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LEASE
THIS LEASE, made and dated the 25th day of October, 1995 by and between
PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, (hereinafter called "Landlord") and
AMERICAN HOME PATIENT, INC., (hereinafter called "Tenant").
WITNESSETH:
1. PREMISES.
Landlord, for and in consideration of rents, covenants and agreements
hereinafter mentioned and hereby agreed to be paid, kept and performed by
Tenant, hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby hires from Landlord, 29,096
rentable square feet of space located in the Parklane Building, located at 0000
Xxxxxxxx Xxx in the Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx xx xxx Xxxx xx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx
of Xxxxxxxxxx, State of Tennessee, hereinafter referred to as the "Premises",
more particularly described and shown on the plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and made a part hereof, hereinafter referred to as the "Leased Premises." The
Leased Premises are leased together with the appurtenances, including the right
to use, in common with others, the lobbies, elevators and other common areas and
facilities of the building of which the Leased Premises are a part, and all
materials currently in place including all leasehold improvements in place. The
usable square footage calculated in accordance with BOMA standards if 25,978.
The common area factor is twelve percent (12%). The net rentable square feet of
space comprising the Leased Premises in the Parklane Building is calculated as
set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2. USE OF PREMISES.
The Leased Premises shall be used and occupied by Tenant, subject to
the conditions herein continued, for general office purposes only. In no event
shall the Leased Premises be used or occupied by Tenant in any manner contrary
to law or zoning regulations.
3. TERM.
(a) The term of this Lease shall be for seven (7) years, commencing on
the first day of January, 1996, and ending unless sooner terminated as herein
provided, on the last day of December, 2002 both dates inclusive, subject to the
conditions contained in paragraph 4 hereof.
(b) The Tenant may extend the term of this Lease for one (1) additional
period of five (5) years upon written notice given to the Landlord not less than
One Hundred and Eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of the initial term of
this Lease. The rent payable during such renewal term will be at the market
rental rate for similar properties in the Nashville market area, which shall
include a refurbishment allowance for the Leased Premises at the then fair
market rate in the
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Nashville market area. The parties shall negotiate, in good faith, to determine
the rent and refurbishment allowance for the renewal period. Except for rent and
the refurbishment allowance, Tenant's leasing of the Leased Premises during such
renewal term shall be subject to the same terms, covenants and conditions set
forth in this Lease.
(c) The phrase "Lease term", or "term of this Lease", or "term hereof",
as used herein, shall mean and include the initial term of this Lease as well as
any renewal term, to the extent this Lease is renewed and extended as provided
herein, and as the same may be shortened by any early termination permitted
under this Lease.
4. POSSESSION.
(a) Landlord shall construct the improvements to the Leased Premises as
set forth on the Addendum attached hereto. If the Leased Premises are not
available or ready for occupancy on or before the commencement date hereinabove
set forth and if such unavailability or unreadiness is not occasioned or caused
by Tenant (such as Tenant's failure promptly to approve plans, make material or
color selections, make improvements to the Leased Premises which are to be made
by Tenant, or make other decisions or take other actions necessary to the
preparation of the Leased Premises for occupancy), then the term of this Lease
shall commence on (a) the 15th day of the month in which Landlord provides
notice to Tenant on or before the 5th day of such month that Substantial
Completion has been obtained as to the Leased Premises, or (b) the 1st day of
the month next following delivery of a notice to Tenant on or after the 6th day
of a month that Substantial Completion has been obtained as to the Leased
Premises; provided, however, that if the Substantial Completion is delayed for
more than sixty (60) days beyond the anticipated commencement date of January 1,
1996 by reason of events within the control of Landlord and not occasioned or
caused by Tenant, then Tenant shall be entitled to one (1) day of free rent for
each and every day of delay beyond the sixty (60) day period. If the day upon
which the term of this Lease commences shall fall on a day other than the first
day of a calendar month, then the term of this Lease shall run for the unexpired
portion of such calendar month plus seven (7) years beginning with the first day
of the calendar month next ensuing; and Tenant shall pay rent as herein
established on a pro rata basis for the portion of month from the date of
commencement of the term to the first of the month immediately succeeding. If
the Leased Premises are not Substantially Complete and ready for occupancy on or
before September 1, 1996, and if such delay is expressly not occasioned or
caused by Tenant, then Tenant may terminate this Lease upon written notice to
Landlord and each party will thereafter be relieved of any further obligation or
liability to the other hereunder.
(b) In the event that, pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph,
the dates of commencement and termination of this Lease shall be other than the
dates set forth in paragraph 3 hereof, promptly after the dates of commencement
and termination are determined, Landlord and Tenant agree to execute a
memorandum certifying said dates.
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(c) If Landlord is unable to give possession of the Leased Premises on
the commencement date by reason of the fact that the Leased Premises are located
in a building being constructed which has not been sufficiently completed to
make the Leased Premises ready for occupancy or by reason of the fact that a
certificate of occupancy has not been procured or by reason of the holding over
or retention of possession of any tenant or occupant, or if repairs,
improvements or decorations of the Leased Premises or of the building of which
said Leased Premises form a part are not completed, or for any other reason,
Landlord shall not be subject to any liability for the failure to give
possession on said date except as provided in subparagraph 4(a) above.
(d) Landlord's approval of any plans, specifications or work drawings
shall create no responsibility or liability on the part of the Landlord for
their completeness, design sufficiency or compliance with all laws, rules and
regulations of governmental agencies or authorities.
(e) If by mutual consent of the parties Tenant enters into possession
of the Leased Premises or occupies premises other than the Leased Premises prior
to the commencement date, Tenant covenants and agrees that such occupancy shall
be deemed to be under all the terms, covenants, conditions and agreements of
this lease except as to the covenant to pay rent for such prior period.
5. RENT.
Tenant shall, without deduction, abatement or setoff of any nature
whatsoever, except as elsewhere herein provided, pay to Landlord as fixed
minimum rent for the Leased Premises Four Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Four
Hundred Forty and 00/100 Dollars ($436,440.00) per annum, payable in equal
monthly installments of Thirty Six Thousand Three Hundred Seventy and 00/100
Dollars ($36,370.00) each, in advance and without demand on the first day of
each and every month during the term of this Lease, at the office of the
Landlord or at such other place or to such other person as Landlord may from
time to time designate in writing, except that Tenant shall pay the first
monthly installment on the execution of this Lease. If the term of this Lease
shall commence on a date other than the first day of a calendar month, such
first installment shall be prorated for the period between the date of
commencement of the term of this Lease and the first day of the following month.
This minimum rent is calculated at $15.00 per square foot per annum based upon
the Leased Premises comprising 29,096 square feet of rentable area determined as
set forth on Exhibit "C" attached hereto based upon the Leased Premises
comprising [25,978] usable square feet calculated in accordance with BOMA
standards and a common area factor of twelve percent (12%).
Tenant may, at its option, either: (a) annually in advance provide the
manager of the Premises, as same may be appointed and designated by Landlord
from time to time (the "Manager"), with twelve (12) post-dated checks for the
monthly installments due hereunder for said annual fixed minimum rent, each
monthly installment to be applied to the obligations of Tenant by the Manager as
same become due (the "Check Payment Option"), or (b) arrange for automatic
monthly wire
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transfers to the Manager in the amount of the monthly installments
due hereunder (the "Automatic Wire Option") (the Check Payment Option and the
Automatic Wire Option are hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Automatic
Payment Plan"). In the event Tenant elects not to use an Automatic Payment Plan
or does elect to use an Automatic Payment Plan and the rental obligations of
Tenant are not timely met for any reason, other than failure of the Manager to
apply a payment under the Check Payment Option by depositing the appropriate
check, including but not limited to there being insufficient funds in the
account of Tenant from which an Automatic Payment Plan is to be paid, any rental
obligation or other amount due from Tenant to Landlord hereunder which is not
paid within five (5) business days of the date when due shall bear interest at
the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum (or the highest rate permitted by
applicable law, whichever is less) from the due date until paid, unless
otherwise specifically provided herein, but the payment of such interest shall
not excuse or cure any default by Tenant under the Lease.
6. RENT ADJUSTMENTS.
The minimum annual rental rate fixed in paragraph 5 hereof may be
increased for any calendar year following the year during which Tenant takes
possession of the Leased Premises as in this paragraph provided to reflect the
increase in Landlord's expenses incurred in operating the building of which the
Leased Premises form a part, and Tenant shall pay such rent, as increased, in
equal monthly installments.
The following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this
paragraph:
(a) The Base Year shall be 1996.
(b) For purposes of this section, "Operating Expenses" shall mean
any or all of the following incurred by Landlord with respect to the building of
which the Leased Premises are a part, including but not limited to: salaries,
wages, medical, surgical and general welfare benefits (including group life
insurance) and pension payments of employees of Landlord engaged in the
operation and maintenance of the building up to the level of building manager,
payroll taxes and workmen's compensation insurance for such employees, gas,
electricity, steam, real estate taxes or special assessments, utility taxes
water (including sewer rents), all costs of capital improvements made to the
building after the commencement date required under any governmental law or
regulation that was not applicable to the building at the time it was
constructed, amortized over the useful life of the improvements with interest at
the rate of prime plus one percent (1%) per annum, capital improvements which
reduce Operating Expenses but only to the extent of the lesser of (i) the amount
of such reduction in Operating Expenses or (ii) such costs as reasonably
amortized by the Landlord over the useful life of the improvements with interest
at the rate of prime plus one percent (1%) per annum on the unamortized amount,
casualty and liability insurance, repairs and maintenance, pro-rata expenses for
common area maintenance, building and cleaning supplies, uniforms and dry
cleaning, window cleaning, management fees normal and customary in Nashville
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between unaffiliated companies, service contracts with independent contractors,
telephone, and all other expenses paid in connection with the operation of said
premises properly chargeable against income excluding, however, income taxes
chargeable to Landlord based upon Landlord's income from all sources, however if
a taxing system is adopted which eliminates or reduces real estate taxes and
taxes rental income in lieu thereof, Tenant shall be responsible for such
portion of this "rent tax" which represents taxes over the Base Year of real
estate taxes; depreciation; interest on or amortization of debts; advertising;
leasehold improvements made for other tenants of the building; brokerage
commissions; refinancing costs; the cost of any work or services performed
specifically for any other tenants of the building (including Tenant), whether
at the expense of the Landlord or such tenant, to the extent that such work or
services is in excess of the work or services which Landlord is required to
furnish to Tenant under this Lease at Landlord's expense; all work to the
building or land made necessary by Landlord's compliance with applicable laws,
regulations, ordinances or codes in effect at the time of this Lease, including
the cost of any cleanup relating to pre-existing environmental contamination;
any loss or damage to the building or any personal injury for which the Landlord
is insured under this Lease; any amounts resulting from the failure of Landlord
to meet its legal or contractual obligations which Landlord is otherwise liable
by reason of a negligent or willful act or omission of Landlord or those for
whom it is in law responsible; and any cost or expense which is normally treated
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as being of a
capital nature, except to the extent that such capital expenses are permitted to
be passed through as Operating Expenses as provided, herein above.
During the first quarter of each calendar year beyond the base year,
Landlord shall notify Tenant by written statement of any projected increases in
Operating Expenses over the Base Year. The statement shall show Tenant's
increased annual rental rate and the resulting monthly payment effective
retroactively to January 1 of the year the statement is provided. The manner in
which the increase, if any, was computed will also be furnished. Within the same
first quarter, Landlord shall notify Tenant by written statement certified to be
correct by Landlord or Landlord's agent of the actual Operating Expenses. The
increase shall be equal to the product of (a) the projected increased Operating
Expenses and (b) Twenty Six and 07/100 Percent (26.07%), which percent
constitutes the ratio which the net leased area of the Leased Premises bears to
the total net leasable area of the building of which the Leased Premises form a
part. The calculation of the Tenant's percentage for its pro rata share of
Operating Expenses is set forth on Exhibit "C" attached hereto and made a part
hereof. This percentage shall be increased or decreased [accordingly if the
total net leasable area of the Building is increased or decreased] during the
term of this Lease, such adjustment to be certified to by Landlord in a written
notice to Tenant. To the extent that the actual expense differs from the
projected expenses as paid during the year, a lump sum payment shall be made by
Tenant within thirty (30) days or a lump sum credit against the next
installment(s) of rent due hereunder shall be made by Landlord to Tenant, as
required. Tenant shall have the right, at its own expense and at a reasonable
time, to examine or audit Landlord's books or records relevant to the
calculation of Operating Expenses and the Tenant's pro rata share of such
Operating Expenses due under this paragraph 6, provided written notice of intent
to audit is delivered to Landlord within thirty (30) days
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following receipt of the statement of the actual Operating Expenses and the
results of such audit are provided to Landlord within ninety (90) days following
receipt of the statement. In the event Tenant's examination reveals that an
error has been made in Landlord's determination of the Operating Expenses
payable by Tenant and Landlord agrees with such determination, then the amount
of such adjustment shall be payable by Landlord to Tenant immediately upon
demand therefore. In the event Tenant's examination reveals that an error has
been made in Landlord determination of the amount of Operating Expenses payable
by Tenant and Landlord disagrees with the results thereof, Landlord and Tenant
shall, for up to thirty (30) days thereafter, attempt to reconcile such
differences. In the event Landlord and Tenant are unable to reconcile their
results, they shall mutually agree on an independent certified public accountant
whose determination of the amount of Operating Expenses payable by Tenant under
this paragraph shall be conclusive.
Provided, however, for the purpose of determining the increase (if any)
in real estate taxes, any increase attributable to capital improvements made by
or for a particular tenant shall be assessed solely to that tenant.
Any increase in real estate taxes attributed to capital improvements
made to the building after the Lease commencement date that reduce other
Operating Expenses, as defined above, or are required under any governmental law
or regulation that was not applicable to the building at the time it was
constructed, shall be included in computing the rent adjustment under this
paragraph.
7. SECURITY DEPOSIT.
Intentionally Deleted.
8. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.
Tenant will not assign, transfer, mortgage, or otherwise encumber this
Lease or sublet or rent (or permit occupancy or use of) the Leased Premises, or
any part thereof without Landlord's prior written consent which shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall
have the right to assign or sublet this Lease as to all or any part of the
Leased Premises to any parent, subsidiary or affiliate (25% owned or more) of
Tenant or any other entity which controls, is controlled by or is under common
control with the Tenant, including without limitation a sister corporation or a
partnership in which Tenant is the controlling partner, without first obtaining
the consent of Landlord, provided, however, that in the event of such assignment
or subletting, Tenant shall continue to remain fully liable for its obligations
under this Lease and such use is not in violation of permitted use as outlined
in Paragraph 2. As used herein, the term "control" shall mean the holding of a
majority twenty-five percent (25 %) of the shares or interests of such entity or
the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to otherwise direct or
cause the direction of the management and policies of such entity through the
ownership of voting shares, partnership interest or other equity ownership or
equity interest.
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In the event of any sublease or assignment of all or any portion of the
Leased Premises where the rent in the sublease or assignment exceeds the rent or
pro rata portion of the rent, as the case may be, for such space in the Lease,
Lessee shall pay the Lessor monthly, as additional Rent, at the same time as the
monthly installments of rent hereunder, one-half (1/2) of the excess rent paid
for the sublease over the rent in this Lease applicable to the sublease space.
9. TENANT'S ALTERATIONS AND FURNISHINGS.
(a) Tenant shall not make any alterations, improvements or additions to
the Leased Premises including, but not limited to, wall coverings and special
lighting installations, without the Landlord's advance written consent in each
and every instance, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
In the event Tenant desires to make any alterations, improvements or additions,
Tenant shall first submit to Landlord plans and specifications along with the
necessary permits and governmental approvals therefor and obtain Landlord's
written approval thereof prior to commencing any such work, which approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All alterations, improvements or
additions, permanent in character, made by Landlord or Tenant in or upon the
Leased Premises shall become Landlord's property and shall remain upon the
Leased Premises at the termination of this Lease without compensation to Tenant
(excepting only Tenant's movable office furniture, trade fixtures, office and
professional equipment). Tenant's office furniture, furnishings, trade fixtures
and office and professional equipment installed or located on the Leased
Premises from time to time shall be and remain at all times the property of
Tenant and may be removed by Tenant upon expiration of this Lease. Any damage
caused by or resulting from the removal of Tenant's office furniture, trade
fixtures, and office and professional equipment may be repaired by Landlord at
Tenant's cost and expense, included but not limited to specialty fixtures,
millwork, plumbing, etc.
Any increase in Operating Expenses which results from improvements made
by the Tenant shall be the sole responsibility of that Tenant.
(b) Tenant shall not install or operate in the Leased Premises any
electrically operated equipment or other machinery other than normal office
equipment using 110/120 voltage wiring, or any other equipment of any kind or
nature whatsoever which will or may necessitate any changes, replacements or
additions to, or require the use of, the water, plumbing, heating, air
conditioning, or electrical system of the Leased Premises, without first
obtaining the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed provided that Landlord may condition such
consent upon the payment by Tenant of additional rent in compensation for such
excess consumption of water or electricity or wiring as may be occasioned by the
operation of said equipment or machinery.
(c) Tenant shall not permit any mechanic's lien to be filed against the
fee of the Leased Premises or against Tenant's leasehold interest in the Leased
Premises by reason of work, labor
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services or materials supplied or claimed to have been supplied to Tenant or
anyone holding the Leased Premises through or under Tenant, whether prior or
subsequent to the commencement of the term hereof. If any such mechanic's lien
shall at any time be filed against the Leased Premises and Tenant shall fail to
remove same within thirty (30) days thereafter, it shall constitute a default
under the provisions of this Lease. Tenant shall bear all costs, including
attorney's fees, incurred by Landlord in defending the Leased Premises against
any such lien.
(d) Landlord shall have the right to prescribe the weight and position
of safes and other heavy equipment or fixtures, which shall, if considered
necessary by the Landlord, stand on plank strips to distribute the weight. Any
and all damage or injury to the Leased Premises, or due to the same being on the
Leased Premises, shall be repaired by, and at the sole cost of, Tenant. No
furniture, equipment or other bulky matter of any description will be received
into the building or carried in the elevators except as approved by Landlord or
Landlord's agent, and all such furniture, equipment, and other bulky matter
shall be delivered only through the designated delivery entrance of the
building. Tenant agrees promptly to remove from the sidewalks adjacent to the
building any of the Tenant's furniture, equipment or other material there
delivered or deposited.
10. GOOD ORDER AND REPAIR.
Except for those items which are the responsibility of Landlord under
Paragraph 18 below, and repairs occasioned by the negligence or willful
misconduct of, or breach of this Lease by Landlord, its agents, employees,
contractors or invitees, Tenant agrees to keep and maintain the Leased Premises
and the fixtures therein in good order and condition and shall, at the
expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, surrender and deliver up the
same in as good order and condition as they were at the commencement of the term
hereof, ordinary wear and tear and damage by the elements excepted. Tenant shall
immediately notify Landlord of any damage to the Leased Premises or to the
building of which they form a part caused by neglect, carelessness or vandalism
by Tenant, its employees, agents or visitors, and such damage shall be
immediately repaired by and at the cost or Tenant. If Tenant fails to make such
repairs, Landlord may make them for which reasonable costs actually incurred or
paid Landlord shall be reimbursed in full by Tenant within thirty (30) days
after written demand therefor together with interest at the maximum rate
permitted by law.
11. RESTRICTIONS ON USE.
Tenant shall not use, occupy or permit the Leased Premises or any part
thereof to be used or occupied for any business use or purpose deemed by
Landlord to be disreputable, disorderly or extra-hazardous, nor in such manner
as to disturb the peaceful and quiet occupancy of the other tenants of the
building or constitute a nuisance of any kind; nor shall Tenant allow, permit or
suffer any noise, vibration, smoke or odor to escape from the Leased Premises in
a manner which will disturb other occupants of the building or of adjoining or
adjacent properties.
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12. INSURANCE BY LANDLORD.
Landlord shall, during the Lease Term, procure and keep in force die
following insurance, the cost of which shall be deemed as Operating Expenses
payable, by Tenant pursuant to Paragraph 6:
(1) Property insurance insuring the building and improvements and
rental value insurance for perils covered by the causes of
loss-special form (all risk) and in addition coverage for
flood, earthquake and boiler and machinery (if applicable).
Such coverage (except for flood and earthquake) shall be
written on a replacement cost basis equal to ninety percent
(90%) of the full insurable replacement value of the foregoing
and shall not cover Tenant's equipment, trade fixtures,
inventory, fixtures or personal property located on or in the
Leased Premises.
(2) Commercial general liability insurance against any and all
claims for bodily injury and property damage occurring in or
about the Building or the Land. Such insurance shall have a
combined single limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) per occurrence per location with a Two Million
Dollar ($2,000,000) aggregate limit.
(3) Such other insurance as Landlord deems necessary and prudent
or required by Landlord's beneficiaries or mortgagees of any
deed of trust or mortgage encumbering the Premises.
13. INSURANCE BY TENANT.
Tenant shall, during the Lease Term procure at its expense and keep in
force the following insurance:
(1) Commercial general liability insurance naming the Landlord as
an additional insured against any and all claims for bodily
injury and property damage occurring in, or about the Premises
arising out of Tenant's use and occupancy of the Premises.
Such insurance shall have combined single limit of not less
than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence with a
Two Million Dollar ($2,000,000) aggregate limit and excess
umbrella liability insurance in the amount of Ten Million
Dollars ($10,000,000). Such liability insurance shall be
primary and not contributing to any insurance available to
Landlord and Landlord's insurance shall be in excess thereto.
In no event shall the limits of such insurance be considered
as limiting the liability of Tenant under this lease.
(2) Personal property insurance insuring all equipment, trade
fixtures, inventory, fixtures and personal property located on
or in the Premises for perils covered by the causes
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of loss special form (all risk) and in addition, coverage for
flood, earthquake and boiler and machinery (if applicable).
Such insurance shall be written on a replacement cost basis in
an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the full
replacement value of the aggregate of the foregoing.
(3) Workers' compensation insurance in accordance with statutory
law and employers' liability insurance with a limit of not
less than $100,000 per employee and $500,000 per occurrence.
(4) Such other insurance as is reasonable and customary for
businesses of similar size, operation and purpose as that of
Tenant that Landlord deems necessary and prudent or that is
required by Landlord's beneficiaries or mortgagees of any deed
of trust or mortgage encumbering the Premises.
The policies required to be maintained by Tenant shall be with
companies rated AX or better in the most current issue of Best's Insurance
Reports. Insurers shall be licensed to do business in the state in which the
Premises are located and domiciled in the USA. Any deductible amounts under any
insurance policies required hereunder shall not exceed $5,000, except that the
Tenant shall be allowed to self insure or choose higher personal property
insurance deductibles against risk consistent with standard industry practices.
Certificates of insurance (certified copies of the policies may be required)
shall be delivered to Landlord prior to the commencement date and annually
thereafter at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the old
policy. Tenant shall have the right to provide insurance coverage which it is
obligated to carry pursuant to the terms hereof in a blanket policy, provided
such blanket policy expressly affords coverage to the Premises and to Landlord
as required by this Lease. Each policy of insurance shall provide notification
to Landlord at least thirty (30) days prior to any cancellation or modification
to reduce the insurance coverage, if such a provision is available from the
insurer; provided, however, if such a provision is not available, each policy
shall provide that the insurer will endeavor to provide reasonable notification
to Landlord prior to any cancellation or modification to reduce the insurance
coverage.
14. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION.
To the extent that insurance is in force and collectible, Landlord and
Tenant hereby mutually waive their respective rights of recovery against each
other for any loss of, or damage to, either parties' property, to the extent
that such loss or damage is insured by an insurance policy required hereunder
whereby the insurer waives its rights of subrogation against the other party.
The provisions of this clause shall not apply in those instances in which waiver
of subrogation would cause either party's insurance coverage to be voided or
otherwise made uncollectible or is not permitted by applicable law.
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15. SIGNS AND ADVERTISING.
No sign, fixture, advertisement or notice shall be displayed,
inscribed, painted or affixed by Tenant on any part of the outside or inside of
the Leased Premises or the building of which they form a part or on adjacent
parking area(s) without the prior written consent of Landlord, except on the
directories and doors of offices, and then only in such size, color and style as
Landlord shall approve which approval Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold
or delay; and if any such sign, fixture, advertisement or notice is exhibited,
Landlord shall have the right to remove same and Tenant shall be liable for any
and all expenses incurred by Landlord in said removal. Landlord shall have the
right to prohibit any advertisement of any Tenant which in Landlord's opinion
tends to impair the reputation of the building or its desirability as a building
for offices, and upon written notice from Landlord, Tenant shall refrain from
and discontinue such advertisement.
16. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Tenant and Tenant's employees, agents and visitors shall faithfully
comply with the rules and regulations set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto
and made a part hereof, and with such further reasonable rules and regulations
as Landlord at any time and from time to time may make and communicate in
writing to Tenant, which, in Landlord's judgment, shall be necessary for the
reputation, safety, care of appearance of the Leased Premises or the building of
which they form a part, together with their appurtenances, or the preservation
of good order therein, or the operation or maintenance of the building and its
equipment, or the more useful occupancy or the comfort of the tenants or others
in the building. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant for the violation of any
of said rules and regulations or the breach of any covenant or condition in any
lease by any other tenant in the building.
17. LANDLORD'S RIGHT OF ENTRY.
Landlord and the Landlord's duly authorized agents and representatives
shall have the right upon reasonable notice to enter into or upon the Leased
Premises or any part thereof at all reasonable or necessary times for the
purpose of inspecting same or making such repairs or alterations as Landlord may
deem necessary or exhibiting the building for sale, or, during the last six (6)
months of the Term of this Lease, for lease or financing. Tenant shall have the
right to have a representative present during such entry or inspection by
Landlord.
18. REPAIRS.
Landlord shall, at its own cost and expense, except as may be provided
elsewhere herein, make all necessary repairs and replacements to the exterior,
structural components, and common areas and common facilities of the building of
which the Leased Premises form a part, including, without limitation, the roof,
foundation, exterior or interior structural walls, ceilings, floors and
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glass, and to the HVAC, electric, water and plumbing systems and other equipment
used to provide the services furnished by Landlord hereunder, unless any such
damage is caused by acts or omissions of Tenant, its employees, agents or
visitors, in which event Tenant shall bear the cost of such repairs. Landlord
shall keep the parking areas, sidewalks and other common areas in a clean and
neat condition. All injury or damage to the building or the Leased Premises
caused by moving the property of Tenant in or out thereof, or by installation or
removal of furniture, fixtures or other property, or by any other act or
omission of Tenant, its employees, agents or visitors, shall be promptly
repaired by Tenant at Tenant's cost and expense. In the event Tenant shall fail
to do so repair the building or the Leased Premises, then Landlord shall have
the right to make such repair and any charge or cost actually incurred and paid
by Landlord therefor shall be paid by Tenant within thirty (30) days after
written demand therefor and Landlord may elect, in its discretion, to regard
such charge or cost as additional rent which shall become payable with the
installment of rent next becoming due or thereafter falling due under the terms
of this Lease.
19. LANDLORD'S SERVICES.
Landlord shall provide the following services without cost to Tenant:
(a) Electricity, through conduits provided by Landlord, for lighting
and normal business equipment and all replacement light bulbs or tubes for
building standard fixtures.
(b) Hot and cold water for lavatory and drinking purposes in places
designated by Landlord, and lavatory supplies.
(c) Subject to all governmental regulations or limitations in effect
from time to time, heat and air conditioning during the hours as set forth
herein during such seasons of the year when such services are normally and
usually furnished in modern office buildings in the Nashville area. Landlord's
services shall be provided from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday
and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, federal government holidays excepted
provided that, if Tenant shall require air conditioning (heating and cooling) or
air ventilation during any season outside the hours and days above specified,
Landlord shall furnish to same for the area or areas specified in a written
request of Tenant delivered to the manager of the Building by 3:00 p.m. of the
business day immediately preceding the day of extra usage, and for such service,
Tenant shall pay Landlord, upon receipt of a xxxx therefore, an amount
calculated in accordance with the schedule shown on Exhibit "D" attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference.
(d) Automatic elevator service; and
(e) Building standard cleaning service in the common areas of the
building and in the Leased Premises, except Saturdays, Sundays and Government
holidays, which service shall consist
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of sweeping floors, vacuuming carpets, dusting surfaces of normal office
furniture and emptying wastebaskets on each normal business day. Windows will be
cleaned at reasonable intervals.
(f) Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that Landlord does not currently
provide security for the Building including the parking area. If Landlord
provides security for the Leased Premises and such areas in and around the
Building, including the parking area, as Landlord provides for other tenants of
the Building, the cost would be included in the rent paid by Tenant hereunder.
Tenant shall cause its tenants, invitees, licensees and all others using the
Leased Premises, to comply with all security rules, regulations, directives and
the like which Landlord and/or its agents may promulgate from time to time. If
Tenant desires additional or different security, it shall provide such
additional or different security at its sole cost and expense. However, any such
additional or different security must be coordinated with Landlord's existing
security.
Landlord does not warrant that any of the services above mentioned will
be free from interruptions caused by repairs, renewals, improvements,
alterations, strikes, lockouts, accidents, inability of Landlord to obtain fuel
or supplies, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of Landlord. Any
such interruption of service shall never be deemed an eviction or disturbance of
Tenant's use and possession of the Leased Premises or any part thereof or render
Landlord liable to Tenant for damages or relieve Tenant from performance of
Tenant's obligations under this Lease; provided, however, that Landlord will at
all times use reasonable efforts promptly to remedy any situation which might
interrupt such services.
20. PARKING AREA.
Tenant shall have the right to use in common with the other tenants in
the building the parking spaces as provided by Landlord adjacent to the building
for parking of Tenant's automobiles and those of its employees and visitors,
subject to the rules and regulations now or hereafter adopted by Landlord.
Tenant shall not use nor permit any of its employees, agents or visitors to use
any parking area owned by Landlord other than the parking area adjacent to and
assigned to the building. If Landlord deems it advisable, Landlord may set aside
a part of the total parking field for use as a separate area for visitors.
Landlord reserves the right to adopt any regulations necessary to curtail
unauthorized parking, including the required use of "parking permits."
21. DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION.
(a) Total Destruction. If the Leased Premises is damaged or destroyed
by fire, earthquake or any other casualty to such an extent as to render the
same untenantable in whole or in substantial part, Tenant shall give Landlord
immediate notice of the occurrence of such casualty. Unless Landlord notifies
Tenant within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice of its election to
repair or to restore the Leased Premises, this Lease shall terminate at the end
of such thirty day period and Tenant shall vacate and surrender the Leased
Premises within thirty (30) days thereafter.
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Unless Tenant is in default under this Lease and the rent accelerated at the
time of such casualty, unless such casualty is caused by a wrongful or negligent
act of Tenant; then Tenant's liability for rent shall cease as of the day
following the casualty and any rent paid by Tenant in advance and not yet earned
as of the date of termination shall be refunded to Tenant. If Landlord elects to
so repair or restore the Lease Premises, Landlord shall restore the Leased
Premises to a condition comparable to that which existed immediately prior to
such damage within one hundred eighty (180) days of Landlord's notice of its
intent to repair with due allowance given to Landlord for any reasonable delays
caused by adjustment of insurance loss, strikes, labor difficulties or any cause
beyond Landlord's control provided Landlord is diligently pursuing such
restoration. The rent shall be abated during the period of repair or restoration
from the day following the casualty in the same proportion as the untenantable
portion of the Leased Premises bears to the former leasable area of the Leased
Premises. If more than 25% of the leasable square feet in the Building are
damaged or destroyed by fire, earthquake or any other casualty, then Landlord,
at its sole option, may terminate this Lease upon thirty (30) days written
notice to Tenant. If more than 50% of the usable square feet in the Building are
damaged or destroyed by fire, earthquake or any other casualty not resulting
from wrongful or negligent act of Tenant, then Tenant, at its sole option, may
terminate this Lease upon thirty (30) days written notice to Landlord. In the
event of such termination by Landlord or Tenant, provided that Tenant shall not
be in default under this Lease and the rent accelerated at the time of such
casualty, the Tenant's liability for rent shall cease as of the day following
the casualty and any rent paid by Tenant in advance and not yet earned as of the
date of termination shall be refunded to Tenant.
(b) Partial Destruction. In the event Leased Premises is damaged by
fire, earthquake or any other casualty to such an extent that it is not rendered
untenantable in whole or in substantial part, then Landlord shall promptly, at
Landlord's expense, repair and restore the Leased Premises to a condition
comparable to that which existed immediately prior to such damage; provided that
Tenant shall be responsible for the repair or restoration of its equipment,
trade fixtures, and personal property located on or in the Leased Premises. The
rent shall be abated proportionately as to the portion of the Leased Premises
damaged from the day following the casualty until the completion of the repair
and restoration; provided that if Landlord fails to complete such repair within
one hundred twenty (120) days of the casualty, with due allowance given to
Landlord for reasonable delays beyond Landlord's control so long as Landlord is
diligently pursuing restoration, then Tenant, on thirty (30) days written notice
to Landlord, may terminate this Lease provided such casualty is not resulting
from wrongful or negligent act of Tenant.
22. INDEMNIFICATION.
Except to the extent caused or occasioned by the negligence or willful
misconduct of Landlord, its agents, representatives, employees, contractors or
invitees, the Tenant will indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord against and
from any and all claims arising from (i) the Tenant's occupancy of the Premises,
(including, but not limited to, statutory liability and liability to Tenant's
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employees under workers' compensation laws), (ii) any breach or default in the
performance of any obligation on the Tenant's part to be performed under the
terms of this Lease, (iii) any act of negligence of the Tenant, or any officer,
agent, employee, guest, or invitee of the Tenant, (iv) all costs, reasonable
attorneys' fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in or about any such claim or
any action or proceeding brought thereon, and, in any case, action or proceeding
brought against the Landlord by reason of any such claim. The Tenant upon notice
from the Landlord will defend the same at the Tenant's expense by counsel
approved in writing by the Landlord.
Except to the extent caused or occasioned by the negligence or willful
misconduct of Tenant, its agents, representatives, employees, contractors or
invitees or the failure of Tenant to observe any of the terms and conditions of
this Lease, Landlord will indemnify and hold harmless the Tenant from and
against any and all claims arising from, occasioned by or that are the result or
negligence or willful misconduct or Landlord, its representatives, agents,
employees, contractors or invitees or Landlord's breach of or failure to perform
any of its warranties, representations, agreements or obligations under this
Lease, together will all costs, reasonable attorneys fees, expenses and
liabilities incurred in or about any such claim any action or proceeding brought
thereon, and, in any case, action or proceeding brought against the Tenant by
reason of any such claim. Landlord upon notice from Tenant will defend the same
at Landlord's expense by counsel approved in writing by Tenant.
The Tenant, as a material part of the consideration to the Landlord
assumes all risk of damage to property or injury to persons, in, upon or about
the Premises, (i) except that the Tenant does not assume any risk for damage to
the Tenant resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of the Landlord
or its authorized representatives, (ii) from any cause whatsoever except that
which is caused by the failure of the Landlord to observe any of the terms and
conditions of the Lease if such failure has persisted for an unreasonable period
of time after Tenant has given written notice of such failure.
The Landlord is not liable for any claims, costs or liabilities arising
out of or in connection with the acts or omissions of any other tenants in the
Building not participated in or caused by the Landlord. The Tenant waives all of
its claims in respect thereof against the Landlord.
23. CONDEMNATION.
(a) If the whole or any part of the Leased Premises shall be taken for
any public or quasi-public use under any statute or by right of eminent domain,
or by purchase under threat of condemnation, then this Lease shall at Landlord's
sole option automatically terminate as of the date that title shall be taken.
(b) If any part of the building of which the Leased Premises form a
part or any parking area adjacent thereto shall be so taken and this Lease shall
not be terminated under the provisions
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(a) above, then Landlord shall have the option to terminate this Lease upon
ninety (90) days notice to Tenant if, in Landlord's sole discretion, continued
operation or the remaining structure or improvements is uneconomical.
(c) In any event, all compensation awarded or paid upon such a total or
partial taking shall belong to and be the property of Landlord without any
participation by Tenant; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall
be construed to preclude Tenant from prosecuting any claim directly against the
condemning authority in such condemnation proceeding for loss of business,
depreciation to, damage to, or costs of removal of, or for the value of, trade
fixtures, furniture, and other personal property belonging to Tenant; provided,
however, that no such claim shall diminish or otherwise adversely affect
Landlord's award.
24. DEFAULT.
If Tenant shall fail to pay any installment of the fixed rent reserved
herein within five (5) business days of the date the same shall become due and
payable or any other charges within twenty (20) days of the date the same shall
become due and payable, although no demand shall have been made for same unless
required hereunder, or if Tenant shall violate or fail or neglect to keep and
perform any of the terms, covenants, conditions or agreements herein contained
on the part of Tenant to be kept and performed, other than payment of rent and
the same is not cured or corrected within thirty (30) days after written notice
thereof (unless the same cannot be cured within thirty (30) days in which event
Tenant shall have commenced to cure the same within said 30 day period and
diligently prosecutes the cure to completion), or if Tenant shall make an
assignment of assets for benefit of creditors or file a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy or be adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent, or if an involuntary
petition in bankruptcy or for receivership be instituted against Tenant and the
same not be dismissed within sixty (60) days of the filing thereof, then, and in
each and every such event, and at all times thereafter, at the option of
Landlord, Tenant's right of possession of the Leased Premises and to reenter
same and expel or remove Tenant and any other person who may be occupying said
Leased Premises or any part thereof and any personal property or trade fixtures
located therein without demand of rent or demand of possession, any notice to
quit or of intention to re-enter being hereby expressly waived by Tenant. In the
event of such re-entry by process of law or otherwise, Tenant agrees to and
shall remain liable for any and all damage, deficiency or loss of rent which
Landlord may sustain by such re-entry; and in such case Landlord reserves full
power, which is hereby acceded by Tenant, to re-let the Leased Premises for the
benefit of Tenant, in liquidation and discharge, in whole or in part, as the
case may be, of the liability of Tenant under the terms and provisions of this
Lease.
If Tenant becomes the subject debtor in a case pending under the
Federal Bankruptcy Code, Landlord's fight to terminate this Lease under this
paragraph shall be subject to the applicable rights, if any, of the Trustee in
Bankruptcy Code. The failure of the Trustee to effect such assumption or
assignment hereof within the applicable time period provided in the Federal
Bankruptcy Code shall
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conclusively and irrevocably constitute the Trustee's rejection of this Lease
and waiver of any right of the Trustee to assume or assign this Lease. (The
Trustee shall not have the right to assume or assign this Lease.) The Trustee
shall not have the right to assume or assign this Lease unless said Trustee (i)
promptly and fully cures all defaults under this Lease, (ii) promptly and fully
compensates Landlord for all monetary damages incurred as a result of such
default, and (iii) provides to Landlord "adequate assurance of future
performance", (as defined herein below). Landlord and Tenant hereby agree in
advance that "adequate assurance of future performance", as used in this
paragraph, shall mean that all of the following minimum criteria must be met:
(a) Tenant's gross receipts in the ordinary course of its business during the
thirty (30) days immediately preceding the initiation of the case under the
Federal Bankruptcy Code must be at least two (2) times greater than the next
payment of rent due under this Lease, (b) both the average and median of
Tenant's monthly gross receipts in the ordinary course of business during the
six (6) months immediately preceding initiation of the case under Federal
Bankruptcy Code must be at least two (2) times greater than the next payment of
rent due under this Lease, (c) Tenant must pay to Landlord all rentals and other
sums payable by Tenant hereunder including also therein its share (as estimated
by Landlord) of the cost of all services provided by Landlord (whether directly
or through agents or contractors, and whether or not the cost of such services,
and (d) the Tenant must agree (by writing delivered to Landlord) that the
Tenant's business liquidating sales, auctions, or other non-first class business
operations shall be conducted on the Leased Premises, and that the use of the
Leased Premises as stated in this lease will remain unchanged, and that the
assumption or assignment of this Lease will not violate or affect the rights of
other tenants in the building. In the event Tenant is unable to (i) cure its
defaults, (ii) reimburse Landlord for its monetary damages, (iii) pay the rents
due under this Lease or any other payments required of Tenant under this Lease
on time, or (iv) meet the criteria and obligations imposed by (a) through (d)
above in this paragraph 23, then Tenant hereby agrees in advance that it has not
met its burden to provide adequate assurance of future performance, and this
Lease may be terminated by Landlord in accordance with this paragraph. Should
the Trustee fail to comply with the provisions of the Federal Bankruptcy Code
governing the assumption or assignment of this Lease or should the Trustee
reject this Lease then Landlord shall have the right to terminate this Lease by
giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to Tenant. The provisions of this
paragraph shall apply not only to a Trustee in Bankruptcy but also to Tenant as
a Debtor In Possession Under the Federal Bankruptcy Code.
Landlord's pursuit of any remedy herein provided shall not preclude
pursuit of any other remedies provided by law, nor shall pursuit of any remedy
herein provided constitute a forfeiture or waiver of any rent due to Landlord
hereunder or of any damages accruing to Landlord by reason of the violation of
Tenant of any of the terms, covenants, conditions or agreements of this Lease.
In addition to the foregoing, upon such default, at Landlord's option, the
entire amount of the rent then remaining to be paid under this Lease shall
become due and payable provided, that Landlord's damages shall be such a sum as
at the time of such default on the part of Tenant represents the amount of
excess, if any, of the then present value of the total fixed annual rent which
would have accrued to Landlord under this Lease for the remainder of the Lease
term if the Lease term had been
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fully complied with by Tenant for the balance of the Lease term over and above
the then present rental value of the Leased Premises for the balance of the
Lease term, such present values to be determined using an interest rate at the
then current federal 30 year Treasury rate, and any tenant improvements,
commissions and other procurement costs. No waiver by Landlord of any violation
or breach of any of the terms, covenants, conditions or agreements of this Lease
shall be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of any other violation or
breach of any of the terms, covenants, conditions or agreements hereof; and no
provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord unless
such waiver shall be in writing signed by Landlord. No payment by Tenant or
receipt by Landlord of a lesser amount than the monthly installments of rent
herein stipulated shall be deemed to be other than on account of the earliest
stipulated rent nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or any
letter accompanying any check or payment of rent be deemed an accord and
satisfaction, and Landlord may accept such check or payment without prejudice to
Landlord's right to recover the balance of such rent or pursue any other remedy
provided in this Lease.
In no event shall (leasing company/lender) cause to be recorded any
financing statements, Uniform Commercial Code filings or their equivalents in
connection with this Agreement which affect or otherwise impair title to
Landlord's fixtures and real or personal property located on the Property.
Tenant, upon default, agrees to pay all reasonable costs and expenses
actually incurred and paid by Landlord in the enforcement of Landlord's rights
hereunder including all reasonable attorney's fees.
25. HOLDOVER.
Notwithstanding any provision of Law or any judicial decision to the
contrary, no notice shall be required to terminate the term of this Lease as
herein mentioned without notice being required from either party. However, if
Tenant shall remain in possession of the Leased Premises beyond the expiration
of the term without the express written consent of Landlord, then such
possession shall be as a month-to-month tenant at 150% the rent of the last
month of the Lease term, and the provisions of this Lease shall be applicable.
Any holding over by Tenant shall not be deemed to be a renewal of this Lease.
26. SUBORDINATION.
This Lease is subject and subordinate to all ground or underlying
leases and to all mortgages and/or deeds of trust which may now or hereafter
affect such leases or the real property of which the Leased Premises form a
part, and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements and
extensions thereof. This paragraph shall be self-operative and no further
instrument of subordination shall be necessary to evidence the priority of any
mortgagee or trustee. In confirmation of such
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subordination, Tenant shall execute promptly any certificate that the Landlord
may request. Tenant hereby constitutes and appoints Landlord the Tenant's
attorney-in-fact to execute any such certificate or certificates for and on
behalf of the Tenant. The Tenant covenants and agrees that it will, at the
written request of the party secured by any such deed of trust, execute,
acknowledge and deliver any instrument that has for its purposes and effect the
subordination of the lien of this Lease to said deed of trust. Tenant agrees
that neither the cancellation nor termination of such ground or underlying lease
shall by operation of law or otherwise, result in cancellation or termination of
this Lease or the obligations of the Tenant hereunder, and Tenant covenants and
agrees to attorn to such landlord or to any successor to Landlord's interest in
such ground or underlying lease, and in that event, this Lease shall continue as
a direct lease between the Tenant herein and such landlord or its successor; and
in any case, such landlord or successor under such ground or underlying lease
shall not be bound by any prepayment on the part of Tenant of any rent for more
than one month in advance, so that rent shall be payable under this Lease in
accordance with its terms, from the date of the termination of the ground or
underlying lease, as if such prepayment had not been made; and provided,
further, such landlord or successor under such ground or underlying lease shall
not be bound by this Lease or any amendment or modification of this Lease
unless, prior to the termination of such ground underlying lease, a copy of this
Lease or amendment or modification thereof, as the case may be, shall have been
delivered to such landlord or successor by Tenant.
The foregoing subordination is conditioned upon the agreement of each
mortgagee, which agreement shall be in writing, executed by each mortgagee and
delivered to the Tenant wherein each such mortgagee agrees in substance that so
long as Tenant is not in default under the terms and conditions of this Lease;
(i) the Tenant will not be disturbed in Tenant's possession of the Leased
Premises by any owner of a mortgage or any purchaser of the building or Leased
Premises at a foreclosure sale; and (ii) Tenant will not be joined in any action
or proceeding to foreclose any mortgage by any holder thereof. The giving of any
such agreement by any mortgagee may be conditioned by it on the reciprocal
agreement of Tenant to attorn to the holder of such mortgage should it become
vested with the Landlord's interest in the Leased Premises. Landlord shall make
its best efforts to obtain such a non-disturbance agreement from any mortgagee
of the Leased Premises.
27. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE.
Tenant agrees, at any time and from time to time, upon not less than
ten (10) days prior written notice by Landlord, to execute, acknowledge and
deliver to Landlord a statement in writing (i) certifying that this Lease is
unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications,
that the Lease is in full force and effect as modified and stating the
modification), (ii) stating the dates to which the rent and any other charges
hereunder have been paid by Tenant, (iii) stating whether or not to the best
knowledge of Tenant, Landlord is in default in the performance of any covenant,
agreement or condition contained in this Lease, and if, so, specifying each such
default of which Tenant may have knowledge, and (iv) stating the address to
which notices to Tenant should
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be sent. Any such statement delivered pursuant hereto may be relied upon by any
owner of the building of which the Leased Premises are a part or the land
underlying said building, and any prospective purchaser of said building or said
land, any mortgagee or prospective mortgagee of said building or said land or of
Landlord's interest in either, or any prospective assignee of any such
mortgagee.
28. NOTICES.
Any notice to be given by either party to the other pursuant to the
provisions of this Lease shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be duly
given if delivered personally or mailed by registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, addressed to Landlord at the address at which it receives
rent and addressed to Tenant at the Leased Premises.
29. SALE.
In the event the original Landlord hereunder, or any successor owner of
the building, shall sell or convey the building, all liabilities and obligations
on the part of the original Landlord, or such successor owner, under this Lease
accruing thereafter shall terminate, and thereupon all such liabilities and
obligations shall be binding on the new owner. Tenant agrees to attorn to such
new owner.
30. LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE SPACE.
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31. MODIFICATIONS.
Landlord and Tenant agree that this Lease contains the entire agreement
between them and shall not be modified in any manner except by an instrument in
writing signed by each of them.
32. PARAGRAPH HEADINGS.
The paragraph headings as to contents of particular paragraphs herein
are inserted for convenience only and shall not be considered to be part of this
Lease or in any way to modify, amend or affect the provisions hereof.
33. MISCELLANEOUS.
Words of any gender used in this Lease shall be held to include any
other gender, and words in the singular number shall be held to include the
plural, when the context requires.
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34. EXHIBITS.
If required by Landlord, Tenant shall execute a work letter and/or a
Guaranty (or Guaranties) of Tenant's obligations under this Lease which shall be
attached as an Exhibit to the Lease and become a part hereof.
35. BENEFIT.
Notwithstanding the absolute prohibition against assignment contained
herein, this Lease shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Landlord
and Tenant and their respective legal representatives, successors, and such
assigns and sublessees as may be approved by Landlord hereunder.
36. GOVERNING LAW.
This Lease and its provisions shall be interpreted, governed and
enforced in accordance with the law of the State of Tennessee.
37. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
Tenant shall (a) at Tenant's expense, comply with all present and
future laws and requirements of any public authorities in respect of the Leased
Premises or the use and occupation thereof, or the abatement of any nuisance in,
on or about the Leased Premises, and (b) be responsible for the cost of the
compliance with all present and future laws and requirements of any public
authorities in respect of the Landlord's property of which the Leased Premises
are a part arising solely from (i) Tenant's use of the Leased Premises, (ii) the
manner of conduct of Tenant's business or operation of its installations,
equipment or other property therein, (iii) any cause or condition created by or
at the instance of Tenant, or (iv) the breach of any of Tenant's obligations
hereunder, whether or not such compliance requires work which is ordinary or
extraordinary, foreseen or unforeseen; and Tenant shall pay all the costs,
expenses, fines penalties and damages which may be imposed upon Landlord by
reason of or arising out of Tenant's failure to fully and promptly comply with
and observe the provisions of this section. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, it is specifically agreed that Tenant shall comply with all laws
dealing with hazardous materials and, specifically, will not allow their
presence in or about the Leased Premises or any other part of Landlord's
property except to the extent permitted under Article 39. Tenant shall give
prompt notice to Landlord of any notice it receives of the violation of any law
or requirement of any public authority with respect to the Leased Premises or
the use or occupation thereof.
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38. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Lease, or in any other
document to the contrary, Tenant shall look solely to the then interest of
Landlord in the Premises, or of any successor in interest to Landlord as owner
of the Building, for the satisfaction of any remedy of Tenant for failure to
perform any of Landlord's obligations under this Lease, express or implied, or
under any law. Neither Landlord nor any disclosed or undisclosed principal of
Landlord (or officer, director, stockholder, partner or agent of Landlord or of
any such principal), nor any successor of any of them, shall have any personal
liability for any such failure under this Lease or otherwise.
39. ADA GENERAL COMPLIANCE
Tenant, at Tenant's sole expense, shall comply with all laws, rules,
orders, ordinances, directions, regulations and requirements of federal, state,
county and municipal authorities now in force or which may hereafter be in
force, which shall impose any duty upon the Landlord or Tenant with respect to
the use, occupation or subsequent alteration of the Leased Premises, and that
the Tenant shall use all reasonable efforts to fully comply with the American's
With Disability Act with respect to its use, occupation and any subsequent
alternation of the Leased Premises.
Landlord's responsibility for compliance with Americans With Disability
Act shall include the construction of the initial Leased Improvements, the
common areas and common facilities and restrooms of the Building, but not the
Leased Premises.
40. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE - GENERAL
The term "Hazardous Substances," as used in this lease shall mean
pollutants, contaminants, toxic or hazardous wastes, or any other substances the
use and/or the removal of which is required or the use of which is restricted,
prohibited or penalized by any "Environmental Law," which term shall mean any
federal, state or local law, ordinance or other statute of a governmental
authority relating to pollution or protection of the environment. Tenant hereby
agrees that (i) no activity will be conducted on the Premises that will produce
any Hazardous Substance, except for such activities that are part of the
ordinary course of Tenant's business activities (the "Permitted Activities")
provided said Permitted Activities are conducted in accordance with all
Environmental Laws and have been approved in advance in writing by Landlord;
Tenant shall be responsible for obtaining any required permits and paying any
fees and providing any testing required by any governmental agency; (ii) the
Premises will not be used in any manner for the storage of any Hazardous
Substances except for the temporary storage of such materials that are used in
the ordinary course of Tenant's business (the "Permitted Materials") provided
such Permitted Materials are properly stored in a manner and location meeting
all Environmental Laws and approved in advance in writing by Landlord; Tenant
shall be responsible for obtaining any required permits and paying any fees and
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providing any testing required by any governmental agency; (iii) no portion of
the Premises will be used as a landfill or a dump; (iv) Tenant will not install
any underground tanks of any type; (v) Tenant will not allow any surface or
subsurface conditions to exist or come into existence that constitute, or with
the passage of time may constitute a public or private nuisance; (vi) Tenant
will not permit any Hazardous Substances to be brought into the Premises, except
for the Permitted Materials described above, and if so brought or found located
thereon, the same shall be immediately removed, with proper disposal, and all
required cleanup procedures shall be diligently undertaken pursuant to all
Environmental Laws. Landlord or Landlord's representative shall have the right
but not the obligation to enter the Premises for the purpose of inspecting the
storage, use and disposal of Permitted Materials to ensure compliance with all
Environmental Laws. Should it be determined that said Permitted Materials are
being improperly stored, used or disposed of, then Tenant shall immediately take
such corrective action as requested by Landlord. Should Tenant fail to take such
corrective action within 24 hours, Landlord shall have the right to perform such
work and Tenant shall promptly reimburse Landlord for any and all costs
associated with said work. If at any time during or after the term of the lease,
the Premises is found to be so contaminated or subject to said conditions as a
result of the acts or omissions of Tenant, Tenant shall diligently institute
proper and thorough cleanup procedures at Tenant's sole cost, and Tenant agrees
to indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from all claims, demand, actions,
liabilities, costs, expenses, damages and obligations of any nature arising from
or as a result of such contamination or condition caused by Tenant. The
foregoing indemnification and the responsibilities of Tenant shall survive the
termination or expiration of this Lease.
41. QUIET ENJOYMENT
Tenant, on paying rent and performing the Tenant's covenants and
obligation in this Lease, shall peaceably and quietly have, and enjoy the Leased
Premises for the full term hereof, without any hindrance, disturbance or claim
from or by the Landlord or any other person or party, subject only to the terms
and conditions of this Lease.
42. LANDLORD DEFAULT
If the Landlord shall fail to comply with any term, provision or
covenant of this Lese and such failure materially and substantially prevents
Tenant from using and occupying the Leased Premises as intended, and if Landlord
does not commence to cure such failure within thirty (30) days after written
notice from Tenant or fails thereafter to diligently prosecute such cure to
completion, Tenant shall have the right to pursue any one or more of the
following remedies: (i) perform the obligations of Landlord and have Landlord
reimburse Tenant for all reasonable costs and expenses actually incurred and
paid by Tenant within thirty (30) days of written demand therefore, failing
which Tenant shall have the right to and may set off against and deduct from
each one of the next successive monthly installments of rent thereafter due
under this Lease the amount of such costs and expenses, together with interest
thereon at the highest rate permitted by applicable law from the due
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date until paid until such time as the entire amount of such costs and expense
incurred by Tenant, together with interest thereon, has been paid and reimbursed
to Tenant in full, and/or (ii) terminate this Lease by giving Landlord at least
thirty (30) days prior written notice of such termination; provided that no
termination shall be effective if Landlord commences to cure said failure prior
to the expiration of the thirty (30) day notice of cancellation, so long as
Landlord diligently pursues such a cure to completion
43. MISCELLANEOUS
In the event of any litigation arising from or related to this Lease,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and
its expenses.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties herein have hereunto set theirs hands
the day and year first above mentioned.
LANDLORD:
PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
By: /s/
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Title:
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TENANT:
AMERICAN HOME PATIENT, INC.
By: /s/
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Title:
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ADDENDUM
THIS ADDENDUM (the "Addendum") is attached to and made a part of that
certain Lease (the "Lease") made by and between PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY, hereinafter called "Landlord" and AMERICAN HOME PATIENT, INC.,
hereinafter called "Tenant" covering the Premises of approximately 29,096
rentable square feet of space (the "Premises") in the Parklane building (the
"Building") located at 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxx in the Maryland Farms Office Park in
the City of Brentwood, Xxxxxxxxxx County, Tennessee, all as more particularly
described in the Lease.
In order to induce Tenant to enter into this Lease (which is hereby
incorporated by reference to the extent that the provisions of this Addendum may
apply thereto) and in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter
contained, Landlord and Tenant mutually agree as follows:
1. INCORPORATION OF LEASE. The provisions contained in this Addendum
are an integral part of the Lease of which this Addendum is a part and are
intended to supplement the Lease. The provisions of this Addendum are
specifically subject to the provisions of the Lease, and in the event of any
conflict between the provisions of the Lease and the provisions of this
Addendum, the provisions of the Lease shall control. The capitalized terms
herein shall have the same meanings as described thereto in the Lease unless
otherwise expressly provided herein to the contrary.
2. PLANS AND SPECIFICATION. Tenant shall produce, or cause to be
produced, in accordance with Tenant's instructions, plans (the "Plans") and
specifications (the "Specifications") describing the Tenant's required
improvements (the "Work") to the Premises, by working in conjunction with Tenant
in the manner described below. The Plans and Specifications are hereinafter
collectively called the "Work Documents". It is anticipated that, in order to
complete the Work in a timely manner as required in the construction schedule
discussed below, the Work Documents may be developed in phases to allow for the
commencement of construction as soon as possible on those aspects of the Work
which will require the longest construction period.
Tenant shall develop and shall cause the production of the Work
Documents which shall set forth the design of the Premises in sufficient detail
to support construction of the Work and the obtaining by Landlord of any permits
or certificates required favor occupancy of the Premises. The cost of producing
such Work Documents shall be included in the costs of the Work. In addition,
Tenant shall promptly submit the Work Documents to Landlord who shall promptly
review the Work Documents submitted by Tenant and shall either provide comments
or corrections thereto or approve such Work Documents. Upon approval of the Work
Documents, Landlord will promptly commence performance of the Work and
diligently prosecute the same to completion.
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3. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PREMISES - Responsibilities and Standards.
(a) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS. Tenant, at its sole cost
and expense and as a cost of the Work, shall demolish and remove from the
Premises any improvements or fixtures required to be removed from the Premises
to accommodate the construction of the Work as shown on the approved Work
Documents; provided, however, that Landlord, at its sole cost and expense, and
not as a cost of the Work, shall be responsible for the removal, clean-up or
containment of any Hazardous Substance, including asbestos, which is required or
necessary to accommodate the construction of the Work.
(b) LANDLORD'S WORK. Landlord shall cause the Work to be completed
in a good and workmanlike manner consistent with good construciton practice and
in accordance with the appproved Work Documents, as such Work Documents may be
modified in accordiance with this subsection (b). Any material modification of
or amendments to the Work after the approval of the Work Documents, by Tenant
which are proposed by Landlord or Landlord's construction manager or contractors
or subcontractors shall be subject to prior written approval by Tenant whcih
approval shall not unreasonably by withheld or delayed provided that such
modications are not of lesser quality or do not adversely affect Tenant's
business operations to be conducted at the Premises. Any modifications or
amendments to the Work proposed by Tenant after its approval of the Work
Documents ("Change Orders") shall be subject to the approval of Landlord, which
approval shall not unreasonably by withheld or delayed.
(c) PROJECT TEAM. The design and construction or the Work as
contemplated herein shall be coordinated by a project team (the "Project Team")
the operation of which shall be directed by Landlord's construction manager. The
Project Team shall also include employees and agents of Landlord who shall have
responsibility for varuous aspects of the Work. The purpose of the Project Team
shall be to direct and manage the design and construction of the Work in a
coordinated fashion so as to cause the Work to be completed on schedule and at
the lowest cost reasonbly possible consistent with the quality of the Work
desired by Tenant. Tenant shall designate in writing a respresentative or
representatives ("Tenant's Representative) to be a member of the Project Team
and such Tenant's Representative shall have authority to make decisions on
behalf of Tenant with respect to the Work Documents and other matters affecting
the design and construction of the Work. Tenant's Representative shall be
available to respond to requests of the Project Team as needed.
(d) COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Landlord shall obtain all approvals,
permits, occupance certificates and other consents required to commence, perform
and complete the Work; shall at all times cause the Work to comple with all
laws, regulations or rules of any governmental authority which are applicable
thereto; and shall maintain for inspection by Tenant copies of all approvals,
permits, inspection reports, and other governmental consents obtained by
Landlord. The costs
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incurred by Landlord in satisfying the foregoing requirements shall be included
in the Project Costs (as such term is defined in Section 4(a) below).
4. INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS OF THE WORK.
(a) INCLUDED IN THE WORK. Included within the Work to be
performed by Landlord are all (Tenant gets allowance and is responsible for
space planning design and construction drawings) construction costs, design and
engineering fees, building permits, modifications/replacements/alterations to
any heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems, electrical systems, life
safety systems, plumbing systems, all ceiling, lighting, floor coverings and
finishes, all removal of wall and floor coverings, and all costs of compliance
with any laws or building codes including the Americans with Disabilities Act
(hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Project Costs").
(b) EXCLUDED FROM THE WORK. At its own expense Tenant shall be
responsible for providing all of the following, which shall not be included
within the Work to be performed and paid by Landlord; all furniture, movable
trade fixtures and office equipment, including Tenant's phone system,
acquisition, layout, installation, relocation; and all costs associated with the
coordination of and the actual move by Tenant to the Premises.
5. COST OF WORK. The Work shall be completed in accordance with the
Plans and Specifications and Tenant shall be entitled to an allowance (the
"Improvement Allowance") from Landlord, which shall be applied by Landlord to
the costs of preparing the Plans and Specifications and the costs of completing
the Work (all of which costs shall together be referred to herein as the
"Project Costs") as follows:
(a) The amount of the Improvement Allowance for the cost of
constructing and completing the Work shall be in the amount of $12.00 per
rentable square foot ($349,152.00 based on 29,096 rentable square feet), which
shall include a construction management fee not to exceed $17,458.00.
(b) The amount of the Improvement Allowance for architectural
and engineering drawings and space planning shall be in the amount of $1.00 per
rentable square foot ($29,096 based on 29,096 rentable square feet).
The Improvement Allowance shall exclude costs described in Paragraph
4(b), above, and the costs of removal, clean-up or containment of any Hazardous
Substance described in Paragraph 4(a) above.
6. SELECTION OF CONTRACTORS. The Project Team shall select the
contractor to perform the Work, which selection shall be subject to the approval
of Tenant and which approval shall not
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unreasonably be withheld or delayed. The Project Team and Tenant's
Representatives shall promptly make themselves available to discuss and resolve
as quickly as possible the election of a contractor. If the Project Team
determined that one or more aspects of the Work should be bid separately, the
procedures described above for the obtaining, reviewing and approving of bids
shall be applied to bids for such separate aspects.
7. PAYMENT OF PROJECT COSTS. Landlord shall promptly pay all Project
Costs when due. At any time during the construction and completion of the Work,
if the Project Costs to be paid by Landlord exceeds the amount of the
Improvement Allowance whether or not such increase is due to Change Orders,
Landlord shall deliver a statement to Tenant setting forth the amount of such
excess cost, together with documentation supporting the computation of such
excess cost, and Tenant shall pay the amount of such excess cost to Landlord
within thirty (30) days after completion of such portion of the Work and receipt
of Landlord's invoice therefore. At Tenant's option, should Project Costs exceed
the amount of the Improvement Allowance initially provided by Landlord, Tenant
may borrow from Landlord up to an additional $3.00 per rentable square foot
which shall be amortized over the life of the Lease at 11% and paid to Landlord
monthly as additional rent. If the Improvement Allowance is not fully used in
payment of the Project Costs, Tenant may convert any unused portion of the
Improvement Allowance as a credit against monthly installments of the minimum
rent due and payable in accordance with the provisions of the Lease. Provided,
however, that Tenant shall not be liable to Landlord for that portion of any
excess over the Improvement Allowance which consists of any management fees in
excess of the amount set forth in paragraph 5(a) above.
8. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION: COMMENCEMENT DATE.
(a) SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION. The term "Substantial Completion" shall
mean, with respect to the Premises, the date when:
(i) All of the Work shall have been completed in accordance
with the Work Documents (as modified by Change Orders) so that the Premises are
ready and suitable for occupancy by Tenant, except for Punch List Items, as
certified in a Certificate of Substantial Completion by the architect; and
(ii) Landlord shall have obtained a Certificate of Occupancy
for the Premises permitting legal use and occupancy of the Premises for the
purposes specified in the Lease; and
(iii) Tenant shall have available to it unimpeded access from
the entrances of the Building to the elevator lobby of the floor of the Building
in which the Premises is located.
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(b) NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION. Landlord shall
provide Tenant with at least thirty (30) days prior notice of the date upon
which, in Landlord's judgment, the conditions set forth in clauses (a)(i)
through (iii) above will occur and shall thereafter keep Tenant informed as to
any material change in Landlord's estimate of the date on which Substantial
Completion will occur.
(c) COMMENCEMENT DATE. The Commencement Date of the Lease
shall occur on the date of Substantial Completion of the Work (as defined
herein) for all of the Premises.
9. PUNCH LIST ITEMS. The term "Punch List Items" shall mean details of
construction, decoration, and mechanical adjustment which in the aggregate, are
minor in character and do not materially interfere with the Tenant's use or
enjoyment of the Premises. Prior to the Commencement Date, Tenant and Landlord
shall inspect the Premises and prepare a mutually agreed upon list of Punch List
Items. Punch List Items shall be completed by Landlord within thirty (30) days
after Substantial Completion.
10. COMPLETION OF WORK. Landlord hereby certifies to Tenant that,
provided that the Lease is executed by Tenant by no later than October 20, 1995,
Landlord will promptly commence performance of the Work and diligently prosecute
the same to completion so that the date of Substantial Completion of the Work
(as adjusted if necessary for delays that are caused or occasioned by Tenant
and/or events of force majeure) shall occur no later than January 1, 1996. If
Substantial Completion of the Work is delayed beyond January 1, 1996, the
provisions of Paragraph 4 (a) of the Lease shall be applicable to such delay in
Substantial Completion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in order for Landlord to
perform Substantial Completion, Tenant must deliver to Landlord Work Documents
which have been agreed to and signed by Tenant indicating approval for
construction by October 31,1995.
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EXHIBIT "A"
[DIAGRAM XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX,
XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX
FOURTH FLOOR]
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EXHIBIT "B"
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Rental payments are due on the first of each month and should be
mailed to Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company c/o Eakin & Xxxxx, Inc., 0000
Xxxx Xxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000. Should your check be returned
from the bank, you must Reimburse Landlord with a certified check plus a $5.00
charge for handling and to cover the fee charged by the bank for handling.
Should you have more than two checks returned by the bank, you will be asked to
pay by cashiers check from that point on.
2. The sidewalks, entries, passages, elevators, stairways and other
common areas of the building shall not be obstructed or used for any other
purpose than ingress and egress.
3. No additional locks shall be placed upon any doors in the building;
and the doors leading to the corridors shall be kept closed during business
hours, except as they may be used for ingress or egress.
4. No draperies, shades or blinds visible from the exterior of the
building shall be installed unless the color, material, shape, style and size
have been approved by Landlord, or Landlord's agent, in writing.
5. No awning, canopy or the like shall be installed unless approved by
Landlord or Landlord's agent, in writing.
6. No loud speaker system or other sound system shall be constructed,
maintained, used or operated in the Leased Premises or in or about the building
unless Tenant shall have first obtained the prior written consent of Landlord,
or Landlord's agent.
7. No vending machines shall be installed unless approved by Landlord
or Landlord's agent, in writing.
8. No freight, furniture or other bulky matter of any description shall
be moved into or out of the building or carried in the elevators, stairways or
through the windows of said building except as approved in advance by Landlord
or Landlord's agent, and at such times and in such manner as Landlord or
Landlord's agent may direct. There will be a supervision fee of $15.00 per hour
for any moves which occur during weekends or legal holidays. There shall not be
used in any space, or in any public halls of said building, either by Tenant or
by jobbers or other, in the delivery or receipt of merchandise any hand truck,
except those equipped with rubber tires and side guards. No trash or other
materials shall be left on the Premises at any time unless it is retained in
trash
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receptacles located within Tenant's designated space. During move-outs all
trash shall be removed from the Leased Premises at the Tenant's expense.
9. Tenant shall promptly remove from the public areas adjacent to the
building any of Tenant's property there delivered or deposited.
10. No parking is permitted in areas which are not properly designated
as parking. Cars parked in "No Parking" areas will be subject to being removed
and stored at owner's expense.
11. No portable heater or fans should be used, maintained or operated
within the Leased Premises unless Tenant shall have first obtained the prior
written consent of Landlord or Landlord's agent.
12. No animals shall be kept in or about the Premises.
13. No room or rooms shall be occupied or used as sleeping or lodging
apartments at any time, or for any immoral or illegal purposes, under penalty of
immediate cancellation of lease.
14. Maintenance and repair of kitchen facilities within the Leased
Premises will be at the expense of Tenant.
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EXHIBIT "C"
[DIAGRAM XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX,
XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX,
FOURTH FLOOR]
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EXHIBIT "C"
[DIAGRAM XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX,
XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX,
THIRD FLOOR]
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EXHIBIT "C"
[DIAGRAM XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX,
XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX,
SECOND FLOOR]
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EXHIBIT "C"
[DIAGRAM XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX,
XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX,
FIRST FLOOR]
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EXHIBIT "C"
(CONTINUED)
PARKLANE BUILDING - SQUARE FOOTAGE SUMMARY
Floor Xxxxx X.X. Usable S.F. Common S.F.
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1 28,220 22,504 4,656
2 28,220 25,368 2,590
3 28,220 25,979 2,256
4 28,220 25,979 2,256
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TOTAL 112,880 GSF 99,830 USF 11,758 CSF
99,830 USF + 11,758 CSF = 111,586 Net RSF
111,588 Net RSF (divided by) 99,830 USF = 1.1178
Common area loss factor: Approximately 12%
Tenants share of Operating Expenses
Building NSF = 111,588
Tenant NRS = 29,096
29,096 / 112,880 = 26.07%
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EXHIBIT "D"
TO LEASE BY AND BETWEEN
PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
AS LANDLORD, AND
AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC.
AS TENANT
AFTER HOURS HVAC CHARGES
Heating and Cooling $25.00 per hour of actual usage by Tenant
Ventilation Only $25.00 per hour of actual usage by Tenant
The above rates shall be fixed for the first seven (7) years of the term of this
Lease following the Commencement Date. Landlord reserves the right thereafter to
increase such rates as warranted by increases in utility or other costs of
providing such services so long as such increases do not exceed a five percent
(5%) per year compounded annually.
Tenant shall be billed in hourly increments for the actual run time of the
equipment necessary to condition the Leased Premises unless such equipment is
already operating, in which case, Tenant shall be billed only for the time of
Tenant's requested hours of use.
Initials:
Landlord: /s/
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Tenant: /s/
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Date:
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AMENDMENT #2 TO LEASE
THIS AMENDMENT, entered into this 29th day of October, 1996, by and
between PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Lessor, and AMERICAN HOME
PATIENT, INC., a Tennessee corporation, as Lessee.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee entered into a certain Lease dated October
25, 1995 for the use of 29,096 square feet of rentable area on the first floor
of the Building located at 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxx in Brentwood, Tennessee known as
The Parklane Building, Maryland Farms and further identified as Suite 400; and
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee amended said Lease with Amendment #1 dated
January 2, 1996 thereby adjusting occupancy date and extending the term; and
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee wish to further amend said Lease by
expanding the Leases Premises.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Premises and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Lessor and
Lessee agree as follows:
1. Effective November 1, 1996, the total square footage of the
Leased Premises pursuant to this Amendment #2 shall be
increased by 2,166 rentable square feet, known as Suite 206,
to total 31,262 square feet of rentable area. The increased
square footage is shown on Exhibit A attached hereto.
2. Lessee shall pay as fixed minimum rent for the Leases Premises
according to the following schedule:
November 1, 1996 - January 31, 2003; $39,077.50/mo;
$468,930.00/yr.
3. Lessee shall take possession of the Leased Premises in "as-is"
condition.
4. Effective November 1, 1996, Lessee's Proportionate Share of
the Building for the purpose of determining Lessee's share of
increases in Operating Expenses, shall increase from 26.07% to
28.52%.
All other terms and conditions of the Lease dated October 25, 1995, as amended
except as herein amended shall remain in full force and effect.
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Entered into as of the date first written above.
LESSOR: LESSEE:
PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE AMERICAN HOME PATIENT, INC.
INSURANCE COMPANY
By: /s/ /s/ By: /s/
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