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Exhibit 10.C
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THIS INDENTURE OF LEASE, made at the City of Mentor, County of Lake and
State of Ohio as of the 1st day of May 1997 by and between XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX,
TRUSTEE, Xxxxxxx X Xxxxxxx Trust under Restated Agreement dated January 13 1995
(the "Lessor"), and GREAT LAKES BANK, an Ohio corporation, (the "Lessee").
WITNESSETH
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PREMISES TO BE LEASED:
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1. The Lessor, in consideration of the rents to be paid and the
covenants and agreements to be performed by the Lessee, does hereby lease unto
the Lessee the following described premises to be constructed by Lessor for
leasing to Lessee, all for which are hereinafter referred to as the "Premises":
The one story brick and block building containing approximately 2600
square feet of office space, together with all landscaped areas,
parking areas, driveways, sidewalks and all appurtenances thereto,
the common address of which is 00000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx
00000.
USE:
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2. Said Premises may be used and occupied by Lessee for all purposes
consistent with the City of Wickliffe Zoning Code.
TERM:
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3. To have and to hold the Premises with all appurtenances thereto and
improvements thereon for a period of ten (10) years commencing May 1, 1997 and
expiring at midnight upon termination of ten (10) consecutive years thereafter.
RENTAL:
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4. Lessee shall pay Annual Base Rent for the Premises based upon its
stated square footage as reflected in the Premises To Be Leased Section hereof
at a rate of $12.00 per square foot per year for a total of THIRTY ONE THOUSAND
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($31,200.00) Annual Base Rent, to be paid monthly in advance
in twelve equal monthly installments of TWENTY SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,600.00)
on the first day of each and every month (prorated for the first and last months
as applicable).
TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS:
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5. (a) Lessee shall pay to Lessor as additional rent during the Lease
term all real estate taxes and/or assessments levied and assessed on the
Premises from and after the commencement date hereof. Lessor shall provide
Lessee with a statement within ten (10) days after receipt of any real estate
tax or assessment xxxx applicable to the Premises, and Lessee shall within ten
(10) days after receipt of the itemized statement pay such amount directly to
the appropriate taxing authority and provide Lessor with a paid receipt with
respect thereto.
(b) Lessee and Lessor shall have the concurrent right to oppose any
taxes. Said right of opposition shall not relieve Lessee of the obligation to
pay said taxes, but shall permit Lessee to take the necessary legal action to
obtain a refund on the account of any adjustment which it is able to obtain.
(c) Lessee shall pay prior to delinquency all taxes, assessments,
license fees and other public charges levied, assessed or imposed which are due
and payable during the term of this Lease upon any trade fixtures, furnishings,
equipment and all other personal property of Lessee installed or located in the
Premises directly to the appropriate governmental entity having jurisdiction
over Lessee or Lessee's property.
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FACILITIES:
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6. Lessee has examined and knows the condition of the leased Premises
and accepts the same in its present condition, and acknowledges that Lessor has
made no representations or warranties except as set forth herein.
INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY:
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7. (a) Lessee agrees to carry at its own expense, or cause to be
carried, throughout the term of this Lease, public liability insurance covering
the Premises and Lessee's use thereof, in companies and in form satisfactory to
Lessor with minimums of $1,000,000 on account of bodily injury to or death of
one person as a result of any occurrence, and $2,000,000 on account of bodily
injuries to or death of more than one person as a result of any occurrence, and
$1,000,000 coverage for property damage, and to deposit said policy or policies
(or certificates thereof) with Lessor prior to the date of any use or occupancy
of the Premises by Lessee, which policy or policies shall name Lessor and Lessee
as insured, and shall bear endorsements to the effect that the insurer agrees to
notify Lessor not less than ten (10) days in advance of any modification or
cancellation thereof. Should Lessee fail to carry such public liability
insurance, Lessor may, at its option (but shall not be required to do so), cause
public liability insurance as aforesaid to be issued, and in such event, Lessee
agrees to pay the premium for such insurance promptly upon Lessor's demand.
Lessee may provide any portion or all of the insurance coverage referred to in
this section pursuant to blanket policies, certificates of which shall be
deposited with Lessor.
(b) Lessor shall, at Lessee's cost and expense, maintain and
keep in full force and effect during any term of this Lease, fire and extended
coverage insurance upon the building and improvements comprising the Premises to
the full amount of the insurable value thereof, exclusive of foundations,
excavations and similar items not subject to exposure. At Lessee's request, a
memorandum or certificate of such policy or policies shall be delivered to
Lessee. The premium for all such insurance shall be charged to Lessee and paid
as additional rent by Lessee within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of an
invoice thereof.
(c) Commencing on the date that Lessee shall enter upon the
Premises, Lessee will indemnify Lessor and hold Lessor harmless from and against
all claims, actions, demands, expenses and judgments for loss, damage or injury
to property or persons resulting or occurring by reason of the use or the
occupancy of the Premises by Lessee to the extent of such loss, damage or injury
is not covered by Lessee's insurance. If Lessor shall be made a party to any
litigation commenced by or against Lessee, Lessee shall protect and hold Lessor
harmless and pay all costs, expense and reasonable attorney fees incurred or
paid by Lessor in connection with such litigation.
WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
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8. Lessor and Lessee each mutually waive their rights against the other
for any loss or damage caused by perils for which insurance protection could be
obtained through standard fire, extended coverage, vandalism and where
applicable sprinkler leakage coverage contract of insurance, notwithstanding
that said damage or destruction shall result from the negligence of any or all
of the parties in whose favor this agreement operates.
REPAIRS BY LESSEE:
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9. Lessee shall keep and maintain the interior of the Premises in good
condition and repair. Lessee shall comply with the directions of proper public
officers as to the maintenance of the Premises and shall comply with all health
and policy regulations applicable to or affecting the interior of the Premises.
REPAIRS BY LESSOR:
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10. Lessor will keep and maintain the exterior of the Premises,
including the structural portions and roof of the Premises.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
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11. Lessor shall not be liable for any damage caused by reason of
failure to keep the Premises in repair by or through plumbing, gas, water, steam
or other pipes or sewers, cistern tank, washstand, toilet or other receptacles
in or about such Premises, nor for any damage caused by way of snow or ice
entering through the roof, walls, or otherwise, nor from any damage arising from
the acts of the Lessee or other tenants of the adjoining or contiguous
properties.
UTILITIES:
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12. Lessee shall promptly pay for all utilities used by it in
connection with the Premises during the term of the Lease, including but not
limited to water, sewage, gas, electric and telephone charges.
ALTERATIONS BY LESSEE:
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13. Lessee shall have the right to install any equipment or other
improvements needed for the conducting of its business, including the erection
of temporary partitions, bins, equipment and shelving, which items shall remain
the property of Lessee and be removed from the leased Premises by Lessee during
or at the expiration of this Lease, or any extensions thereof. Lessee shall be
responsible for and make all repairs resulting from the damage or defacement of
the leased Premises by the removal of its property during or at the termination
of this Lease or any extensions thereof.
REPAIR AFTER CASUALTY:
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14. If the Premises shall be destroyed or so injured by any cause to be
unfit in whole or in part for occupancy and such destruction or injury could
reasonably be repaired within one hundred eighty (180) days from the happening
of such destruction or injury, then Lessee shall not be entitled to surrender
possession of the Premises, nor shall Lessee's liability to pay rent under this
Lease cease without the mutual consent of the parties thereto; but in case of
any such destruction or injury Lessor shall repair the same with all reasonable
speed and shall complete such repairs within one hundred eighty (180) days from
the happening of such injury, and if during such period Lessee shall be unable
to use all or any portion of the Premises, a proportionate allowance shall be
made to Lessee from the rent corresponding to the time during which and to the
portion of the Premises of which Lessee shall be so deprived of the use on
account thereof.
If such destruction or injury cannot reasonably be repaired
within one hundred eighty (180) days from the happening thereof, Lessor shall
notify Lessee within sixty (60) days after the happening of such destruction or
injury whether or not Lessor will repair or rebuild. If Lessor shall elect to
repair or rebuild, Lessor shall specify the time within which such repairs or
reconstruction will be completed, and Lessee shall have the option, within
thirty (30) days after the receipt of such notice, to elect either to terminate
this Lease and further liability hereunder or to extend the term of this Lease
for a period of time equivalent to the time from the happening of such
destruction or injury until the Premises are restored to their former condition
within the time specified in the notice, and Lessee shall not be liable to pay
rent for the period from the time of such destruction or injury until the
Premises are so restored to their former condition.
In addition to all other rights to cancel or terminate this
Lease, if the Premises are destroyed or damaged during the last two (2) years of
the term of this Lease, or any extension thereof, to the extent of fifty percent
(50%) or more of the then value of the Premises, the Lessor shall have the right
to cancel and terminate the Lease as of the day of such damage or destruction by
giving written notice thereof within thirty (30) days after the date of said
damage or destruction.
EMINENT DOMAIN:
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15. In the event the entire Premises shall be taken by condemnation or
right of eminent domain, this Lease shall terminate as of the day possession
shall be taken by the taking authority, and Lessor and Lessee shall be released
from any further liability hereunder thereafter accruing.
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In the event only a portion of the Premises shall be taken by
condemnation or right of eminent domain and such position to take renders the
balance unsuitable for the use hereinabove set forth, either the Lessor or the
Lessee shall be entitled to terminate this Lease, such termination to become
effective as the of the date possession shall be taken, provided thirty (30)
days notice in writing of such termination is given. If, in such event, this
Lease is not terminated, the Lessor agrees to restore the Premises with
reasonable speed to an architectural unit as nearly like its condition prior to
such taking as shall be practicable and if, during the work of restoration,
Lessee is deprived of all or part of the use of the Premises, an appropriate
reduction of rent, depending on the time during which and the portion of said
Premises of which Lessee is deprived, shall be granted. All damages awarded for
the taking of the Premises in whole or in part shall be paid to Lessor without
any claim by Lessee.
DEFAULT BY LESSEE:
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16. If Lessee shall at any time be in default in the payment of rent
herein reserved or in the performance of any of the covenants, terms conditions
or provisions of this Lease, and Lessee shall fail to remedy such default within
twenty (20) days after receipt of notice thereof if the default relates to
matters other than the payment of rent, or if there shall be filed by or against
Lessee in any Court pursuant to any statute either of the United States or of
any state, a Petition in Bankruptcy or Insolvency or for reorganization or for
the appointment of a Receiver or a Trustee of all or a portion of the Lessee's
property or if the Lessee makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or
if there is an assignment by operation of law if any execution or attachment
shall be levied upon any of the Lessee's property, or occupied by someone other
than the Lessor, or if a receiver of any property of Lessee in or upon the
Premises, be appointed in any action, suit or proceeding by or against Lessee
and not removed within thirty (30) days after appointment, or if the interest of
Lessee in the Premises shall be offered for sale or sold under execution or
other legal process, Lessor in addition to all of the remedies given to Lessor
in law or in equity, may by written notice to Lessee terminate this Lease, or
without terminating this Lease re-enter the Premises by summary proceedings or
otherwise, and in any event may dispossess the Lessee, it being the
understanding that under no circumstances is the Lease to be an asset for
Lessee's creditors by operation of law or otherwise. In the event of such
re-entry, Lessor may relet the Premises without being obligated so to do, and in
the event of reletting may apply the rent therefrom, first to the payment of
Lessor's expenses, including attorney fees incurred by reason of Lessee's
default and the expense of reletting, including but not limited to the repairs,
renovation or alteration of the Premises, and then to the repayment of rent and
all other sums due from Lessee hereunder, Lessee remaining liable for any
deficiency.
In the event of a default or threatened default by Lessee of
any of the terms, provisions, covenants, conditions, rules and regulations of
the Lease, Lessor shall have the right to invoke any remedy permitted by Lessor
in law or in equity. All remedies available to Lessor are declared to be
cumulative and concurrent. No termination of this Lease or any taking or
recovering or possession of the Premises shall deprive Lessor of any of its past
or future rent, nor shall the bringing of any action for rent or other default
be construed as a waiver of the right to take possession of the Premises.
If the Lessee shall not remove all effects from the Premises
after termination of the Lease following default by Lessee or after Lessor shall
secure possession of the Premises after default by Lessee, then Lessor may, at
its option, remove all Lessee's effects from the Premises and shall store the
same without liability for loss thereof. Lessee shall be liable to Lessor for
all expenses incurred in such removal and storage of said effects.
LESSEE'S ADDITIONAL COVENANTS:
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17. Lessee additionally covenants:
(a) To use and occupy said Premises in a careful, clean, safe
and proper manner, keeping said Premises and appurtenances, if any, in a clean
and safe condition, according to the City Ordinances and the direction of any
public authority during the term of this Lease at Lessee's sole expense. In the
event that Lessee shall fail to do so following ten (10) days written notice
thereof from Lessor, then Lessor may undertake to correct said condition, and
any amounts paid by Lessor to make up any default on Lessee's part to fulfill
Lessee's covenants
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herein written are hereby agreed and declared to be so much additional rent and
shall be due thereafter under this Lease.
(b) Not to permit the transfer by operation of law of Lessee's
interest in the Premises, acquired throughout this Lease and not to permit said
Premises to be used for any unlawful purpose.
(c) Every demand for rent due wherever and whenever made shall
have the same effect as if made at the time it falls due and at the place of
payment or on the Premises; and after the service of any notice or commence of
any suit, or final judgment therein, Lessor may receive and collect any rent
due, and such collections or receipt shall not operate as a waiver of, nor
affect such notice, write or judgment.
(d) Not to allow the Premises to be used for any purpose or in
any manner that will increase the insurance rate for hazard or fire thereon, nor
permit said Premises to be used for any unlawful purpose or in any way that will
disturb the operation of the business of other tenants in the building in which
the Premises are located.
(e) This Lease shall not be assigned or sublet by Lessee
without the express written consent of the Lessor, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding any consent to any assignment of this
Lease and/or consent to subletting of this Lease, Lessee shall continue to
remain primarily liable for all of the terms and conditions contained herein
during the entire term of this Lease.
MORTGAGE SUBORDINATION:
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18. This Lease shall, at the option of Lessor, be subject, subordinate
and inferior in lien with respect to any institutional mortgage that may be
placed on the land and building of which the Premises form a part and the
recording of such mortgage shall be deemed prior in time to this Lease,
irrespective to the date of the recording of such mortgage and Lessee will, upon
demand, without cost, execute any instrument necessary to effectuate such
subordination. If Lessee, within five (5) days after resubmission of such
instrument, fails to execute same, Lessee is hereby authorized to execute same,
as attorney-in-fact for Lessee.
DISCHARGE OF LIENS:
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19. Lessee shall not do or suffer anything to be done whereby the land
and building of which the Premises are a part may be encumbered by any liens of
mechanics, laborers, or materialmen, chattel mortgages or any other liens and
shall, whenever and as often as any such liens are filed against said land or
building purporting to be for labor and/or material furnished or to be furnished
to the Lessee, discharge the same of record within ten (10) days after the date
of filing by payment, bonding or otherwise as provided by law. Lessee, upon
reasonable notice and request in writing from Lessor shall also defend for the
Lessor, at the Lessee's sole cost and expense, any action, suit or proceeding
which may be brought on or for the enforcement of any such lien and will pay any
such damages and satisfy and discharge any judgments entered in such action,
suit, or proceeding and save harmless Lessor from any liability, claim or
damages resulting therefrom. In the event of default of the Lessee procuring the
discharge, as aforesaid, of any such lien, Lessor may, without further notice,
procure the discharge thereof by bonding or payment or otherwise, and all costs
and expenses to which Lessor may be put in obtaining such discharge shall be
paid by Lessee as additional rent within ten (10) days after notice from Lessor
of the amount due.
INSPECTION BY LESSOR:
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20. The Lessor, its agents or contractors, shall have the right to
enter upon the Premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of examining the
condition of same and for the purpose of making such improvements and repairs as
the Lessor shall deem necessary for the maintenance, safety and preservation of
the Premises. Lessor shall conduct such inspection, maintenance and repair work
in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with the conduct of
Lessee's business.
CONDITION OF PREMISES AT TERMINATION:
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21. At the expiration of this Lease, by lapse of time or otherwise,
Lessee will quit and surrender the Premises in as good state and condition as
they were when entered into, reasonable use and wear thereof excepted.
ESTOPPEL LETTER:
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22. Lessee shall furnish Lessor, upon request and immediately upon the
delivery of the Premises to Lessee, a letter addressed to Lessor and Lessor's
mortgagee or financial institution giving the following information:
(i) that the Premises have been satisfactorily accepted
in their "as is" condition as of the date of such
letter and that Lessee has accepted possession
subject to the terms of the Lease;
(ii) the commencement date of this Lease and the
expiration date of the Lease;
(iii) the date when rent commenced or commences; and
(iv) that Lessee has opened for business within the
Premises, if, in fact, Lessee has opened.
Failure of Lessee to provide Lessor, at the request of the
Lessor's mortgagee or financial institution, such a letter as above described
shall give Lessor the right to cancel this Lease upon five (5) days prior
written notice to Lessee of any such cancellation, and Lessee shall remain
liable to the Lessor for any damages sustained by Lessor because of such failure
by Lessee.
HOLDING OVER:
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23. In the event Lessee remains in possession of the Premises after the
termination date shown herein, no recognition by Lessor of a continued tenancy
by accepting rent or otherwise shall be construed as creating a renewal term of
the same duration as the term of this Lease or tenancy for one year of tenancy
from year to year, but shall be deemed to be a tenancy from month to month only,
governed in all things except as to the duration of the term by the terms of
this Lease, unless a duly executed extension agreement in writing is entered
into by and between Lessor and Lessee herein.
WAIVER:
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24. No waiver of any condition or legal right or remedy shall be
implied by the failure of Lessor to declare a forfeiture, or for any other
reason and no waiver of any condition or covenant shall be valid unless it be in
writing signed by the Lessor. No waiver of breach of any condition shall be
claimed or pleaded by Lessee to excuse a future breach of the same condition or
covenant or any other condition or covenant.
RECORDING:
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25. This Lease shall not be recorded, but a short form Lease referring
this Lease, describing the property herein demised, and giving the term of this
Lease will be used for recording.
NOTICES:
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26. Any notice or consent required to be given by or on behalf of
either party to the other shall be in writing, and shall be given by mailing
such notice or consent by registered or certified mail, addressed to the other
party at the address hereinbelow specified, or at such other address as may be
specified from time to time in writing by either party:
TO LESSOR: Xxxxxxx X Xxxxxxx, Trustee
Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxx 0000
Xxxxxx, Xxxx 00000-0000
TO LESSEE: Great Lakes Bank
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0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxx 00000
Attn: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, President
LEASE INURES TO BENEFIT OF ASSIGNEES:
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27. The Lease and all the covenants, provisions and conditions herein
contained shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on the heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns respectively of the parties hereto,
provided, however, that no assignment by, from through or under Lessee in
violation of the provisions hereof shall vest in the assigns any right, title or
interest whatever.
APPLICABLE LAWS AND CONSTRUCTION:
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28. The laws of the State of Ohio shall govern the validity,
performance and enforcement of this Lease. The invalidity or unenforceability of
any provision of this Lease shall not affect or impair any other provisions. The
submission of this document for examination does not constitute an offer to
lease, or a reservation of or option for the Premises and becomes effective only
upon execution and delivery thereof by Lessor and Lessee. All negotiations,
considerations, representation and understandings between the parties are
incorporated herein, and may be modified or altered only by agreement in writing
between the parties. The heading of the several articles contained herein are
for convenience only and do not define, limit or construe the contents of such
articles.
QUIET ENJOYMENT:
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29. Lessor hereby covenants and agrees that if Lessee shall perform all
the covenants and agreements herein stipulated to be performed on Lessee's part,
Lessor shall at all times during the continuance hereof have the peaceable and
quiet enjoyment and possession of the Premises without any manner of let or
hindrance from Lessor or any persons lawfully claiming the Premises.
CONSTRUCTION OF TERMS:
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30. The use of any pronoun shall be read as masculine, feminine, or
neuter, as the case may require, and the singular shall be construed as plural
and vice versa, as the case may require herein.
REASONABLE CONSENT:
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31. Wherever this Lease provided for or requires the consent of either
party to any action or forbearance to act by the other party, it is agreed that
the said consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
OPTION TO RENEW:
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32. Provided that Lessee is not in default of any term or provision of
this Lease at the time of exercise of this option to renew, or at any time
thereafter prior to the commencement of the renewal term, Lessee shall have an
Option to Renew this Lease one (1) time for a period of ten (10) years,
hereinafter referred to as the "renewal term" beginning immediately after
expiration of the initial term, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this
Lease, except that the rental shall be modified and increased by a factor of ten
percent (10%) added to the rent as stated in the Rental Section hereof. This
Option to Renew shall be exercised by delivery of notice in writing by Lessee to
Lessor not later than six (6) months prior to the expiration date of the initial
term of this Lease.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
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33. This Lease contains the entire agreement between the parties and
shall not be modified in any manner unless by instrument in writing executed by
the parties and their respective successors in interest.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto set their hands to multiple
counterparts hereof, each of which shall have the same force and effect as if
the original, this lst day of May, 1997, as to the Lessor, and this 1st day of
May, 1997, as to the Lessee.
Lessor:
XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX TRUST
Under Restated Agreement
Dated 1/13/95
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X Xxxxxxx Trustee
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Xxxxxxx X Xxxxxxx, Trustee
Lessee:
GREAT LAKES BANK
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Xx.
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, President
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