Exhibit 10.10
COMMERCIAL LEASE
This lease is made between RMP Properties, LLC of P. O. Xxx 00000, Xxxxxx, XX
00000, herein called "Lessor", and NuPro Innovations, Inc. of 0000 Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxx, XX 00000, herein called "Lessee".
Lessee hereby offers to lease from Lessor the premises situated in the City of
Tucson, Pima County, State of Arizona, described as 1,600 Sq. Ft. Building
(approx.) at 0000 X. Xxxxxxxxxxxx Xx., upon the following TERMS and CONDITIONS:
1. TERM AND RENT. Lessor demises the above premises for a term of one (1)
year, commencing June 1,2002, and terminating on May 31, 2003, or sooner as
provided herein at the annual rental of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00),
payable in equal installments in advance on the first day of each month for that
month's rental, during the term of this lese. All rental payments shall be made
to Lessor, at the address specified above.
2. USE. Lessee shall use and occupy the premises for chemical mixing and drum
handling. The premises shall be used for no other purpose. Lessor represents
that the premises may lawfully be used for such purpose.
3. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES. Lessee acknowledges that the premises are
in good order and repair, unless otherwise indicated herein. Lessee shall, at
his own expense and at all times, maintain the premises in good and safe
condition, including plate glass, electrical wiring, plumbing and heating
installations and any other system or equipment upon the premises and shall
surrender the same, at termination hereof, in as good condition as received,
normal wear and tear excepted. Lessee shall be responsible for all repairs
required, excepting the roof, exterior walls, structural foundations, and no
additions which shall be maintained by Lessor. Lessee shall also maintain in
good condition such portions adjacent to the premises, such as sidewalks,
driveways, lawns and shrubbery, which would otherwise be required to be
maintained by Lessor.
4. ALTERATIONS. Lessee shall not, without first obtaining the written consent
of Lessor, make any alterations, additions, or improvements, in, to or about the
premises.
5. ORDINANCES AND STATUTES. Lessee shall comply with all statutes, ordinances
and requirements of all municipal, state and federal authorities now in force,
or which may hereafter be in force, pertaining to the premises, occasioned by or
affect the use thereof by Lessee.
6. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Lessee shall not assign this lease or sublet any
portion of the premises without prior written consent of the Lessor, which shall
not be unreasonably withheld. Any such assignment or subletting without consent
shall be void and, at the option of the Lessor, may terminate this lease.
7. UTILITIES. All applications and connections for necessary utility services
on the demised premises shall be made in the name of Lessee only, and Lessee
shall be solely liable for utility charges as they become due, including those
for sewer, water, gas, electricity, and telephone services.
8. ENTRY AND INSPECTION. Lessee shall permit Lessor or Lessor's agents to
enter upon the premises at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, for the
purpose of inspecting the same, and will permit Lessor at any time within sixty
(60) days prior to the expiration of this lease, to place upon the premises any
usual "To Let" or "For Lease" signs, and permit persons desiring to lease the
same to inspect the premises thereafter.
9. POSSESSION. If Lessor is unable to deliver possession of the premises at
the commencement hereof, Lessor shall not be liable for any damage caused
thereby, nor shall this lease be void or voidable, but Lessee shall not be
liable for any rent until possession is delivered. Lessee may terminate this
lease if possession is not delivered within __ days of the commencement of the
term hereof.
10. INDEMNIFICATION OF LESSOR. Lessor shall not be liable for any damage or
injury to Lessee, or any other person or to any property, occurring on the
demised premises or any part thereof, and Lessee agrees to hold Lessor harmless
from any claims for damages, no matter how caused.
11. INSURANCE. Lessee, at his expense, shall maintain plate glass and public
liability insurance including bodily injury and property damage insuring Lessee
and Lessor with minimum coverage as follows: $3,000,000.00 pollution and
liability.
Lessee shall provide Lessor with a Certificate of Insurance showing Lessor
as additional insured. The Certificate shall provide for a ten-day written
notice to Lessor in the event of cancellation or material change of
coverage. To the maximum extent permitted by insurance policies which may
be owned by Lessor or Lessee. Lessee and Lessor, for the benefit of each
other, waive any and all rights of subrogation which might otherwise exist.
12. EMINENT DOMAIN. If the premises or any part thereof or any estate therein,
or any other part of the building materially affecting Lessee's use of the
premises, shall be taken by eminent domain, this lease shall terminate on the
date when title vests pursuant to such taking. The rent, and any additional
rent, shall be apportioned as of the termination date, and any rent paid for any
period beyond that date shall be repaid to Lessee. Lessee shall not be entitled
to any part of the award for such taking or any payment in lieu thereof, but
Lessee may file a claim for any taking of fixtures and improvements owned by
Lessee and for moving expenses.
13. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES. In the event of a partial destruction of the
premises during the term hereof, from any cause. Lessor shall forthwith repair
the same, provided that such repairs can be made within sixty (60) days under
existing governmental laws and regulations, but such partial destruction shall
not terminate this lease, except that Lessee shall be entitled to a
proportionate reduction of rent while such repairs are being made, based upon
the extent to which the making of such repairs shall interfere with the business
of Lessee on the premises. If such repairs cannot be made within sixty (60)
days, Lessor, at his option, may make the same within a reasonable time, this
lease continuing in effect with the rent proportionately abated a aforesaid, and
in the event that Lessor shall not elect to make such repairs which cannot be
made within sixty (60) days, this lease may be terminated at the option of
either party. In the event that the building in which the demised premises may
be situated is destroyed to an extent of not less than one-third of the
replacement costs thereof, Lessor may elect to terminate this lease whether the
demised premises be injured or not. A total destruction of the building in which
the premises may be situated shall terminate this lease.
14. LESSOR'S REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. If Lessee defaults in the payment of rent, or
any additional rent, or defaults in the performance of any of the other
covenants or conditions hereof, Lessor may give Lessee notice of such default
and if Lessee does not cure any such default within 10 days, after the giving of
such notice (or if such other default is of such nature that it cannot be
completely cured within such period, if Lessee does not commence such curing
within such 10 days and thereafter proceed with reasonable diligence and in good
faith to cure such default), then Lessor may terminate this lease on not less
than 30 days' notice to Lessee. On the date specified in such notice the term of
this lease shall terminate, and Lessee shall then quit and surrender the
premises to Lessor, without extinguishing Lessee's liability. If this lease
shall have been so terminated by Lessor, Lessor may at any time thereafter
resume possession of the premises by any lawful means and remove Lessee or other
occupants and their effects. No failure to enforce any term shall be deemed a
waiver.
15. SECURITY DEPOSIT. Lessor shall deposit with Lessor on the signing of this
lease the sum of _______________________ Dollars ($ N/A ) as security for the
performance of Lessee's obligations under this lease, including without
limitation the surrender of possession of the premises to Lessor as herein
provided. If Lessor applies any part of the deposit to cure any default of
Lessee, Lessee shall on demand deposit with Lessor the amount so applied so that
Lessor shall have the full deposit on hand at all times during the term of this
lease.
16. TAX INCREASE. In the event there is any increase during any year of the
term of this lease in the City, County or Sate real estate taxes over and above
the amount of such taxes assessed for the tax year during which the term of this
lease commences, whether because of increased rate or valuation, Lessee shall
pay to Lessor upon presentation of paid tax bills an amount equal to 100% of the
increase in taxes upon the land and building in which the leased premises are
situated. In the event that such taxes are assessed for a tax year extending
beyond the term for the lease, the obligation of Lessee shall be proportionate
to the portion of the lease term included in such year.
17. COMMON AREA EXPENSES. In the event the demised premises are situated in a
shopping center or in a commercial building in which there are common areas,
Lessee agrees to pay his pro-rata share of maintenance, taxes, and insurance for
the common area.
18. ATTORNEY'S FEES. In case suit should be brought for recovery of the
premises, or for any sum due hereunder, or because of any act which may arise
out of the possession of the premises, by either party, the prevailing party
shall be entitled to all costs incurred in connection with such action,
including a reasonable attorney's fee.
19. WAIVER. No failure of Lessor to enforce any term hereof shall be deemed to
be a waiver.
20. NOTICES. Any notice which either party may or is required to give, shall be
given by mailing the same, postage prepaid, to Lessee at the premises, or Lessor
at the addressed specified above, or at such other places as may be designated
by the parties from time to time.
21. HEIRS, ASSIGNS, SUCCESSORS. This lease is binding upon and inures to the
benefit of the heirs, assigns and successors in interest to the parties.
22. OPTION TO RENEW. Provided that Lessee is not in default in the performance
of this lease, Lessee shall have the option to renew the lease for an additional
term of 108 months commencing at the expiration of the initial lease term. All
of the terms and conditions of the lease shall apply during the renewal term
except that the monthly rent shall be the sum of $ to be determined. The option
shall be exercised by written notice given to Lessor not less than 60 days prior
to the expiration of the initial lease term. If notice is not given in the
manner provided herein within the time specified, this option shall expire.
23. SUBORDINATION. This lease is and shall be subordinated to all existing and
future liens and encumbrances against the property.
24. RADON GAS DISCLOSURE. As required by law, (Landlord) (Seller) makes the
following disclosure: "Radon Gas" is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that,
when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present held
risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed
federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Arizona. Additional
information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county
public health unit.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The foregoing constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties and may be modified only by a writing signed by both parties. The
following Exhibits, if any, have been made a part of this lease before the
parties' execution hereof.
Lessor hereby grants the Lessee "First Right of Refusal". Lessor must allow
Lessee the option to purchase property, within 45 days of written notice, before
selling property to other parties. Sale price shall be determined as the average
of 3 appraised values, as determined by certified Real Estate Appraisers.
Signed this 6th day of June, 2002
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
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Xxxx Xxxxxx/Member President & CEO
NuPro Innovations Inc
