base Rent, Lessee shall pay to Lessor each month an amount equal to any owner’s association or condominium
fees levied or assessed against the Premises. Said monies shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner as the Base Rent.
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5. Security
Deposit. Lessee shall deposit with Lessor upon execution hereof the Security Deposit as security for Lessee’s faithful
performance of its obligations under this Lease. If Lessee fails to pay Rent, or otherwise Defaults under this Lease, Lessor may
use, apply or retain all or any portion of said Security Deposit for the payment of any amount already due Lessor, for Rents which
will be due in the future, and/ or to reimburse or compensate Lessor for any liability, expense, loss or damage which Lessor may
suffer or incur by reason thereof. If Lessor uses or applies all or any portion of the Security Deposit, Lessee shall within 10 days
after written request therefor deposit monies with Lessor sufficient to restore said Security Deposit to the full amount required by
this Lease. If the Base Rent increases during the term of this Lease, Lessee shall, upon written
request from Lessor, deposit additional monies with Lessor so that the total amount of the Security Deposit shall at all times bear
the same proportion to the increased Base Rent as the initial Security Deposit bore to the initial Base Rent. Should
the Agreed Use be amended to accommodate a material change in the business of Lessee or to accommodate a sublessee or assignee,
Lessor shall have the right to increase the Security Deposit to the extent necessary, in Lessor’s reasonable judgment, to
account for any increased wear and tear that the Premises may suffer as a result thereof. If a change in control of Lessee occurs
during this Lease and following such change the financial condition of Lessee is, in Lessor’s reasonable judgment,
significantly reduced, Lessee shall deposit such additional monies with Lessor as shall be sufficient to cause the Security Deposit
to be at a commercially reasonable level based on such change in financial condition. Lessor shall not be required to keep the
Security Deposit separate from its general accounts. Within 90 days after the expiration or termination of this Lease, Lessor shall
return that portion of the Security Deposit not used or applied by Lessor. Lessor shall upon written request provide Lessee with an
accounting showing how that portion of the Security Deposit that was not returned was applied. No part of the Security Deposit shall
be considered to be held in trust, to bear interest or to be prepayment for any monies to be paid by Lessee under this Lease. THE
SECURITY DEPOSIT SHALL NOT BE USED BY LESSEE IN LIEU OF PAYMENT OF THE LAST MONTH’S RENT.
6. | Use. |
6.1 Use.
Lessee shall use and occupy the Premises only for the Agreed Use, or any other legal use which is reasonably comparable thereto, and
for no other purpose. Lessee shall not use or permit the use of the Premises in a manner that is unlawful, creates damage, waste or a
nuisance, or that disturbs occupants of or causes damage to neighboring premises or properties. Other than guide, signal and seeing eye
dogs, Lessee shall not keep or allow in the Premises any pets, animals, birds, fish, or reptiles. Lessor shall not unreasonably withhold
or delay its consent to any written request for a modification of the Agreed Use, so long as the same will not impair the structural
integrity of the improvements on the premises or the mechanical or electrical systems therein, and/or is not significantly more burdensome
to the Premises. If Lessor elects to withhold consent, Lessor shall within 7 days after such request give written notification of same,
which notice shall include an explanation of Lessor’s objections to the change in the Agreed Use (See Addendum Section 52)
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6.2 Hazardous Substances.
(a) Reportable Uses Require Consent. The term “Hazardous Substance” as used in this Lease shall mean any product, substance, or waste whose presence, use, manufacture, disposal, transportation, or release, either by itself or in combination with other materials expected to be on the Premises, is either: (i) potentially injurious to the public health, safety or welfare, the environment or the Premises, (ii) regulated or monitored by any governmental authority, or (iii) a basis for potential liability of Lessor to any governmental agency or third party under any applicable statute or common law theory. Hazardous Substances shall include, but not be limited to, hydrocarbons, petroleum, gasoline, and/or crude oil or any products, by-products or fractions thereof. Lessee shall not engage in any activity in or on the Premises which constitutes a Reportable Use of Hazardous Substances without the express prior written consent of Lessor and timely compliance (at Lessee’s expense) with all Applicable Requirements. “Reportable Use” shall mean (i) the installation or use of any above or below ground storage tank, (ii) the generation, possession, storage, use, transportation, or disposal of a Hazardous Substance that requires a permit from, or with respect to which a report, notice, registration or business plan is required to be filed with, any governmental authority, and/or (iii) the presence at the Premises of a Hazardous Substance with respect to which any Applicable Requirements requires that a notice be given to persons entering or occupying the Premises or neighboring properties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee may use any ordinary and customary materials reasonably required to be used in the normal course of the Agreed Use, ordinary office supplies (copier toner, liquid paper, glue, etc.) and common household cleaning materials, so long as such use is in compliance with all Applicable Requirements, is not a Reportable Use, and does not expose the Premises or neighboring property to any meaningful risk of contamination or damage or expose Lessor to any liability therefor. In addition, Lessor may condition its consent to any Reportable Use upon receiving such additional assurances as Lessor reasonably deems necessary to protect itself, the public, the Premises and/or the environment against damage, contamination, injury and/or liability, including, but not limited to, the installation (and removal on or before Lease expiration or termination) of protective modifications (such as concrete encasements) and/or increasing the Security Deposit.
(b) Duty to Inform Lessor. If Lessee knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, that a Hazardous Substance has come to be located in, on, under or about the Premises, other than as previously consented to by Lessor, Lessee shall immediately give written notice of such fact to Lessor, and provide Lessor with a copy of any report, notice, claim or other documentation which it has concerning the presence of such Hazardous Substance.
(c) Lessee Remediation. Lessee shall not cause or permit any Hazardous Substance to be spilled or released in, on, under, or about the Premises (including through the plumbing or sanitary sewer system) and shall promptly, at Lessee’s expense, comply with all Applicable Requirements and take all investigatory and/or remedial action reasonably recommended, whether or not formally ordered or required, fort the cleanup of any contamination of, and for the maintenance, security and/or monitoring of the Premises or neighboring properties, that was caused or materially contributed to by Lessee, or pertaining to or involving any Hazardous Substance brought onto the Premises during the term of this Lease, by or for Lessee, or any third party.
(d) Lessee Indemnification. Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold Lessor, its agents, employees, lenders and ground lessor, if any, harmless from and against any and all loss of rents and/or damages, liabilities, judgments, claims, expenses, penalties, and attorneys’ and consultants’ fees arising out of or involving any Hazardous Substance brought onto the Premises by or for Lessee, or any third party (provided, however, that Lessee shall have no liability under this Lease with respect to underground migration of any Hazardous Substance under the Premises from adjacent properties not caused or contributed to by Lessee). Lessee’s obligations shall include, but not be limited to, the effects of any contamination or injury to person, property or the environment created or suffered by Lessee, and the cost of investigation, removal, remediation, restoration and/or abatement, and shall survive the expiration or termination of this Lease. No termination, cancellation or release agreement entered into by Lessor and Lessee shall release Lessee from its obligations under this Lease with respect to Hazardous Substances, unless specifically so agreed by Lessor in writing at the time of such agreement.
(e) Lessor Indemnification. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 8.7, Lessor and its successors and assigns shall indemnify, defend, reimburse and hold Lessee, its employees and lenders, harmless from and against any and all environmental damages, including the cost of remediation, which result from Hazardous Substances which existed on the Premises prior to Lessee’s occupancy or which are caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor, its agents or employees. Lessor’s obligations, as and when required by the Applicable Requirements, shall include, but not be limited to, the cost of investigation, removal, remediation, restoration and/or abatement, and shall survive the expiration or termination of this Lease.
(f) Investigations and Remediations. Lessor shall retain the responsibility and pay for any investigations or remediation measures required by governmental entities having jurisdiction with respect to the existence of Hazardous Substances on the Premises prior to Lessee’s occupancy, unless such remediation measure is required as a result of Lessee’s use (including “Alterations”, as defined in paragraph 7.3(a) below) of the Premises, in which event Lessee shall be responsible for such payment. Lessee shall cooperate fully in any such activities at the request of Lessor, including allowing Lessor and Lessor’s agents to have reasonable access to the Premises at reasonable times in order to carry out Lessor’s investigative and remedial responsibilities.
(g) Lessor Termination Option. If a Hazardous Substance Condition (see Paragraph 9.1(e)) occurs during the term of this Lease, unless Lessee is legally responsible therefor (in which case Lessee shall make the investigation and remediation thereof required by the Applicable Requirements and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, but subject to Lessor’s rights under Paragraph 6.2(d) and Paragraph 13), Lessor may, at Lessor’s option, either (i) investigate and remediate such Hazardous Substance Condition, if required, as soon as reasonably possible at Lessor’s expense, in which event this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, or (ii) if the estimated cost to remediate such condition exceeds 12 times the then monthly Base Rent or $100,000, whichever is greater, give written notice to Lessee, within 30 days after receipt by Lessor of knowledge of the occurrence of such Hazardous Substance Condition, of Lessor’s desire to terminate this Lease as of the date 60 days following the date of such notice. In the event Lessor elects to give a termination notice, Lessee may, within 10 days thereafter, give written notice to Lessor of Lessee’s commitment to pay the amount by which the cost of the remediation of such Hazardous Substance Condition exceeds an amount equal to 12 times the then monthly Base Rent or $100,000, whichever is greater. Lessee shall provide Lessor with said funds or satisfactory assurance thereof within 30 days following such commitment. In such event, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, and Lessor shall proceed to make such remediation as soon as reasonably possible after the required funds are available. If Lessee does not give such notice and provide the required funds or assurance thereof within the time provided, this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in Lessor’s notice of termination.
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6.3 Lessee’s Compliance with Applicable Requirements. Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, Lessee shall, at Lessee’s sole expense, fully, diligently and in a timely manner, materially comply with all Applicable Requirements, the requirements of any applicable fire insurance underwriter or rating bureau, and the recommendations of Lessor’s engineers and/or consultants which relate in any manner to the Premises, without regard to whether said Applicable Requirements are now in effect or become effective after the Start Date. Lessee shall, within 10 days after receipt of Lessor’s written request, provide Lessor with copies of all permits and other documents, and other information evidencing Lessee’s compliance with any Applicable Requirements specified by Lessor, and shall immediately upon receipt, notify Lessor in writing (with copies of any documents involved) of any threatened or actual claim, notice, citation, warning, complaint or report pertaining to or involving the failure of Lessee or the Premises to comply with any Applicable Requirements. Likewise, Lessee shall immediately give written notice to Lessor of: (i) any water damage to the Premises and any suspected seepage, pooling, dampness or other condition conducive to the production of mold; or (ii) any mustiness or other odors that might indicate the presence of mold in the Premises. In addition, Lessee shall provide copies of all relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS) to Lessor within 10 days of the receipt of a written request therefor. In addition, Lessee shall provide Lessor with copies of its business license, certificate of occupancy and/or any similar document within 10 days of the receipt of a written request therefor.
6.4 Inspection; Compliance. Lessor and Lessor’s “Lender” (as defined in Paragraph 30) and consultants authorized by Lessor shall have the right to enter into Premises at anytime, in the case of an emergency, and otherwise at reasonable times after reasonable notice, for the purpose of inspecting and/or testing the condition of the Premises and/or for verifying compliance by Lessee with this Lease. The cost of any such inspections shall be paid by Lessor, unless a violation of Applicable Requirements, or a Hazardous Substance Condition (see paragraph 9.1) is found to exist or be imminent, or the inspection is requested or ordered by a governmental authority. In such case, Lessee shall upon request reimburse Lessor for the cost of such inspection, so long as such inspection is reasonably related to the violation or contamination. In addition, Lessee shall provide copies of all relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS) to Lessor within 10 days of the receipt of a written request therefor. Lessee acknowledges that any failure on its part to allow such inspections or testing will expose Lessor to risks and potentially cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease, the extent of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, should the Lessee fail to allow such inspections and/or testing in a timely fashion the Base Rent shall be automatically increased, without any requirement for notice to Lessee, by an amount equal to 10% of the then existing Base Rent or $100, whichever is greater for the remainder to the Lease. The Parties agree that such increase in Base Rent represents fair and reasonable compensation for the additional risk/costs that Lessor will incur by reason of Lessee’s failure to allow such inspection and/or testing. Such increase in Base Rent shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee’s Default or Breach with respect to such failure nor prevent the exercise of any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder.
7. | Maintenance; Repairs; Utility Installations; Trade Fixtures and Alterations. |
7.1 Lessee’s Obligations.
(a) In General. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 2.2 (Condition), 2.3 (Compliance), 6.3 (Lessee’s Compliance with Applicable Requirements), 7.2 (Lessor’s Obligations), 9 (Damage or Destruction), and 14 (Condemnation), Lessee shall, at Lessee’s sole expense, keep the Premises, Utility Installations (intended for Lessee’s exclusive use, no matter where located), and Alterations in good order, condition and repair (whether or not the portion of the Premises requiring repairs, or the means of repairing the same, are reasonably or readily accessible to Lessee, and whether or not the need for such repairs occurs as a result of Lessee’s use, any prior use, the elements or the age of such portion of the Premises), including, but not limited to, all equipment or facilities, such as plumbing, HVAC equipment, electrical, lighting facilities, boilers, pressure vessels, fire protection system, fixtures, walls (interior and exterior), foundations, ceilings, roofs, roof drainage systems, floors, windows, doors, plate glass, skylights, landscaping, driveways, parking lots, fences, retaining walls, signs, sidewalks and parkways located in, on, or adjacent to the Premises. Lessee, in keeping the Premises in good order, condition and repair, shall exercise and perform good maintenance practices, specifically including the procurement and maintenance of the service contracts required by Paragraph 7.1(b) below. Lessee’s obligations shall include restorations, replacements or renewals when necessary to keep the Premises and all improvements thereon or a part thereof in good order, condition and state of repair. Lessee shall, during the term of this Lease, keep the exterior appearance of the Building in a first-class condition (including, e.g. graffiti’ removal) consistent with the exterior appearance of other similar facilities of comparable age and size in the vicinity, including, when necessary, the exterior repainting of the Building.
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(b) Service Contracts. Lessee shall, at Lessee’s sole expense, procure and maintain contracts, with copies to Lessor, in customary form and substance for, and with contractors specializing and experienced in the maintenance of the following equipment and improvements, if any, if and when installed on the Premises: (i) HVAC equipment, (ii) boiler, and pressure vessels, (iii) fire extinguishing systems, including fire alarm and/or smoke detection, (iv) landscaping and irrigation systems, (v) roof covering and drains, and (vi) clarifiers. However, Lessor reserves the right, upon notice to Lessee, to procure and maintain any or all of such service contracts, and Lessee shall reimburse Lessor, upon demand, for the cost thereof.
(c) Failure to Perform. If Lessee fails to perform Lessee’s obligations under this Paragraph 7.1, Lessor may enter upon the Premises after 10 days’ prior written notice to Lessee (except in the case of an emergency, in which case no notice shall be required), perform such obligations on Lessee’s behalf, and put the Premises in good order, condition and repair, and Lessee shall promptly pay to Lessor a sum equal to 115% of the cost thereof.
(d) Replacement. Subject to Lessee’s indemnification of Lessor as set forth in Paragraph 8.7 below, and without relieving Lessee of liability resulting from Lessee’s failure to exercise and perform good maintenance practices, if an item described in Paragraph 7.1(b) cannot be repaired other than at a cost which is in excess of 50% of the cost of replacing such item, then such item shall be replaced by Lessor, and the cost thereof shall be prorated between the Parties and Lessee shall only be obligated to pay, each month during the remainder of the term of this Lease, on the date on which Base Rent is due, an amount equal to the product of multiplying the cost of such replacement by a fraction, the numerator of which is one, and the denominator of which is 144 (ie. 1/144th of the cost per month). Lessee shall pay Interest on the unamortized balance but may prepay its obligation at any time.
7.2 Lessor’s
Obligations. Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 2.2 (Condition), 2.3 (Compliance),
9 (Damage or Destruction) and 14 (Condemnation), it is intended by the Parties hereto that Lessor have no obligation, in any manner whatsoever,
to repair and maintain the Premises, or the equipment therein, all of which obligations are intended to be that of the Lessee. It is
the intention of the Parties that the terms of this Lease govern the respective obligations of the Parties as to maintenance and repair
of the Premises.
7.3 Utility Installations; Trade Fixtures; Alterations.
(a) Definitions. The term “Utility Installations” refers to all floor and window coverings, air and/or vacuum lines, power panels, electrical distribution, security and fire protection systems, communication cabling, lighting fixtures, HVAC equipment, plumbing, and fencing in or on the Premises. The term “Trade Fixtures” shall mean Lessee’s machinery and equipment that can be removed without doing material damage to the Premises. The term “Alterations” shall mean any modification of the improvements, other than Utility Installations or Trade Fixtures, whether by addition or deletion. “Lessee Owned Alterations and/or Utility Installations” are defined as Alterations and/or Utility Installations made by Lessee that are not yet owned by Lessor pursuant to Paragraph 7.4(a).
(b) Consent. Lessee shall not make any Alterations or Utility Installations to the Premises without Lessor’s prior written consent. Lessee may, however, make non-structural Alterations or Utility Installations to the interior of the Premises (excluding the roof) without such consent but upon notice to Lessor, as long as they are not visible from the outside, do not involve puncturing, relocating or removing the roof or any existing walls, will not affect the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and/or life safety systems, do not trigger the requirement for additional modifications and/or improvements to the Premises resulting from Applicable Requirements, such as compliance with Title 24, and the cumulative cost thereof during this Lease as extended does not exceed a sum equal to 3 month’s Base Rent in the aggregate or a sum equal to one month’s Base Rent in any one year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall not make or permit any roof penetrations and/or install anything on the roof without the prior written approval of Lessor. Lessor may, as a precondition to granting such approval, require Lessee to utilize a contractor chosen and/or approved by Lessor. Any Alterations or Utility Installations that Lessee shall desire to make and which require the consent of the Lessor shall be presented to Lessor in written form with detailed plans. Consent shall be deemed conditioned upon Lessee’s: (i) acquiring all applicable governmental permits, (ii) furnishing Lessor with copies of both the permits and the plans and specifications prior to commencement of the work, and (iii) compliance with all conditions of said permits and other Applicable Requirements in a prompt and expeditious manner. Any Alterations or Utility Installations shall be performed in a workmanlike manner with good and sufficient materials. Lessee shall promptly upon completion furnish Lessor with as-built plans and specifications. For work which costs an amount in excess of one month’s Base Rent, Lessor may condition its consent upon Lessee providing a lien and completion bond in an amount equal to 150% of the estimated cost of such Alteration or Utility Installation and/or upon Lessee’s posting an additional Security Deposit with Lessor.
(c) Liens; Bonds. Lessee shall pay, when due, all claims for labor or materials furnished or alleged to have been furnished to or for Lessee at or for use on the Premises, which claims are or may be secured by any mechanic’s or materialmen’s lien against the Premises or any interest therein. Lessee shall give Lessor not less than 10 days notice prior to the commencement of any work in, on or about the Premises, and Lessor shall have the right to post notices of non-responsibility. If Lessee shall contest the validity of any such lien, claim or demand, then Lessee shall, at its sole expense defend and protect itself, Lessor and the Premises against the same and shall pay and satisfy any such adverse judgment that may be rendered thereon before the enforcement thereof. If Lessor shall require, Lessee shall furnish a surety bond in an amount equal to 150% of the amount of such contested lien, claim or demand, indemnifying Lessor against liability for the same. If Lessor elects to participate in any such action, Lessee shall pay Lessor’s attorneys’ fees and costs.
7.4 Ownership; Removal; Surrender; and Restoration.
(a) Ownership. Subject to Lessor’s right to require removal or elect ownership as hereinafter provided, all Alterations and Utility Installations made by Lessee shall be the property of Lessee, but considered a part of the Premises. Lessor may, at any time, elect in writing to be the owner of all or any specified part of the Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations. Unless otherwise instructed per paragraph 7.4(b) hereof, all Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations shall, at the expiration or termination of this Lease, become the property of Lessor and be surrendered by Lessee with the Premises.
(b) Removal. By delivery to Lessee of written notice from Lessor not earlier than 90 and not later than 30 days prior to the end of the term of this Lease, Lessor may require that any or all Lessee Owned Alterations or Utility Installations be removed by the expiration or termination of this Lease. Lessor may require the removal at any time of all or any part of any Lessee Owned Alterations or Utility Installations made without the required consent.
(c) Surrender; Restoration. Lessee shall surrender the Premises by the Expiration Date or any earlier termination date, with all of the improvements, parts and surfaces thereof broom clean and free of debris, and in good operating order, condition and state of repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted. “Ordinary wear and tear” shall not include any damage or deterioration that would have been prevented by good maintenance practice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Lessee occupies the Premises for 12 months or less, then Lessee shall surrender the Premises in the same condition as delivered to Lessee on the Start Date with NO allowance for ordinary wear and tear. Lessee shall repair any damage occasioned by the installation, maintenance or removal of Trade Fixtures, Lessee owned Alterations and/or Utility Installations, furnishings, and equipment as well as the removal of any storage tank installed by or for Lessee. Lessee shall also remove from the Premises any and all Hazardous Substances brought onto the Premises by or for Lessee, or any third party (except Hazardous Substances which were deposited via underground migration from areas outside of the Premises) to the level specified in Applicable Requirements. Trade Fixtures shall remain the property of Lessee and shall be removed by Lessee. Any personal property of Lessee not removed on or before the Expiration Date or any earlier termination date shall be deemed to have been abandoned by Lessee and may be disposed of or retained by Lessor as Lessor may desire. The failure by Lessee to timely vacate the Premises pursuant to this Paragraph 7.4(c) without the express written consent of Lessor shall constitute a holdover under the provisions of Paragraph 26 below.
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8. | Insurance; Indemnity. |
8.1 Payment For Insurance. Lessee shall pay for all insurance required under Paragraph 8 except to the extent of the cost attributable to liability insurance carried by Lessor under Paragraph 8.2(b) in excess of $2,000,000 per occurrence. Premiums for policy periods commencing prior to or extending beyond the Lease term shall be prorated to correspond to the Lease term. Payment shall be made by Lessee to Lessor within 10 days following receipt of an invoice.
8.2 Liability Insurance.
(a) Carried by Lessee. Lessee shall obtain and keep in force a Commercial General Liability policy of insurance protecting Lessee and Lessor as an additional insured against claims for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage based upon or arising out of the ownership, use, occupancy or maintenance of the Premises and all areas appurtenant thereto. Such insurance shall be on an occurrence basis providing single limit coverage in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with an annual aggregate of not less than $2,000,000. Lessee shall add Lessor as an additional insured by means of an endorsement at least as broad as the Insurance Service Organization’s “Additional Insured-Managers or Lessors of Premises” Endorsement. The policy shall not contain any intra-insured exclusions as between insured persons or organizations, but shall include coverage for liability assumed under this Lease as an “insured contract” for the performance of Lessee’s indemnity obligations under this Lease. The limits of said insurance shall not, however, limit the liability of Lessee nor relieve Lessee of any obligation hereunder. Lessee shall provide an endorsement on its liability policy(ies) which provides that its insurance shall be primary to and not contributory with any similar insurance carried by Lessor, whose insurance shall be considered excess insurance only.
(b) Carried by Lessor. Lessor shall maintain liability insurance as described in Paragraph 8.2(a), in addition to, and not in lieu of, the insurance required to be maintained by Lessee. Lessee shall not be named as an additional insured therein.
8.3 Property Insurance - Building, Improvements and Rental Value.
(a) Building and Improvements. The Insuring Party shall obtain and keep in force a policy or policies in the name of Lessor, with loss payable to Lessor, any ground-lessor, and to any Lender insuring loss or damage to the Premises. The amount of such insurance shall be equal to the full insurable replacement cost of the Premises, as the same shall exist from time to time, or the amount required by any Lender, but in no event more than the commercially reasonable and available insurable value thereof. Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures, and Lessee’s personal property shall be insured by Lessee not by Lessor. If the coverage is available and commercially appropriate, such policy or policies shall insure against all risks of direct physical loss or damage (except the perils of flood and/or earthquake unless required by a Lender), including coverage for debris removal and the enforcement of any Applicable Requirements requiring the upgrading, demolition, reconstruction or replacement of any portion of the Premises as the result of a covered loss. Said policy or policies shall also contain an agreed valuation provision in lieu of any coinsurance clause, waiver of subrogation, and inflation guard protection causing an increase in the annual property insurance coverage amount by a factor of not less than the adjusted U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the city nearest to where the Premises are located. If such insurance coverage has a deductible clause, the deductible amount shall not exceed $5,000 per occurrence, and Lessee shall be liable for such deductible amount in the event of an Insured Loss.
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(b) Rental Value. The Insuring Party shall obtain and keep in force a policy or policies in the name of Lessor with loss payable to Lessor and any Lender, insuring the loss of the full Rent for one year with an extended period of indemnity for an additional 180 days (“Rental Value insurance”). Said insurance shall contain an agreed valuation provision in lieu of any coinsurance clause, and the amount of coverage shall be adjusted annually to reflect the projected Rent otherwise payable by Lessee, for the next 12 month period. Lessee shall be liable for any deductible amount in the event of such loss.
(c) Adjacent Premises. If the Premises are part of a larger building, or of a group of buildings owned by Lessor which are adjacent to the Premises, the Lessee shall pay for any increase in the premiums for the property insurance of such building or buildings if said increase is caused by Lessee’s acts, omissions, use or occupancy of the Premises.
8.4 Lessee’s Property; Business Interruption Insurance; Worker’s Compensation Insurance.
(a) Property Damage. Lessee shall obtain and maintain insurance coverage on all of Lessee’s personal property, Trade Fixtures, and Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations. Such insurance shall be full replacement cost coverage with a deductible of not to exceed $1,000 per occurrence. The proceeds from any such insurance shall be used by Lessee for the replacement of personal property, Trade Fixtures and Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations.
(b) Business Interruption. Lessee shall obtain and maintain loss of income and extra expense insurance in amounts as will reimburse Lessee for direct or indirect loss of earnings attributable to all perils commonly insured against by prudent lessees in the business of Lessee or attributable to prevention of access to the Premises as a result of such perils.
(c) Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Lessee shall obtain and maintain Worker’s Compensation Insurance in such amount as may be required by Applicable Requirements. Such policy shall include a ‘Waiver of Subrogation’ endorsement. Lessee shall provide Lessor with a copy of such endorsement along with the certificate of insurance or copy of the policy required by paragraph 8.5.
(d) No Representation of Adequate Coverage. Lessor makes no representation that the limits or forms of coverage of insurance specified herein are adequate to cover Lessee’s property, business operations or obligations under this Lease.
8.5 Insurance Policies. Insurance required herein shall be by companies maintaining during the policy term a “General Policyholders Rating” of at least A-, VII, as set forth in the most current issue of “Best’s Insurance Guide”, or such other rating as may be required by a Lender. Lessee shall not do or permit to be done anything which invalidates the required insurance policies. Lessee shall, prior to the Start Date, deliver to Lessor certified copies of policies of such insurance or certificates with copies of the required endorsements evidencing the existence and amounts of the required insurance. No such policy shall be cancelable or subject to modification except after 30 days prior written notice to Lessor. Lessee shall, at least 10 days prior to the expiration of such policies, furnish Lessor with evidence of renewals or “insurance binders” evidencing renewal thereof, or Lessor may increase his liability insurance coverage and charge the cost thereof to Lessee, which amount shall be payable by Lessee to Lessor upon demand. Such policies shall be for a term of at least one year, or the length of the remaining term of this Lease, whichever is less. If either Party shall fail to procure and maintain the insurance required to be carried by it, the other Party may, but shall not be required to, procure and maintain the same.
8.6 Waiver of Subrogation. Without affecting any other rights or remedies, Lessee and Lessor each hereby release and relieve the other, and waive their entire right to recover damages against the other, for loss of or damage to its property arising out of or incident to the perils required to be insured against herein. The effect of such releases and waivers is not limited by the amount of insurance carried or required, or by any deductibles applicable hereto. The Parties agree to have their respective property damage insurance carriers waive any right to subrogation that such companies may have against Lessor or Lessee, as the case may be, so long as the insurance is not invalidated thereby.
8.7 Indemnity. Except for Lessor’s gross negligence or willful misconduct, Lessee shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Premises, Lessor and its agents, Lessor’s master or ground lessor, partners and Lenders, from and against any and all claims, loss of rents and/or damages, liens, judgments, penalties, attorneys’ and consultants’ fees, expenses and/or liabilities arising out of, involving, or in connection with, a Breach of the Lease by Lessee and/or the use and/or occupancy of the Premises and/or Project by Lessee and/or by Lessee’s employees, contractors or invitees. If any action or proceeding is brought against Lessor by reason of any of the foregoing matters, Lessee shall upon notice defend the same at Lessee’s expense by counsel reasonably satisfactory to Lessor and Lessor shall cooperate with Lessee in such defense. Lessor need not have first paid any such claim in order to be defended or indemnified.
8.8 Exemption of Lessor and its Agents from Liability. Notwithstanding the negligence or breach of this Lease by Lessor or its agents, neither Lessor nor its agents shall be liable under any circumstances for: (i) injury or damage to the person or goods, wares, merchandise or other property of Lessee, Lessee’s employees, contractors, invitees, customers, or any other person in or about the Premises, whether such damage or injury is caused by or results from fire, steam, electricity, gas, water or rain, indoor air quality, the presence of mold or from the breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects of pipes, fire sprinklers, wires, appliances, plumbing, HVAC or lighting fixtures, or from any other cause, whether the said injury or damage results from conditions arising upon the Premises or upon other portions of the building of which the Premises are a part, or from other sources or places, (ii) any damages arising from any act or neglect of any other tenant of Lessor or from the failure of Lessor or its agents to enforce the provisions of any other lease in the Project, or (iii) injury to Lessee’s business or for any loss of income or profit therefrom. Instead, it is intended that Lessee’s sole recourse in the event of such damages or injury be to file a claim on the insurance policy(ies) that Lessee is required to maintain pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 8.
8.9 Failure to Provide Insurance. Lessee acknowledges that any failure on its part to obtain or maintain the insurance required herein will expose Lessor to risks and potentially cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease, the extent of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, for any month or portion thereof that Lessee does not maintain the required insurance and/or does not provide Lessor with the required binders or certificates evidencing the existence of the required insurance, the Base Rent shall be automatically increased, without any requirement for notice to Lessee, by an amount equal to 10% of the then existing Base Rent or $100, whichever is greater. The parties agree that such increase in Base Rent represents fair and reasonable compensation for the additional risk/costs that Lessor will incur by reason of Lessee’s failure to maintain the required insurance. Such increase in Base Rent shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee’s Default or Breach with respect to the failure to maintain such insurance, prevent the exercise of any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder, nor relieve Lessee of its obligation to maintain the insurance specified in this Lease.
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9. | Damage or Destruction. |
9.1 Definitions.
(a) “Premises Partial Damage” shall mean damage or destruction to the improvements on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, which can reasonably be repaired in 6 months or less from the date of the damage or destruction. Lessor shall notify Lessee in writing within 30 days from the date of the damage or destruction as to whether or not the damage is Partial or Total.
(b) “Premises Total Destruction” shall mean damage or destruction to the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations and Trade Fixtures, which cannot reasonably be repaired in 6 months or less from the date of the damage or destruction. Lessor shall notify Lessee in writing within 30 days from the date of the damage or destruction as to whether or not the damage is Partial or Total.
(c) “Insured Loss” shall mean damage or destruction to improvements on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations and Trade Fixtures, which was caused by an event required to be covered by the insurance described in Paragraph 8.3(a), irrespective of any deductible amounts or coverage limits involved.
(d) “Replacement Cost” shall mean the cost to repair or rebuild the improvements owned by Lessor at the time of the occurrence to their condition existing immediately prior thereto, including demolition, debris removal and upgrading required by the operation of Applicable Requirements, and without deduction for depreciation.
(e) “Hazardous Substance Condition” shall mean the occurrence or discovery of a condition involving the presence of, or a contamination by, a Hazardous Substance, in, on, or under the Premises which requires restoration.
9.2 Partial Damage - Insured Loss. If a Premises Partial Damage that is an Insured Loss occurs, then Lessor shall, at Lessor’s expense, repair such damage (but not Lessee’s Trade Fixtures or Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations) as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect; provided, however, that Lessee shall, at Lessor’s election, make the repair of any damage or destruction the total cost to repair of which is $10,000 or less, and, in such event, Lessor shall make any applicable insurance proceeds available to Lessee on a reasonable basis for that purpose. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the required insurance was not in force or the insurance proceeds are not sufficient to effect such repair, the Insuring Party shall promptly contribute the shortage in proceeds (except as to the deductible which is Lessee’s responsibility) as and when required to complete said repairs. In the event, however, such shortage was due to the fact that, by reason of the unique nature of the improvements, full replacement cost insurance coverage was not commercially reasonable and available, Lessor shall have no obligation to pay for the shortage in insurance proceeds or to fully restore the unique aspects of the Premises unless Lessee provides Lessor with the funds to cover same, or adequate assurance thereof, within 10 days following receipt of written notice of such shortage and request therefor. If Lessor receives said funds or adequate assurance thereof within said 10 day period, the party responsible for making the repairs shall complete them as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall remain in full force and effect. If such funds or assurance are not received, Lessor may nevertheless elect by written notice to Lessee within 10 days thereafter to: (i) make such restoration and repair as is commercially reasonable with Lessor paying any shortage in proceeds, in which case this Lease shall remain in full force and effect, or (ii) have this Lease terminate 30 days thereafter. Lessee shall not be entitled to reimbursement of any funds contributed by Lessee to repair any such damage or destruction. Premises Partial Damage due to flood or earthquake shall be subject to Paragraph 9.3, notwithstanding that there may be some insurance coverage, but the net proceeds of any such insurance shall be made available for the repairs if made by either Party.
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9.3 Partial Damage - Uninsured Loss. If a Premises Partial Damage that is not an Insured Loss occurs, unless caused by a negligent or willful act of Lessee (in which event Lessee shall make the repairs at Lessee’s expense), Lessor may either: (i) repair such damage as soon as reasonably possible at Lessor’s expense, in which event this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, or (ii) terminate this Lease by giving written notice to Lessee within 30 days after receipt by Lessor of knowledge of the occurrence of such damage. Such termination shall be effective 60 days following the date of such notice. In the event Lessor elects to terminate this Lease, Lessee shall have the right within 10 days after receipt of the termination notice to give written notice to Lessor of Lessee’s commitment to pay for the repair of such damage without reimbursement from Lessor. Lessee shall provide Lessor with said funds or satisfactory assurance thereof within 30 days after making such commitment. In such event this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, and Lessor shall proceed to make such repairs as soon as reasonably possible after the required funds are available. If Lessee does not make the required commitment, this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in the termination notice.
9.4 Total Destruction. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, if a Premises Total Destruction occurs, this Lease shall terminate 60 days following such Destruction. If the damage or destruction was caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessee, Lessor shall have the right to recover Lessor’s damages from Lessee, except as provided in Paragraph 8.6.
9.5 Damage Near End of Term. If at any time during the last 6 months of this Lease there is damage for which the cost to repair exceeds one month’s Base Rent, whether or not an Insured Loss, Lessor may terminate this Lease effective 60 days following the date of occurrence of such damage by giving a written termination notice to Lessee within 30 days after the date of occurrence of such damage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Lessee at that time has an exercisable option to extend this Lease or to purchase the Premises, then Lessee may preserve this Lease by, (a) exercising such option and (b) providing Lessor with any shortage in insurance proceeds (or adequate assurance thereof) needed to make the repairs on or before the earlier of (i) the date which is 10 days after Lessee’s receipt of Lessor’s written notice purporting to terminate this Lease, or (ii) the day prior to the date upon which such option expires. If Lessee duly exercises such option during such period and provides Lessor with funds (or adequate assurance thereof) to cover any shortage in insurance proceeds, Lessor shall, at Lessor’s commercially reasonable expense, repair such damage as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect. If Lessee fails to exercise such option and provide such funds or assurance during such period, then this Lease shall terminate on the date specified in the termination notice and Lessee’s option shall be extinguished.
9.6 Abatement of Rent; Lessee’s Remedies.
(a) Abatement. In the event of Premises Partial Damage or Premises Total Destruction or a Hazardous Substance Condition for which Lessee is not responsible under this Lease, the Rent payable by Lessee for the period required for the repair, remediation or restoration of such damage shall be abated in proportion to the degree to which Lessee’s use of the Premises is impaired, but not to exceed the proceeds received from the Rental Value insurance. All other obligations of Lessee hereunder shall be performed by Lessee, and Lessor shall have no liability for any such damage, destruction, remediation, repair or restoration except as provided herein.
(b) Remedies. If Lessor is obligated to repair or restore the Premises and does not commence, in a substantial and meaningful way, such repair or restoration within 90 days after such obligation shall accrue, Lessee may, at any time prior to the commencement of such repair or restoration, give written notice to Lessor and to any Lenders of which Lessee has actual notice, of Lessee’s election to terminate this Lease on a date not less than 60 days following the giving of such notice. If Lessee gives such notice and such repair or restoration is not commenced within 30 days thereafter, this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in said notice. If the repair or restoration is commenced within such 30 days, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect. “Commence” shall mean either the unconditional authorization of the preparation of the required plans, or the beginning of the actual work on the Premises, whichever first occurs.
9.7 Termination; Advance Payments. Upon termination of this Lease pursuant to Paragraph 6.2(g) or Paragraph 9, an equitable adjustment shall be made concerning advance Base Rent and any other advance payments made by Lessee to Lessor. Lessor shall, in addition, return to Lessee so much of Lessee’s Security Deposit as has not been, or is not then required to be, used by Lessor.
10. | Real Property Taxes. |
10.1 Definition. As used herein, the term “Real Property Taxes” shall include any form of assessment; real estate, general, special, ordinary or extraordinary, or rental levy or tax (other than inheritance, personal income or estate taxes); improvement bond; and/or license fee imposed upon or levied against any legal or equitable interest of Lessor in the Premises or the Project, Lessor’s right to other income therefrom, and/or Lessor’s business of leasing, by any authority having the direct or indirect power to tax and where the funds are generated with reference to the Building address. Real Property Taxes shall also include any tax, fee, levy, assessment or charge, or any increase therein: (i) imposed by reason of events occurring during the term of this Lease, including but not limited to, a change in the ownership of the Premises, and (ii) levied or assessed on machinery or equipment provided by Lessor to Lessee pursuant to this Lease.
10.2 Payment of Taxes. In addition to Base Rent, Lessee shall pay to Lessor an amount equal to the Real Property Tax installment due at least 20 days prior to the applicable delinquency date. If any such installment shall cover any period of time prior to or after the expiration or termination of this Lease, Lessee’s share of such installment shall be prorated. In the event Lessee incurs a late charge on any Rent payment, Lessor may estimate the current Real Property Taxes, and require that such taxes be paid in advance to Lessor by Lessee monthly in advance with the payment of the Base Rent. Such monthly payments shall be an amount equal to the amount of the estimated installment of taxes divided by the number of months remaining before the month in which said installment becomes delinquent. When the actual amount of the applicable tax xxxx is known, the amount of such equal monthly advance payments shall be adjusted as required to provide the funds needed to pay the applicable taxes. If the amount collected by Lessor is insufficient to pay such Real Property Taxes when due, Lessee shall pay Lessor, upon demand, such additional sum as is necessary. Advance payments may be intermingled with other moneys of Lessor and shall not bear interest. In the event of a Breach by Lessee in the performance of its obligations under this Lease, then any such advance payments may be treated by Lessor as an additional Security Deposit.
10.3 Joint Assessment. If the Premises are not separately assessed, Lessee’s liability shall be an equitable proportion of the Real Property Taxes for all of the land and improvements included within the tax parcel assessed, such proportion to be conclusively determined by Lessor from the respective valuations assigned in the assessor’s work sheets or such other information as may be reasonably available.
10.4 Personal Property Taxes. Lessee shall pay, prior to delinquency, all taxes assessed against and levied upon Lessee Owned Alterations, Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all personal property of Lessee. When possible, Lessee shall cause its Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all other personal property to be assessed and billed separately from the real property of Lessor. If any of Lessee’s said property shall be assessed with Lessor’s real property, Lessee shall pay Lessor the taxes attributable to Lessee’s property within 10 days after receipt of a written statement setting forth the taxes applicable to Lessee’s property.
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11. Utilities and Services. Lessee shall pay for all water, gas, heat, light, power, telephone, trash disposal and other utilities and services supplied to the Premises, together with any taxes thereon. If any such services are not separately metered or billed to Lessee, Lessee shall pay a reasonable proportion, to be determined by Lessor, of all charges jointly metered or billed. There shall be no abatement of rent and Lessor shall not be liable in any respect whatsoever for the inadequacy, stoppage, interruption or discontinuance of any utility or service due to riot, strike, labor dispute, breakdown, accident, repair or other cause beyond Lessor’s reasonable control or in cooperation with governmental request or directions.
12. | Assignment and Subletting. |
12.1 Lessor’s Consent Required.
(a) Lessee shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign, transfer, mortgage or encumber (collectively, “assign or assignment”) or sublet all or any part of Lessee’s interest in this Lease or in the Premises without Lessor’s prior written consent.
(b) Unless Lessee is a corporation and its stock is publicly traded on a national stock exchange, a change in the control of Lessee shall constitute an assignment requiring consent. The transfer, on a cumulative basis, of 25% or more of the voting control of Lessee shall constitute a change in control for this purpose.
(c) The involvement of Lessee or its assets in any transaction, or series of transactions (by way of merger, sale, acquisition, financing, transfer, leveraged buy-out or otherwise), whether or not a formal assignment or hypothecation of this Lease or Lessee’s assets occurs, which results or will result in a reduction of the Net Worth of Lessee by an amount greater than 25% of such Net Worth as it was represented at the time of the execution of this Lease or at the time of the most recent assignment to which Lessor has consented, or as it exists immediately prior to said transaction or transactions constituting such reduction, whichever was or is greater, shall be considered an assignment of this Lease to which Lessor may withhold its consent. “Net Worth of Lessee” shall mean the net worth of Lessee (excluding any guarantors) established under generally accepted accounting principles.
(d) An assignment or subletting without consent shall, at Lessor’s option, be a Default curable after notice per Paragraph 13.1(d), or a noncurable Breach without the necessity of any notice and grace period. If Lessor elects to treat such unapproved assignment or subletting as a noncurable Breach, Lessor may either: (i) terminate this Lease, or (ii) upon 30 days written notice, increase the monthly Base Rent to 110% of the Base Rent then in effect. Further, in the event of such Breach and rental adjustment, (i) the purchase price of any option to purchase the Premises held by Lessee shall be subject to similar adjustment to 110% of the price previously in effect, and (ii) all fixed and non-fixed rental adjustments scheduled during the remainder of the Lease term shall be increased to 110% of the scheduled adjusted rent.
(e) Lessee’s remedy for any breach of Paragraph 12.1 by Lessor shall be limited to compensatory damages and/or injunctive relief.
(f) Lessor may reasonably withhold consent to a proposed assignment or subletting if Lessee is in Default at the time consent is requested.
(g) Notwithstanding the foregoing, allowing a de minimis portion of the Premises, ie.20 square feet or less, to be used by a third party vendor in connection with the installation of a vending machine or payphone shall not constitute a subletting.
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12.2 Terms and Conditions Applicable to Assignment and Subletting.
(a) Regardless of Lessor’s consent, no assignment or subletting shall: (i) be effective without the express written assumption by such assignee or sublessee of the obligations of Lessee under this Lease, (ii) release Lessee of any obligations hereunder, or (iii) alter the primary liability of Lessee for the payment of Rent or for the performance of any other obligations to be performed by Lessee.
(b) Lessor may accept Rent or performance of Lessee’s obligations from any person other than Lessee pending approval or disapproval of an assignment. Neither a delay in the approval or disapproval of such assignment nor the acceptance of Rent or performance shall constitute a waiver or estoppel of Lessor’s right to exercise its remedies for Lessee’s Default or Breach.
(c) Lessor’s consent to any assignment or subletting shall not constitute a consent to any subsequent assignment or subletting.
(d) In the event of any Default or Breach by Lessee, Lessor may proceed directly against Lessee, any Guarantors or anyone else responsible for the performance of Lessee’s obligations under this Lease, including any assignee or sublessee, without first exhausting Lessor’s remedies against any other person or entity responsible therefor to Lessor, or any security held by Lessor.
(e) Each request for consent to an assignment or subletting shall be in writing, accompanied by information relevant to Lessor’s determination as to the financial and operational responsibility and appropriateness of the proposed assignee or sublessee, including but not limited to the intended use and/or required modification of the Premises, if any, together with a fee of $500 as consideration for Lessor’s considering and processing said request. Lessee agrees to provide Lessor with such other or additional information and/or documentation as may be reasonably requested. (See also Paragraph 36)
(f) Any assignee of, or sublessee under, this Lease shall, by reason of accepting such assignment, entering into such sublease, or entering into possession of the Premises or any portion thereof, be deemed to have assumed and agreed to conform and comply with each and every term, covenant, condition and obligation herein to be observed or performed by Lessee during the term of said assignment or sublease, other than such obligations as are contrary to or inconsistent with provisions of an assignment or sublease to which Lessor has specifically consented to in writing.
(g) Lessor’s consent to any assignment or subletting shall not transfer to the assignee or sublessee any Option granted to the original Lessee by this Lease unless such transfer is specifically consented to by Lessor in writing. (See Paragraph 39.2)
12.3 Additional Terms and Conditions Applicable to Subletting. The following terms and conditions shall apply to any subletting by Lessee of all or any part of the Premises and shall be deemed included in all subleases under this Lease whether or not expressly incorporated therein:
(a) Lessee hereby assigns and transfers to Lessor all of Lessee’s interest in all Rent payable on any sublease, and Lessor may collect such Rent and apply same toward Lessee’s obligations under this Lease; provided, however, that until a Breach shall occur in the performance of Lessee’s obligations, Lessee may collect said Rent. In the event that the amount collected by Lessor exceeds Lessee’s then outstanding obligations any such excess shall be refunded to Lessee. Lessor shall not, by reason of the foregoing or any assignment of such sublease, nor by reason of the collection of Rent, be deemed liable to the sublessee for any failure of Lessee to perform and comply with any of Lessee’s obligations to such sublessee. Lessee hereby irrevocably authorizes and directs any such sublessee, upon receipt of a written notice from Lessor stating that a Breach exists in the performance of Lessee’s obligations under this Lease, to pay to Lessor all Rent due and to become due under the sublease. Sublessee shall rely upon any such notice from Lessor and shall pay all Rents to Lessor without any obligation or right to inquire as to whether such Breach exists, notwithstanding any claim from Lessee to the contrary.
(b) In the event of a Breach by Lessee, Lessor may, at its option, require sublessee to attorn to Lessor, in which event Lessor shall undertake the obligations of the sublessor under such sublease from the time of the exercise of said option to the expiration of such sublease; provided, however, Lessor shall not be liable for any prepaid rents or security deposit paid by such sublessee to such sublessor or for any prior Defaults or Breaches of such sublessor.
(c) Any matter requiring the consent of the sublessor under a sublease shall also require the consent of Lessor.
(d) No sublessee shall further assign or sublet all or any part of the Premises without Lessor’s prior written consent.
(e) Lessor shall deliver a copy of any notice of Default or Breach by Lessee to the sublessee, who shall have the right to cure the Default of Lessee within the grace period, if any, specified in such notice. The sublessee shall have a right of reimbursement and offset from and against Lessee for any such Defaults cured by the sublessee.
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13. | Default; Breach; Remedies. |
13.1 Default; Breach. A “Default” is defined as a failure by the Lessee to comply with or perform any of the terms, covenants, conditions or Rules and Regulations under this Lease. A “Breach” is defined as the occurrence of one or more of the following Defaults, and the failure of Lessee to cure such Default within any applicable grace period:
(a) The abandonment of the Premises; or the vacating of the Premises without providing a commercially reasonable level of security, or where the coverage of the property insurance described in Paragraph 8.3 is jeopardized as a result thereof, or without providing reasonable assurances to minimize potential vandalism.
(b) The failure of Lessee to make any payment of Rent or any Security Deposit required to be made by Lessee hereunder, whether to Lessor or to a third party, when due, to provide reasonable evidence of insurance or surety bond, or to fulfill any obligation under this Lease which endangers or threatens life or property, where such failure continues for a period of 3 business days following written notice to Lessee. THE ACCEPTANCE BY LESSOR OF A PARTIAL PAYMENT OF RENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF ANY OF LESSOR’S RIGHTS, INCLUDING LESSOR’S RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF THE PREMISES.
(c) The failure of Lessee to allow Lessor and/or its agents access to the Premises or the commission of waste, act or acts constituting public or private nuisance, and/or an illegal activity on the Premises by Lessee, where such actions continue for a period of 3 business days following written notice to Lessee. In the event that Lessee commits waste, a nuisance or an illegal activity a second time then, the Lessor may elect to treat such conduct as a non-curable Breach rather than a Default.
(d) The failure by Lessee to provide (i) reasonable written evidence of compliance with Applicable Requirements, (ii) the service contracts, (iii) the rescission of an unauthorized assignment or subletting, (iv) an Estoppel Certificate or financial statements, (v) a requested subordination, (vi) evidence concerning any guaranty and/or Guarantor, (vii) any document requested under Xxxxxxxxx 00, (xxxx) material safety data sheets (MSDS), or (ix) any other documentation or information which Lessor may reasonably require of Lessee under the terms of this Lease, where any such failure continues for a period of 10 days following written notice to Lessee.
(e) A Default by Lessee as to the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of this Lease, or of the rules adopted under Paragraph 40 hereof, other than those described in subparagraphs 13.1(a), (b), (c) or (d), above, where such Default continues for a period of 30 days after written notice; provided, however, that if the nature of Lessee’s Default is such that more than 30 days are reasonably required for its cure, then it shall not be deemed to be a Breach if Lessee commences such cure within said 30 day period and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.
(f) The occurrence of any of the following events: (i) the making of any general arrangement or assignment for the benefit of creditors; (ii) becoming a “debtor” as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101 or any successor statute thereto (unless, in the case of a petition filed against Lessee, the same is dismissed within 60 days); (iii) the appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession of substantially all of Lessee’s assets located at the Premises or of Lessee’s interest in this Lease, where possession is not restored to Lessee within 30 days; or (iv) the attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of substantially all of Lessee’s assets located at the Premises or of Lessee’s interest in this Lease, where such seizure is not discharged within 30 days; provided, however, in the event that any provision of this subparagraph is contrary to any applicable law, such provision shall be of no force or effect, and not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
(g) The discovery that any financial statement of Lessee or of any Guarantor given to Lessor was materially false.
(h) If the performance of Lessee’s obligations under this Lease is guaranteed: (i) the death of a Guarantor, (ii) the termination of a Guarantor’s liability with respect to this Lease other than in accordance with the terms of such guaranty, (iii) a Guarantor’s becoming insolvent or the subject of a bankruptcy filing, (iv) a Guarantor’s refusal to honor the guaranty, or (v) a Guarantor’s breach of its guaranty obligation on an anticipatory basis, and Lessee’s failure, within 60 days following written notice of any such event, to provide written alternative assurance or security, which, when coupled with the then existing resources of Lessee, equals or exceeds the combined financial resources of Lessee and the Guarantors that existed at the time of execution of this Lease.
13.2 Remedies. If Lessee fails to perform any of its affirmative duties or obligations, within 10 days after written notice (or in case of an emergency, without notice), Lessor may, at its option, perform such duty or obligation on Lessee’s behalf, including but not limited to the obtaining of reasonably required bonds, insurance policies, or governmental licenses, permits or approvals. Lessee shall pay to Lessor an amount equal to 115% of the costs and expenses incurred by Lessor in such performance upon receipt of an invoice therefor. In the event of a Breach, Lessor may, with or without further notice or demand, and without limiting Lessor in the exercise of any right or remedy which Lessor may have by reason of such Breach:
(a) Terminate Lessee’s right to possession of the Premises by any lawful means, in which case this Lease shall terminate and Lessee shall immediately surrender possession to Lessor. In such event Lessor shall be entitled to recover from Lessee: (i) the unpaid Rent which had been earned at the time of termination; (ii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could have been reasonably avoided; (iii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could be reasonably avoided; and (iv) any other amount necessary to compensate Lessor for all the detriment proximately caused by the Lessee’s failure to perform its obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result therefrom, including but not limited to the cost of recovering possession of the Premises, expenses of reletting, including necessary renovation and alteration of the Premises, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and that portion of any leasing commission paid by Lessor in connection with this Lease applicable to the unexpired term of this Lease. The worth at the time of award of the amount referred to in provision (iii) of the immediately preceding sentence shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of the District within which the Premises are located at the time of award plus one percent. Efforts by Lessor to mitigate damages caused by Lessee’s Breach of this Lease shall not waive Lessor’s right to recover any damages to which Lessor is otherwise entitled. If termination of this Lease is obtained through the provisional remedy of unlawful detainer, Lessor shall have the right to recover in such proceeding any unpaid Rent and damages as are recoverable therein, or Lessor may reserve the right to recover all or any part thereof in a separate suit. If a notice and grace period required under Paragraph 13.1 was not previously given, a notice to pay rent or quit, or to perform or quit given to Lessee under the unlawful detainer statute shall also constitute the notice required by Paragraph 13.1. In such case, the applicable grace period required by Paragraph 13.1 and the unlawful detainer statute shall run concurrently, and the failure of Lessee to cure the Default within the greater of the two such grace periods shall constitute both an unlawful detainer and a Breach of this Lease entitling Lessor to the remedies provided for in this Lease and/or by said statute.
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(b) Continue the Lease and Lessee’s right to possession and recover the Rent as it becomes due, in which event Lessee may sublet or assign, subject only to reasonable limitations. Acts of maintenance, efforts to relet, and/or the appointment of a receiver to protect the Lessor’s interests, shall not constitute a termination of the Lessee’s right to possession.
(c) Pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available under the laws or judicial decisions of the state wherein the Premises are located. The expiration or termination of this Lease and/or the termination of Lessee’s right to possession shall not relieve Lessee from liability under any indemnity provisions of this Lease as to matters occurring or accruing during the term hereof or by reason of Lessee’s occupancy of the Premises.
13.3 Inducement Recapture. Any agreement for free or abated rent or other charges, the cost of tenant improvements for Lessee paid for or performed by Lessor, or for the giving or paying by Lessor to or for Lessee of any cash or other bonus, inducement or consideration for Lessee’s entering into this Lease, all of which concessions are hereinafter referred to as “Inducement Provisions,” shall be deemed conditioned upon Lessee’s full and faithful performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease. Upon Breach of this Lease by Lessee, any such Inducement Provision shall automatically be deemed deleted from this Lease and of no further force or effect, and any rent, other charge, bonus, inducement or consideration theretofore abated, given or paid by Lessor under such an Inducement Provision shall be immediately due and payable by Lessee to Lessor, notwithstanding any subsequent cure of said Breach by Lessee. The acceptance by Lessor of rent or the cure of the Breach which initiated the operation of this paragraph shall not be deemed a waiver by Lessor of the provisions of this paragraph unless specifically so stated in writing by Lessor at the time of such acceptance.
13.4 Late Charges. Lessee hereby acknowledges that late payment by Lessee of Rent will cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease, the exact amount of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Such costs include, but are not limited to, processing and accounting charges, and late charges which may be imposed upon Lessor by any Lender. Accordingly, if any Rent shall not be received by Lessor within 5 days after such amount shall be due, then, without any requirement for notice to Lessee, Lessee shall immediately pay to Lessor a one-time late charge equal to 10% of each such overdue amount or $100, whichever is greater. The Parties hereby agree that such late charge represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs Lessor will incur by reason of such late payment. Acceptance of such late charge by Lessor shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee’s Default or Breach with respect to such overdue amount, nor prevent the exercise of any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder. In the event that a late charge is payable hereunder, whether or not collected, for 3 consecutive installments of Base Rent, then notwithstanding any provision of this Lease to the contrary, Base Rent shall, at Lessor’s option, become due and payable quarterly in advance.
13.5 Interest. Any monetary payment due Lessor hereunder, other than late charges, not received by Lessor, when due shall bear interest from the 31st day after it was due. The interest (“Interest”) charged shall be computed at the rate of 10% per annum but shall not exceed the maximum rate allowed by law. Interest is payable in addition to the potential late charge provided for in Paragraph 13.4.
13.6 Breach by Lessor.
(a) Notice of Breach. Lessor shall not be deemed in breach of this Lease unless Lessor fails within a reasonable time to perform an obligation required to be performed by Lessor. For purposes of this Paragraph, a reasonable time shall in no event be less than 30 days after receipt by Lessor, and any Lender whose name and address shall have been furnished to Lessee in writing for such purpose, of written notice specifying wherein such obligation of Lessor has not been performed; provided, however, that if the nature of Lessor’s obligation is such that more than 30 days are reasonably required for its performance, then Lessor shall not be in breach if performance is commenced within such 30 day period and thereafter diligently pursued to completion.
(b) Performance by Lessee on Behalf of Lessor. In the event that neither Lessor nor Lender cures said breach within 30 days after receipt of said notice, or if having commenced said cure they do not diligently pursue it to completion, then Lessee may elect to cure said breach at Lessee’s expense and offset from Rent the actual and reasonable cost to perform such cure, provided, however, that such offset shall not exceed an amount equal to the greater of one month’s Base Rent or the Security Deposit, reserving Lessee’s right to seek reimbursement from Lessor for any such expense in excess of such offset. Lessee shall document the cost of said cure and supply said documentation to Lessor.
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14. Condemnation. If the Premises or any portion thereof are taken under the power of eminent domain or sold under the threat of the exercise of said power (collectively “Condemnation”), this Lease shall terminate as to the part taken as of the date the condemning authority takes title or possession, whichever first occurs. If more than 10% of the Building, or more than 25% of that portion of the Premises not occupied by any building, is taken by Condemnation, Lessee may, at Lessee’s option, to be exercised in writing within 10 days after Lessor shall have given Lessee written notice of such taking (or in the absence of such notice, within 10 days after the condemning authority shall have taken possession) terminate this Lease as of the date the condemning authority takes such possession. If Lessee does not terminate this Lease in accordance with the foregoing, this Lease shall remain in full force and effect as to the portion of the Premises remaining, except that the Base Rent shall be reduced in proportion to the reduction in utility of the Premises caused by such Condemnation. Condemnation awards and/or payments shall be the property of Lessor, whether such award shall be made as compensation for diminution in value of the leasehold, the value of the part taken, or for severance damages; provided, however, that Lessee shall be entitled to any compensation paid by the condemnor for Lessee’s relocation expenses, loss of business goodwill and/or Trade Fixtures, without regard to whether or not this Lease is terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph. All Alterations and Utility Installations made to the Premises by Lessee, for purposes of Condemnation only, shall be considered the property of the Lessee and Lessee shall be entitled to any and all compensation which is payable therefor. In the event that this Lease is not terminated by reason of the Condemnation, Lessor shall repair any damage to the Premises caused by such Condemnation.
15.1 Additional
Commission. In addition to the payments owed pursuant to Paragraph 1.9 above, Lessor agrees that; (a) if Lessee exercises any
Option, (b) if Lessee or anyone affiliated with Lessee acquires any rights to the Premises or other premises owned by Lessor and
located within the same Project, if any, within which the Premises is located, (c) if Lessee remains in possession of the Premises,
with the consent of Lessor, after the expiration of this Lease, or (d) if Base Rent is increased, whether by agreement or operation
of an escalation clause herein, then, Lessor shall pay Brokers a fee in accordance with the fee schedule of the Brokers in effect at
the time the Lease was executed.
15.2 Assumption
of Obligations. Any buyer or transferee of Lessor’s interest in this Lease shall be deemed to have assumed Lessor’s obligation
hereunder. Brokers shall be third party beneficiaries of the provisions of Paragraphs 1.9,15, 22 and 31. If Lessor fails to pay to Brokers
any amounts due as and for brokerage fees pertaining to this Lease when due, then such amounts shall accrue Interest. In addition, if
Lessor fails to pay any amounts to Lessee’s Broker when due, Lessee’s Broker may send written notice to Lessor and Lessee
of such failure and if Lessor fails to pay such amounts within 10 days after said notice, Lessee shall pay said monies to its Broker
and offset such amounts against Rent. In addition, Lessee’s Broker shall be deemed to be a third party beneficiary of any commission
agreement entered into by and/or between Lessor and Lessor’s Broker for the limited purpose of collecting any brokerage fee owed.
15.3 Representations
and Indemnities of Broker Relationships. Lessee and Lessor each represent and warrant to the other that it has had no dealings with
any person, firm, broker or finder (other than the Brokers, if any) in connection with this Iease, and that no one other than said named
brokers is entitled to any commission or finder’s fee in connection herewith. Lessee and Lessor do each hereby agree to indemnify,
protect, defend and hold the other harmless from and against liability for compensation or charges which may be claimed by any such unnamed
broker, finder or other similar party by reason of any dealings or actions of the indemnifying Party, including any costs, expenses,
attorneys’ fees reasonably incurred with respect thereto.
16. | Estoppel Certificates. |
(a) Each Party (as “Responding Party”) shall within 10 days after written notice from the other Party (the “Requesting Party”) execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Requesting Party a statement in writing in form similar to the then most current “Estoppel Certificate” form published BY AIR CRE, plus such additional information, confirmation and/or statements as may be reasonably requested by the Requesting Party.
(b) If the Responding Party shall fail to execute or deliver the Estoppel Certificate within such 10 day period, the Requesting Party may execute an Estoppel Certificate stating that: (i)the Lease is in full force and effect without modification except as may be represented by the Requesting Party, (ii) there are no uncured defaults in the Requesting Party’s performance, and (iii) if Lessor is the Requesting Party, not more than one month’s rent has been paid in advance. Prospective purchasers and encumbrancers may rely upon the Requesting Party’s Estoppel Certificate, and the Responding Party shall be estopped from denying the truth of the facts contained in said Certificate. In addition, Lessee acknowledges that any failure on its part to provide such an Estoppel Certificate will expose Lessor to risks and potentially cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease, the extent of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, should the Lessee fail to execute and/or deliver a requested Estoppel Certificate in a timely fashion the monthly Base Rent shall be automatically increased, without any requirement for notice to Lessee, by an amount equal to 10% of the then existing Base Rent or $100, whichever is greater for remainder of the Lease. The Parties agree that such increase in Base Rent represents fair and reasonable compensation for the additional risk/costs that Lessor will incur by reason of Lessee’s failure to provide the Estoppel Certificate. Such increase in Base Rent shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee’s Default or Breach with respect to the failure to provide the Estoppel Certificate nor prevent the exercise of any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder.
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(c) If Lessor desires to finance, refinance, or sell the Premises, or any part thereof, Lessee and all Guarantors shall within 10 days after written notice from Lessor deliver to any potential lender or purchaser designated by Lessor such financial statements as may be reasonably required by such lender or purchaser, including but not limited to Lessee’s financial statements for the past 3 years. All such financial statements shall be received by Lessor and such lender or purchaser in confidence and shall be used only for the purposes herein set forth.
17. Definition of Lessor. The term “Lessor” as used herein shall mean the owner or owners at the time in question of the fee title to the Premises, or, if this is a sublease, of the Lessee’s interest in the prior lease. In the event of a transfer of Lessor’s title or interest in the Premises or this Lease, Lessor shall deliver to the transferee or assignee (in cash or by credit) any unused Security Deposit held by Lessor. Upon such transfer or assignment and delivery of the Security Deposit, as aforesaid, the prior Lessor shall be relieved of all liability with respect to the obligations and/or covenants under this Lease thereafter to be performed by the Lessor. Subject to the foregoing, the obligations and/or covenants in this Lease to be performed by the Lessor shall be binding only upon the Lessor as hereinabove defined.
18. Severability. The invalidity of any provision of this Lease, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall in no way affect the validity of any other provision hereof.
19. Days. Unless otherwise specifically indicated to the contrary, the word “days” as used in this Lease shall mean and refer to calendar days.
20. Limitation on Liability. The obligations of Lessor under this Lease shall not constitute personal obligations of Lessor, or its partners, members, directors, officers or shareholders, and Lessee shall look to the Premises, and to no other assets of Lessor, for the satisfaction of any liability of Lessor with respect to this Lease, and shall not seek recourse against Lessor’s partners, members, directors, officers or shareholders, or any of their personal assets for such satisfaction.
21. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of all obligations to be performed or observed by the Parties under this Lease.
22. No Prior or Other Agreements; Broker Disclaimer. This Lease contains all agreements between the Parties with respect to any matter mentioned herein, and no other prior or contemporaneous agreement or understanding shall be effective. Lessor and Lessee each represents and warrants to the Brokers that it has made, and is relying solely upon, its own investigation as to the nature, quality, character and financial responsibility of the other Party to this Lease and as to the use, nature, quality and character of the Premises. Brokers have no responsibility with respect thereto or with respect to any default or breach hereof by either Party.
23. Notices.
23.1 Notice Requirements. All notices required or permitted by this Lease or applicable law shall be in writing and may be delivered in person (by hand or by courier) or may be sent by regular, certified or registered mail or U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, with postage prepaid, or by facsimile transmission, or by email, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if served in a manner specified in this Paragraph 23. The addresses noted adjacent to a Party’s signature on this Lease shall be that Party’s address for delivery or mailing of notices. Either Party may by written notice to the other specify a different address for notice, except that upon Lessee’s taking possession of the Premises, the Premises shall constitute Lessee’s address for notice. A copy of all notices to Lessor shall be concurrently transmitted to such party or parties at such addresses as Lessor may from time to time hereafter designate in writing.
23.2 Date of Notice. Any notice sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, shall be deemed given on the date of delivery shown on the receipt card, or if no delivery date is shown, the postmark thereon. If sent by regular mail the notice shall be deemed given 72 hours after the same is addressed as required herein and mailed with postage prepaid. Notices delivered by United States Express Mail or overnight courier that guarantees next day delivery shall be deemed given 24 hours after delivery of the same to the Postal Service or courier. Notices delivered by hand, or transmitted by facsimile transmission or by email shall be deemed delivered upon actual receipt. If notice is received on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, it shall be deemed received on the next business day.
24. | Waivers. |
(a) No waiver by Lessor of the Default or Breach of any term, covenant or condition hereof by Lessee, shall be deemed a waiver of any other term, covenant or condition hereof, or of any subsequent Default or Breach by Lessee of the same or of any other term, covenant or condition hereof. Lessor’s consent to, or approval of, any act shall not be deemed to render unnecessary the obtaining of Lessor’s consent to, or approval of, any subsequent or similar act by Lessee, or be construed as the basis of an estoppel to enforce the provision or provisions of this Lease requiring such consent.
(b) The acceptance of Rent by Lessor shall not be a waiver of any Default or Breach by Lessee. Any payment by Lessee may be accepted by Lessor on account of monies or damages due Lessor, notwithstanding any qualifying statements or conditions made by Lessee in connection therewith, which such statements and/or conditions shall be of no force or effect whatsoever unless specifically agreed to in writing by Lessor at or before the time of deposit of such payment.
(c) THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE TERMS OF THIS LEASE SHALL GOVERN WITH REGARD TO ALL MATTERS RELATED THERETO AND HEREBY WAIVE THE PROVISIONS OF ANY PRESENT OR FUTURE STATUTE TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH STATUTE IS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS LEASE.
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25. | Disclosures Regarding The Nature of a Real Estate Agency Relationship. |
(a) When entering into a discussion with a real estate agent regarding a real estate transaction, a Lessor or Lessee should from the outset understand what type of agency relationship or representation it has with the agent or agents in the transaction. Lessor and Lessee acknowledge being advised by the Brokers in this transaction, as follows:
(i) Lessor’s Agent. A Lessor’s agent under a listing agreement with the Lessor acts as the agent for the Lessor only. A Lessor’s agent or subagent has the following affirmative obligations: To the Lessor: A fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with the Lessor. To the Lessee and the Lessor: (a) Diligent exercise of reasonable skills and care in performance of the agent’s duties. (b) A duty of honest and fair dealing and good faith. (c) A duty to disclose all facts known to the agent materially affecting the value or desirability of the property that are not known to, or within the diligent attention and observation of, the Parties. An agent is not obligated to reveal to either Party any confidential information obtained from the other Party which does not involve the affirmative duties set forth above.
(ii) Lessee’s Agent. An agent can agree to act as agent for the Lessee only. In these situations, the agent is not the Lessor’s agent, even if by agreement the agent may receive compensation for services rendered, either in full or in part from the Lessor. An agent acting only for a Lessee has the following affirmative obligations. To the Lessee: A fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with the Lessee. To the Lessee and the Lessor: (a) Diligent exercise of reasonable skills and care in performance of the agent’s duties. (b) A duty of honest and fair dealing and good faith, (c) A duty to disclose all facts known to the agent materially affecting the value or desirability of the property that are not known to, or within the diligent attention and observation of, the Parties. An agent is not obligated to reveal to either Party any confidential information obtained from the other Party which does not involve the affirmative duties set forth above.
(iii) Agent Representing Both Lessor and Lessee. A real estate agent, either acting directly or through one or more associate licenses, can legally be the agent of both the Lessor and the Lessee in a transaction, but only with the knowledge and consent of both the Lessor and the Lessee. In a dual agency situation, the agent has the following affirmative obligations to both the Lessor and the Lessee: (a) A fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty and loyalty in the dealings with either Lessor or the Lessee, (b) Other duties to the Lessor and the Lessee as stated above in subparagraphs (i) or (ii). In representing both Lessor and Lessee, the agent may not without the express permission of the respective Party, disclose to the other Party that the Lessor will accept rent in an amount less than that indicated in the listing or that the Lessee is willing to pay a higher rent than that offered. The above duties of the agent in a real estate transaction do not relieve a Lessor or Lessee from the responsibility to protect their own interests. Lessor and Lessee should carefully read all agreements to assure that they adequately express their understanding of the transaction. A real estate agent is a person qualified to advise about real estate. If legal or tax advice is desired, consult a competent professional.
(b) Brokers have no responsibility with respect to any default or breach hereof by either Party. The Parties agree that no lawsuit or other legal proceeding involving any breach of duty, error or omission relating to this Lease may be brought against Broker more than one year after the Start Date and that the liability (including court costs and attorneys’ fees), of any Broker with respect to any such lawsuit and/or legal proceeding shall not exceed the fee received by such Broker pursuant to this Lease; provided, however, that the foregoing limitation on each Broker’s liability shall not be applicable to any gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Broker.
(c) Lessor and Lessee agree to identify to Brokers as “Confidential” any communication or information given Brokers that is considered by such Party to be confidential.
26. No Right To Holdover. Lessee has no right to retain possession of the Premises or any part thereof beyond the expiration or termination of this Lease. In the event that Lessee holds over, then the Base Rent shall be increased to 150% of the Base Rent applicable immediately preceding the expiration or termination. Holdover Base Rent shall be calculated on monthly basis. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as consent by Lessor to any holding over by Lessee.
27. Cumulative Remedies. No remedy or election hereunder shall be deemed exclusive but shall, wherever possible, be cumulative with all other remedies at law or in equity.
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28. Covenants and Conditions; Construction of Agreement. All provisions of this Lease to be observed or performed by Lessee are both covenants and conditions. In construing this Lease, all headings and titles are for the convenience of the Parties only and shall not be considered a part of this Lease. Whenever required by the context, the singular shall include the plural and vice versa. This Lease shall not be construed as if prepared by one of the Parties, but rather according to its fair meaning as a whole, as if both Parties had prepared it.
29. Binding Effect; Choice of Law. This Lease shall be binding upon the Parties, their personal representatives, successors and assigns and be governed by the laws of the State in which the Premises are located. Any litigation between the Parties hereto concerning this Lease shall be initiated in the county in which the Premises are located.
30. Subordination; Attornment; Non-Disturbance.
30.1 Subordination. This Lease and any Option granted hereby shall be subject and subordinate to any ground lease, mortgage, deed of trust, or other hypothecation or security device (collectively, “Security Device”), now or hereafter placed upon the Premises, to any and all advances made on the security thereof, and to all renewals, modifications, and extensions thereof. Lessee agrees that the holders of any such Security Devices (in this Lease together referred to as “Lender”) shall have no liability or obligation to perform any of the obligations of Lessor under this Lease. Any Lender may elect to have this Lease and/or any Option granted hereby superior to the lien of its Security Device by giving written notice thereof to Lessee, whereupon this Lease and such Options shall be deemed prior to such Security Device, notwithstanding the relative dates of the documentation or recordation thereof.
30.2 Attornment. In the event that Lessor transfers title to the Premises, or the Premises are acquired by another upon the foreclosure or termination of a Security Device to which this Lease is subordinated (i) Lessee shall, subject to the non-disturbance provisions of Paragraph 30.3, attorn to such new owner, and upon request, enter into a new lease, containing all of the terms and provisions of this Lease, with such new owner for the remainder of the term hereof, or, at the election of the new owner, this Lease will automatically become a new lease between Lessee and such new owner, and (ii) Lessor shall thereafter be relieved of any further obligations hereunder and such new owner shall assume all of Lessor’s obligations, except that such new owner shall not: (a) be liable for any act or omission of any prior lessor or with respect to events occurring prior to acquisition of ownership; (b) be subject to any offsets or defenses which Lessee might have against any prior lessor, (c) be bound by prepayment of more than one month’s rent, or (d) be liable for the return of any security deposit paid to any prior lessor which was not paid or credited to such new owner.
30.3 Non-Disturbance. With respect to Security Devices entered into by Lessor after the execution of this Lease, Lessee’s subordination of this Lease shall be subject to receiving a commercially reasonable non-disturbance agreement (a “Non-Disturbance Agreement”) from the Lender which Non-Disturbance Agreement provides that Lessee’s possession of the Premises, and this Lease, including any options to extend the term hereof, will not be disturbed so long as Lessee is not in Breach hereof and attorns to the record owner of the Premises. Further, within 60 days after the execution of this Lease, Lessor shall, if requested by Lessee, use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a Non-Disturbance Agreement from the holder of any pre-existing Security Device which is secured by the Premises. In the event that Lessor is unable to provide the Non-Disturbance Agreement within said 60 days, then Lessee may, at Lessee’s option, directly contact Lender and attempt to negotiate for the execution and delivery of a Non-Disturbance Agreement.
30.4 Self-Executing. The agreements contained in this Paragraph 30 shall be effective without the execution of any further documents; provided, however, that, upon written request from Lessor or a Lender in connection with a sale, financing or refinancing of the Premises, Lessee and Lessor shall execute such further writings as may be reasonably required to separately document any subordination, attornment and/or Non-Disturbance Agreement provided for herein.
31. Attorneys’ Fees. If any Party or Broker brings an action or proceeding involving the Premises whether founded in tort, contract or equity, or to declare rights hereunder, the Prevailing Party (as hereafter defined) in any such proceeding, action, or appeal thereon, shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees. Such fees may be awarded in the same suit or recovered in a separate suit, whether or not such action or proceeding is pursued to decision or judgment. The term, “Prevailing Party” shall include, without limitation, a Party or Broker who substantially obtains or defeats the relief sought, as the case may be, whether by compromise, settlement, judgment, or the abandonment by the other Party or Broker of its claim or defense. The attorneys’ fees award shall not be computed in accordance with any court fee schedule, but shall be such as to fully reimburse all attorneys’ fees reasonably incurred. In addition, Lessor shall be entitled to attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses incurred in the preparation and service of notices of Default and consultations in connection therewith, whether or not a legal action is subsequently commenced in connection with such Default or resulting Breach ($200 is a reasonable minimum per occurrence for such services and consultation).
32. Lessor’s Access; Showing Premises; Repairs. Lessor and Lessor’s agents shall have the right to enter the Premises at any time, in the case of an emergency, and otherwise at reasonable times after reasonable prior notice for the purpose of showing the same to prospective purchasers, lenders, or tenants, and making such alterations, repairs, improvements or additions to the Premises as Lessor may deem necessary or desirable and the erecting, using and maintaining of utilities, services, pipes and conduits through the Premises and/or other premises as long as there is no material adverse effect on Lessee’s use of the Premises. All such activities shall be without abatement of rent or liability to Lessee.
33. Auctions. Lessee shall not conduct, nor permit to be conducted, any auction upon the Premises without Lessor’s prior written consent. Lessor shall not be obligated to exercise any standard of reasonableness in determining whether to permit an auction.
34. Signs. Lessor may place on the Premises ordinary “For Sale” signs at anytime and ordinary “For Lease” signs during the last 6 months of the term hereof. Except for ordinary “for sublease” signs, Lessee shall not place any sign upon the Premises without Lessor’s prior written consent. All signs must comply with all Applicable Requirements.
35. Termination; Merger. Unless specifically stated otherwise in writing by Lessor, the voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Lessee, the mutual termination or cancellation hereof, or a termination hereof by Lessor for Breach by Lessee, shall automatically terminate any sublease or lesser estate in the Premises; provided, however, that Lessor may elect to continue any one or all existing subtenancies. Lessor’s failure within 10 days following any such event to elect to the contrary by written notice to the holder of any such lesser interest, shall constitute Lessor’s election to have such event constitute the termination of such interest.
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36. Consents. All requests for consent shall be in writing. Except as otherwise provided herein, wherever in this Lease the consent of a Party is required to an act by or for the other Party, such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Lessor’s actual reasonable costs and expenses (including but not limited to architects’, attorneys’, engineers’ and other consultants’ fees) incurred in the consideration of, or response to, a request by Lessee for any Lessor consent, including but not limited to consents to an assignment, a subletting or the presence or use of a Hazardous Substance, shall be paid by Lessee upon receipt of an invoice and supporting documentation therefor. Lessor’s consent to any act, assignment or subletting shall not constitute an acknowledgment that no Default or Breach by Lessee of this Lease exists, nor shall such consent be deemed a waiver of any then existing Default or Breach, except as may be otherwise specifically stated in writing by Lessor at the time of such consent. The failure to specify herein any particular condition to Lessor’s consent shall not preclude the imposition by Lessor at the time of consent of such further or other conditions as are then reasonable with reference to the particular matter for which consent is being given. In the event that either Party disagrees with any determination made by the other hereunder and reasonably requests the reasons for such determination, the determining party shall furnish its reasons in writing and in reasonable detail within 10 business days following such request.
37. Guarantor.
37.1 Execution. The Guarantors, if any, shall each execute a guaranty in the form most recently published BY AIR CRE, and each such Guarantor shall have the same obligations as Lessee under this Lease.
37.2 Default. It shall constitute a Default of the Lessee if any Guarantor fails or refuses, upon request to provide: (a) evidence of the execution of the guaranty, including the authority of the party signing on Guarantor’s behalf to obligate Guarantor, and in the case of a corporate Guarantor, a certified copy of a resolution of its board of directors authorizing the making of such guaranty, (b) current financial statements, (c) an Estoppel Certificate, or (d) written confirmation that the guaranty is still in effect.
38. Quiet Possession. Subject to payment by Lessee of the Rent and performance of all of the covenants, conditions and provisions on Lessee’s part to be observed and performed under this Lease, Lessee shall have quiet possession and quiet enjoyment of the Premises during the term hereof.
39. Options. If Lessee is granted any Option, as defined below, then the following provisions shall apply.
39.1 Definition. “Option” shall mean: (a) the right to extend or reduce the term of or renew this Lease or to extend or reduce the term of or renew any lease that Lessee has on other property of Lessor; (b) the right of first refusal or first offer to lease either the Premises or other property of Lessor; (c) the right to purchase, the right of first offer to purchase or the right of first refusal to purchase the Premises or other property of Lessor.
39.2 Options Personal To Original Lessee. Any Option granted to Lessee in this Lease is personal to the original Lessee, and cannot be assigned or exercised by anyone other than said original Lessee and only while the original Lessee is in full possession of the Premises and, if requested by Lessor, with Lessee certifying that Lessee has no intention oft hereafter assigning or subletting.
39.3 Multiple Options. In the event that Lessee has any multiple Options to extend or renew this Lease, a later Option cannot be exercised unless the prior Options have been validly exercised.
39.4 Effect of Default on Options.
(a) Lessee shall have no right to exercise an Option: (i) during the period commencing with the giving of any notice of Default and continuing until said Default is cured, (ii) during the period of time any Rent is unpaid (without regard to whether notice thereof is given Lessee), (iii) during the time Lessee is in Breach of this Lease, or (iv) in the event that Lessee has been given 3 or more notices of separate Default, whether or not the Defaults are cured, during the 12 month period immediately preceding the exercise of the Option.
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(b) The period of time within which an Option may be exercised shall not be extended or enlarged by reason of Lessee’s inability to exercise an Option because of the provisions of Paragraph 39.4(a).
(c) An Option shall terminate and be of no further force or effect, notwithstanding Lessee’s due and timely exercise of the Option, if, after such exercise and prior to the commencement of the extended term or completion of the purchase, (i) Lessee fails to pay Rent for a period of 30 days after such Rent becomes due (without any necessity of Lessor to give notice thereof), or (ii) if Lessee commits a Breach of this Lease.
40. Multiple Buildings. If the Premises are a part of a group of buildings controlled by Lessor, Lessee agrees that it will abide by and conform to all reasonable rules and regulations which Lessor may make from time to time for the management, safety, and care of said properties, including the care and cleanliness of the grounds and including the parking, loading and unloading of vehicles, and to cause its employees, suppliers, shippers, customers, contractors and invitees to so abide and conform. Lessee also agrees to pay its fair share of common expenses incurred in connection with such rules and regulations.
41. Security Measures. Lessee hereby acknowledges that the Rent payable to Lessor hereunder does not include the cost of guard service or other security measures, and that Lessor shall have no obligation whatsoever to provide same. Lessee assumes all responsibility for the protection of the Premises, Lessee, its agents and invitees and their property from the acts of third parties.
42. Reservations. Lessor reserves to itself the right, from time to time, to grant, without the consent or joinder of Lessee, such easements, rights and dedications that Lessor deems necessary, and to cause the recordation of parcel maps and restrictions, so long as such easements, rights, dedications, maps and restrictions do not unreasonably interfere with the use of the Premises by Lessee. Lessee agrees to sign any documents reasonably requested by Lessor to effectuate any such easement rights, dedication, map or restrictions.
43. Performance Under Protest. If at anytime a dispute shall arise as to any amount or sum of money to be paid by one Party to the other under the provisions hereof, the Party against whom the obligation to pay the money is asserted shall have the right to make payment “under protest” and such payment shall not be regarded as a voluntary payment and there shall survive the right on the part of said Party to institute suit for recovery of such sum. If it shall be adjudged that there was no legal obligation on the part of said Party to pay such sum or any part thereof, said Party shall be entitled to recover such sum or so much thereof as it was not legally required to pay. A Party who does not initiate suit for the recovery of sums paid “under protest” within 6 months shall be deemed to have waived its right to protest such payment.
44. Authority; Multiple Parties; Execution.
(a) If either Party hereto is a corporation, trust, limited liability company, partnership, or similar entity, each individual executing this Lease on behalf of such entity represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Lease on its behalf. Each Party shall, within 30 days after request, deliver to the other Party satisfactory evidence of such authority.
(b) If this Lease is executed by more than one person or entity as “Lessee”, each such person or entity shall be jointly and severally liable hereunder. It is agreed that any one of the named Lessees shall be empowered to execute any amendment to this Lease, or other document ancillary thereto and bind all of the named Lessees, and Lessor may rely on the same as if all of the named Lessees had executed such document.
(c) This Lease may be executed by the Parties in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
45. Conflict. Any conflict between the printed provisions of this Lease and the typewritten or handwritten provisions shall be controlled by the typewritten or handwritten provisions.
46. Offer. Preparation of this Lease by either Party or their agent and submission of same to the other Party shall not be deemed an offer to lease to the other Party. This Lease is not intended to be binding until executed and delivered by all Parties hereto.
47. Amendments. This Lease may be modified only in writing, signed by the Parties in interest at the time of the modification. As long as they do not materially change Lessee’s obligations hereunder, Lessee agrees to make such reasonable non-monetary modifications to this Lease as may be reasonably required by a Lender in connection with the obtaining of normal financing or refinancing of the Premises.
48. Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING INVOLVING THE PROPERTY OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT.
49. Arbitration of Disputes. An Addendum requiring the Arbitration of all disputes between the Parties and/or Brokers arising out of this Lease ¨ is ¨ is not attached to this Lease.
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50. Accessibility; Americans with Disabilities Act.
(a) The Premises:
x have not undergone an inspection by a Certified Access Specialist (CASp). Note: A Certified Access Specialist (CASp) can inspect the subject premises and determine whether the subject premises comply with all of the applicable construction-related accessibility standards under state law. Although state law does not require a CASp inspection of the subject premises, the commercial property owner or lessor may not prohibit the lessee or tenant from obtaining a CASp inspection of the subject premises for the occupancy or potential occupancy of the lessee or tenant, if requested by the lessee or tenant. The parties shall mutually agree on the arrangements for the time and manner of the CASp inspection, the payment of the fee for the CASp inspection, and the cost of making any repairs necessary to correct violations of construction-related accessibility standards within the premises.
¨ have undergone an inspection by a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) and it was determined that the Premises met all applicable construction-related accessibility standards pursuant to California Civil Code §55.51 et seq. Lessee acknowledges that it received a copy of the inspection report at least 48 hours prior to executing this Lease and agrees to keep such report confidential.
¨ have undergone an inspection by a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) and it was determined that the Premises did not meet all applicable construction-related accessibility standards pursuant to California Civil Code §55.51 et seq. Lessee acknowledges that it received a copy of the inspection report at least 48 hours prior to executing this Lease and agrees to keep such report confidential except as necessary to complete repairs and corrections of violations of construction related accessibility standards.
In the event that the Premises have been issued an inspection report by a CASp the Lessor shall provide a copy of the disability access inspection certificate to Lessee within 7 days of the execution of this Lease.
(b) Since compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other state and local accessibility statutes are dependent upon Lessee’s specific use of the Premises, Lessor makes no warranty or representation as to whether or not the Premises comply with ADA or any similar legislation. In the event that Lessee’s use of the Premises requires modifications or additions to the Premises in order to be in compliance with ADA or other accessibility statutes, Lessee agrees to make any such necessary modifications and/or additions at Lessee’s expense.
LESSOR AND LESSEE HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND REVIEWED THIS LEASE AND EACH TERM AND PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN, AND BY THE EXECUTION OF THIS LEASE SHOW THEIR INFORMED AND VOLUNTARY CONSENT THERETO. THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE THAT, AT THE TIME THIS LEASE IS EXECUTED, THE TERMS OF THIS LEASE ARE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE AND EFFECTUATE THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF LESSOR AND LESSEE WITH RESPECT TO THE PREMISES.
ATTENTION: NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY AIR CRE OR BY ANY BROKER AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE OR THE TRANSACTION TO WHICH IT RELATES. THE PARTIES ARE URGED TO:
1. SEEK ADVICE OF COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGAL AND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE.
2. RETAIN APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE THE CONDITION OF THE PREMISES. SAID INVESTIGATION SHOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: THE POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, THE ZONING OF THE PREMISES, THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, THE CONDITION OF THE ROOF AND OPERATING SYSTEMS, AND THE SUITABILITY OF THE PREMISES FOR LESSEE’S INTENDED USE.
WARNING: IF THE PREMISES ARE LOCATED IN A STATE OTHER THAN CALIFORNIA, CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE LEASE MAY NEED TO BE REVISED TO COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE PREMISES ARE LOCATED.
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The parties hereto have executed this Lease at the place and on the dates specified above their respective signatures.
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Neo Street Partners LLC and Lompoc TIC, LLC | CA Manufacturing Solutions LLC | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Xxxxxxxx, XX0 0000, Tel 000-000-0000, Email xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx
NOTICE: No part of these works may be reproduced in any form without permission
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SINGLE TENANT LEASE-NET
LOMPOC TIC LLC, | CA MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS LLC, | |||
a California limited liability company | a California limited liability company | |||
By: MG Padaro Fund LLC, | ||||
By: | /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx, | a California limited liability company, | ||
Xxxx X. Xxxxx, | Managing Member | |||
Authorized Signatory | ||||
By: | /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx | |||
Xxxx X. Xxxxx | ||||
Authorized Signatory | ||||
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0000 Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 | 0000 Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 | |||
Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 | Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 | |||
NEO STREET PARTNERS, LLC, | ||||
a California limited liability company | ||||
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Xxxx X. Xxxxx | ||||
Its: Authorized Signatory | ||||
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ADDENDUM TO LEASE
The following Addendum to Lease will amend and supplement the provisions of that certain Standard Industrial/Commercial Single Tenant Lease-Net (the “Lease Form”) by and between NEO STREET PARTNERS, LLC, a California limited liability company and LOMPOC TIC LLC, a California limited liability company, tenants in common (collectively, “Lessor”) and CA MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS LLC, a California limited liability company (“Lessee”), dated October 1, 2018 (the “Lease Date”) and covering certain premises located at 1637 and 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000. Capitalized terms have the meaning ascribed in the Lease Form unless otherwise defined herein.
FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, Lessor and Lessee agree that the Lease shall be amended and supplemented with additional provisions as follows:
51. Condition of Premises. The following is added after Section 2.2 of the Lease form.
As used herein “Applicable Requirements” means building codes and ordinances, covenants conditions and restrictions of record and all other applicable laws (subject to Section 58 hereof). Lessor makes no representation or warranty as to the size or condition of the Premises and any building systems located on the Premises, the suitability of the Premises and the electrical water and other facilities serving the Premises for the business of Lessee, the ability of Lessee to obtain any approvals required for the operation of its business on the Premises, compliance of the Premises with Applicable Requirements, or any other matter related to the Premises, all of which shall have been investigated by Lessee prior to executing this Lease.
52. Agreed Use. Section 6.1 of the Lease Form is hereby deleted in its entirety and is replaced with the following:
Section 6.1. Use. Lessee may use the Premises for the purposes of operating a cannabis manufacturing and/or processing facility and any ancillary storage or other use reasonably ancillary to such use (but not including human habitation), and for no other purposes, provided Lessee has obtained, or will, prior to commencing any such use obtain all approvals required under Applicable Requirements, as they may be amended from time to time including any approvals required by the local governmental authorities, including, without limitation, conditional use permits or other municipal approvals, including, without limitation, any Conditional Use Permit applicable to the Premises. It is acknowledged by Lessor and Lessee that the permitted use hereunder includes the storage, and processing of Cannabis (as defined in Section 58). Lessee shall not knowingly use or occupy or permit any of the Premises to be used or occupied, nor knowingly do or permit anything to be done in or on any of the Premises, in a manner which would (i) make void or voidable or cause any insurer to cancel any insurance required by this Lease, or make it difficult or impossible to obtain any such insurance at commercially reasonable rates, to the extent that such insurance is available at commercially reasonable rates considering the Permitted Use of the Premises, (iii) constitute a public or private nuisance or waste, or (iv) violate any Applicable Requirements (as defined below) subject, however, to Section 58 hereof.
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53. Base Rent and Operating Rent. The Base Rent shall be determined and adjusted in accordance with the following:
(a) Section 1.5 of the Lease form is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
Section 1.5. Base Rent. Base Rent shall initially be $23,333.00 per month (as adjusted pursuant to the terms hereof, “Base Rent”). Base Rent shall be paid monthly on the first day of each month during the Term during each year. One month of Base Rent shall be payable concurrently with the execution of this Lease, to be credited against the Rent for the first month hereof. Lessee shall pay Basic Rent and all other sums payable to Lessor under this Lease to Lessor by wire transfer, in immediately available funds to an account to be designated by Lessor from time to time or at such other address or to such other person as Lessor from time to time may designate. Any rental payment made in respect of a period which is less than one month shall be prorated by multiplying the then applicable monthly Basic Rent by a fraction the numerator of which is the number of days in such month with respect to which rent is being paid and the denominator of which is the total number of days in such month. Lessee shall perform all of its obligations under this Lease at its sole cost and expense, and shall pay all Basic Rent, and other sums payable hereunder when due and payable, without notice or demand.
(b) Base Rent hereunder shall be adjusted during the term hereof in accordance with the following:
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October 1, 2018- September 30, 2019 | $ | 1.07 | $ | 23,333.00 | ||||
October 1, 2019- September 30, 2020 | $ | 1.22 | $ | 26,667.00 | ||||
October 1, 2020- September 30, 2021 | $ | 1.22 | $ | 26,667.00 | ||||
October 1, 2021- September 30, 2022 | $ | 1.22 | $ | 26,667.00 | ||||
October 1, 2022- September 30, 2023 | $ | 1.22 | $ | 26,667.00 |
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(c) In addition to payment of Base Rent, Lessee will pay “Operating Rent” as follows: In Lease Years 3, 4 and 5, a sum equal to one and two percent (2.0%) of Gross Revenue earned in each such Lease Year (the “Revenue Percentage”). Operating Rent shall be calculated and paid on a quarterly basis and shall be payable in arrears each January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each Lease Year (each a “Payment Date”), with the first payment to be made January 1, 2022 covering the period from October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
(i) Definition of Gross Revenue. “Gross Revenue” means the revenue received by Lessee from Lessee’s operations at the Premises (or the operations of any sublessee occupying the entire Premises for all or substantially all of the remaining term), including, without limitation goods or services sold in or from the Premises by Lessee, whether for cash or for credit, excluding, however, the following: (A) the sales price of all goods returned and accepted for full credit or the amount of the cash refund or allowance made thereon; (B) the sums and credits received in settlement of claims for loss or damage to goods stored at the Premises; (C) sales taxes, cannabis related taxes excise taxes, gross receipt taxes, and other taxes now or hereafter imposed upon the sale or value of goods or services, whether added separately to the selling price of the merchandise or services and collected from customers or included in the retail selling price; (D) Lessee’s accounts receivable, not to exceed two percent (2%) of Gross Revenue, which have been determined to be uncollectible for federal income tax purposes during the Lease Year, provided, however, that if such accounts are actually collected in a later Lease Year, the amount shall be included in the Gross Revenue for such later Lease Year; or (E) rents, subrents or other consideration received in connection with an assignment, sublease, license, concession or other transfer of any portion of the Premises. For avoidance of doubt, Gross Revenue shall in no event include the value of goods or services sold by any sublessee of the Premises, who is not affiliated with Lessee unless the sublease is of the entire Premises, and in the case of affiliates, such Gross Revenue will not be included unless such sublease is entered into in bad faith to avoid or reduce payment of Operating Rent hereunder.
(ii) Gross Revenue Statement. On each Payment Date during the Term of the Lease for which a payment of Operating Rent is required to be made, Lessee shall submit to Lessor a statement indicating the amount of its Gross Revenue for the calendar quarter (a “Quarterly Statement”). If any Operating Rent is due for such period, Lessee shall accompany such Quarterly Statement with a payment of the Operating Rent due. In addition, within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar year, Lessee shall submit to Lessor an income statement of Lessee, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, which shall be accompanied by a statement of annual Gross Revenue (collectively, the “Annual Statement”). Each Annual Statement and Quarterly Statement shall be certified as correct by the Chief Financial Officer or a Vice President of Lessee.
(iii) Maintenance of Records. Lessee shall maintain adequate records for a period of at least three (3) years after the close of each Lease Year for the purpose of allowing Lessor to verify the reported Gross Revenue. Lessor or its agents may, upon at least five (5) business days’ advance written notice, audit such records at Lessee’s main office during normal business hours. If such inspection or audit or Annual Statement discloses an underpayment of Operating Rent, Lessee shall pay to Lessor within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice thereof (together with a copy of the audit report, if such underpayment arises from the results of an audit) the amount of the underpayment. In the event the required adjustment arises from an understatement of Gross Revenue in excess of three percent (3%), and additional Operating Rent is due, Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for Lessor’s reasonable expenses incurred in conducting such inspection or audit.
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(iv) Operating Covenant. Lessee will at all times during the term of this Lease operate the Premises as a fully stocked and equipped cannabis processing/manufacturing facility, subject only to temporary closure not to exceed thirty (30) days, as required for repairs and any casualty affecting the Premises, and will use reasonable efforts to maximize the amount of Operating Rent payable to Lessor hereunder
(v) Option Period Rent Reduction Notice. At any time, Lessor may provide a notice that Lessor has elected to reduce the Revenue Percentage and Base Rent hereunder, and upon the giving of such notice, the Rent will be reduced as specified therein as of the date specified in such notice (an “Option Period Rent Reduction Notice”). Such Option Period Rent Reduction Notice shall specify one of two contingencies: either (i) that for the purposes of calculating Operating Rent payable hereunder, the Revenue Percentage will be reduced as of the Effective Date specified in such Option Period Rent Reduction Notice to one percent (1%), or (ii) that Base Rent hereunder will be reduced to $6,400.00 per month and that for the purposes of calculating Operating Rent payable hereunder, the Revenue Percentage will be reduced as of the Effective Date specified in such Option Period Rent Reduction Notice to one half of one percent (0.5%). If the Revenue Percentage is revised pursuant the foregoing, calculations will be based on actual income during any relevant quarter attributable to periods before and after the effective date.
54. Compliance with Applicable Requirements. Notwithstanding Sections 2.2 and 6.3 of the Lease form, in the event that Lessee is require to make improvements to the Premises required to comply with Applicable Requirements that are not part of the Tenant Improvements, (“Compliance Improvements”) Lessee will be solely responsible to pay the cost of any Compliance Improvements up to $300,000.00 in the aggregate, provided if the aggregate cost of Compliance Improvements exceeds $300,000.00, the cost of such Compliance Improvements will be shared 50% by Lessor and 50% by Lessee.
55. Association Charges. Lessee will pay, within ten (10) business days after billing by Lessor, all amounts assessed against Owner by the West Central Avenue Association, or any other Owner, under that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded October 13, 2004 as Instrument No. 2004-109112, of the Official of Santa Xxxxxxx County (the “Declaration”), or assessed under any successor or supplementary Declaration.
56. Tenant Improvements. Provided no Event of Default exists under this Lease, nor any other event that with the giving of notice or the passage of time would constitute an Event of Default, Lessor shall available to Lessee a tenant improvement allowance to be used for the improvement of the Premises in the amount not to exceed of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00), on the terms provided in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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57. Option to Extend the Term. Lessor grants to Lessee one (1) option (the “Extension Option”) to extend the term for a period of five (5) years. As used herein, “Extended Term” means the Term, as extended by the Extension Option. All the provisions of the Lease shall apply during the Extended Term except for the amount of the Basic Rent or any amount of tenant improvements installed in connection with Lessee’s initial occupancy. Without limiting the foregoing, Operating Rent shall continue to be payable in the amounts reserved in the Lease during the Extended Term. The Basic Rent for the first year of the Extended Term will be the Basic Rent applicable to the last year of the Term prior to the commencement of the Extended Term, multiplied by the CPI Factor. Basic Rent will be adjusted effective on October 1 of each Lease Year during the Extended Term by multiplying the Base Rent in effect at the for the prior Lease Year by the CPI Factor. The “CPI Factor” will be the quotient of the Ending Index over the Starting Index. The “Ending Index” will be the CPI in effect on the date of any adjustment and the “Starting Index” will be the CPI in effect in October of the year prior to the date of the Adjustment, but the CPI Factor shall not be less than one (1). The “CPI” is the Consumer Price Index (All Items) Xxx Xxxxxxx-Xxxx Xxxxx-Xxxxxxx, XX, 0000x000, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, or any successor thereto reasonably selected by Lessor. The Extension Option is further subject to the following terms and conditions:
(a) Lessee must deliver its irrevocable written notice of Lessee’s exercise of the Extension Option (“Exercise Notice”) to Lessor no less than six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Term. Time is of the essence with respect to the time period during which Lessee must deliver to Lessor its written notice of exercise and, therefore, if Lessee fails to give Lessor its irrevocable written notice of its exercise of the Extension Option within the time period provided above, then the Extension Option shall expire and be of no further force or effect.
(b) If Lessee is in default beyond any applicable grace or cure period under this Lease at the date of delivery of the Exercise Notice to Lessor, then the Exercise Notice shall be of no effect and this Lease shall expire at the end of the Term. If Lessee is in default under this Lease on the last day of the Term then Lessor may in its sole discretion elect to have Lessee’s exercise of the Extension Option be of no effect, in which case the Lease shall expire at the end of the Term.
(c) If Lessee delivers the Extension Option the Lease shall be extended on all the terms and conditions provided in the Lease and herein, including, without limitation, the annual increases for the Extended Term provided above.
(d) Lessee and Lessor shall enter into an amendment to the Lease to document the rent and during the Extended Term and the extension of the term pursuant thereto.
(e) The Extension Option is personal to Lessee and may not assigned in connection with any assignment under this Lease and will not inure in favor of any subtenant.
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58. Licensed Broker Disclosure. Xxxx Xxxxx and Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx are brokers licensed in the state of California and are acting as principals in this transaction.
59. Cannabis Specific Provisions.
(a) Lessor’s Representations and Warranties. Lessor represents and warrants that:
(i) No portion of the Premises is located on any lands owned directly or indirectly by the United States of America nor is any portion of the Premises subject to any federal land grants from the United States of America.
(ii) No school is located within 600 feet of the Premises.
The foregoing representations and warranties are material inducements to Lessee to enter into this Lease and if any are false in any material respect, Lessee may terminate the Lease by written notice to Lessor.
(b) Additional Covenants of Lessor. If, at any time, Lessor becomes aware, or has reasonable cause to believe, that any legal or regulatory action by any Federal Governmental Authority or any State Governmental Authority under or with respect to Cannabis Laws has occurred or will occur with respect to Lessee or the Premises, or if Lessor identifies or otherwise becomes aware of any noncompliance or alleged non-compliance with any Cannabis Law at the Premises, any threatened or pending legal action by any Federal Governmental Authority or any State Governmental Authority under any Cannabis Law related to the Premises, Lessor shall notify Lessee immediately in writing of such circumstance and shall include a full description of all relevant information. Lessor shall, upon receipt, promptly deliver to Lessee a copy of any report, audit, summary or investigation, of any kind or character, whether prepared by or on behalf of Lessor or by any other party, related to matter or the compliance status of the Premises or Lessee with respect to any Cannabis Law.
(c) Effect of Noncompliance with Law. Lessor and Lessee agree that neither party shall be considered to be in breach of the Lease to the extent that performance of their respective obligations or agreed uses (excluding Lessee payment obligations) is prevented by an unforeseen change to the Cannabis Laws. If such change to the Cannabis Laws occurs, Lessee shall have the greater of one hundred twenty (120) days or any period of time proscribed in the Cannabis Laws to comply with said change. Upon a determination that compliance with said change is impossible or impractical, and ninety (90) days’ notice to Lessor by Lessee thereof, the parties agree that the Lease shall terminate with no further recourse by either party.
(d) Early Termination. Lessor shall have the right at its sole election upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Lessee to terminate this Lease if any of the following arise (each an “Early Termination Event”):
(i) The seizure by any Governmental Authority seeking forfeiture of the Premises, whether or not the court proceeding has actually commenced.
(ii) The entry of a final, non-appealable judgment that deems or determines that Lessee’s use constitutes a public or private nuisance.
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(iii) Lessee’s permanent inability to comply with all required permits, business licenses and governmental approvals.
(iv) A change in the laws or enforcement policies of the city in which the Premises is located, which prohibits or bans the Permitted Use.
(v) Any change in any law or enforcement policy or a change in practices by any law enforcement agency, whether it be State of California or Federal, relating to Cannabis Laws which has the effect of prohibiting or banning the Permitted Use.
(e) Additional Covenants. Lessee (in addition to all other covenants, warranties and agreement set forth in the Lease) further and specifically warrants, covenants and represents that:
(i) Lessee shall, at its sole cost and expense, obtain all necessary permits and licenses to operate its business at the Premises and shall comply with all applicable laws, including, without limitation, all local law and ordinances (including local zoning ordinances), state law and ordinances and federal laws and regulations relating to the operation of its business (to the extent such federal laws and ordinances are not inconsistent with state and local laws allowing Lessee to use the Premises for the Permitted Use) and shall renew said permits and licenses as required. The foregoing duty to comply encompasses all applicable laws that may become effective before and during the Term, as same may be extended, regardless of the cost of such compliance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessor acknowledges that the activities on the Premises do not comply with the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 801 et. seq.) (“CSA”), and failure to comply with such law shall not be a default under this Lease, so long as no Federal action is brought seeking to enforce the provisions of the CSA. Lessee warrants that as of the date hereof, it knows of no current or pending enforcement actions under the CSA against the Lessee or the Premises.
(ii) In the event that Lessor becomes aware of any facts or circumstances which reasonably lead it to believe Lessee is in violation of any of Lessee’s covenants, warranties and representations, Lessor shall be entitled, after notice and any cure period in accordance with this Lease to declare an Event of Default and pursue all its remedies at law and equity.
(f) Indemnification of Lessor by Lessee. Notwithstanding any other indemnification provisions in this Lease which remain in full force and effect, Lessee shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold Lessor and its, affiliates, shareholders, directors, officers, agents, employees, successors, and assigns harmless and shall pay all sums required with respect to any, damages, demands, claims, liabilities, costs and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorney fees (collectively “Expenses”), incurred by reason of, arising out of, or in connection with any of the following:
(i) The granting of said approvals, licenses and permits to Lessee that this Lease and related provisions are subject to. Furthermore, no representation by Lessor or its agents have been made as to the suitability of the Premises for the Permitted Use by Lessee that are not set forth in this Lease and Lessee has been and is currently relying upon its own independent research, investigations and information.
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(ii) Lessee’s business use and any related liability of said use of the Premises, including, but not limited to any safety or security issues, or any violation of the requirements of any governmental agencies.
(iii) Any governmental agency taking or commencing any notice or action to take the Premises or Property under any forfeiture law or statute.
(iv) The occurrence of an Early Termination Event(s).
(g) Definitions. For the purposes of this Article IX only, the following terms shall have the meanings herein specified, such definitions to be applicable equally to the singular and the plural forms of such terms and to all genders:
(i) “Cannabis” means all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa linnaeus, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis ruderalis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin, whether crude or purified, extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. “Cannabis” also means the separated resin, whether crude or purified, obtained from cannabis. “Cannabis” also means marijuana as defined by Section 11018 of the Health and Safety Code as enacted by Chapter 1407 of the Statutes of 1972. “Cannabis” also include all products derived from, either directly or indirectly, the plant Cannabis sativa Linnaeus, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis ruderalis, including but not limited to cigarettes and vaporizing or “vaping” products containing Cannabis and goods containing Cannabis produced for human consumption and which are commonly referred to as edibles.
(ii) “Cannabis Law” means any Applicable Law relating to Cannabis, whether medical or adult use (a/k/a recreational), including without limitation, all laws and regulations to the planting, growing, cultivation of Cannabis, the operation of any business relating to the sale and/or distribution of Cannabis related products as all licensing and permitting laws and regulations relating thereto, as may be in effect at the time of Lease execution.
(iii) “Federal Governmental Authority” means the government of the United States or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, or any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity within the federal government of the United States exercising executive, legislative judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government.
(iv) “State Governmental Authority” means the government of the State of California or of any political subdivision thereof or any other state in the United States of America, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government, including but not limited to, the California Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation (a/k/a the California Bureau of Marijuana Control) and/or any successor agency, the California Department of Consumer Affairs, the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the California Department of Public Health.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Lease to be executed as of the date first above written.
LOMPOC TIC LLC, | CA MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS LLC, | |||
a California limited liability company | a California limited liability company | |||
By: MG Padaro Fund LLC, | ||||
By: | /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx, | a California limited liability company, | ||
Xxxx X. Xxxxx, | Managing Member | |||
Authorized Signatory | ||||
By: | /s/ Xxxx X.Xxxxx | |||
Xxxx X.Xxxxx | ||||
Authorized Signatory | ||||
NEO STREET PARTNERS, LLC, | ||||
a California limited liability company | ||||
By: | /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx | |||
Xxxx X. Xxxxx | ||||
Its: Authorized Signatory | ||||
Lease Agreement Signature Page
EXHIBIT A
WORK AGREEMENT
The following Work Agreement is executed pursuant to that certain Standard Industrial/Commercial Single Lease- Net (the “Lease Form”) by and between NEO STREET PARTNERS, LLC, a California limited liability company and LOMPOC TIC LLC, a California limited liability company (collectively, “Lessor”) and CA MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS LLC, a California limited liability company (“Lessee”), dated October 1, 2018 (the “Lease Date”) and covering certain premises located at 1637 and 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000, and will govern the construction of certain improvements by Lessee to the Premises. Capitalized terms have the meaning ascribed in the Lease Form unless otherwise defined herein.
1. TENANT IMPROVEMENT ALLOWANCE.
(a) Lessee shall be entitled to a tenant improvement allowance (the “Tenant Improvement Allowance”) in an amount up to Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00), which Tenant Improvement Allowance shall be used for the costs relating to the construction of Lessee’s improvements which are permanently affixed to the Premises (the “Tenant Improvements”). A preliminary description of the improvements intended to be constructed at the Premises is attached hereto as Schedule I. In no event shall Lessor be obligated to make disbursements pursuant to this Exhibit in a total amount which exceeds the Tenant Improvement Allowance.
(b) Disbursement of the Tenant Improvement Allowance.
(i) Tenant Improvement Allowance Items. The Tenant Improvement Allowance shall be disbursed by Lessor only for the following items and costs (collectively the “Tenant Improvement Allowance Items”): plan check, permit and license fees relating to construction of the Tenant Improvements, and the cost of design and construction of the Tenant Improvements.
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(ii) Disbursement of Tenant Improvement Allowance. During the construction of the Tenant Improvements, Lessor shall make monthly disbursements of the Tenant Improvement Allowance for Tenant Improvement Allowance Items for the benefit of Lessee and shall authorize the release of monies for the benefit of Lessee as follows.
(1) Monthly Disbursements. On or before the occurrence of a uniform date designated by Lessor (the “Submittal Date”) for each calendar month during the construction of the Tenant Improvements, Lessee shall deliver to Lessor: (A) a request for payment of the “Contractor” (as hereinafter defined) approved by Lessee, in substantially the form of AIA Document G702, showing the schedule, by trade, of percentage of completion of the Tenant Improvements in the Premises, detailing the portion of the work completed and the portion not completed, and demonstrating that the relationship between the cost of the work completed and the costs of the work to be completed complies with the terms of the “Construction Budget” (as hereinafter defined); (B) invoices from all of “Tenant’s Agents” (as hereinafter defined) for labor rendered and materials delivered to the Premises evidencing costs for Tenant Improvement Allowance Items at least in the amount requested (together with amounts previously disbursed by Lessor from the Tenant Improvement Allowance); (C) executed mechanic’s lien releases from all of Tenant’s Agents which shall comply with the appropriate provisions, as reasonably determined by Lessor, of California Civil Code Section 8132, together with executed unconditional mechanic’s lien releases from all of Tenant’s Agents with respect to prior requests for payment theretofore paid by Lessor (to the extent not previously delivered to Lessor by Lessee) which shall comply with the appropriate provisions, as reasonably determined by Lessor, of California Civil Code Section 8134; and (D) all other information reasonably requested by Lessor, including any certification requested by Lessor’s construction lender. Lessee’s request for payment shall be deemed Lessee’s acceptance and approval of the work furnished and/or the materials supplied as set forth in Lessee’s payment request. On or before the date occurring twenty (20) days after the Submittal date, and assuming Lessor receives all of the information described in items (A) through (D) above, Lessor shall deliver a check to Lessee in payment of the lesser of: (1) so requested by Lessee, as set forth in clause (A) above, and (2) the balance of any remaining available portion of the Tenant Improvement Allowance, provided that Lessor does not dispute any request for payment based on non-compliance of any work with the “Approved Working Drawings” (as hereinafter defined), or due to any substandard work, or for any other reason. Lessor’s payment of such amounts shall not be deemed Lessor’s approval or acceptance of the work furnished or materials supplied as set forth in Lessee’s payment request.
(2) Completion. Upon completion of construction of the Premises, provided that Lessee shall deliver to Lessor (A) properly executed mechanics lien releases in compliance with both California Civil Code Section 8138, and invoices from all of “Tenant’s Agents” (as hereinafter defined) for labor rendered and materials delivered to the Premises evidencing costs for Tenant Improvement Allowance Items at least in the amount requested (together with amounts previously disbursed by Lessor from the Tenant Improvement Allowance), (B) copies of signed-off permits evidencing governmental approval of the completion of the Tenant Improvements, (C) a copy of a recorded Notice of Completion, recorded in the office of the Recorder of the County where the Premises is located in accordance with Section 8182 of the Civil Code of the State of California or any successor statute, provided that if Lessee fails to record a Notice of Completion, Lessor may execute and file the same on behalf of Lessee as Lessee’s agent for such purpose, at Lessee’s sole cost and expense, (D) as built drawings for the Premises with the completed Tenant Improvements and a copy of all warranties, guaranties, and operating manuals and information relating to the improvements, equipment, and systems in the Premises, and (E) a certification of the Contractor for the benefit of Lessor certifying that the construction of the Tenant Improvements has been substantially completed.
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(3) Other Terms. Lessor shall only be obligated to make disbursements from the Tenant Improvement Allowance to the extent costs are incurred by Lessee for Tenant Improvement Allowance Items. Lessee shall not be entitled to the use of (as a credit against Rent or otherwise) any portion of the Tenant Improvement Allowance which is not used in payment of Tenant Improvement Allowance Items.
(4) Time of Performance. Lessee shall have until nine (9) months following the date of the Lease to request disbursement of the Allowance (the “Deadline Date”). If Lessee has not requested disbursement of the Allowance on or before the Deadline Date, Lessor shall have no further obligation to disburse the Allowance.
2. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS.
(a) Selection of Architect/Construction Drawings. Lessee shall retain an architect/space planner (the “Architect”) approved by Lessor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, to prepare the Construction Drawings. Lessee shall retain engineering consultants (the “Engineers”) approved by Lessor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, to prepare all plans and engineering working drawings relating to building systems in connection with the Tenant Improvements. The plans and drawings to be prepared by Architect and the Engineers hereunder shall be known collectively as the “Construction Drawings”. Lessor’s review of the Construction Drawings as set forth in this Section 3, shall be for its sole purpose and shall not imply Lessor’s review of the same, or obligate Lessor to review the same, for quality, design, compliance with Applicable Law or other like matters.
(b) Working Drawings. Lessee shall promptly cause the Architect and the Engineers to complete the architectural and engineering drawings for the Premises, and Architect shall compile a fully coordinated set of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing working drawings in a form which is complete to allow subcontractors to bid on the work and to obtain all applicable permits (collectively, the “Final Working Drawings”) and shall submit the same to Lessor’s approval. Lessee shall supply Lessor with four (4) copies signed by Lessee of such Final Working Drawings. Lessor shall advise Lessee within twenty (20) days after Lessor’s receipt of the Final Working Drawings for the Premises if the same is unsatisfactory or incomplete in any respect. If Lessee is so advised, Lessee shall immediately revise the Final Working Drawings in accordance with such review and any disapproval of Lessor in connection therewith.
(c) Approved Working Drawings. The Final Working Drawings shall be approved by Lessor (the “Approved Working Drawings”) prior to the commencement of construction of the Premises by Lessee. After approval by Lessor of the Final Working Drawings, Lessee may submit the same to the City where the Premises is located for all applicable building permits. Lessee hereby agrees that neither Lessor nor Lessor’s consultant shall be responsible for obtaining any building permit or certificate of occupancy for the Premises and that obtaining the same shall be Lessee’s responsibility; provided, however, that Lessor shall cooperate with Lessee in executing permit applications and performing other ministerial acts reasonably necessary to enable Lessee to obtain any such permit or certificate of occupancy. No changes, modifications or alterations in the Approved Working Drawings may be made without the prior written consent of Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
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3. CONSTRUCTION OF THE TENANT IMPROVEMENTS.
(a) Lessee’s Selection of Contractors.
(i) The Contractor. Lessee shall retain a licensed general contractor (the “Contractor”), as contractor for the construction of the Tenant Improvements, by a process of competitive bidding among not less than three (3) qualified, licensed general contractors reasonably approved by Lessor and reasonably experienced in the performance of work comparable to the work of the Tenant Improvements in buildings comparable to the Building, or otherwise reasonably approved by Lessor.
(ii) Tenant’s Agents. All subcontractors, laborers, material, men, and suppliers used by Lessee (such subcontractors, laborers, materialmen, and suppliers, and the Contractor to be known collectively as “Tenant’s Agents”) must be approved in writing by Lessor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided that, in any event, Lessee must contract with Lessor’s base building subcontractors for any mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, life safety, HVAC or other integrated utility system work in the Premises. At Lessor’s option, Tenant’s Agents shall all be union labor in compliance with the applicable master labor agreements.
(b) Construction of Tenant Improvements by Tenant’s Agents.
(i) Construction Contract. Prior to Lessee’s execution of the construction contract and general conditions with Contractor (the “Contract”), Lessee shall submit the Contract to Lessor for its approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Such contract shall be for a guaranteed maximum cost not to exceed the costs shown in the budget attached hereto as Schedule II and incorporated herein by this reference (the “Construction Budget”). Prior to the commencement of construction of the Tenant Improvements, Lessee shall supply Lessor with cash in an amount (the “Over Allowance Amount”) equal to the difference between the amount of the Construction Budget and the amount of the Tenant Improvement Allowance (less any portion thereof disbursed by Lessor, or in the process of being disbursed by Lessor, on or before the commencement of construction of the Tenant Improvements). The Over Allowance Amount shall be disbursed by Lessor prior to the disbursement of any of the then remaining portion of the Tenant Improvement Allowance, and such disbursement shall be pursuant to the same procedure as the Tenant Improvement Allowance. In the event that, after the Construction Budget has been delivered by Lessor to Lessee, the costs relating to the design and construction of the Tenant Improvements shall change, any additional costs necessary to such design and construction in excess of the Construction Budget, shall be paid by Lessee to Lessor immediately as an addition to the Over Allowance Amount, or at Lessor’s option, Lessee shall make payments for such additional costs out of its own funds, but Lessee shall continue to provide Lessor with the documents described in clauses (A) (D) of Section 2(b)(ii)( 1) above, for Lessor’s approval, prior to Lessee paying such costs.
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(ii) Tenant’s Agents.
(1) Lessor’s General Conditions for Tenant’s Agents and Tenant Improvement Work. Lessee’s and Tenant’s Agent’s construction of the Tenant Improvements shall construct the Tenant Improvements in strict accordance with the Approved Working Drawings.
(2) Indemnity. Lessee’s indemnity of Lessor as set forth in the Lease shall also apply with respect to any and all costs, losses, damages, injuries and liabilities related in any way to any act or omission of Lessee or Tenant’s Agents, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or in connection with Lessee’s non-payment of any amount arising out of the Tenant Improvements and/or Lessee’s disapproval of all or any portion of any request for payment. Such indemnity by Lessee, as set forth in the Lease, shall also apply with respect to any and all costs, losses, damages, injuries and liabilities related in any way to Lessor’s performance of any ministerial acts reasonably necessary (i) to permit Lessee to complete the Tenant Improvements, and (ii) to enable Lessee to obtain any building permit or certificate of occupancy for the Premises.
(3) Requirements of Tenant’s Agents. Each of Tenant’s Agents shall guarantee to Lessee and for the benefit of Lessor that the portion of the Tenant Improvements for which it is responsible shall be free from any defects in workmanship and materials for a period of not less than one (1) year from the date of completion thereof. Each of Tenant’s Agents shall be responsible for the replacement or repair, without additional charge, of all work done or furnished in accordance with its contract that shall become defective within one (1) year after the later to occur of (i) completion of the work performed by such contractor or subcontractors and (ii) the Commencement Date. The correction of such work shall include, without additional charge, all additional expenses and damages incurred in connection with such removal or replacement of all or any part of the Tenant Improvements, and/or the Building and/or common areas that may be damaged or disturbed thereby. All such warranties or guarantees as to materials or workmanship of or with respect to the Tenant Improvements shall be contained in the Contract or subcontract and shall be written such that such guarantees or warranties shall inure to the benefit of both Lessor and Lessee, as their respective interests may appear, and can be directly enforced by either. Lessee covenants to give to Lessor any assignment or other assurances which may be necessary to effect such right of direct enforcement.
(4) Insurance Requirements.
(A) General Coverages. All of Tenant’s Agents shall carry worker’s compensation insurance covering all of their respective employees, and shall also carry public liability insurance, including property damage, all with limits, in form and with companies as are required to be carried by Lessee as set forth in the Lease, and the policies therefor shall insure Lessor and Lessee, as their interests may appear, as well as the Contractor and subcontractors.
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(B) Special Coverages. Lessee shall carry “Builder’s All Risk” insurance in an amount approved by Lessor covering the construction of the Tenant Improvements and such other insurance as Lessor may reasonably require, it being understood and agreed that the Tenant Improvements shall be insured by Lessor pursuant to the Lease immediately upon completion thereof. Such insurance shall be in amounts and shall include such extended coverage endorsements as may be reasonably required by Lessor.
(C) General Terms. Certificates for all insurance carried pursuant to this Section 4(b)(ii)(4) shall be delivered to Lessor before the commencement of construction of the Tenant Improvements and before the Contractor’s equipment is moved onto the site. All such policies of insurance must contain a provision that the company writing said policy will give Lessor at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of any cancellation or lapse of the effective date or any reduction in the amounts of such insurance.
(iii) Governmental Compliance. The Tenant Improvements shall comply in all respects with the following: (1) all applicable Laws and other state, federal, city or quasi-governmental laws, code, ordinances and regulations, as each may apply according to the rulings of the controlling public official, agent or other person; (2) applicable standards of the American Insurance Association and the National Electrical Code; and (3) building material manufacturer’s specifications.
(iv) Inspection by Lessor. Lessor shall have the right to inspect the Tenant Improvements at all times, provided however, that Lessor’s failure to inspect the Tenant Improvements shall in no event constitute a waiver of any of Lessor’s rights hereunder nor shall Lessor’s inspection of the Tenant Improvements constitute Lessor’s approval of the same. Should Lessor disapprove any portion of the Tenant Improvements, Lessor shall notify Lessee in writing of such disapproval and shall specify the items disapproved. Any defects or deviations in, and/or disapproved by Lessor of, the Tenant Improvements shall be rectified by Lessee at no expense to Lessor, provided however, that in the event Lessor determines that a defect or deviation exists or disapproves of any matter in connection with any portion of the Tenant Improvements and such defect, deviation or matter might adversely affect the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and air conditioning or life-safety systems of the Building, the structure or exterior appearance of the Building Lessor may, take such action as Lessor deems necessary, at Lessee’s expense and without incurring any liability on Lessor’s part, to correct any such defect, deviation and/or matter, including, without limitation, causing the cessation of performance of the construction of the Tenant Improvements until such time as the defect, deviation and/or matter is corrected to Lessor’s satisfaction.
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(c) Updated Approved Working Drawings. At the conclusion of construction, (A) Lessee shall cause the Architect and Contractor to update the Approved Working Drawings as necessary to reflect all changes made to the Approved Working Drawings during the course of construction, and (B); certify to the best of their knowledge that the “record-set” of as-built drawings are true and correct, which certification shall survive the expiration or termination of this Lease.
(d) Coordination by Tenant’s Agents with Lessor. Upon Lessee’s delivery of the Contract to Lessor under Section 4(b)(i) above. Lessee shall furnish Lessor with a schedule setting forth the projected date of the completion of the Tenant Improvements and showing the critical time deadlines for each phase, item or trade relating to the construction of the Tenant Improvements.
4. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION. Definition of Substantial Completion of the Tenant Improvements. For purposes of this Lease, the “Substantial Completion of the Tenant Improvements” shall mean completion of construction of the Tenant Improvements in the Premises pursuant to the Approved Working Drawings with the exception of any punch list items, any furniture, fixtures, work stations, built-in furniture or equipment (even if the same requires installation or electrification by Tenant’s Agents), and any tenant improvement finish items and materials which are selected by Lessee but which are not available within a reasonable time (given the anticipated date of the Lease Commencement Date), and Lessee’s receipt of any governmentally-required permits and/or approvals to allow occupancy of the Premises (provided that Lessee shall use reasonable efforts and diligence in good faith to obtain such permits and/or approvals as soon as reasonably possible).
5. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) Lessee’s Representative. Lessee has designated __________ as its sole representative with respect to the matters set forth in this Exhibit, who, until further notice to Lessor, shall have full authority and responsibility to act on behalf of the Lessee as required in this Exhibit.
(b) Lessor’s Representative. Lessor has designated __________ as its sole representative with respect to the matters set forth in this Exhibit, who, until further notice to Lessee, shall have full authority and responsibility to act on behalf of the Lessor as required in this Exhibit.
(c) Lessee’s Lease Default. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Lease, in the event of a default by Lessee under this Lease (which default is not cured within the applicable period for cure following Lessee’s receipt of written notice from Lessor pursuant to Lease Section 7.08) at any time on or before the Substantial Completion of the Premises, then (i) in addition to all other rights and remedies granted to Lessor pursuant to the Lease, Lessor shall have the right to withhold payment of all or any portion of the Lessee Improvement Allowance and/or Lessor may cause Contractor to cease the construction of the Premises (in which case, Lessee shall be responsible for any delay in the substantial completion of the Premises caused by such work stoppage), and (ii) all other obligations of Lessor under the terms of this Exhibit shall be forgiven, until such time as such default is cured pursuant to the terms of the Lease.
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Schedule I
Description of Improvements
Power upgrades and other improvements are required to operate a cannabis processing facility in the Premises.
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Schedule II
Construction Budget
Power Upgrades | $150,000.00 |
Other Improvements | $200,000.00 |
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