EXHIBIT 10.4
STANDARD OFFICE LEASE - GROSS
AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
1. BASIC LEASE PROVISIONS ("Basic Lease Provisions")
1.1 PARTIES: This Lease, dated, for reference purposes only, January 24
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__________, 1996, is made by and between Daishin U.S.A. Co., Ltd.
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___________________________________________, (herein called "Lessor") and 800
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U.S. Search Inc.
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business under the name of ____________________________________, (herein called
"Lessee").
1.2 PREMISES: Suite Number(s) 700 , 7th , floors, consisting of
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approximately 8,000 sq. feet, more or less, as defined in paragraph 2 and as
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shown on Exhibit "A" hereto (the "Premises).
1.3 BUILDING: Commonly described as being located at 9107 Wilshire
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Boulevard in the City of Xxxxxxx Hills
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___________________________________County of Los Angeles
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___________________________________State of California
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_________, more particularly described in Exhibit ====== hereto, and as defined
in paragraph 2.
1.4 USE: General Office
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_____________,subject to paragraph 6.
1.5 TERM: Five (5) years commencing February 15,
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1996 ("Commencement Date") and ending February 14, 2001
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_________________, as defined in paragraph 3.
1.6 BASE RENT: See paragraph 58 of Addendum per
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month, payable on the __________ day of each month, per paragraph 4.1 __________
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1.7 BASE RENT INCREASE: On See paragraph 58 of Addendum
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__________ the monthly Base Rent payable under paragraph 1.6 above shall be
adjusted as provided in paragraph 4.3 below.
1.8 RENT PAID UPON EXECUTION: $17,650.00
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for the first two (2) months Base Rent and $2,000 to be applied to the sixth
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(6th) month's Base Rent of the initial lease term.
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1.9 SECURITY DEPOSIT: Thirteen Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($13,600.00)
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1.10 LESSEE'S SHARE OF OPERATING EXPENSE INCREASE: 7 % as defined in
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paragraph 4.2.
2. PREMISES, PARKING AND COMMON AREAS.
2.1 PREMISES. The Premises are a portion of a building, herein sometimes
referred to as the "Building" identified in paragraph 1.3 of the Basic Lease
Provisions. "Building" shall include adjacent parking structures used in
connection therewith. The Premises, the Building, the Common Areas, the land
upon which the same are located, along with all other buildings and improvements
thereon or thereunder, are herein collectively referred to as the "Office
Building Project". Lessor hereby leases to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor
for the term, at the rental, and upon all of the conditions set forth herein,
the real property referred to in the Basic Lease Provisions, paragraph 1.2, as
the "Premises", including rights to the Common Areas as hereinafter specified.
2.2 VEHICLE PARKING. So long as Lessee is not in default, and subject to
the rules and regulations attached hereto, and as established by Lessor from
time to time, Lessee shall be entitled to rent and use ========== parking spaces
in the Office Building Project at the monthly rate applicable from time to time
for monthly parking as set by Lessor and/or its licensee. See paragraph 50 of
Addendum
2.2.1 If Lessee commits, permits or allows any of the prohibited
activities described in the Lease or the rules then in effect, then Lessor shall
have the right, without notice, in addition to such other rights and remedies
that it may have, to remove or tow away the vehicle involved and charge the cost
to Lessee, which cost shall be immediately payable upon demand by Lessor.
2.2.2 The monthly parking rate per parking space will be $posted
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rates per month at the commencement of the term of this Lease, and is subject to
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change upon five (5) days prior written notice to Lessee. Monthly parking fees
shall be payable one month in advance prior to the first day of each calendar
month.
2.2.3 COMMON AREAS-DEFINITION. The term "Common Areas" is defined
as all areas and facilities outside the Premises and within the exterior
boundary line of the Office Building Project that are provided and designated by
the Lessor from time to time for the general non-exclusive use of Lessor, Lessee
and of other lessees of the Office Building Project and their respective
employees, suppliers, shippers, customers and invitees, including but not
limited to common entrances, lobbies, corridors, stairways and stairwells,
public restrooms, elevators, escalators, parking areas to the extent not
otherwise prohibited by this Lease, loading and unloading areas, trash areas,
roadways, sidewalks, walkways, parkways, ramps, driveways, landscaped areas and
decorative walls.
2.3 COMMON AREAS-RULES AND REGULATIONS. Lessee agrees to abide by and
conform to the rules and regulations attached hereto as Exhibit B with respect
to the Office Building Project and Common Areas, and to cause its employees,
suppliers, shippers, customers, and invitees to so abide and conform. Lessor or
such other person(s) as Lessor may appoint shall have the exclusive control and
management of the Common Areas and shall have the right from
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time to time, to modify, amend and enforce said rules and regulations. Lessor
shall not be responsible to Lessee for the non-compliance with said rules and
regulations by other lessees, their agents, employees and invitees of the Office
Building Project.
2.4 COMMON AREAS-CHANGES. Lessor shall have the right, in
Lessor's sole discretion, from time to time:
(A) To make changes to the Building interior and exterior and
Common Areas, including, without limitation, changes in the location, size,
shape, number, and appearance thereof, including but not limited to the lobbies,
windows, stairways, air shafts, elevators, escalators, restrooms, driveways,
entrances, parking spaces, parking areas, loading and unloading areas, ingress,
egress, direction of traffic, decorative walls, landscaped areas and walkways;
provided, however, Lessor shall at all times provide the parking facilities
required by applicable law;
(B) To close temporarily any of the Common Areas for maintenance
purposes so long as reasonable access to the Premises remains available;
(C) To designate other land and improvements outside the
boundaries of the Office Building Project to be a part of the Common Areas,
provided that such other land and improvements have a reasonable and functional
relationship to the Office Building Project;
(D) To add additional buildings and improvements to the Common
Areas;
(E) To use the Common Areas while engaged in making additional
improvements, repairs or alterations to the Office Building Project, or any
portion thereof;
(F) To do and perform such other acts and make such other
changes in, to or with respect to the Common Areas and Office Building Project
as Lessor may, in the exercise of sound business judgment deem to be
appropriate.
3. TERM.
3.1 TERM. The term and Commencement Date of this Lease shall be as
specified in paragraph 1.5 of the Basic Lease Provisions.
3.2 DELAY IN POSSESSION. Notwithstanding said Commencement Date, if for
any reason Lessor cannot deliver possession of the Premises to Lessee on said
date and subject to paragraph 3.2.2, Lessor shall not be subject to any
liability therefor, nor shall such failure affect the validity of this Lease or
the obligations of Lessee hereunder or extend the term hereof; but, in such
case, Lessee shall not be obligated to pay rent or perform any other obligation
of Lessee under the terms of this Lease, except as may be otherwise provided in
this Lease, until possession of the Premises is tendered to Lessee, as
hereinafter defined; provided, however, that if Lessor shall not have delivered
possession of the Premises within sixty (60) days following said Commencement
Date, as the same may be extended under the terms of a Work Letter executed by
Lessor and Lessee, Lessee may, at Lessee's option, by notice in writing to
Lessor within ten (10) days thereafter, cancel this Lease, in which event the
parties shall be discharged
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from all obligations hereunder; provided, however, that, as to Lessee's
obligations, Lessee first reimburses Lessor for all costs incurred for Non-
Standard Improvements and, as to Lessor's obligations, Lessor shall return any
money previously deposited by Lessee (less any offsets due Lessor for Non-
Standard Improvements); and provided further, that if such written notice by
Lessee is not received by Lessor within said ten (10) day period, Lessee's
right to cancel this Lease hereunder shall terminate and be of no further force
or effect.
3.2.1 POSSESSION TENDERED-DEFINED. Possession of the Premises
shall be deemed tendered to Lessee ("Tender of Possession") when (1) the
improvements to be provided by Lessor under this Lease are substantially
completed, (2) the Building utilities are ready for use in the Premises, (3)
Lessee has reasonable access to the Premises, and (4) ten (10) days shall have
expired following advance written notice to Lessee of the occurrence of the
matters described in (1), (2) and (3), above of this paragraph 3.2.1.
3.2.2 DELAYS CAUSED BY LESSEE. There shall be no abatement of
rent, and the sixty (60) day period following the Commencement Date before which
Lessee's right to cancel this Lease accrues under paragraph 3.2, shall be
deemed extended to the extent of any delays caused by acts or omissions of
Lessee, Lessee's agents, employees and contractors.
3.3 EARLY POSSESSION. If Lessee occupies the Premises prior to said
Commencement Date, such occupancy shall be subject to all provisions of this
Lease, such occupancy shall not change the termination date, and Lessee shall
not pay rent for such occupancy.
3.4 UNCERTAIN COMMENCEMENT. In the event commencement of the Lease term
is defined as the completion of the improvements, Lessee and Lessor shall
execute an amendment to this Lease establishing the date of Tender of Possession
(as defined in paragraph 3.2.1) or the actual taking of possession by Lessee,
whichever first occurs, as the Commencement Date.
4. RENT.
4.1 BASE RENT. Subject to adjustment as hereinafter provided in paragraph
4.3, and except as may be otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, Lessee
shall pay to Lessor the Base Rent for the Premises set forth in paragraph 1.6 of
the Basic Lease Provisions, without offset or deduction. Lessee shall pay Lessor
upon execution hereof the advance Base Rent described in paragraph 1.8 of the
Basic Lease Provisions. Rent for any period during the term hereof which is for
less than one month shall be prorated based upon the actual number of days of
the calendar month involved. Rent shall be payable in lawful money of the United
States to Lessor at the address stated herein or to such other persons or at
such other places as Lessor may designate in writing. See Paragraph 58 of
Addendum.
4.2 OPERATING EXPENSE INCREASE. Lessee shall pay to Lessor during the term
hereof, in addition to the Base Rent, Lessee's Share, as hereinafter defined,
of the amount by which all Operating Expenses, as hereinafter defined, for each
Comparison Year exceeds the amount of all Operating Expenses for the Base Year,
such excess being hereinafter referred to as the "Operating Expense Increase",
in accordance with the following provisions:
(A) "Lessee's Share" is defined, for purposes of this Lease, as
the percentage set forth in paragraph 1.10 of the Basic Lease Provisions, which
percentage has been
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determined by dividing the approximate square footage of the Premises by the
total approximate square footage of the rentable space contained in the Office
Building Project. It is understood and agreed that the square footage figures
set forth in the Basic Lease Provisions are approximations which Lessor and
Lessee agree are reasonable and shall not be subject to revision except in
connection with an actual change in the size of the Premises or a change in the
space available for lease in the Office Building Project.
(B) "Base Year" is defined as the calendar year in which the
Lease term commences.
(C) "Comparison Year" is defined as each calendar year during the
term of this Lease subsequent to the Base Year; provided, however, Lessee shall
have no obligation to pay a share of the Operating Expense Increase applicable
to the first twelve (12) months of the Lease Term (other than such as are
mandated by a governmental authority, as to which government mandated expenses
Lessee shall pay Lessee's Share, notwithstanding they occur during the first
twelve (12) months). Lessee's Share of the Operating Expense Increase for the
first and last Comparison Years of the Lease Term shall be prorated according to
that portion of such Comparison Year as to which Lessee is responsible for a
share of such increase.
(D) "Operating Expenses" is defined, for purposes of this Lease,
to include all costs, if any, incurred by Lessor in the exercise of its
reasonable discretion, for:
(I) The operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement, in
neat, clean, safe, good order and condition, of the Office Building Project,
including but not limited to, the following:
aa) The Common Areas, including their surfaces,
coverings, decorative items, carpets, drapes and window
coverings, and including parking areas, loading and
unloading areas, trash areas, roadways, sidewalks,
walkways, stairways, parkways, driveways, landscaped
areas, striping, bumpers, irrigation systems, Common
Area lighting facilities, building exteriors and roofs,
fences and gates;
bb) All heating, air conditioning, plumbing,
electrical systems, life safety equipment,
telecommunication and other equipment used in common
by, or for the benefit of, lessees or occupants of the
Office Building Project, including elevators and
escalators, tenant directories, fire detection systems
including sprinkler system maintenance and repair.
(II) Trash disposal, janitorial and security services;
(III) Any other service to be provided by Lessor that
is elsewhere in this Lease stated to be an "Operating Expense";
(IV) The cost of the premiums for the liability and
property insurance policies to be maintained by Lessor under paragraph 8 hereof;
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(V) The amount of the real property taxes to be paid
by Lessor under paragraph 10.1 hereof;
(VI) The cost of water, sewer, gas, electricity, and
other publicly mandated services to the Office Building Project;
(VII) Labor, salaries and applicable fringe benefits
and costs, materials, supplies and tools, used in maintaining and/or cleaning
the Office Building Project and accounting and a management fee attributable to
the operation of the Office Building Project;
(VIII) Replacing and/or adding improvements mandated by
any governmental agency and any repairs or removals necessitated thereby
amortized over its useful life according to Federal income tax regulations or
guidelines for depreciation thereof (including interest on the unamortized
balance as is then reasonable in the judgment of Lessor's accountants);
(IX) Replacements of equipment or improvements that
have a useful life for depreciation purposes according to Federal income tax
guidelines of five (5) years or less, as amortized over such life.
(E) Operating Expenses shall not include the costs of
replacements of equipment or improvements that have a useful life for Federal
income tax purposes in excess of five (5) years unless it is of the type
described in paragraph 4.2(d)(viii), in which case their cost shall be included
as above provided.
(F) Operating Expenses shall not include any expenses paid
by any lessee directly to third parties, or as to which Lessor is otherwise
reimbursed by any third party, other tenant, or by insurance proceeds.
(G) Lessee's Share of Operating Expense Increase shall be
payable by Lessee within ten (10) days after a reasonably detailed statement of
actual expenses is presented to Lessee by Lessor. At Lessor's option, however,
an amount may be estimated by Lessor from time to time in advance of Lessee's
Share of the Operating Expense Increase for any Comparison Year, and the same
shall be payable monthly or quarterly, as Lessor shall designate, during each
Comparison Year of the Lease term, on the same day as the Base Rent is due
hereunder. In the event that Lessee pays Lessor's estimate of Lessee's Share
of Operating Expense increase as aforesaid, Lessor shall deliver to Lessee
within sixty (60) days after the expiration of each Comparison Year a reasonably
detailed statement showing Lessee's Share of the actual Operating Expense
Increase incurred during such year. If Lessee's payments under this paragraph
4.2(g) during said Comparison Year exceed Lessee's Share as indicated on said
statement, Lessee shall be entitled to credit the amount of such overpayment
against Lessee's Share of Operating Expense Increase next falling due. If
Lessee's payments under this paragraph during said Comparison Year were less
than Lessee's Share as indicated on said statement, Lessee shall pay to Lessor
the amount of the deficiency within ten (10) days after delivery by Lessor to
Lessee of said statement. Lessor and Lessee shall forthwith adjust between them
by cash payment any balance determined to exist with respect to that portion of
the last Comparison
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Year for which Lessee is responsible as to Operating Expense Increases,
notwithstanding that the Lease term may have terminated before the end of such
Comparison Year.
4.3 RENT INCREASE. See Paragraph 58 of Addendum.
5. SECURITY DEPOSIT. Lessee shall deposit with Lessor upon execution hereof
the security deposit set forth in paragraph 1.9 of the Basic Lease
Provisions as security for Lessee's faithful performance of Lessee's
obligations hereunder. If Lessee fails to pay rent or other charges due
hereunder, or otherwise defaults with respect to any provision of this
Lease, Lessor may use, apply or retain all or any portion of said deposit
for the payment of any rent or other charge in default for the payment of
any other sum to which Lessor may become obligated by reason of Lessee's
default, or to compensate Lessor for any loss or damage which Lessor may
suffer thereby. If Lessor so uses or applies all or any portion of said
deposit, Lessee shall within ten (10) days after written demand therefor
deposit cash with Lessor in an amount sufficient to restore said deposit to
the full amount then required of Lessee. Lessor shall not be required to
keep said security deposit separate from its general accounts. If Lessee
performs all of Lessee's obligations hereunder, said deposit, or so much
thereof as has not heretofore been applied by Lessor, shall be returned,
without payment of interest or other increment for its use, to Lessee (or,
at Lessor's option, to the last assignee, if any, of Lessee's interest
hereunder) at the expiration of the term hereof, and after Lessee has
vacated the Premises. No trust relationship is created herein between
Lessor and Lessee with respect to said Security Deposit.
6. USE.
6.1 USE. The Premises shall be used and occupied only for the purpose set
forth in paragraph 1.4 of the Basic Lease Provisions or any other use which is
reasonably comparable to that use and for no other purpose.
6.2 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.
(A) Lessor warrants to Lessee that the Premises, in the state
existing on the date that the Lease term commences, but without regard to
alterations or improvements made by Lessee or the use for which Lessee will
occupy the Premises, does not violate any covenants or restrictions of record,
or any applicable building code, regulation or ordinance in effect on such Lease
term Commencement Date. In the event it is determined that this warranty has
been violated, then it shall be the obligation of the Lessor, after written
notice from Lessee, to promptly, at Lessor's sole cost and expanse, rectify any
such violation.
(B) Except as provided in paragraph 6.2(a) Lessee shall, at
Lessee's expense, promptly comply with all applicable statutes, ordinances,
rules, regulations, orders, covenants and restrictions of record, and
requirements of any fire insurance underwriters or rating bureaus, now in effect
or which may hereafter come into effect, whether or not they reflect a change in
policy from that now existing, during the term or any part of the term hereof,
relating in any manner to the use by Lessee of the Premises. Lessee shall
conduct its business in a lawful manner and shall not use or permit the use of
the Premises or the Common Areas in any manner
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that will tend to create waste or a nuisance or shall tend to disturb other
occupants of the Office Building Project.
6.3 CONDITION OF PREMISES.
(A) Lessor shall deliver the Premises to Lessee in a clean
condition on the Lease Commencement Date (unless Lessee is already in
possession) and Lessor warrants to Lessee that the plumbing, lighting, air
conditioning, and heating system in the Premises shall be in good operating
condition. In the event that it is determined that this warranty has been
violated, then it shall be the obligation of Lessor, after receipt of written
notice from Lessee setting forth with specificity the nature of the violation,
to promptly, at Lessor's sole cost, rectify such violation.
(B) Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, Lessee hereby
accepts the Premises and the Office Building Project in their condition existing
as of the Lease Commencement Date or the date that Lessee takes possession of
the Premises, whichever is earlier, subject to all applicable zoning, municipal,
county and state laws, ordinances and regulations governing and regulating the
use of the Premises, and any easements, covenants or restrictions of record, and
accepts this Lease subject thereto and to all matters disclosed thereby and by
any exhibits attached hereto. Lessee acknowledges that it has satisfied itself
by its own independent investigation that the Premises are suitable for its
intended use, and that neither Lessor nor Lessor's agent or agents has made any
representation or warranty as to the present or future suitability of the
Premises, Common Areas, or Office Building Project for the conduct of Lessee's
business.
7. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS AND COMMON AREA SERVICES.
7.1 LESSOR'S OBLIGATIONS. Lessor shall keep the Office Building Project,
including the Premises, interior and exterior walls, roof, and common areas, and
the equipment whether used exclusively for the Premises or in common with other
premises, in good condition and repair; provided, however, Lessor shall not be
obligated to paint, repair or replace wall coverings, or to repair or replace
any improvements that are not ordinarily a part of the Building or are above
then Building standards. Except as provided in paragraph 9.5, there shall be no
abatement of rent or liability of Lessee on account of any injury or
interference with Lessee's business with respect to any improvements,
alterations or repairs made by Lessor to the Office Building Project or any part
thereof. Lessee expressly waives the benefits of any statute now or hereafter in
effect which would otherwise afford Lessee the right to make repairs at
Lessor's expense or to terminate this Lease because of Lessor's failure to
keep the Premises in good order, condition and repair.
7.2 LESSEE'S OBLIGATIONS.
(A) Notwithstanding Lessor's obligation to keep the Premises in
good condition and repair, Lessee shall be responsible for payment of the cost
thereof to Lessor as additional rent for that portion of the cost of any
maintenance and repair of the Premises, or any equipment (wherever located) that
serves only Lessee or the Premises, to the extent such cost is attributable to
causes beyond normal wear and tear. Lessee shall be responsible for the cost of
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painting, repairing or replacing wall coverings, and to repair or replace any
Premises improvements that are not ordinarily a part of the Building or that are
above then Building standards. Lessor may, at its option, upon reasonable
notice, elect to have Lessee perform any particular such maintenance or repairs
the cost of which is otherwise Lessee's responsibility hereunder.
(B) On the last day of the term hereof, or on any sooner
termination, Lessee shall surrender the Premises to Lessor in the same condition
as received, ordinary wear and tear excepted, clean and free of debris. Any
damage or deterioration of the Premises shall not be deemed ordinary wear and
tear if the same could have been prevented by good maintenance practices by
Lessee. Lessee shall repair any damage to the Premises occasioned by the
installation or removal of Lessee's trade fixtures, alterations, furnishings
and equipment. Except as otherwise stated in this Lease, Lessee shall leave the
air lines, power panels, electrical distribution systems, lighting fixtures, air
conditioning, window coverings, wall coverings, carpets, wall paneling, ceilings
and plumbing on the Premises and in good operating condition.
7.3 ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS.
(A) Lessee shall not, without Lessor's prior written consent
make any alterations, improvements, additions, Utility Installations or repairs
in, on or about the Premises, or the Office Building Project. As used in this
paragraph 7.3 the term "Utility Installation" shall mean carpeting, window and
wall coverings, power panels, electrical distribution systems, lighting
fixtures, air conditioning, plumbing, and telephone and telecommunication wiring
and equipment. At the expiration of the term, Lessor may require the removal of
any or all of said alterations, improvements, additions or Utility
Installations, and the restoration of the Premises and the Office Building
Project to their prior condition, at Lessee's expense. Should Lessor permit
Lessee to make its own alterations, improvements, additions or Utility
Installations, Lessee shall use only such contractor as has been expressly
approved by Lessor, and Lessor may require Lessee to provide Lessor, at
Lessee's sole cost and expense, a lien and completion bond in an amount equal
to one and one-half times the estimated cost of such improvements, to insure
Lessor against any liability for mechanic's and materialmen's liens and to
insure completion of the work. Should Lessee make any alterations, improvements,
additions or Utility Installations without the prior approval of Lessor, or use
a contractor not expressly approved by Lessor, Lessor may, at any time during
the term of this Lease, require that Lessee remove any part or all of the same.
(B) Any alterations, improvements, additions or Utility
Installations in or about the Premises or the Office Building Project that
Lessee shall desire to make shall be presented to Lessor in written form, with
proposed detailed plans. If Lessor shall give its consent to Lessee's making
such alteration, improvement, addition or Utility Installation, the consent
shall be deemed conditioned upon Lessee acquiring a permit to do so from the
applicable governmental agencies, furnishing a copy thereof to Lessor prior to
the commencement of the work, and compliance by Lessee with all conditions of
said permit in a prompt and expeditious manner.
(C) Lessee shall pay, when due, all claims for labor or
materials furnished or alleged to have been furnished to or for Lessee at or for
use in the Premises, which
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claims are or may be secured by any mechanic's or materialmen's lien against the
Premises, the Building or the Office Building Project, or any interest therein.
(D) Lessee shall give Lessor not less than ten (10) days' notice prior
to the commencement of any work in the Premises by Lessee, and Lessor shall have
the right to post notices of non-responsibility in or on the Premises or the
Building as provided by law. If Lessee shall, in good faith, contest the
validity of any such lien, claim or demand, then Lessee shall, at its sole
expense defend itself and Lessor against the same and shall pay and satisfy any
such adverse judgment that may be rendered thereon before the enforcement
thereof against the Lessor or the Premises, the Building or the Office Building
Project, upon the condition that if Lessor shall require, Lessee shall furnish
to Lessor a surety bond satisfactory to Lessor in an amount equal to such
contested lien claim or demand indemnifying Lessor against liability for the
same and holding the Premises, the Building and the Office Building Project free
from the effect of such lien or claim. In addition, Lessor may require Lessee to
pay Lessor's reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in participating in such
action if Lessor shall decide it is to Lessor's best interest so to do.
(E) All alterations, improvements, additions and Utility Installations
(whether or not such Utility Installations constitute trade fixtures of Lessee),
which may be made to the Premises by Lessee, including but not limited to, floor
coverings, panelings, doors, drapes, built-ins, moldings, sound attenuation, and
lighting and telephone or communication systems, conduit, wiring and outlets,
shall be made and done in a good and workmanlike manner and of good and
sufficient quality and materials and shall be the property of Lessor and remain
upon and be surrendered with the Premises at the expiration of the Lease term,
unless Lessor requires their removal pursuant to paragraph 7.3(a). Provided
Lessee is not in default, notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph
7.3(e), Lessee's personal property and equipment, other than that which is
affixed to the Premises so that it cannot be removed without material damage to
the Premises or the Building, and other than Utility Installations, shall remain
the property of Lessee and may be removed by Lessee subject to the provisions of
paragraph 7.2.
(F) Lessee shall provide Lessor with as-built plans and specifications
for any alterations, improvements, additions or Utility Installations.
7.4 UTILITY ADDITIONS. Lessor reserves the right to install new or
additional utility facilities throughout the Office Building Project for the
benefit of Lessor or Lessee, or any other lessee of the Office Building Project,
including, but not by way of limitation, such utilities as plumbing, electrical
systems, communication systems, and fire protection and detection systems, so
long as such installations do not unreasonably interfere with Lessee's use of
the Premises.
8. INSURANCE; INDEMNITY.
8.1 LIABILITY INSURANCE-LESSEE. Lessee shall, at Lessee's expense, obtain
and keep in force during the term of this Lease a policy of Comprehensive
General Liability insurance utilizing an Insurance Services Office standard form
with Broad Form General Liability Endorsement (GL0404), or equivalent, in an
amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence of bodily injury and property
damage combined or in a greater amount as reasonably determined by Lessor and
shall insure Lessee with Lessor as an additional insured against liability
arising
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out of the use, occupancy or maintenance of the Premises. Compliance with the
above requirement shall not, however, limit the liability of Lessee hereunder.
8.2 LIABILITY INSURANCE-LESSOR. Lessor shall obtain and keep in force
during the term of this Lease a policy of Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury
and Broad Form Property Damage Insurance, plus coverage against such other risks
Lessor deems advisable from time to time, insuring Lessor, but not Lessee,
against liability arising out of the ownership, use, occupancy or maintenance of
the Office Building Project in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 per
occurrence.
8.3 PROPERTY INSURANCE--LESSEE. Lessee shall, at Lessee's expense, obtain
and keep in force during the term of this Lease for the benefit of Lessee,
replacement cost fire and extended coverage insurance, with vandalism and
malicious mischief, sprinkler leakage and earthquake sprinkler leakage
endorsements, in an amount sufficient to cover not less than 100% of the full
replacement cost, as the same may exist from time to time, of all of Lessee's
personal property, fixtures, equipment and tenant improvements.
8.4 PROPERTY INSURANCE-LESSOR. Lessor shall obtain and keep in force
during the term of this Lease a policy or policies of insurance covering loss or
damage to the Office Building Project improvements, but not Lessee's personal
property, fixtures, equipment or tenant improvements, in the amount of the full
replacement cost thereof, as the same may exist from time to time, utilizing
Insurance Services Office standard form, or equivalent, providing protection
against all perils included within the classification of fire, extended
coverage, vandalism, malicious mischief, plate glass, and such other perils as
Lessor deems advisable or may be required by a lender having a lien on the
Office Building Project. In addition, Lessor shall obtain and keep in force,
during the term of this Lease, a policy of rental value insurance covering a
period of one year, with loss payable to Lessor, which insurance shall also
cover all Operating Expenses for said period. Lessee will not be named in any
such policies carried by Lessor and shall have no right to any proceeds
therefrom. The policies required by these paragraphs 8.2 and 8.4 shall contain
such deductibles as Lessor or the aforesaid lender may determine. In the event
that the Premises shall suffer an insured loss as defined in paragraph 9.1(f)
hereof, the deductible amounts under the applicable insurance policies shall be
deemed an Operating Expense. Lessee shall not do or permit to be done anything
which shall invalidate the insurance policies carried by Lessor. Lessee shall
pay the entirety of any increase in the property insurance premium for the
Office Building Project over what it was immediately prior to the commencement
of the term of this Lease if the increase is specified by Lessor's insurance
carrier as being caused by the nature of Lessee's occupancy or any act or
omission of Lessee.
8.5 INSURANCE POLICIES. Lessee shall deliver to Lessor copies of liability
insurance policies required under paragraph 8.1 or certificates evidencing the
existence and amounts of such insurance within seven (7) days after the
Commencement Date of this Lease. No such policy shall be cancelable or subject
to reduction of coverage or other modification except after thirty (30) days
prior written notice to Lessor. Lessee shall, at least thirty (30) days prior to
the expiration of such policies, furnish Lessor with renewals thereof.
8.6 WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Lessee and Lessor each hereby release and
relieve the other, and waive their entire right of recovery against the other,
for direct or consequential loss or
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damage arising out of or incident to the perils covered by property insurance
carried by such party, whether due to the negligence of Lessor or Lessee or
their agents, employees, contractors and/or invitees. if necessary all property
insurance policies required under this Lease shall be endorsed to so provide.
8.7 INDEMNITY. Lessee shall indemnify and hold harmless Lessor and its
agents, Lessor's master or ground lessor, partners and lenders, from and against
any and all claims for damage to the person or property of anyone or any entity
arising from Lessee's use of the Office Building Project, or from the conduct of
Lessee's business or from any activity, work or things done, permitted or
suffered by Lessee in or about the Premises or elsewhere and shall further
indemnify and hold harmless Lessor from and against any and all claims, costs
and expenses arising from any breach or default in the performance of any
obligation on Lessee's part to be performed under the terms of this Lease, or
arising from any act or omission of Lessee, or any of Lessee's agents,
contractors, employees, or invitees, and from and against all costs, attorney's
fees, expenses and liabilities incurred by Lessor as the result of any such use,
conduct, activity, work, things done, permitted or suffered, breach, default or
negligence, and in dealing reasonably therewith, including but not limited to
the defense or pursuit of any claim or any action or proceeding involved
therein; and in case any action or proceeding be brought against Lessor by
reason of any such matter, Lessee upon notice from Lessor shall defend the same
at Lessee's expense by counsel reasonably satisfactory to Lessor and Lessor
shall cooperate with Lessee in such defense. Lessor need not have first paid any
such claim in order to be so indemnified. Lessee, as a material part of the
consideration to Lessor, hereby assumes all risk of damage to property of Lessee
or injury to persons, in, upon or about the Office Building Project arising from
any cause and Lessee hereby waives all claims in respect thereof against Lessor.
8.8 EXEMPTION OF LESSOR FROM LIABILITY. Lessee hereby agrees that Lessor
shall not be liable for injury to Lessee's business or any loss of income
therefrom or for loss of or damage to the goods, wares, merchandise or other
property of Lessee, Lessee's employees, invitees, customers, or any other person
in or about the Premises or the Office Building Project, nor shall Lessor be
liable for injury to the person of Lessee, Lessee's employees, agents or
contractors, whether such damage or injury is caused by or results from theft,
fire, steam, electricity, gas, water or rain, or from the breakage, leakage,
obstruction or other defects of pipes, sprinklers, wires, appliances, plumbing,
air conditioning or lighting fixtures, or from any other cause, whether said
damage or injury results from conditions arising upon the Premises or upon other
portions of the Office Building Project, or from other sources or places, or
from new construction or the repair, alteration or improvement of any part of
the Office Building Project, or of the equipment, fixtures or appurtenances
applicable thereto, and regardless of whether the cause of such damage or injury
or the means of repairing the same is inaccessible, Lessor shall not be liable
for any damages arising from any act or neglect of any other lessee, occupant or
user of the Office Building Project, nor from the failure of Lessor to enforce
the provisions of any other lease of any other lessee of the Office Building
Project.
8.9 NO REPRESENTATION OF ADEQUATE COVERAGE. Lessor makes no representation
that the limits or forms of coverage of insurance specified in this paragraph 8
are adequate to cover Lessee's property or obligations under this Lease.
9. DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION.
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9.1 DEFINITIONS.
(A) Premises Damage" shall mean if the Premises are damaged or destroyed
to any extent.
(B) "Premises Building Partial Damage" shall mean if the Building of
which the Premises are a part is damaged or destroyed to the extent that the
cost to repair is less than fifty percent (50%) of the then Replacement Cost of
the building.
(C) "Premises Building Total Destruction" shall mean if the Building of
which the Premises are a part is damaged or destroyed to the extent that the
cost to repair is fifty percent (50%) or more of the then Replacement Cost of
the Office Building.
(D) "Office Building Project Buildings" shall mean all of the buildings
on the Office Building Project site.
(E) "Office Building Project Buildings Total Destruction" shall mean if
the Office Building Project Buildings are damaged or destroyed to the extent
that the cost of repair is fifty percent (50%) or more of the then Replacement
Cost of the Office Building Project Buildings.
(F) "Insured Loss" shall mean damage or destruction which was caused by
an event required to be covered by the insurance described in paragraph 8. The
fact than an Insured Loss has a deductible amount shall not make the loss an
uninsured loss.
(G) "Replacement Cost" shall mean the amount of money necessary to be
spent in order to repair or rebuild the damaged area to the condition that
existed immediately prior to the damage occurring, excluding all improvements
made by lessees, other than those installed by Lessor at Lessee's expense.
9.2 PREMISES DAMAGE; PREMISES BUILDING PARTIAL DAMAGE.
(A) Insured Loss: Subject to the provisions of paragraphs 9.4 and 9.5,
if at any time during the term of this Lease there is damage which is an Insured
Loss and which falls into the classification of either Premises Damage or
Premises Building Partial Damage, then Lessor shall, as soon as reasonably
possible and to the extent the required materials and labor are readily
available through usual commercial channels, at Lessor's expense, repair such
damage (but not Lessee's fixtures, equipment or tenant improvements originally
paid for by Lessee) to its condition existing at the time of the damage, and
this Lease shall continue in full force and effect.
(B) Uninsured Loss: Subject to the provisions of paragraphs 9.4 and 9.5,
if at any time during the term of this Lease there is damage which is not an
Insured Loss and which falls within the classification of Premises Damage or
Premises Building Partial Damage, unless caused by a negligent or willful act of
Lessee (in which event Lessee shall make the repairs at Lessee's expense), which
damage prevents Lessee from making any substantial use of the Premises, Lessor
may at Lessor's option either (i) repair such damage as soon as reasonably
possible at Lessor's expense, in which event this Lease shall continue in full
force and effect, or
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(ii) give written notice to Lessee within thirty (30) days after the date of the
occurrence of such damage of Lessor's intention to cancel and terminate this
Lease as of the date of the occurrence of such damage, in which event this Lease
shall terminate as of the date of the occurrence of such damage.
9.3 PREMISES BUILDING TOTAL DESTRUCTION; OFFICE BUILDING PROJECT TOTAL
DESTRUCTION. Subject to the provisions of paragraphs 9.4 and 9.5, if at any time
during the term of this Lease there is damage, whether or not it is an Insured
Loss, which fails into the classifications of either (i) Premises Building Total
Destruction, or (ii) Office Building Project Total Destruction, then Lessor may
at Lessor's option either (i) repair such damage or destruction as soon as
reasonably possible at Lessor's expense (to the extent the required materials
are readily available through usual commercial channels) to its condition
existing at the time of the damage, but not Lessee's fixtures, equipment or
tenant improvements, and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, or
(ii) give written notice to Lessee within thirty (30) days after the date of
occurrence of such damage of Lessor's intention to cancel and terminate this
Lease, in which case this Lease shall terminate as of the date of the occurrence
of such damage.
9.4 DAMAGE NEAR END OF TERM.
(A) Subject to paragraph 9.4(b), if at any time during the last twelve
(12) months of the term of this Lease there is substantial damage to the
Premises, Lessor may at Lessor's option cancel and terminate this Lease as of
the date of occurrence of such damage by giving written notice to Lessee of
Lessor's election to do so within 30 days after the date of occurrence of such
damage.
(B) Notwithstanding paragraph 9.4(a), in the event that Lessee has an
option to extend or renew this Lease, and the time within which said option may
be exercised has not yet expired, Lessee shall exercise such option, if it is to
be exercised at all, no later than twenty (20) days after the occurrence of an
Insured Loss falling within the classification of Premises Damage during the
last twelve (12) months of the term of this Lease. If Lessee duly exercises such
option during said twenty (20) day period, Lessor shall, at Lessor's expense,
repair such damage, but not Lessee's fixtures, equipment or tenant improvements,
as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall continue in full force and
effect. If Lessee fails to exercise such option during said twenty (20) day
period, then Lessor may at Lessor's option terminate and cancel this Lease as of
the expiration of said twenty (20) day period by giving written notice to Lessee
of Lessor's election to do so within ten (10) days after the expiration of said
twenty (20) day period, notwithstanding any term or provision in the grant of
option to the contrary.
9.5 ABATEMENT OF RENT; LESSEE'S REMEDIES.
(A) In the event Lessor repairs or restores the Building or Premises
pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph 9, and any part of the Premises are
not usable (including loss of use due to loss of access or essential services),
the rent payable hereunder (including Lessee's Share of Operating Expense
Increase) for the period during which such damage, repair or restoration
continues shall be abated, provided (1) the damage was not the result of the
negligence of Lessee, and (2) such abatement shall only be to the extent the
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operation and profitability of Lessee's business as operated from the Premises
is adversely affected. Except for said abatement of rent, if any, Lessee shall
have no claim against Lessor for any damage suffered by reason of any such
damage, destruction, repair or restoration.
(B) If Lessor shall be obligated to repair or restore the Premises or
the Building under the provisions of this Paragraph 9 and shall not commence
such repair or restoration within ninety (90) days after such occurrence, or if
Lessor shall not complete the restoration and repair within six (6) months after
such occurrence, Lessee may at Lessee's option cancel and terminate this Lease
by giving Lessor written notice of Lessee's election to do so at any time prior
to the commencement or completion, respectively, of such repair or restoration.
In such event this Lease shall terminate as of the date of such notice.
(C) Lessee agrees to cooperate with Lessor in connection with any such
restoration and repair, including but not limited to the approval and/or
execution of plans and specifications required.
9.6 TERMINATION-ADVANCE PAYMENTS. Upon termination of this Lease pursuant
to this paragraph 9, an equitable adjustment shall be made concerning advance
rent and any advance payments made by Lessee to Lessor. Lessor shall, in
addition, return to Lessee so much of Lessee's security deposit as has not
theretofore been applied by Lessor.
9.7 WAIVER. Lessor and Lessee waive the provisions of any statute which
relate to termination of leases when leased property is destroyed and agree that
such event shall be governed by the terms of this Lease.
10. REAL PROPERTY TAXES.
10.1 PAYMENT OF TAXES. Lessor shall pay the real property tax, as defined
in paragraph 10.3, applicable to the Office Building Project subject to
reimbursement by Lessee of Lessee's Share of such taxes in accordance with the
provisions of paragraph 4.2, except as otherwise provided in paragraph 10.2.
10.2 ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS. Lessee shall not be responsible for paying
any increase in real property tax specified in the tax assessor's records and
work sheets as being caused by additional improvements placed upon the Office
Building Project by other lessees or by Lessor for the exclusive enjoyment of
any other lessee. Lessee shall, however, pay to Lessor at the time that
Operating Expenses are payable under paragraph 4.2(c) the entirety of any
increase in real property tax if assessed solely by reason of additional
improvements placed upon the Premises by Lessee or at Lessee's request.
10.3 DEFINITION OF "REAL PROPERTY TAX." As used herein, the term "real
property tax" shall include any form of real estate tax or assessment, general,
special, ordinary or extraordinary, and any license fee, commercial rental tax,
improvement bond or bonds, levy or tax (other than inheritance, personal income
or estate taxes) imposed on the Office Building Project or any portion thereof
by any authority having the direct or indirect power to tax, including any city,
county, state or federal government, or any school, agricultural, sanitary,
fire, street, drainage or other improvement district thereof, as against any
legal or equitable interest of Lessor in the Office Building Project or in any
portion thereof, as against Lessor's right to rent or
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other income therefrom, and as against Lessor's business of leasing the Office
Building Project. The term "real property tax" shall also include any tax, fee,
levy, assessment or charge (i) in substitution of, partially or totally, any
tax, fee, levy, assessment or charge hereinabove included within the definition
of "real property tax", or (ii) the nature of which was hereinbefore included
within the definition of "real property tax", or (iii) which is imposed for a
service or right not charged prior to June 1, 1978, or, if previously charged,
has been increased since June 1, 1978, or (iv) which is imposed as a result of a
change in ownership, as defined by applicable local statutes for property tax
purposes, of the Office Building Project or which is added to a tax or charge
hereinbefore included within the definition of real property tax by reason of
such change of ownership, or (v) which is imposed by reason of this transaction,
any modifications or changes hereto, or any transfers hereof.
10.4 JOINT ASSESSMENT. If the improvements or property, the taxes for which
are to be paid separately by Lessee under paragraph 10.2 or 10.5 are not
separately assessed, Lessee's portion of that tax shall be equitably determined
by Lessor from the respective valuations assigned in the assessor's work sheets
or such other information (which may include the cost of construction) as may be
reasonably available. Lessor's reasonable determination thereof, in good faith,
shall be conclusive.
10.5 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.
(A) Lessee shall pay prior to delinquency all taxes assessed against and
levied upon trade fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all other personal
property of Lessee contained in the Premises or elsewhere.
(B) If any of Lessee's said personal property shall be assessed with
Lessor's real property, Lessee shall pay to Lessor the taxes attributable to
Lessee within ten (10) days after receipt of a written statement setting forth
the taxes applicable to Lessee's property.
11. UTILITIES.
11.1 SERVICES PROVIDED BY LESSOR. Lessor shall provide heating,
ventilation, air conditioning, and janitorial service as reasonably required,
reasonable amounts of electricity for normal lighting and office machines, water
for reasonable and normal drinking and lavatory use, and replacement light bulbs
and/or fluorescent tubes and ballasts for standard overhead fixtures.
11.2 SERVICES EXCLUSIVE TO LESSEE. Lessee shall pay for all water, gas,
heat, light, power, telephone and other utilities and services especially or
exclusively supplied and/or metered exclusively to the Premises or to Lessee,
together with any taxes thereon. If any such services are not separately
metered to the Premises, Lessee shall pay at Lessor's option, either Lessee's
Share or a reasonable proportion to be determined by Lessor of all charges
jointly metered with other premises in the Building.
11.3 HOURS OF SERVICE. Said services and utilities shall be provided
during generally accepted business days and hours or such other days or hours as
may hereafter be set forth. Utilities and services required at other times
shall be subject to advance request and reimbursement by Lessee to Lessor of the
cost thereof.
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11.4 EXCESS USAGE BY LESSEE. Lessee shall not make connection to the
utilities except by or through existing outlets and shall not install or use
machinery or equipment in or about the Premises that uses excess water, lighting
or power, or suffer or permit any act that causes extra burden upon the
utilities or services, including but not limited to security services, over
standard office usage for the Office Building Project. Lessor shall require
Lessee to reimburse Lessor for any excess expenses or costs that may arise out
of a breach of this subparagraph by Lessee. Lessor may, in its sole discretion,
install at Lessee's expense supplemental equipment and/or separate metering
applicable to Lessee's excess usage or loading,
11.5 INTERRUPTIONS. There shall be no abatement of rent and Lessor shall
not be liable in any respect whatsoever for the inadequacy, stoppage,
interruption or discontinuance of any utility or service due to riot, strike,
labor dispute, breakdown, accident, repair or other cause beyond Lessor's
reasonable control or in cooperation with governmental request or directions.
12. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.
12.1 LESSOR'S CONSENT REQUIRED. Lessee shall not voluntarily or by
operation of law assign, transfer, mortgage, sublet, or otherwise transfer or
encumber all or any part of Lessee's interest in the Lease or in the Premises,
without Lessor's prior written consent, which Lessor shall not unreasonably
withhold. Lessor shall respond to Lessee's request for consent hereunder in a
timely manner and any attempted assignment, transfer, mortgage, encumbrance or
subletting without such consent shall be void, and shall constitute a material
default and breach of this Lease without the need for notice to Lessee under
paragraph 13.1."Transfer" within the meaning of this paragraph 12 shall include
the transfer or transfers aggregating: (a) if Lessee is a corporation, more than
twenty-five percent (25%) of the voting stock of such corporation, or (b) if
Lessee is a partnership, more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the profit and
loss participation in such partnership.
12.2 LESSEE AFFILIATE. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 12.1
hereof, Lessee may assign or sublet the Premises, or any portion thereof,
without Lessor's consent, to any corporation which controls, is controlled by or
is under common control with Lessee, or to any corporation resulting from the
merger or consolidation with Lessee, or to any person or entity which acquires
all the assets of Lessee as a going concern of the business that is being
conducted on the Premises, all of which are referred to as "Lessee Affiliate";
provided that before such assignment shall be effective, (a) said assignee shall
assume, in full, the obligations of Lessee under this Lease and (b) Lessor shall
be given written notice of such assignment and assumption. Any such assignment
shall not, in any way, affect or limit the liability of Lessee under the terms
of this Lease even if after such assignment or subletting the terms of this
Lease are materially changed or altered without the consent of Lessee, the
consent of whom shall not be necessary.
12.3 TERMS END CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.
(A) Regardless of Lessor's consent, no assignment or subletting shall
release Lessee of Lessee's obligations hereunder or alter the primary liability
of Lessee to pay the rent and other sums due Lessor hereunder including Lessee's
Share of Operating Expense Increase, and to perform all other obligations to be
performed by Lessee hereunder.
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(B) Lessor may accept rent from any person other than Lessee pending
approval or disapproval of such assignment.
(C) Neither a delay in the approval or disapproval of such assignment or
subletting, nor the acceptance of rent, shall constitute a waiver or estoppel of
Lessor's right to exercise its remedies for the breach of any of the terms or
conditions of this paragraph 12 or this Lease.
(D) If Lessee's obligations under this Lease have been guaranteed by
third parties, then an assignment or sublease, and Lessor's consent thereto,
shall not be effective unless said guarantors give their written consent to such
sublease and the terms thereof.
(E) The consent by Lessor to any assignment or subletting shall not
constitute a consent to any subsequent assignment or subletting by Lessee or to
any subsequent or successive assignment or subletting by the sublessee. However,
Lessor may consent to subsequent sublettings and assignments of the sublease or
any amendments or modifications thereto without notifying Lessee or anyone else
liable on the Lease or sublease and without obtaining their consent and such
action shall not relieve such persons from liability under this Lease or said
sublease; however, such persons shall not be responsible to the extent any such
amendment or modification enlarges or increases the obligations of the Lessee or
sublessee under this Lease or such sublease.
(F) In the event of any default under this Lease, Lessor may proceed
directly against Lessee, any guarantors or any one else responsible for the
performance of this Lease, including the sublessee, without first exhausting
Lessor's remedies against any other person or entity responsible therefor to
Lessor, or any security held by Lessor or Lessee.
(G) Lessor's written consent to any assignment or subletting of the
Premises by Lessee shall not constitute an acknowledgement that no default then
exists under this Lease of the obligations to be performed by Lessee nor shall
such consent be deemed a waiver of any then existing default, except as may be
otherwise stated by Lessor at the time.
(H) The discovery of the fact that any financial statement relied upon
by Lessor in giving its consent to an assignment or subletting was materially
false shall, at Lessor's election, render Lessor's said consent null and void.
12.4 ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO SUBLETTING. Regardless
of Lessor's consent, the following terms and conditions shall apply to any
subletting by Lessee of all or any part of the Premises and shall be deemed
included in all subleases under this Lease whether or not expressly incorporated
therein:
(A) Lessee hereby assigns and transfers to Lessor all of Lessee's
interest in all rentals and income arising from any sublease heretofore or
hereafter made by Lessee, and Lessor may collect such rent and income and apply
same toward Lessee's obligations under this Lease; provided, however, that until
a default shall occur in the performance of Lessee's obligations under this
Lease, Lessee may receive, collect and enjoy the rents accruing under such
sublease. Lessor shall not, by reason of this or any other assignment of such
sublease to Lessor nor by reason of the collection of the rents from a sublessee
be deemed
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liable to the sublessee for any failure of Lessee to perform and comply with any
of Lessee's obligations to such sublessee under such sublease. Lessee hereby
irrevocably authorizes and directs any such sublessee, upon receipt of a written
notice from Lessor stating that a default exists in the performance of Lessee's
obligations under this Lease, to pay to Lessor the rents due and to become due
under the sublease. Lessee agrees that such sublessee shall have the right to
rely upon any such statement and request from Lessor, and that such sublessee
shall pay such rents to Lessor without any obligation or right to inquire as to
whether such default exists and notwithstanding any notice from or claim from
Lessee to the contrary. Lessee shall have no right or claim against said
sublessee or Lessor for any such rents so paid by said sublessee to Lessor.
(B) No sublease entered into by Lessee shall be effective unless and
until it has been approved in writing by Lessor. In entering into any sublease,
Lessee shall use only such form of sublessee as is satisfactory to Lessor, and
once approved by Lessor, such sublease shall not be changed or modified without
Lessor's prior written consent. Any sublease shall, by reason of entering into a
sublease under this Lease, be deemed, for the benefit of Lessor, to have assumed
and agreed to conform and comply with each and every obligation herein to be
performed by Lessee other than such obligations as are contrary to or
inconsistent with provisions contained in a sublease to which Lessor has
expressly consented in writing,
(C) In the event Lessee shall default in the performance of its
obligations under this Lease, Lessor at its option and without any obligation to
do so, may require any sublessee to attorn to Lessor, in which event Lessor
shall undertake the obligations of Lessee under such sublease from the time of
the exercise of said option to the termination of such sublease; provided,
however, Lessor shall not be liable for any prepaid rents or security deposit
paid by such sublessee to Lessee or for any other prior defaults of Lessee under
such sublease.
(D) No sublessee shall further assign or sublet all or any part of the
Premises without Lessor's prior written consent.
(E) With respect to any subletting to which Lessor has consented, Lessor
agrees to deliver a copy of any notice of default by Lessee to the sublessee.
Such sublessee shall have the right to cure a default of Lessee within three (3)
days after service of said notice of default upon such sublessee, and the
sublessee shall have a right of reimbursement and offset from and against Lessee
for any such defaults cured by the sublessee.
12.5 LESSOR'S EXPENSES. In the event Lessee shall assign or sublet the
Premises or request the consent of Lessor to any assignment or subletting or if
Lessee shall request the consent of Lessor for any act Lessee proposes to do
then Lessee shall pay Lessor's reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection therewith, including attorneys', architects', engineers' or other
consultants' fees.
12.6 CONDITIONS TO CONSENT. Lessor reserves the right to condition any
approval to assign or sublet upon Lessor's determination that (a) the proposed
assignee or sublessee shall conduct a business on the Premises of a quality
substantially equal to that of Lessee and consistent with the general character
of the other occupants of the Office Building Project and not in violation of
any exclusives or rights then held by other tenants, and (b) the proposed
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assignee or sublessee be at least as financially responsible as Lessee was
expected to be at the time of the execution of this Lease or of such assignment
or subletting, whichever is greater.
13. DEFAULT; REMEDIES.
13.1 DEFAULT. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events
shall constitute a material default of this Lease by Lessee:
(A) The vacation or abandonment of the Premises by Lessee. Vacation of
the Premises shall include the failure to occupy the Premises for a continuous
period of sixty (60) days or more, whether or not the rent is paid.
(B) The breach by Lessee of any of the covenants, conditions or
provisions of paragraphs 7.3(a), (b) or (d) (alterations), 12.1 (assignment or
subletting), 13.1(a) (vacation or abandonment), 13.1(e) (insolvency), 13.1(f)
(false statement), 16(a) (estoppel certificate), 30(b) (subordination), 33
(auctions), or 41.1 (easements), all of which are hereby deemed to be material
non-curable defaults without the necessity of any notice by Lessor to Lessee
thereof.
(C) The failure by Lessee to make any payment of rent or any other
payment required to be made by Lessee hereunder, as and when due, where such
failure shall continue for a period of three (3) days after written notice
thereof from Lessor to Lessee. In the event that Lessor serves Lessee with a
Notice to Pay Rent or Quit pursuant to applicable Unlawful Detainer statutes
such Notice to Pay Rent or Quit shall also constitute the notice required by
this subparagraph.
(D) The failure by Lessee to observe or perform any of the covenants,
conditions or provisions of this Lease to be observed or performed by Lessee
other than those referenced in subparagraphs (b) and (c), above, where such
failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice
thereof from Lessor to Lessee; provided, however, that if the nature of Lessee's
noncompliance is such that more than thirty (30) days are reasonably required
for its cure, then Lessee shall not be deemed to be in default if Lessee
commenced such cure within said thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently
pursues such cure to completion. To the extent permitted by law, such thirty
(30) day notice shall constitute the sole and exclusive notice required to be
given to Lessee under applicable Unlawful Detainer statutes.
(E) (i) The making by Lessee of any general arrangement or general
assignment for the benefit of creditors; (ii) Lessee becoming a "debtor" as
defined in 11 US.C. (S)101 or any successor statute thereto (unless, in the case
of a petition filed against Lessee, the same is dismissed within sixty (60)
days; (iii) the appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession of
substantially all of Lessee's assets located at the Premises or of Lessee's
interest in this Lease, where possession is not restored to Lessee within thirty
(30) days; or (iv) the attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of
substantially all of Lessee's assets located at the Premises or of Lessee's
interest in this Lease, where such seizure is not discharged within thirty (30)
days. In the event that any provision of this paragraph 13.1(e) is contrary to
any applicable law, such provision shall be of no force or effect.
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(F) The discovery by Lessor that any financial statement given to Lessor
by Lessee, or its successor in interest or by any guarantor of Lessee's
obligation hereunder, was materially false.
13.2 REMEDIES. In the event of any material default or breach of this
Lease by Lessee, Lessor may at any time thereafter, with or without notice or
demand and without limiting Lessor in the exercise of any right or remedy which
Lessor may have by reason of such default:
(A) Terminate Lessee's right to possession of the Premises by any lawful
means, in which case this Lease and the term hereof shall terminate and Lessee
shall immediately surrender possession of the Premises to Lessor. In such event
Lessor shall be entitled to recover from Lessee all damages incurred by Lessor
by reason of Lessee's default including, but not limited to, the cost of
recovering possession of the Premises; expenses of reletting, including
necessary renovation and alteration of the Premises, reasonable attorneys' fees,
and any real estate commission actually paid; the worth at the time of award by
the court having jurisdiction thereof of the amount by which the unpaid rent for
the balance of the term after the time of such award exceeds the amount of such
rental loss for the same period that Lessee proves could be reasonably avoided;
that portion of the leasing commission paid by Lessor pursuant to paragraph 15
applicable to the unexpired term of this Lease.
(B) Maintain Lessee's right to possession in which case this Lease shall
continue in effect whether or not Lessee shall have vacated or abandoned the
Premises. In such event Lessor shall be entitled to enforce all of Lessor's
rights and remedies under this Lease, including the right to recover the rent as
it becomes due hereunder.
(C) Pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available to Lessor under
the laws or judicial decisions of the state wherein the Premises are located.
Unpaid installments of rent and other unpaid monetary obligations of Lessee
under the terms of this Lease shall bear interest from the date due at the
maximum rate then allowable by law.
13.3 DEFAULT BY LESSOR. Lessor shall not be in default unless Lessor fails
to perform obligations required of Lessor within a reasonable time, but in no
event later than thirty (30) days after written notice by Lessee to Lessor and
to the holder of any first mortgage or deed of trust covering the Premises whose
name and address shall have theretofore been furnished to Lessee in writing,
specifying wherein Lessor has failed to perform such obligation; provided,
however, that if the nature of Lessor's obligation is such that more than thirty
(30) days are required for performance then Lessor shall not be in default if
Lessor commences performance within such 30-day period and thereafter diligently
pursues the same to completion.
13.4 LATE CHARGES. Lessee hereby acknowledges that late payment by Lessee
to Lessor of Base Rent, Lessee's Share of Operating Expense Increase or other
sums due hereunder will cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this
Lease, the exact amount of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Such
costs include, but are not limited to, processing and accounting charges, and
late charges which may be imposed on Lessor by the terms of any mortgage or
trust deed covering the Office Building Project. Accordingly, if any installment
of Base Rent, Operating Expense Increase, or any other sum due from Lessee shall
not be received by Lessor or Lessor's designee within five (5) days after such
amount shall be due, then, without
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any requirement for notice to Lessee, Lessee shall pay to Lessor a late charge
equal to 6% of such overdue amount. The parties hereby agree that such late
charge represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs Lessor will incur
by reason of late payment by Lessee. Acceptance of such late charge by Lessor
shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee's default with respect to such
overdue amount, nor prevent Lessor from exercising any of the other rights and
remedies granted hereunder.
14. CONDEMNATION. If the Premises or any portion thereof or the Office
Building Project are taken under the power of eminent domain, or sold under the
threat of the exercise of said power (all of which are herein called
"condemnation"), this Lease shall terminate as to the part so taken as of the
date the condemning authority takes title or possession, whichever first occurs;
provided that if so much of the Premises or the Office Building Project are
taken by such condemnation as would substantially and adversely affect the
operation and profitability of Lessee's business conducted from the Premises,
Lessee shall have the option, to be exercised only in writing within thirty (30)
days after Lessor shall have given Lessee written notice of such taking (or in
the absence of such notice, within thirty (30) days after the condemning
authority shall have taken possession), to terminate this Lease as of the date
the condemning authority takes such possession. If Lessee does not terminate
this Lease in accordance with the foregoing, this Lease shall remain in full
force and effect as to the portion of the Premises remaining, except that the
rent and Lessee's Share of Operating Expense Increase shall be reduced in the
proportion that the floor area of the Premises taken bears to the total floor
area of the Premises. Common Areas taken shall be excluded from the Common Areas
usable by Lessee and no reduction of rent shall occur with respect thereto or by
reason thereof. Lessor shall have the option in its sole discretion to
terminate this Lease as of the taking of possession by the condemning authority,
by giving written notice to Lessee of such election within thirty (30) days
after receipt of notice of a taking by condemnation of any part of the Premises
or the Office Building Project. Any award for the taking of all or any part of
the Premises or the Office Building Project under the power of eminent domain or
any payment made under threat of the exercise of such power shall be the
property of Lessor, whether such award shall be made as compensation for
diminution in value of the leasehold or for the taking of the fee, or as
severance damages; provided, however, that Lessee shall be entitled to any
separate award for loss of or damage to Lessee's trade fixtures, removable
personal property and unamortized tenant improvements that have been paid for by
Lessee. For that purpose the cost of such improvements shall be amortized over
the original term of this Lease excluding any options. In the event that this
Lease is not terminated by reason of such condemnation, Lessor shall to the
extent of severance damages received by Lessor in connection with such
condemnation, repair any damage to the Premises caused by such condemnation
except to the extent that Lessee has been reimbursed therefor by the condemning
authority. Lessee shall pay any amount in excess of such severance damages
required to complete such repair.
15. BROKER'S FEE.
(A) The brokers involved in this transaction are South Park Group, Inc.
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as "listing broker" and Xxxxxxxx and Company Realtors as "cooperating broker,"
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licensed real estate broker(s). A "cooperating broker" is defined as any broker
other than the listing broker entitled to a share of any commission arising
under this Lease. Upon execution of this Lease by both parties, Lessor shall pay
to said brokers jointly, or in such separate shares as they may
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mutually designate in writing, a fee as set forth in a separate agreement
between Lessor and said broker(s), or in the event there is no separate
agreement between Lessor and said broker(s), the sum of $as per separate
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agreement for brokerage services rendered by said broker(s) to Lessor in this
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transaction.
(B) Lessor further agrees that (i) if Lessee exercises any Option, as
defined in paragraph 39.1 of this Lease, which is granted to Lessee under this
Lease, or any subsequently granted option which is substantially similar to an
Option granted to Lessee under this Lease, or (ii) if Lessee acquires any rights
to the Premises or other premises described in this Lease which are
substantially similar to what Lessee would have acquired had an Option herein
granted to Lessee been exercised, or (iii) if Lessee remains in possession of
the Premises after the expiration of the term of this Lease after having failed
to exercise an Option, or (iv) if said broker(s) are the procuring cause of any
other lease or sale entered into between the parties pertaining to the Premises
and/or any adjacent property in which Lessor has an interest, or (v) if the Base
Rent is increased, whether by agreement or operation of an escalation clause
contained herein, then as to any of said transactions or rent increases, Lessor
shall pay said broker(s) a fee in accordance with the schedule of said broker(s)
in effect at the time of execution of this Lease. Said fee shall be paid at the
time such increased rental is determined.
(C) Lessor agrees to pay said fee not only on behalf of Lessor but also
on behalf of any person, corporation, association, or other entity having an
ownership interest in said real property or any part thereof, when such fee is
due hereunder. Any transferee of Lessor's interest in this Lease, whether such
transfer is by agreement or by operation of law, shall be deemed to have assumed
Lessor's obligation under this paragraph 15. Each listing and cooperating broker
shall be a third party beneficiary of the provisions of this paragraph 15 to the
extent of their interest in any commission arising under this Lease and may
enforce that right directly against Lessor; provided, however, that all brokers
having a right to any part of such total commission shall be a necessary party
to any suit with respect thereto.
(D) Lessee and Lessor each represent and warrant to the other that
neither has had any dealings with any person, firm, broker or finder (other than
the person(s), if any, whose names are set forth in paragraph 15(a), above) in
connection with the negotiation of this Lease and/or the consummation of the
transaction contemplated hereby, and no other broker or other person, firm or
entity is entitled to any commission or finder's fee in connection with said
transaction and Lessee and Lessor do each hereby indemnify and hold the other
harmless from and against any costs, expenses, attorneys' fees or liability for
compensation or charges which may be claimed by any such unnamed broker, finder
or other similar party by reason of any dealings or actions of the indemnifying
party.
16. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE.
(A) Each party (as "responding party") shall at any time upon not less
than ten (10) days' prior written notice from the other party ("requesting
party") execute, acknowledge and deliver to the requesting party a statement in
writing (i) certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and
effect (or, if modified, stating the nature of such modification and certifying
that this Lease, as so modified, is in full force and effect) and the date to
which the rent and other charges are paid in advance, if any, and (ii)
acknowledging that
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there are not, to the responding party's knowledge, any uncured defaults on the
part of the requesting party, or specifying such defaults if any are claimed.
Any such statement may be conclusively relied upon by any prospective purchaser
or encumbrancer of the Office Building Project or of the business of Lessee.
(B) At the requesting party's option, the failure to deliver such
statement within such time shall be a material default of this Lease by the
party who is to respond, without any further notice to such party, or it shall
be conclusive upon such party that (i) this Lease is in full force and effect,
without modification except as may be represented by the requesting party, (ii)
there are no uncured defaults in the requesting party's performance, and (iii)
if Lessor is the requesting party, not more than one month's rent has been paid
in advance.
(C) If Lessor desires to finance, refinance, or sell the Office Building
Project, or any part thereof, Lessee hereby agrees to deliver to any lender or
purchaser designated by Lessor such financial statements of Lessee as may be
reasonably required by such lender or purchaser. Such statements shall include
the past three (3) years' financial statements of Lessee. All such financial
statements shall be received by Lessor and such lender or purchaser in
confidence and shall be used only for the purposes herein set forth.
17. LESSOR'S LIABILITY. The term "Lessor" as used herein shall mean only the
owner or owners, at the time in question, of the fee title or a lessee's
interest in a ground lease of the Office Building Project, and except as
expressly provided in paragraph 15, in the event of any transfer of such
title or interest, Lessor herein named (and in case of any subsequent
transfers then the grantor) shall be relieved from and after the date of
such transfer of all liability as respects Lessor's obligations thereafter
to be performed, provided that any funds in the hands of Lessor or the then
grantor at the time of such transfer, in which Lessee has an interest,
shall be delivered to the grantee. The obligations contained in this Lease
to be performed by Lessor shall, subject as aforesaid, be binding on
Lessor's successors and assigns, only during their respective periods of
ownership.
18. SEVERABILITY. The invalidity of any provision of this Lease as determined
by a court of competent jurisdiction shall in no way affect the validity of
any other provision hereof.
19. INTEREST ON PAST-DUE OBLIGATIONS. Except as expressly herein provided, any
amount due to Lessor not paid when due shall bear interest at the maximum
rate then allowable by law or judgments from the date due. Payment of such
interest shall not excuse or cure any default by Lessee under this Lease;
provided, however, that interest shall not be payable on late charges
incurred by Lessee nor on any amounts upon which late charges are paid by
Lessee.
20. TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence with respect to the obligations to
be performed under this Lease.
21. ADDITIONAL RENT. All monetary obligations of Lessee to Lessor under the
terms of this Lease, including but not limited to Lessee's Share of
Operating Expense Increase and any other expenses payable by Lessee
hereunder shall be deemed to be rent.
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22. INCORPORATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENTS; AMENDMENTS. This Lease contains all
agreements of the parties with respect to any matter mentioned herein. No
prior or contemporaneous agreement or understanding pertaining to any such
matter shall be effective. This Lease may be modified in writing only,
signed by the parties in interest at the time of the modification. Except
as otherwise stated in this Lease, Lessee hereby acknowledges that neither
the real estate broker listed in paragraph 15 hereof nor any cooperating
broker on this transaction nor the Lessor or any employee or agents of any
of said persons has made any oral or written warranties or representations
to Lessee relative to the condition or use by Lessee of the Premises or the
Office Building Project and Lessee acknowledges that Lessee assumes all
responsibility regarding the Occupational Safety Health Act, the legal use
and adaptability of the Premises and the compliance thereof with all
applicable laws and regulations in effect during the term of this Lease.
23. NOTICES. Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be
in writing and may be given by personal delivery or by certified or
registered mail, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if delivered or
addressed to Lessee or to Lessor at the address noted below or adjacent to
the signature of the respective parties, as the case may be. Mailed notices
shall be deemed given upon actual receipt at the address required, or
forty-eight hours following deposit in the mail, postage prepaid, whichever
first occurs. Either party may by notice to the other specify a different
address for notice purposes except that upon Lessee's taking possession of
the Premises, the Premises shall constitute Lessee's address for notice
purposes. A copy of all notices required or permitted to be given to Lessor
hereunder shall be concurrently transmitted to such party or parties at
such addresses as Lessor may from time to time hereafter designate by
notice to Lessee.
24. WAIVERS. No waiver by Lessor of any provision hereof shall be deemed a
waiver of any other provision hereof or of any subsequent breach by Lessee
of the same or any other provision. Lessor's consent to, or approval of,
any act shall not be deemed to render unnecessary the obtaining of Lessor's
consent to or approval of any subsequent act by Lessee. The acceptance of
rent hereunder by Lessor shall not be a waiver of any preceding breach by
Lessee of any provision hereof, other than the failure of Lessee to pay the
particular rent so accepted, regardless of Lessor's knowledge of such
preceding breach at the time of acceptance of such rent.
25. RECORDING. Either Lessor or Lessee shall, upon request of the other,
execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other a "short form" memorandum of
this Lease for recording purposes.
26. HOLDING OVER. If Lessee, with Lessor's consent, remains in possession of
the Premises or any part thereof after the expiration of the term hereof,
such occupancy shall be a tenancy from month to month upon all the
provisions of this Lease pertaining to the obligations of Lessee, except
that the rent payable shall be two hundred percent (200%) of the rent
payable immediately preceding the termination date of this Lease, and all
Options. if any, granted under the terms of this Lease shall be deemed
terminated and be of no further effect during said month to month tenancy
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27. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES. No remedy or election hereunder shall be deemed
exclusive but shall, wherever possible, be cumulative with all other
remedies at law or in equity
28. COVENANTS END CONDITIONS. Each provision of this Lease performable by
Lessee shall be deemed both a covenant and a condition.
29. BINDING EFFECT; CHOICE OF LAW. Subject to any provisions hereof
restricting assignment or subletting by Lessee and subject to the
provisions of paragraph 17, this Lease shall bind the parties, their
personal representatives, successors and assigns. This Lease shall be
governed by the laws of the State where the Office Building Project is
located and any litigation concerning this Lease between the parties hereto
shall be initiated in the county in which the Office Building Project is
located.
30. SUBORDINATION.
(A) This Lease, and any Option or right of first refusal granted
hereby, at Lessor's option, shall be subordinate to any ground lease, mortgage,
deed of trust, or any other hypothecation or security now or hereafter placed
upon the Office Building Project and to any and all advances made on the
security thereof and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations,
replacements and extensions thereof. Notwithstanding such subordination, this
Lease shall remain in full force and effect and Lessee's right to quiet
possession of the Premises shall not be disturbed if Lessee is not in default
and so long as Lessee shall pay the rent and observe and perform all of the
provisions of this Lease, unless this Lease is otherwise terminated pursuant to
its terms. If any mortgagee, trustee or ground lessor shall elect to have this
Lease and any Options granted hereby prior to the lien of its mortgage, deed of
trust or ground lease, and shall give written notice thereof to Lessee, this
Lease and such Options shall be deemed prior to such mortgage, deed of trust or
ground lease, whether this Lease or such Options are dated prior or subsequent
to the date of said mortgage, deed of trust or ground lease or the date of
recording thereof.
(B) Lessee agrees to execute any documents required to effectuate an
attornment, a subordination, or to make this Lease or any Option granted herein
prior to the lien of any mortgage, deed of trust or ground lease, as the case
may be. Lessee's failure to execute such documents within ten (10) days after
written demand shall constitute a material default by Lessee hereunder without
further notice to Lessee or, at Lessor's option, Lessor shall execute such
documents on behalf of Lessee as Lessee's attorney-in-fact. Lessee does hereby
make, constitute and irrevocably appoint Lessor as Lessee's attorney-in-fact and
in Lessee's name, place and stead, to execute such documents in accordance with
this paragraph 30(b).
31. ATTORNEYS' FEES.
31.1 If either party or the broker(s) named herein bring an action to
enforce the terms hereof or declare rights hereunder, the prevailing party in
any such action, trial or appeal thereon, shall be entitled to his reasonable
attorneys' fees to be paid by the losing party as fixed by the court in the same
or a separate suit, and whether or not such action is pursued to decision or
judgment. The provisions of this paragraph shall inure to the benefit of the
broker named herein who seeks to enforce a right hereunder.
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31.2 The attorneys' fee award shall not be computed in accordance with
any court fee schedule, but shall be such as to fully reimburse all attorneys'
fees reasonably incurred in good faith.
31.3 Lessor shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and all
other costs and expenses incurred in the preparation and service of notice of
default and consultations in connection therewith, whether or not a legal
transaction is subsequently commenced in connection with such default.
32. LESSOR'S ACCESS.
32.1 Lessor and Lessor's agents shall have the right to enter the
Premises at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the same, performing
any services required of Lessor, showing the same to prospective purchasers,
lenders, or lessees, taking such safety measures, erecting such scaffolding or
other necessary structures, making such alterations, repairs, improvements or
additions to the Premises or to the Office Building Project as Lessor may
reasonably deem necessary or desirable and the erecting, using and maintaining
of utilities, services, pipes and conduits through the Premises and/or other
premises as long as there is no material adverse effect to Lessee's use of the
Premises. Lessor may at any time place on or about the Premises or the Building
any ordinary "For Sale" signs and Lessor may at any time during the last 120
days of the term hereof place on or about the Premises any ordinary "For Lease"
signs.
32.2 All activities of Lessor pursuant to this paragraph shall be
without abatement of rent, nor shall Lessor have any liability to Lessee for the
same.
32.3 Lessor shall have the right to retain keys to the Premises and to
unlock all doors in or upon the Premises other than to files, vaults and safes,
and in the case of emergency to enter the Premises by any reasonably appropriate
means, and any such entry shall not be deemed a forceable or unlawful entry or
detainer of the Premises or an eviction. Lessee waives any charges for damages
or injuries or interference with Lessee's property or business in connection
therewith.
33. AUCTIONS. Lessee shall not conduct, nor permit to be conducted, either
voluntarily or involuntarily, any auction upon the Premises or the Common Areas
without first having obtained Lessor's prior written consent. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in this Lease, Lessor shall not be obligated to
exercise any standard of reasonableness in determining whether to grant such
consent. The holding of any auction on the Premises or Common Areas in violation
of this paragraph shall constitute a material default of this Lease.
34. SIGNS. Lessee shall not place any sign upon the Premises or the Office
Building Project without Lessor's prior written consent. Under no circumstances
shall Lessee place a sign on any roof of the Office Building Project.
35. MERGER. The voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Lessee, or a
mutual cancellation thereof, or a termination by Lessor, shall not work a
merger, and shall, at the option of Lessor, terminate all or any existing
subtenancies or may, at the option of Lessor, operate as an assignment to Lessor
of any or all of such subtenancies.
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36. CONSENTS. Except for paragraphs 33 (auctions) and 34 (signs) hereof,
wherever in this Lease the consent of one party is required to an act of the
other party such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
37. GUARANTOR. In the event that there is a guarantor of this Lease, said
guarantor shall have the same obligations as Lessee under this Lease.
38. QUIET POSSESSION. Upon Lessee paying the rent for the Premises and
observing and performing all of the covenants, conditions and provisions on
Lessee's part to be observed and performed hereunder, Lessee shall have quiet
possession of the Premises for the entire term hereof subject to all of the
provisions of this Lease. The individuals executing this Lease on behalf of
Lessor represent and warrant to Lessee that they are fully authorized and
legally capable of executing this Lease on behalf of Lessor and that such
execution is binding upon all parties holding an ownership interest in the
Office Building Project.
39. OPTIONS. See Paragraph 62 of Addendum.
39.1 DEFINITION. As used in this paragraph the word "Option" has the
following meaning: (1) the right or option to extend the term of this Lease or
to renew this Lease or to extend or renew any lease that Lessee has on other
property of Lessor; (2) the option of right of first refusal to lease the
Premises or the right of first offer to lease the Premises or the right of first
refusal to lease other space within the Office Building Project or other
property of Lessor or the right of first offer to lease other space within the
Office Building Project or other property of Lessor; (3) the right or option to
purchase the Premises or the Office Building Project, or the right of first
refusal to purchase the Premises or the Office Building Project or the right of
first offer to purchase the Premises or the Office Building Project, or the
right or option to purchase other property of Lessor, or the right of first
refusal to purchase other property of Lessor or the right of first offer to
purchase other property of Lessor.
39.2 OPTIONS PERSONAL. Each Option granted to Lessee in this Lease is
personal to the original Lessee and may be exercised only by the original Lessee
while occupying the Premises who does so without the intent of thereafter
assigning this Lease or subletting the Premises or any portion thereof, and may
not be exercised or be assigned, voluntarily or involuntarily, by or to any
person or entity other than Lessee; provided, however, that an Option may be
exercised by or assigned to any Lessee Affiliate as defined in paragraph 12.2 of
this Lease. The Options, if any, herein granted to Lessee are not assignable
separate and apart from this Lease, nor may any Option be separated from this
Lease in any manner, either by reservation or otherwise.
39.3 MULTIPLE OPTIONS. In the event that Lessee has any multiple options
to extend or renew this Lease a later option cannot be exercised unless the
prior option to extend or renew this Lease has been so exercised.
39.4 EFFECT OF DEFAULT ON OPTIONS.
(A) Lessee shall have no right to exercise an Option,
notwithstanding any provision in the grant of Option to the contrary, (i) during
the time commencing from the date Lessor gives to Lessee a notice of default
pursuant to paragraph 13.1(c) or 13.1 (d) and continuing until the noncompliance
alleged in said notice of default is cured, or (ii) during the
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period of time commencing on the day after a monetary obligation to Lessor is
due from Lessee and unpaid (without any necessity for notice thereof to Lessee)
and continuing until the obligation is paid, or (iii) in the event that Lessor
has given to Lessee three or more notices of default under paragraph 13.1(c), or
paragraph 13.1(d), whether or not the defaults are cured, during the 12 month
period of time immediately prior to the time that Lessee attempts to exercise
the subject Option, (iv) if Lessee has committed any non-curable breach,
including without limitation those described in paragraph 13.1(b), or is
otherwise in default of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Lease.
(B) The period of time within which an Option may be exercised shall not
be extended or enlarged by reason of Lessee's inability to exercise an Option
because of the provisions of paragraph 39.4(a).
(C) All rights of Lessee under the provisions of an Option shall
terminate and be of no further force or effect, notwithstanding Lessee's due and
timely exercise of the Option, if, after such exercise and during the term of
this Lease, (i) Lessee fails to pay to Lessor a monetary obligation of Lessee
for a period of thirty (30) days after such obligation becomes due (without any
necessity of Lessor to give notice thereof to Lessee), or (ii) Lessee fails to
commence to cure a default specified in paragraph 13.1(d) within thirty (30)
days after the date that Lessor gives notice to Lessee of such default and/or
Lessee fails thereafter to diligently prosecute said cure to completion, or
(iii) Lessor gives to Lessee three or more notices of default under paragraph
13.1(c), or paragraph 13.1(d), whether or not the defaults are cured, or (iv) if
Lessee has committed any non-curable breach, including without limitation those
described in paragraph 13.1 (b), or is otherwise in default of any of the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Lease.
40. SECURITY MEASURES-LESSOR'S RESERVATIONS.
40.1 Lessee hereby acknowledges that Lessor shall have no obligation
whatsoever to provide guard service or other security measures for the benefit
of the Premises or the Office Building Project. Lessee assumes all
responsibility for the protection of Lessee, its agents, and invitees and the
property of Lessee and of Lessee's agents and invitees from acts of third
parties. Nothing herein contained shall prevent Lessor, at Lessor's sole option,
from providing security protection for the Office Building Project or any part
thereof, in which event the cost thereof shall be included within the definition
of Operating Expenses, as set forth in paragraph 4.2(b).
40.2 Lessor shall have the following rights:
(A) To change the name, address or title of the Office
Building Project or building in which the Premises are located upon not less
than 90 days prior written notice;
(B) To, at Lessee's expense, provide and install Building
standard graphics on the door of the Premises and such portions of the Common
Areas as Lessor shall reasonably deem appropriate;
(C) To permit any lessee the exclusive right to conduct any
business as long as such exclusive does not conflict with any rights expressly
given herein;
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(D) To place such signs, notices or displays as Lessor reasonably deems
necessary or advisable upon the roof, exterior of the buildings or the Office
Building Project or on pole signs in the Common Areas;
40.3 LESSEE SHALL NOT:
(A) Use a representation (photographic or otherwise) of the Building or
the Office Building Project or their name(s) in connection with Lessee's
business;
(B) Suffer or permit anyone, except in emergency, to go upon the roof
of the Building.
41. EASEMENTS.
41.1 Lessor reserves to itself the right, from time to time, to grant
such easements, rights and dedications that Lessor deems necessary or desirable,
and to cause the recordation of Parcel Maps and restrictions, so long as such
easements, rights, dedications, Maps and restrictions do not unreasonably
interfere with the use of the Premises by Lessee. Lessee shall sign any of the
aforementioned documents upon request of lessor and failure to do so shall
constitute a material default of this Lease by Lessee without the need for
further notice to Lessee.
41.2 The obstruction of Lessee's view, air, or light by any structure
erected in the vicinity of the Building, whether by Lessor or third parties,
shall in no way affect his Lease or impose any liability upon Lessor.
42. PERFORMANCE UNDER PROTEST. If at any time a dispute shall arise as to any
amount or sum of money to be paid by one party to the other under the provisions
hereof, the party against whom the obligation to pay the money is asserted shall
have the right to make payment "under protest" and such payment shall not be
regarded as a voluntary payment, and there shall survive the right on the part
of said party to institute suit for recovery of such sum. If it shall be
adjudged that there was no legal obligation on the part of said party to pay
such sum or any part thereof, said party shall be entitled to recover such sum
or so much thereof as it was not legally required to pay under the provisions of
this Lease.
43. AUTHORITY. If Lessee is a corporation, trust, or general or limited
partnership, Lessee, and each individual executing this Lease on behalf of such
entity represent and warrant that such individual is duly authorized to execute
and deliver this Lease on behalf of said entity. If Lessee is a corporation,
trust or partnership, Lessee shall, within thirty (30) days after execution of
this Lease, deliver to Lessor evidence of such authority satisfactory to Lessor.
44. CONFLICT. Any conflict between the printed provisions, Exhibits or Addenda
of this Lease and the typewritten or handwritten provisions, if any, shall be
controlled by the typewritten or handwritten provisions.
45. NO OFFER. Preparation of this Lease by Lessor or Lessor's agent and
submission of same to Lessee shall not be deemed an offer to Lessee to lease.
This Lease shall become binding upon Lessor and Lessee only when fully executed
by both parties.
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46. LENDER MODIFICATION. Lessee agrees to make such reasonable modifications
to this Lease as may be reasonably required by an institutional lender in
connection with the obtaining of normal financing or refinancing of the Office
Building Project.
47. MULTIPLE PARTIES. If more than one person or entity is named as either
Lessor or Lessee herein, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the
obligations of the Lessor or Lessee herein shall be the joint and several
responsibility of all persons or entities named herein as such Lessor or Lessee,
respectively.
48. WORK LETTER. This Lease is supplemented by that certain Work Letter of
even date executed by Lessor and Lessee, attached hereto as Exhibit C, and
incorporated herein by this reference.
49. ATTACHMENTS. Attached hereto are the following documents which constitute
a part of this Lease:
Addendum to Standard Office Lease
Exhibit A- Standard Office Lease Floor Plan
Exhibit B-Rules & Regulations for Standard Office Lease
Exhibit C-Work Letter to Standard Office Lease
Exhibit D-Guarantee of Lease
LESSOR AND LESSEE HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND REVIEWED THIS LEASE AND EACH TERM
AND PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN AND, BY EXECUTION OF THIS LEASE, SHOW THEIR
INFORMED AND VOLUNTARY CONSENT THERETO. THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE THAT, AT THE
TIME THIS LEASE IS EXECUTED, THE TERMS OF THIS LEASE ARE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE
AND EFFECTUATE THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF LESSOR AND LESSEE WITH RESPECT TO THE
PREMISES.
IF THIS LEASE HAS BEEN FILLED IN IT HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR SUBMISSION TO
YOUR ATTORNEY FOR HIS APPROVAL. NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE
BY THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OR BY THE REAL ESTATE
BROKER OR ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL
EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE OR THE TRANSACTION RELATING
THERETO; THE PARTIES SHALL RELY SOLELY UPON THE ADVICE OF THEIR OWN LEGAL
COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGAL AND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE.
LESSOR LESSEE
Daishin U.S.A. Co., Ltd. 800 U.S. Search Inc.
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By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx
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Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx X. Xxxx
Its:Vice President Its:CEO
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By:____________________________ By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
Its:___________________________ -----------------------------
Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
Its:Shareholder
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Executed at Xxxxxxx Hills
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on_____________________________ -------------
On January 30, 1996
Address 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, ----------------
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000 --------------------
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STANDARD OFFICE LEASE
FLOOR PLAN
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR STANDARD OFFICE LEASE
STANDARD OFFICE LEASE
Dated:______________________________
By and Between__________________________________________________________________
GENERAL RULES
1. Lessee shall not suffer or permit the obstruction of any Common Areas,
including driveways, walkways and stairways.
2. Lessor reserves the right to refuse access to any persons Lessor in good
faith judges to be a threat to the safety, reputation, or property of the Office
Building Project and its occupants.
3. Lessee shall not make or permit any noise or odors that annoy or interfere
with other lessees or persons having business within the Office Building
Project.
4. Lessee shall not keep animals or birds within the Office Building Project,
and shall not bring bicycles, motorcycles or other vehicles into areas not
designated as authorized for same.
5. Lessee shall not make, suffer or permit litter except in appropriate
receptacles for that purpose.
6. Lessee shall not alter any lock or install new or additional locks or
bolts.
7. Lessee shall be responsible for the inappropriate use of any toilet rooms,
plumbing or other utilities. No foreign substances of any kind are to be
inserted therein.
8. Lessee shall not deface the walls, partitions or other surfaces of the
premises or Office Building Project.
9. Lessee shall not suffer or permit any thing in or around the Premises or
Building that causes excessive vibration or floor loading in any part of the
Office Building Project.
10. Furniture, significant freight and equipment shall be moved into or out of
the building only with the Lessor's knowledge and consent, and subject to such
reasonable limitations, techniques and timing, as may be designated by Lessor.
Lessee shall be responsible for any damage to the Office Building Project
arising from any such activity
11. Lessee shall not employ any service or contractor for services or work to
be performed in the Building, except as approved by Lessor.
12. Lessor reserves the right to close and lock the Building on Saturdays,
Sundays and legal holidays, and on other days between the hours of 6:30 P.M. and
7:00 A.M. of the following day. If Lessee uses the Premises during such periods,
Lessee shall be responsible for securely locking any doors it may have opened
for entry.
13. Lessee shall return all keys at the termination of its tenancy and shall be
responsible for the cost of replacing any keys that are lost.
14. No window coverings, shades or awnings shall be installed or used by
Lessee.
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15. No Lessee, employee or invitee shall go upon the roof of the Building.
16. Lessee shall not suffer or permit smoking or carrying of lighted cigars or
cigarettes in areas reasonably designated by Lessor or by applicable
governmental agencies as non-smoking areas.
17. Lessee shall not use any method of heating or air conditioning other than
as provided by Lessor.
18. Lessee shall not install, maintain or operate any vending machines upon the
Premises without Lessor's written consent.
19. The Premises shall not be used for lodging or manufacturing, cooking or
food preparation.
20. Lessee shall comply with all safety, fire protection and evacuation
regulations established by Lessor or any applicable governmental agency.
21. Lessor reserves the right to waive any one of these rules or regulations,
and/or as to any particular Lessee, and any such waiver shall not constitute a
waiver of any other rule or regulation or any subsequent application thereof to
such Lessee.
22. Lessee assumes all risks from theft or vandalism and agrees to keep its
Premises locked as may be required.
23. Lessor reserves the right to make such other reasonable rules and
regulations as it may from time to time deem necessary for the appropriate
operation and safety of the Office Building Project and its occupants. Lessee
agrees to abide by these and such rules and regulations.
PARKING RULES
1. Parking areas shall be used only for parking by vehicles no longer than
full size, passenger automobiles herein called "Permitted Size Vehicles".
Vehicles other than Permitted Size Vehicles are herein referred to as "Oversized
Vehicles".
2. Lessee shall not permit or allow any vehicles that belong to or are
controlled by Lessee or Lessee's employees, suppliers, shippers, customers, or
invitees to be loaded, unloaded, or parked in areas other than those designated
by Lessor for such activities.
3. Parking stickers or identification devices shall be the property of Lessor
and be returned to Lessor by the holder thereof upon termination of the holder's
parking privileges. Lessee will pay such replacement charge as is reasonably
established by Lessor for the loss of such devices.
4. Lessor reserves the right to refuse the sale of monthly identification
devices to any person or entity that willfully refuses to comply with the
applicable rules, regulations, laws and/or agreements.
5. Lessor reserves the right to relocate all or a part of parking spaces from
floor to floor, within one floor, and/or to reasonably adjacent offsite
location(s), and to reasonably allocate them between compact and standard size
spaces, as long as the same complies with applicable laws, ordinances and
regulations.
6. Users of the parking area will obey all posted signs and park only in the
areas designated for vehicle parking.
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7. Unless otherwise instructed, every person using the parking area is
required to park and lock his own vehicle. Lessor will not be responsible for
any damage to vehicles, injury to persons or loss of property, all of which
risks are assumed by the party using the parking area.
8. Validation, if established, will be permissible only by such method or
methods as Lessor and/or its licensee may establish at rates generally
applicable to visitor parking.
9. The maintenance, washing, waxing or cleaning of vehicles in the parking
structure or Common Areas is prohibited.
10. Lessee shall be responsible for seeing that all of its employees, agents
and invitees comply with the applicable parking rules, regulations, laws and
agreements.
11. Lessor reserves the right to modify these rules and/or adopt such other
reasonable and non-discriminatory rules and regulations as it may deem necessary
for the proper operation of the parking area.
12. Such parking use as is herein provided is intended merely as a license only
and no bailment is intended or shall be created hereby.
WORK LETTER TO STANDARD OFFICE LEASE
Dated :_________________________________________________________________________
By and between: Daishin U.S.A. Co., Ltd. (Lessor) and 800 U.S. Search Inc.
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(Lessee)
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The Premises shall be constructed in accordance with Lessor's Standard
Improvements, as follows:
1. Partitions
Lessor shall construct five (5) new building standard partition walls
approximate location of which as shown on "Exhibit A".
Lessor shall remove four (4) existing partition walls, approximate location
of which as shown on "Exhibit A". In addition, Lessor shall install one (1)
partition with glass insert (to be mutually agreed upon by Lessor and Lessee,
approximate location of which as shown on "Exhibit A").
2. Wall Surfaces
Lessor shall paint all partitions in building standard paint and color.
3.
4. Carpeting
Lessor shall patch carpet where needed (due to removal of existing
partition walls) with building standard carpet. Lessor does not guarantee that
said patch will be cosmetically identical in color. In addition, Lessor shall
install new building standard carpet as shown on "Exhibit A".
5. Doors
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Lessor shall install five (5) new building standard doors, approximate
location of which as shown on "Exhibit A". In addition, Lessor shall install
one (1) door type to be mutually agreed upon by Lessor and Lessee, approximate
location of which as shown on "Exhibit A".
6. Electrical and Telephone Outlets
All electrical and telephone outlets shall remain "as is". Notwithstanding
the above, Lessor shall install new electrical outlets and telephone "stub-out"
boxes in all new partition to be built by Lessor as stated in 1 above.
7. Ceiling
Shall remain strictly "as is". Lessor shall provide no ceiling
alterations.
8. Lighting
Shall remain strictly "as is". Lessor shall provide no lighting
alterations.
9. Heating and Air Conditioning Ducts
Shall remain strictly "as is". Lessor shall provide no heating and air
conditioning duct alterations.
10. Sound Proofing
Shall remain strictly "as is". Lessor shall provide no sound proofing
alterations.
11. Plumbing
Shall remain strictly "as is". Lessor shall provide no plumbing
alterations.
12. Entrance Doors
13. Completion of Improvements
Lessor shall construct and complete improvements to the Premises in
accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by as shown on "Exhibit A"
of the Lease, dated January 24, 1996, dated consisting of sheets (the
"Improvements")
14.
15. CONSTRUCTION
If Lessor's cost of constructing the Improvements to the Premises exceeds the
cost of Lessor's Standard Improvements, Lessee shall pay to Lessor in cash
before the commencement of such construction a sum equal to such excess.
If the final plans and specifications are approved by Lessor and Lessee, and
Lessee pays Lessor for such excess, then Lessor shall, at its sole cost and
expense, construct the Improvements in
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accordance with said approved final plans and specifications and all applicable
rules, regulations, laws or ordinances.
16. COMPLETION.
16.1 Lessor shall obtain a building permit to construct the Improvements
as soon as possible.
16.2 Lessor shall complete the construction of the Improvements as soon
as reasonably possible after the obtaining of necessary building permits.
16.3 The term "Completion", as used in this Work Letter, is hereby
defined to mean the date the building department of the municipality having
jurisdiction of the Premises shall have made a final inspection of the
Improvements and authorized a final release of restriction on the use of public
utilities in connection therewith and the same are in a broom-clean condition.
16.4 Lessor shall use its best efforts to achieve Completion of the
Improvements on or before the Commencement Date set forth in paragraph 1.5 of
the Basic Lease Provisions or within one hundred eighty (180) days after Lessor
obtains the building permit from the applicable building department, whichever
is later.
16.5 In the event that the Improvements or any portion thereof have not
reached Completion by the Commencement Date, this Lease shall not be Invalid,
but rather Lessor shall complete the same as soon thereafter as is possible and
Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee for damages in any respect whatsoever.
16.6 If Lessor shall be delayed at any time in the progress of the
construction of the Improvements or any portion thereof by extra work, changes
in construction ordered by Lessee, or by strikes, lockouts, fire, delay in
transportation, unavoidable casualties, rain or weather conditions, governmental
procedures or delay, or by any other cause beyond Lessor's control, then the
Commencement Date established in paragraph 1.5 of the Lease shall be extended by
the period of such delay.
17. TERM
Upon Completion of the Improvements as defined in paragraph 16.3, above, Lessor
and Lessee shall execute an amendment to the Lease setting forth the date of
Tender of Possession as defined in paragraph 3.2.1 of the Lease or of actual
taking of possession whichever first occurs, as the Commencement Date of this
Lease.
18. WORK DONE BY LESSEE.
Any work done by Lessee shall be done only with Lessor's prior written consent
and in conformity with a valid building permit and all applicable rules,
regulations, laws and ordinances, and be done in a good and workmanlike manner
with good and sufficient materials. All work shall be done only with union labor
and only by contractors approved by Lessor, it being understood that all
plumbing, mechanical, electrical wiring and ceiling work are to be done only by
contractors designated by Lessor.
3.
19. TAKING OF POSSESSION OF PREMISES
Lessor shall notify Lessee of the Estimated Completion Date at least ten (10)
days before said date. Lessee shall thereafter have the right to enter the
Premises to commence construction of any Improvements Lessee is to construct and
to equip and fixturize the Premises, as long as such entry does not interfere
with Lessor's work. Lessee shall take possession of the Premises upon the tender
thereof as provided in paragraph 3.2.1 of the Lease to which this Work Letter is
attached. Any entry by Lessee of the Premises under this paragraph shall be
under all of the terms and provisions of the Lease to which this Work Letter is
attached.
20. ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES
Lessee shall notify Lessor in writing of any items that Lessee deems incomplete
or incorrect in order for the Premises to be acceptable to Lessee within ten
(10) days following Tender of Possession as set forth in paragraph 3.2.1 of the
Lease to which this Work Letter is attached. Lessee shall be deemed to have
accepted the Premises and approved construction if Lessee does not deliver such
a list to Lessor within said number of days.
NOTE: These forms are often modified to meet changing requirements of law and
needs of the industry. Always write or call to make sure you are utilizing the
most current form; AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION, 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000, (000) 000-0000
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WHEREAS, Daishin U.S.A. Co., Ltd. hereinafter referred to as "Lessor" and 800
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U.S. Search Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Lessee" are about to execute a
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document entitled "Lease" dated January 24, 1996 concerning the premises
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commonly known as 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000 Suite 700
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wherein Lessor will lease the premises to Lessee; and
WHEREAS, Xxxxxx X. Xxxx and Xxxxx X. Xxxxx (jointly and severally)
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hereinafter referred to as "Guarantors" have a financial interest in Lessee;
and
WHEREAS, Lessor would not execute the Lease if Guarantors did not execute
and deliver to Lessor this Guarantee of Lease.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the execution of the foregoing
Lease by Lessor and as a material inducement to Lessor to execute said Lease,
Guarantors hereby jointly, severally, unconditionally and irrevocably guarantee
the prompt payment by Lessee of all rentals and all other sums payable by Lessee
under said Lease and the faithful and prompt performance by Lessee of each and
every one of the terms, conditions and covenants of said Lease to be kept and
performed by Lessee.
It is specifically agreed and understood that the terms of the foregoing
Lease may be altered, affected, modified or changed by agreement between Lessor
and Lessee, or by a course of conduct, and said Lease may be assigned by Lessor
or any assignee of Lessor without consent or notice to Guarantors and that this
Guaranty shall thereupon and thereafter guarantee the performance of said Lease
as so changed, modified, altered or assigned.
This Guaranty shall not be released, modified or affected by failure or
delay on the part of Lessor to enforce any of the rights or remedies of the
Lessor under said Lease, whether pursuant to the terms thereof or at law or in
equity.
No notice of default need be given to Guarantors. It being specifically
agreed and understood that the guarantee of the undersigned is a continuing
guarantee under which Lessor may proceed forthwith and immediately against
Lessee or against Guarantors following any breach of default by Lessee or for
the enforcement of any rights which Lessor may have as against Lessee pursuant
to or under the terms of the within Lease or at law or in equity.
Lessor shall have the right to proceed against Guarantors hereunder
following any breach or default by Lessee without first proceeding against
Lessee and without previous notice to or demand upon either Lessee or
Guarantors.
Guarantors hereby waive (a) notice of acceptance of this Guaranty, (b)
demand of payment, presentation and protest, (c) all right to assert or plead
any statute of limitations as to or relating to this Guaranty and the Lease, (d)
any right to require the Lessor to proceed against the Lessee or any other
Guarantor or any other person at entity liable to Lessor, (e) any right to
require Lessor to apply to any default any security deposit or other security it
may hold under the Lease, (f) any right to require Lessor to proceed under any
other remedy Lessor may have before proceeding against Guarantors, (g) any right
of subrogation.
5.
Guarantors do hereby subrogate all existing or future indebtedness of
Lessee to Guarantors to the obligations owed to Lessor under the Lease and this
Guaranty.
Any married woman who signs this Guaranty expressly agrees that recourse
may be had against her separate property for all of her obligations hereunder.
The obligations of Lessee under the Lease to execute and deliver estoppel
statements and financial statements, as therein provided, shall be deemed to
also require the Guarantors hereunder to do and provide the same relative to
Guarantors.
The term "Lessor" whenever hereinabove used refers to and means the Lessor
in the foregoing Lease specifically named and also any assignee of said Lessor,
whether by outright assignment or by assignment for security, and also any
successor to the interest of said Lessor or of any assignee in such Lease or any
part thereof, whether by assignment or otherwise. So long as the Lessor's
interest in or to the leased premises or the rents, issues and profits
therefrom, or in, to or under said Lease, are subject to any mortgage or deed of
trust or assignment for security, no acquisition by Guarantors of the Lessor's
interest in the leased premises or under said Lease shall affect the continuing
obligation of Guarantors under this Guaranty which shall nevertheless continue
in full force and effect for the benefit of the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee
or assignee under such mortgage, deed of trust or assignment of any purchase at
sale by judicial foreclosure or under private power of sale, and of the
successors and assigns of any such mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, assignee or
purchaser.
The term "Lessee" whenever hereinabove used refers to and means the Lessee
in the foregoing Lease specifically named and also any assignee or sublessee of
said Lease and also any successor to the interests of said Lessee, assignee or
sublessee of such Lease of any part thereof, whether by assignment, sublease or
otherwise.
In the event any action be brought by said Lessor against Guarantors hereunder
to enforce the obligation of Guarantors hereunder, the unsuccessful party in
such action shall pay to the prevailing party therein a reasonable attorney's
fee which shall be fixed by the court.
If this Form has been filled in it has been prepared for submission to your
attorney for his approval. No representation or recommendation is made by the
real estate broker or its agents of employees as to the legal sufficiency, legal
effect, or fax consequences of this Form or the transaction relating thereto.
Executed at_______________________ ___________________________________
On January 30, 1996 Xxxxxx X. Xxxx
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Address 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx. ___________________________________
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000 Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
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"Guarantors"
6.
STANDARD SUBLEASE
American Industrial Real Estate Association
1. PARTIES. This Sublease, dated, for reference purposes only, August 8,
1997, is made by and between 800 U.S. Search, Inc. (herein called "Sublessor")
and Xxxxxxx Capital, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (herein called
"Sublessee").
2. PREMISES. Sublessor hereby subleases to Sublessee and Sublessee hereby
subleases from Sublessor for the term, at the rental, and upon all of the
conditions set forth herein, that certain real property situated in the County
of Los Angeles, State of California, commonly known as 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxx Hills and described as 3,065 rental square feet; a portion of
Suite 700 as set forth in Exhibit 2 and attached hereto. Lobby and Conference
Areas are for the use of both Sublessor and Sublessee.
Said real property, including the land and all improvements thereon, is
hereinafter called the "Premises".
3. TERM.
3.1 TERM. The term of this Sublease shall be for three (3) years and six
(6) months commencing on August 15, 1997 and ending on February 14,
2001 unless sooner terminated pursuant to any provision hereof.
3.2 DELAY IN COMMENCEMENT. Notwithstanding said commencement date, if for
any reason Sublessor cannot deliver possession of the Premises to
Sublessee on said date, Sublessor shall not be subject to any
liability therefore nor shall such failure affect the validity of this
Lease or the obligations of Sublessee hereunder or extend the term
hereof, but in such case Sublessee shall not be obligated to pay rent
until possession of the Premises is tendered to Sublessee; provided,
however, that if Sublessor shall not have delivered possession of the
Premises within sixty (60) days from said commencement date, Sublessee
may, at Sublessee's option, by notice in writing of Sublessor within
ten (10) days thereafter, cancel this Sublease, in which event the
parties shall be discharged from all obligations thereunder if
Sublessee occupies the Premises prior to said commencement date, such
occupancy shall be subject to all provisions hereof, such occupancy
shall not advance the termination date and Sublessee shall pay rent
for such period at the initial monthly rates set forth below.
4. RENT. Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor as rent for the Premises equal
monthly payments of $ (See additional provisions), in advance, on the 15th day
of each month of the term hereof. Sublessee shall pay Sublessor upon the
execution hereof $17,685.05 as rent for the first two (2) months rent and a
security deposit.
Rent for any period during the term hereof which is for less than one month
shall be a prorata portion of the monthly installment. Rent shall be payable in
lawful money of the United States to Sublessor at the address stated herein or
to such other persons or at such other places as Sublessor may designate in
writing.
1.
5. SECURITY DEPOSIT. Sublessee shall deposit with Sublessor upon execution
hereof $5,425.05 as security for Sublessee's faithful performance of Sublessee's
obligations hereunder. If Sublessee fails to pay rent or other charges due
hereunder, or otherwise defaults with respect to any provision of this Sublease,
Sublessor may use, apply or retain all or any portion of said deposit for the
payment of any rent or other charge in default or for the payment of any other
sum to which Sublessor may become obligated by reason of Sublessee's default, or
to compensate Sublessor for any loss or damage which Sublessor may suffer
thereby. If Sublessor so uses or applies all or any portion of said deposit,
Sublessee shall within ten (10) days after written demand therefore deposit cash
with Sublessor in an amount sufficient to restore said deposit to the full
amount hereinabove stated and Sublessee's failure to do so shall be a material
breach of this Sublease. Sublessor shall not be required to keep said deposit
separate from its general accounts. If Sublessee performs all of Sublessee's
obligations hereunder, said deposit, or so much thereof as has not theretofore
been applied by Sublessor, shall be returned, without payment of interest or
other increment for its use to sublessee (or at sublessor's option to the last
assignee, if any, of Sublessee's interest hereunder) at the expiration of the
term hereof, and after Sublessee has vacated the Premises. No trust
relationship is created herein between Sublessor and Sublessee with respect to
said Security Deposit.
6. USE.
6.1 USE. The Premises shall be used and occupied only for general office
and/or the same use as is approved under the Master Lease and for no
other purpose.
6.2 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.
(A) Sublessor warrants to Sublessee that the Premises, in its
existing state, but without regard to the use for which Sublessee
will use the Premises, does not violate any applicable building
code regulation or ordinance at the time that this Sublease is
executed. In the event that it is determined that this warranty
has been violated, then it shall be the obligation of the
Sublessor after written notice from Sublessee to promptly at the
Sublessor's sole cost and expense, rectify any such violation. In
the event that Sublessee does note give to Sublessor written
notice of the violation of this warranty within 1 year from the
commencement of the term of this sublease, it shall be
conclusively deemed that such violation did not exist and the
correction of the same shall be the obligation of the Sublessee.
(B) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH 6.2(A), SUBLESSEE SHALL, AT
SUBLESSEE'S EXPENSE, COMPLY PROMPTLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE
STATUTES, ORDINANCES, RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDERS, RESTRICTIONS OF
RECORD, AND REQUIREMENTS IN EFFECT DURING THE TERM OR ANY PART OF
THE TERM HEREOF REGULATING THE USE BY SUBLESSEE OF THE PREMISES.
SUBLESSEE SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT THE USE OF THE PREMISES IN ANY
MANNER THAT WILL TEND TO CREATE WASTE OR A NUISANCE OR, IF THERE
SHALL BE MORE THAN ONE TENANT OF THE BUILDING CONTAINING THE
PREMISES, WHICH SHALL TEND TO DISTURB SUCH OTHER TENANTS.
2.
6.3 CONDITION OF PREMISES. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH 6.2(A),
SUBLESSEE HEREBY ACCEPTS THE PREMISES IN THEIR CONDITION EXISTING AS
OF THE DATE OF THE EXECUTION HEREOF, SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE ZONING,
MUNICIPAL, COUNTY AND STATE LAWS, ORDINANCES, AND REGULATIONS
GOVERNING AND REGULATING THE USE OF THE PREMISES, AND ACCEPTS THIS
SUBLEASE SUBJECT THERETO AND TO ALL MATTERS DISCLOSED THEREBY AND BY
ANY EXHIBITS ATTACHED HERETO. SUBLESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NEITHER
SUBLESSOR NOR SUBLESSOR'S AGENT HAVE MADE ANY REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF THE PREMISES FOR THE CONDUCT OF
SUBLESSEE'S BUSINESS.
7. MASTER LEASE.
7.1 Sublessor is the lessee of the Premises by virtue of a lease,
hereinafter referred to as the "Master Lease", a copy of which is
attached hereto marked Exhibit 1, dated January 24, 1996 wherein
Daishin U.S.A. Co., Ltd. is the lessor, hereinafter referred to as the
"Master Lessor".
7.2 This Sublease is and shall be at all times subject and subordinate to
the Master Lease.
7.3 The terms, conditions and respective obligations of Sublessor and
Sublessee to each other under this Sublease shall be the terms and
conditions of the Master Lease except for those provisions of the
Master Lease which are directly contradicted by this Sublease in which
event the terms of this sublease document shall control over the
Master Lease. Therefore, for the purposes of this Sublease, wherever
in the Master Lease the work "Lessor" is used it shall be deemed to
mean the Sublessor herein and wherever in the Master Lease the word
"Lessee" is used it shall be deemed to mean the Sublessee herein.
7.4 During the term of the Sublease and for all periods subsequent for
obligations which have arisen prior to the termination of this
Sublease, Sublessee does hereby expressly assume and ______ perform
_______________ of Sublessor and Master Lessor, each and every
obligation of Sublessor under the Master
Lease________________________________.
7.5 The obligations that sublessee has assumed under paragraph 7.4 hereof
are hereinafter referred to as the "Sublessee's Assumed Obligations".
The obligations that Sublessee has not assumed under paragraph 7.4
hereof are hereinafter referred to as the "Sublessor's Remaining
Obligations".
7.6 Sublessee shall hold Sublessor free and harmless of and from all
liability, judgments, costs, damages, claims or demands, including
reasonable attorneys fees, arising out of Sublessee's failure to
comply with or perform Sublessee's Assumed Obligations.
7.7 Sublessor agrees to maintain the Master Lease during the entire term
of this Sublease, subject, however, to any earlier termination of the
Master Lease without the fault of the Sublessor, and to comply with or
perform Sublessor's Remaining
3.
Obligations and to hold Sublessee free and harmless of and from all
liability, judgments, costs, damages, claims or demands arising out of
sublessor's failure to comply with or perform Sublessor's Remaining
Obligations.
7.8 Sublessor represents to Sublessee that the Master Lease is in full
force and effect and that no default exists on the part of any party
to the Master Lease.
8. ASSIGNMENT OF SUBLEASE AND DEFAULT.
8.1 Sublessor hereby assigns and transfers to Master Lessor the
Sublessor's interest in this Sublease and all rentals and income
arising therefrom, subject however to terms of Paragraph 8.2 hereof.
8.2 Master Lessor, by executing this document, agrees that until a default
shall occur in the performance of Sublessor's Obligations under the
Master Lease, that Sublessor may receive, collect and enjoy the rents
accruing under this Sublease. However, if Sublessor shall default in
the performance of its obligations to Master Lessor then Master Lessor
may, at its option, receive and collect, directly from Sublessee, all
rent owing and to be owed under this Sublease. Master Lessor shall
not, by reason of this assignment of the Sublease nor by reason for
the collection of the rents from the Sublessee, be deemed liable to
sublessee for any failure of the Sublessor to perform and comply with
Sublessor's Remaining Obligations.
8.3 Sublessor hereby irrevocably authorizes and directs Sublessee, upon
receipt of any written notice from the Master Lessor stating that a
default exists in the performance of Sublessor's obligations under the
Master Lease, to pay to Master Lessor the rents due and to become due
under the Sublease. Sublessor agrees that Sublessee shall have the
right to rely upon any such statement and request from Master Lessor
and that Sublessee shall pay such rents to Master Lessor without any
obligation or right to inquire as to whether such default exists and
notwithstanding any notice from or claim from Sublessor to the
contrary and Sublessor shall have no right or claim against Sublessee
for any such rents so paid by Sublessee.
8.4 No changes or modifications shall be made to this Sublease without the
consent to Master Lessor.
9. CONSENT OF MASTER LESSOR.
9.1 In the event that the Master Lease requires that Sublessor obtain the
consent of Master Lessor to any subletting by Sublessor then this
Sublease shall not be effective unless, within 10 days of the date
hereof, Master Lessor signs this Sublease thereby giving its consent
to this Subletting.
9.2 In the event that the obligations of the Sublessor under the Master
Lease have been guaranteed by third parties then this Sublease nor the
Master Lessor's consent, shall not be effective unless, within 10 days
of the date hereof, said
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guarantors sign this Sublease thereby giving guarantors consent to
this Sublease and the terms thereof.
9.3 In the event that Master Lessor does give such consent then:
(A) Such consent will not release Sublessor of its obligations or
alter the primary liability of Sublessor to pay the rent and
perform and comply with all of the obligations of Sublessor to be
performed under the Master Lease.
(B) The acceptance of rent by Master Lessor from Sublessee or any one
else liable under the Master Lease shall not be deemed a waiver
by Master Lessor of any provisions of the Master Lease.
(C) The consent to this Sublease shall not constitute a consent to
any subsequent subletting or assignment.
(D) In the event of any default of Sublessor under the Master Lease,
Master Lessor may proceed directly against Sublessor, any
guarantors or any one else liable under the Master Lease of this
Sublease without first exhausting Master Lessor's remedies
against any other person or entity liable thereon to Master
Lessor.
(E) Master Lessor may consent to subsequent sublettings and
assignments of the Master Lease or this Sublease or any
amendments or modifications thereto without notifying Sublessor
nor any one else liable under the Master Lease and without
obtaining their consent and such action shall not relieve such
persons from liability.
(F) In the event that Sublessor shall default in its obligations
under the Master Lease, then Master Lessor, at its option and
without being obligated to do so, may require Sublessee to attorn
to Master Lessor in which event Master Lessor shall undertake the
obligations of Sublessor under this Sublease from the time of the
exercise of said option to termination of this Sublease but
Master Lessor shall not be liable for any prepaid rents nor any
security deposit paid by Sublessee, nor shall Master Lessor be
liable for any other defaults of the Sublessor under the
Sublease.
9.4 The signatures of the Master Lessor and any Guarantors of Sublessor at
the end of this document shall constitute their consent to the terms
of this Sublease.
9.5 Master Lessor acknowledges that, to the best of Master Lessor's
knowledge, no default presently exists under the Master Lease of
obligations to be performed by Sublessor and that the Master Lease is
in full force and effect.
9.6 In the event that Sublessor defaults under its obligations to be
performed under the Master Lease by Sublessor, Master Lessor at Master
Lessor's sole option and discretion reserves the right to terminate
this Sublease or to continue said Sublease in full force and effect.
In the event Master Lessor elects to terminate
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Sublease, Sublessee hereby agrees and acknowledges that Master Lessor
shall not be liable to Sublessee for any obligations to be performed
by Sublessor.
10. BROKERS FEE.
10.1 Upon execution hereof by all parties, Sublessor shall pay to First
Property Realty Corporation a licensed real estate broker, (herein
called "Broker"), a fee as set forth in a separate agreement between
Sublessor and Broker, or in the event there is no separate agreement
between Sublessor and Broker, the sum of $XXXX for brokerage services
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rendered by Broker to Sublessor in this transaction.
10.2 Sublessor agrees that if Sublessee exercises any option or right of
first refusal granted by Sublessor herein, or any option or right
substantially similar thereto, either to extend the term of this
Sublease, to renew this Sublease, to purchase the Premises, or to
lease or purchase adjacent property which Sublessor may own or in
which Sublessor has an interest, or if Broker is the procuring cause
of any lease, sublease, or sale pertaining to the Premises or any
adjacent property which Sublessor may own or in which Sublessor has an
interest, then as to any of said transactions Sublessor shall pay to
Broker a fee, in cash, in accordance with the schedule of Broker in
effect at the time of the execution of this Sublease. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Sublessor's obligation under this Paragraph 10.2 is
limited to a transaction in which Sublessor is acting as a sublessor,
lessor or seller.
10.3 Any fee due from Sublessor hereunder shall be due and payable upon the
exercise of any option to extend or renew, as to any extension or
renewal, upon the execution of any new lease, as to a new lease
transaction or the exercise of a right of first refusal to lease; or
at the close of escrow, as to the exercise of any option to purchase
or other sale transaction.
10.4 Any transferee of Sublessor's interest in this Sublease, by accepting
an assignment thereof, shall be deemed to have assumed the respective
obligations of Sublessor under this Paragraph 10. Broker shall be
deemed to be a third party beneficiary of this Paragraph 10.
11. ATTORNEYS FEES. If any party or the Broker named herein brings an action
to enforce the terms hereof or to declare rights hereunder, the prevailing party
in any such action, on trial and appeal, shall be entitled to his reasonable
attorney's fees to be paid by the losing party as fixed by the Court. The
provision of this paragraph shall ____ to the benefit of the Broker named herein
who seeks to enforce a right hereunder.
12. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. [If there are no additional provisions draw a line
from this point to the next printed word after the space left here. If there
are additional provisions place the same here.]
Rent: The schedule of monthly rents shall be as follows:
MONTHS MONTHLY RENT
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1 - 3 $6,103.00 ($2.00)
4 - 12 $5,210.50 ($1.70)
13 - 42 $5,425.05 ($1.77)
Right to Terminate: Sublessee shall have a one time right to terminate this
sublease agreement after the third (3rd) month of the
sublease term. Sublessee must notify Sublessor in writing
at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the end of month
three (3) if it elects to exercise this right to
terminate. If Sublessee exercises this option, and so
long as Sublessee is not in default of its lease,
Sublessor shall refund the security deposition to
Sublessee according to the provisions set forth in
Article 5 of this Sublease Agreement.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
Sublessee acknowledges and agrees that the Sublessor and/or its agents have
disclosed the existence of asbestos, within the Premises and the Project,
that Sublessee shall not disturb the same and that Sublessor and Master
Lessor shall not be obligated to remove the asbestos from or otherwise
remedy the Project at any time, unless required by applicable law. In the
event asbestos removal/abatement work is required by applicable law, or is
deemed to be desirable by the Master Lessor, Master Lessor shall be
entitled to require the Sublessee and Sublessor to temporarily relocate to
another space within the Building Project. Provided that Sublessor at
Sublessor's sole cost and expense shall relocate sublessee to a similar
office space in the Project, and pay such relocation costs limited to
telephones, computers, stationery, moving to Lessee's choice of office
furniture, books, equipment, files and other fixtures within the Premises.
Sublessee acknowledges that the Sublessor and Master Lessor have not
inspected the building or the Premises for the presence of Hazardous
Materials other than asbestos. Master Lessor represents it has no actual
knowledge that any Hazardous Material other than asbestos is or is not
present in the building or the Premises, and that the provisions of the
sublease concerning asbestos are not to be construed as implied
representations or warranties by the Master Lessor that no Hazardous
Materials other than asbestos are present in the building or the Premises.
IF THIS SUBLEASE HAS BEEN FILLED IN IT HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR SUBMISSION TO YOUR
ATTORNEY FOR HIS APPROVAL. NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY THE
REAL ESTATE BROKER OR ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL
EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS SUBLEASE OR THE TRANSACTION RELATING
THERETO.
Executed at Beverly Hills, CA 800 U.S. Search, Inc.
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on August 21, 1997 By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx
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address 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, By:______________________________
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
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"SUBLESSOR" (CORPORATE SEAL)
Executed at________________________________ Xxxxxxx Capital, LLC
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On August 21, 1997 By:______________________________
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Address 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 By:______________________________
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Newport Beach, CA
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"SUBLESSEE" (CORPORATE SEAL)
Executed at 0000 Xxxxxxxx #000
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on August 25, 1997 By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
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address Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000 By:______________________________
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"MASTER LESSOR" (CORPORATE SEAL)
Executed at________________________________ _________________________________
on August 21, 1997 /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx
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address 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx. #000
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
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"GUARANTORS"
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