EXHIBIT 10.3
The following is a draft proposal and does not constitute a commitment on the
part of the herein named Lessor to lease the subject premises to the herein
named Lessee. The Lessor reserves the right to change or withdraw this proposal
without notice at any time prior to the execution by the Lessor of a mutually
satisfactory lease agreement.
STANDARD FORM COMMERCIAL LEASE
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1. PARTIES
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, as Trustee of Metro Realty Trust, 00 Xxxxxxxx
Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000.
LESSOR, which expression shall include her heirs, successors, and
assigns where the context so admits does hereby lease to Control
Delivery Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, of 00 Xxxxxxxx Xx.
Xxxxxxxxx, XX
LESSEE, which expression shall include its successors, executors,
administrators, and assigns where the context so admits, and the
LESSEE hereby leases the following described premises:
2. PREMISES
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if applicable, suite
number, floor
number, and
square feet)
The first floor of the building at 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxx, XX, comprising approx. 11,250 rentable square feet
(including walls and attributable common areas), as shown on
Exhibit A hereto. The building consists of approximately 52, 785
square feet. Together with the right to use in common, with
other entitled thereto, the hallways, stairways, necessary for
access to said leased premises.
3. TERM
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The term of this lease shall be for SEE 22A.
4. RENT
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The LESSEE shall pay to the LESSOR rent at the rate of SEE 22B for
RENT.
5. SECURITY
DEPOSIT
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Upon the execution of this lease, the LESSEE shall pay to the LESSOR
the amount of ($13,125.00) dollars, which shall be held as a security
for the LESSEE's performance as herein provided and refunded to the
LESSEE at the end of this lease subject to the LESSEE's satisfactory
compliance with the conditions hereof.
6. RENT
ADJUSTMENT
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SEE 22.B. for ADDITIONAL RENT.
7. UTILITIES
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and services
LESSEE shall pay for all LESSEE's utilities, water and sewer use
charges, including heating fuel and electricity and air conditioning.
Continued in 22.X. XXXXXX agrees to furnish reasonable heat to the
leased premises, the hallways.
10. FIRE
INSURANCE
The LESSEE shall not permit any use of the leased premises which will
make voidable any insurance on the property of which the lease
premises are a part, or on the contents of said property or which
shall be contrary to any law or regulation from time to time
established by the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association, or
any similar body succeeding to its powers. The LESSEE shall on demand
reimburse the LESSOR, and all other tenants, all extra insurance
premiums caused by the LESSEE's use of the premises.
11. MAINTENANCE
OF PREMISES
The LESSEE agrees to maintain the leased premises in the same
condition as they are at the commencement of the term or as they may
be put in during the term of this lease, reasonable wear and tear,
damage by fire and other casualty only excepted, and whenever
necessary, to replace plate glass and other glass therein,
acknowledging that the leased premises are now in good order and the
glass whole. The LESSEE shall not permit the leased premises to be
overloaded, damaged, stripped, or defaced nor suffer any waste. LESSEE
shall obtain written consent of LESSOR before erecting any sign on the
premises. Continued in 22.K.
12. ALTERATIONS-
ADDITIONS
The LESSEE shall not make structural alterations or additions to the
leased premises, but may make non-structural alterations provided the
LESSOR consents thereto in writing, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed. All such allowed alterations shall
be at LESSEE's expense and shall be in quality at least equal to the
present construction. LESSEE shall not permit any mechanics' liens,
or similar liens, to remain upon the leased premises for labor and
material furnished to LESSEE or claimed to have been performed at the
direction of LESSEE and shall cause any such lien to be released of
record forthwith without cost to LESSOR. Any alterations or
improvements made by the LESSEE shall become the property of the
LESSOR at the termination of occupancy as provided herein.
13. ASSIGNMENT-
SUBLEASING
The LESSEE shall not assign or sublet the whole or any part of the
leased premises without LESSOR's prior written consent, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding such
consent, LESSEE shall remain liable to LESSOR for the payment of all
rent and for the full performance of the covenants and conditions of
this lease, with respect to any assignments or subletting for which
the consent of Lessor is required.
Continued in 22.L.
14. SUBORDINATION
This lease shall be subject and subordinate to any and all mortgages,
deeds of trust and other instruments in the nature of a mortgage, now
or at any time hereafter, a lien or liens on the property of which the
leased premises are a part and the LESSEE shall, when requested,
promptly execute and deliver such written instruments as shall be
necessary to show the subordination of this lease to said mortgages,
deeds of trust or other such instruments in the nature of a mortgage,
provided that such instrument recognizes Lessee's rights hereunder.
15. LESSOR'S
ACCESS
The LESSOR or agents of the LESSOR may, at reasonable times, enter to
view the leased premises and may remove placards and signs not
approved and affixed as herein provided, and make repairs and
alternations as LESSOR should elect to do and may show the leased
premises to other, and at any time within three (3) months before the
expiration of the term, may affix to any suitable part of the leased
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premises a notice for letting or selling the leased premises or
property of which the leased premises are a part and keep the same so
affixed without hindrance or molestation. Lessor shall not
unreasonably interfere with the conduct of Lessee's business in
performing such activities.
16. INDEMNIFICATION
AND LIABILITY
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The LESSEE shall be liable for all loss and damage to Lessee's
property occasioned by the use or escape of water or by the bursting
of pipes, unless such loss is caused by the neglect of the LESSOR.
The removal of snow and ice from the sidewalks bordering upon the
leased premises shall be Lessor's responsibility.
17. LESSEE'S
LIABILITY
INSURANCE
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The LESSEE shall maintain with respect to the leased premises and the
property, of which the leased premises are a part, comprehensive
public liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000. with property
damage insurance in limits of $500,000 (on Lessee's personal property)
in responsible companies qualified to do business in Massachusetts and
in good standing therein insuring the LESSOR as well as LESSEE against
injury to persons or damage to property as provided. The LESSEE shall
deposit with the LESSOR certificates for such insurance at or prior to
the ________________________.
19. DEFAULT
AND BANKRUPTCY
In the event that:
(a) The LESSEE shall in the payment of any installment of rent or
other sum herein specified and default shall continue for ten
(10) days after written notice thereof; or
(b) The LESSEE shall default in the observance or performance of any
other of the LESSEE's covenants, agreements, or obligations
hereunder and such default shall not be corrected within thirty
(30) days after written notice thereof; or
(c) The LESSEE shall be declared bankrupt or insolvent according to
law, or, if any assignment shall be made of LESSEE's property for
the benefit of creditors,
then the LESSOR shall have the right thereafter, while such default
continues, to re-enter and take complete possession of the leased
premises, to declare the term of this lease ended, and remove the
LESSEE's affects, without prejudice to any remedies which might be
otherwise used for arrears of rent or other default. The LESSEE shall
indemnify the LESSOR against all loss of rent and other payments which
the LESSOR may reasonably incur by reason of such termination during
the residue of the term. If the LESSEE shall default, after
reasonable notice thereof, in the observance or performed under or by
virtue of any of the provisions in any article of this lease, the
LESSOR, without being under any obligation to do so and without
thereby waiving such default, may remedy such default for the account
and at the expense of the LESEE. If the LESSOR makes any expenditures
or incurs any obligations for the payment of money in connection
therewith, including but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees in
instituting, prosecuting or defending any action or proceeding, such
sums paid or obligations insured, with interest at the rate of six (6)
per cent annum and costs, shall be paid to the LESSOR by the LESSEE as
additional rent.
20. NOTICE
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Any notice from the LESSOR to the LESSEE relating to the leased
premises or to the occupancy thereof, shall be deemed duly served, if
mailed to the leased premises, registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid, *addressed to the LESSEE. Any
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notice from the LESSEE to the LEEOR relating to the leased premises or
to the occupancy thereof, shall be deemed duly served, if mailed to
the LESSOR by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid*, addressed to the LESSOR at such address as the
LESSOR may from time to time advise in writing. All rent and notices
shall be paid and sent to the LESSOR at 00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx,
XX 00000.
*or other recognized overnight delivery service that provides a return
receipt.
21. SURRENDER
The LESSEE shall at the expiration or other termination of this lease
remove all LESSEE's goods and effects from the lease premises,
(including, without hereby limiting the generality of the foregoing,
all signs and lettering affixed or painted by the LESSEE, either
inside or outside the leased premises). LESEE shall delivery to the
LESSOR the leased premises and all keys, locks hereto, and other
fixtures connected therewith and all alternations and additions made
to or upon the leased premises, in the same condition as they were at
the commencement of the term, or s they were put in during the term
hereof, reasonable wear and tear and damage by fire or other casualty
only excepted. IN the event of the LESSEE's failure to remove any of
LESSEE's property from the premises, LESSOR is hereby authorized,
without liability to LESSEE for loss or damage thereto, and at the
sole risk of LESSEE, to remove and store any of the property at
LESSEE's expense, or to retain same under LESSOR's control or to sell
at public or private sale, without notice any or all of the property
not so removed and to apply the net proceeds of such sale to the
payment of any sum due hereunder, or to destroy such property.
22. OTHER
PROVISION
It is also understood and agreed that the attached RIDER and PLAN are
parts of this lease.
22.A. TERM:
The initial term of this Lease shall be for four (4) years and sixteen
(16) days, commencing on November 15, 1999 and ending November 30,
2003.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the present tenant holds
over in violation of its agreement to vacate the premises on November
10, 1999, the Lessor will use its best efforts to evict the existing
tenant from the premises and the commencement of the term of this
Lease shall be delayed accordingly.
22.B. BASE RENT; ADDITIONAL RENT.
BASE RENT:
For the first two years of the initial lease term (through November
30, 2001), the Lessee shall pay to the Lessor base rent at the rate of
One Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($157,500) per
year, payable in advance in monthly installments of Thirteen Thousand
One Twenty-Five Dollars ($13,125) on the first day of each month.
Lessee shall pay the first partial month's base rent, which shall be
equal to $6,562.50 (one half the monthly rent) upon execution of this
Lease.
The base rent for the third year of the initial lease term (December
1, 2001 through November 30, 2002) shall be increased in the event the
Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, All Items, (1982-84=100),
Boston, MA, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, or any
comparable successor or substitute index designated by the Lessor, for
the month of November, 2001, reflects an increase in the cost of
living over and above the cost of living as reflected in the Consumer
Price Index for the Boston area for the month November, 1999. The
percentage increase in the amount of the base rent shall be equal to
the percentage increase in the CPI over such period. Pending Lessor's
determination of the rent increase, Lessee shall pay its current base
rent amount when due for December, 2001, and Lessee shall pay any
further amount due within 5 business days of its receipt of Lessor's
notice of the new rent amount. There shall be no base rent increase
for the fourth year of the initial lease term; Lessee shall pay the
same base rental as paid during the third year.
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ADDITIONAL RENT
The Lessee shall pay to the Lessor as Additional Rent:
o Reimbursement for 21.2% of real estate taxes levied against the land and
building of which the premises are a part.
o Reimbursement for 21.2% of premiums for fire and extended coverage on the
building and improvements thereto, with policy limits to be consistent with
replacement values.
o Reimbursement for 21.2% of common area costs for the property of which the
premises are a part, including, but not limited to:
* Landscaping
* Cleaning and snow removal of paved parking areas
* Exterior and common area lighting
* Electricity for heat pumps used to heat and cool, and light the common
areas; and electricity used to circulate water to the HVAC system
throughout the entire building
* Cleaning of the common areas
* Rest room supplies
* Elevator maintenance
* Rubbish dumpster and disposal
* HVAC maintenance
* Fire Alarm testing
o Reimbursement for 21.2% of the cost of gas used to furnish hot water and
hot air to the HVAC system throughout the entire building
o Reimbursement for 21.2% of the cost of water and sewer usage within the
building
The Lessee shall pay this Additional Rent in monthly installments on the
first day of each month with the base rent, in an amount established by the
Lessor to be sufficient to cover these reimbursements. Under-or
overpayments shall be reconciled at reasonable intervals. Any amount due
will be paid within 30 days of Lessee's receipt of notice of the shortfall.
The Lessor's initial estimate of these installments is $2,900.00 per month.
The Lessee shall pay the Additional Rent for the half-month of November,
1999 upon the execution of this lease.
The following items shall not be included as part of the common area costs:
o leasing commission (including brokerage fees and commissions) and other
expenses incurred for leasing and improving space for tenants.
o costs incurred by landlord for alterations, additions, repairs,
replacements, tools and improvements that are considered capital in nature
under generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied.
o interest on debt or amortization payments on mortgages or deeds of trust or
any other debt for borrowed money.
o repairs or other work needed because of fire or other casualty insured
against or required to be insured against under this Lease and work needed
because of eminent domain takings.
o costs incurred to test, remove and otherwise remedy hazardous materials
from the building
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o fees and expenses paid by the Lessor for buildings owned by it other than
the building covered by this Lease.
22.C. EXTENSION OPTION. Lessee shall have an option to extend the lease for an
additional three (3) year term provided that 1) Lessee notifies Lessor in
writing of its desire t extend the lease not later than six months prior
to the expiration of the initial lease term, and 2) Lessee is not in
default under this Lese at the time of such notice or at the commencement
of the extension term. The rent payable for the first year of the
extension term shall be the lesser of $21.00 per square foot ($236,250.00)
or 85% of market rent in the area for comparable space. If the parties are
not able to agree upon the market rent within 30 days after Lessee's
notice of its intent to extend, then each party shall retain a qualified
independent appraiser to make a determination of such market rent within
the next fourteen day period. The parties are still unable to reach
appraisals and negotiate in good faith. If the parties are still unable to
reach agreement, then Lessee shall have the option to extend at the $21.00
per square foot amount, or to not exercise its extension option by written
notice to Lessor not later than four months prior to the expiration of the
initial lease term. If the lease is extended, then the rent shall be
increased at the commencement of each of the second and third years of the
extension term by the percentage increase in the CPI over the prior 12
months, such increase to be determined in the same manner as set forth in
Section 22B.
22.D. UTILITIES; CLEANING. The Lessee shall pay for all utilities consumed
within the premises, including but not limited to, electricity for lights,
power, and air-conditioning. The Lessor represents that the premises are
separately metered for electricity.
22.E. PARKING. The Lessee shall have 8 parking spaces designated by Lessor
that will be for Lessee's exclusive use during business hours, provided
that Lessor shall have no responsibility to monitor or enforce the use of
those spaces. In addition, Lessee shall be entitled to park, in common
with others entitled thereto, a minimum of 12 cars in the paved parking
area on the property of which the premises are a part. The Lessor shall
have the right to establish reasonable rules and regulations governing the
use of the parking areas.
22.F. NOTICE OF LEASE: The Lessor and the Lessee agree not to record this
lease, but each party will, on request of the other, execute, acknowledge
and deliver a notice of lease in such form as required by applicable
statute.
22.G. GOVERING LAW: This lease shall be governed by and construed according to
the laws of The commonwealth of Massachusetts.
22.H. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This instrument and any schedules or exhibits attached
hereto contain the entire and only agreement between the parties with
respect to the lease of the demised premises and no oral statements or
representations or any prior written matter not contained in this
instrument shall have any force or effect.
22.I. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: The Lessor and the Lessee each hereby release the
other from any and all liability or responsibility to the other by way of
subrogation or otherwise for any loss or damage to leased premises,
building or land caused by fine or other extended coverage casualty, even
if such fire or other casualty shall have been caused by the fault or
negligence of the other party or anyone for whom such party may be
responsible, provided, however, that this release shall be applicable and
in force and effect only with respect to loss or damage occurring during
such time as the releasor's policies shall contain a clause or endorsement
to the effect that any such release shall not adversely affect or impair
the coverage of said polices or prejudice the right of releasor to recover
thereunder. the Lessor and the Lessee agree that their respective policies
will include such a clause or endorsement so long as the same shall be
obtainable without extra cost, or if extra cost shall be chargeable
therefor, each party shall advise the other thereof and of the amount of
the extra party shall advise the other thereof and of the amount of the
extra costs, and the other party, at its election, may pay the same but
shall not be obligated to do so.
22.J. TOXIC WASTE: No hazardous materials or chemical substances shall be
stored, used, processed, or disposed of in any manner whatsoever in
violation of any local, state, or federal laws or regulations and only in
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accordance with the highest standards of the industry. Lessee shall not
permit the release, discharge, emission, or leakage of any hazardous
materials or chemical waste in, on or about the Premises. No such
materials or substances shall be brought onto the premises, except in the
ordinary course of Lessee's business, provided that Lessee meets all
requirements imposed by law and obtains all necessary licenses and
permits. Immediately after such use, Lessee shall dispose of all hazardous
waste or materials using licensed transporters and disposers and shall
keep adequate and detailed records of such disposition. Lessee shall
identify all such materials and substances whenever reasonably requested
by Lessor and shall permit Lessor to inspect the storage areas at the
premises from time to time upon reasonable prior notice. In the event of
any discharge or leakage of such materials, Lessee shall be solely
responsible for the reporting and cleaning up of the discharge according
to the laws and regulations. No discontinued equipment or substances shall
be allowed to remain on the Premises or shall be abandoned thereon.
without limitation, hazardous substances shall include such substances
described in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq. and the regulations
adopted thereunder, and hazardous materials shall include such materials
shall include such materials described in the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act, as amended, M.G.L Chapter 21, and the Massachusetts Oil and
Hazardous Material Release Prevention Act, as amended, M.G.L. Chapter 21
E, and the regulations adopted under these acts. In addition, Lessee shall
execute affidavits, representations, and the like from time to time at
Lessor's reasonable request concerning Lessee's best knowledge and belief
regarding the presence or absence of hazardous materials on the Premises
pertaining thereto. In all events, materials on the Premises occurring
while Lessee is in possession, unless caused by the Lessor and/or its
grants, employees, licensees, or invitees. (At the request or Lessor,
Lessee will from time to time confirm such indemnity to mortgagees
directly with such mortgages.)
Lessee shall take all reasonably necessary measures, taking into account
present unsecured access, to prevent all persons without exception,
including trespassers, from bringing onto the Premises and disposing
thereon any hazardous materials or chemical substances.
Lessee shall deliver to Lessor, within five days after Lessee receives
same, copies of all letters, inquiries, summons, subpoenas, complaints,
restraining orders, and any other written communication received by
Lessee, and written notice of any oral communication received by Lessee,
related to Lessee's compliance or noncompliance, or the compliance or
noncompliance of any activities being conducted on or from the Premises
with any laws, orders, regulations and the like of any governmental
authorities or any public body relating to Hazardous Waste, Hazardous
Materials, Oil or radioactive material.
Lessee shall be solely responsible for becoming informed of any
amendments made from time to time to the laws and regulations referred to
in section 9 of this lease; the Lessor shall not be obligated to notify
Lessee of any of said amendments.
The above paragraphs regarding Lessee's responsibilities for control of
hazardous materials are key elements of this agreement, and Lessee's
failure to comply shall constitute a material breach of this lease.
22.K. MAINTENANCE
(Continued):
The Lessor agrees to maintain the building of which the leased premises
are part, to make necessary cosmetic repairs to the building, and to make
all necessary structural repairs in and to the leased premises, the
building and land, including but not limited to the roof, steel footings,
exterior walls, sprinkler lines, underground or underslab utilities, and
also including the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and other systems
serving the building generally and to keep the parking areas, driveways,
and walkways on the land in good condition, free to snow and ice and
sanded as appropriate.
22.L. ASSIGNMENT
SUBLEASING (Continued)
The Lessor shall notify Lessee of Lessor's decision and reasons therefor
within ten (10) days of the Lessee's request for consent to a proposed
assignment or subletting. the failure of the Lessor to provide such
written notice of the Lessee within said ten (10) day period shall be
deemed consent by the Lessor to the proposed assignment or subletting.
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Notwithstanding the forgoing, Lessee may assign this lease or sublet any
portion of the leased premises without the consent of the Lessor to any of
the following: (i) any corporation which controls, or is controlled by or
under, the Lessee; (ii) any corporation resulting from the merger or
consolidation of the Lessee; or (iii) any person or entity that acquires
all of the operating assets or stock of the Lessee; provided, however,
that in any such event of assignment or subleasing Lessee shall remain
liable for the full performance of all terms and conditions of this lease.
22.M. QUIET
ENJOYMENT:
The Lessor represents that it has full power and right to execute and
perform this lease, and covenants that the Lessee, on paying the rents as
herein provided and performing its covenants and obligations hereunder,
shall peaceably and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the leased premises
during the full term of this lease.
22.N. FIRE CASUALTY
EMINET DOMAIN
(Continued)
For the purposes of Section 18, herein a `substantial portion' of the
leased premises or of the property of which they are a part shall be
defined as any portion of said premises or property that is necessary for
the operation by the Lessee of its business at the leased premises, the
damage to or taking of which renders the leased premises substantially
unsuitable for its intended use.
22.O. CONDITION OF PREMISES
Prior to the commencement of the lease term, the Lessor will replace light
bulbs as necessary and any damaged ceiling tiles. The premises shall be
delivered free of unwanted items of personal property from the prior
tenancy. The parties acknowledge that Lessee may purchase certain items
from the existing tenant and that Lessor and Lessee will walk the premises
following the departure of the existing tenant to identify any items that
Lessor needs to remove. ON the western half of the premises, Lessor will
replace the existing carpet and repaint the walls, provided that Lessor
and Lessee shall share the cost for the same equally. Lessee will be
responsible for moving furniture, wall hanging, etc., in order to
accommodate the foregoing work. Except as provided in the preceding
sentence, the Lessee shall accept the leased premises "as is" in their
condition as of the commencement of the term of this Lease, and the Lessor
shall be obligated to perform to work whatsoever in order to prepare the
leased premises for occupancy by the Lessee.
22.P. FORCE MAJEURE
In the event that the Lessor is prevented or delayed from making any
repairs or performing any other covenant hereunder by reason of any cause
reasonably beyond the control of the Lessor, the Lessor shall not be
liable to the Lessee therefor not, except as expressly otherwise provided
case of casualty of taking, shall the Lessee be entitled to any abatement
or reduction of rent by reason thereof, nor shall the same give rise to a
claim by the Lessee that such failure constitutes actual or constructive
eviction from the leased premises or any part thereof.
22.Q. LATE CHARGE
If base rent, additional rent or any other sum payable hereunder remains
outstanding for a period then (10) days, the Lessee shall pay to the
Lessor a late charge equal to one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the
amount due for each month or portion thereof during which the arrearage
continues.
22.R. LIABILITY OF OWNER
No Owner of the property of which the leased premises are a part shall be
liable hereunder except for breaches of Lessor's obligations occurring
during the period of such ownership. The obligations of the Lessor shall
be binding upon the Lessor's interest in said property, but not upon other
assets of the Lessor, and no individual partner agent, trustee,
stockholder, officer, director, employee, beneficiary of the Lessor shall
be personally liable for performance of the Lessor's obligations
hereunder.
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22.S. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
Lessor agrees that during the term of the Lease, as it may be extended,
Lessor shall notify Lessee of any space that become available in the
building at 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx and will provide Lessee the opportunity to
lease the space on the terms. Lessee must respond to Lessor's offer to
lease within 21 days. The foregoing shall not apply to the Lessor's
entering into a new lease with an existing tenant of the building for
space it then occupies, or any space as to which any tenant has a right of
first refusal then occupies, or any space as to which any tenant has a
right of first refusal entered into in writing prior to October 1, 1999.
22.T. BROKERS
Each party represent and warrants that there is no brother's fee or
commission payable to anyone in connection with the negotiation and/or
signing of this Lease and each party will indemnify the other for any such
fees due to anyone claiming through such party.
22.U. OTHER LEASE
The Lease dated October 24, 1995 by and between the Lessor and the Lessee
for the premises at 00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx shall terminate effective November
30, 1999 (which date shall be postponed by an equal number of days in the
event of a delayed commencement of this lease). On or before such
termination date, Lessee shall vacate the premises at 00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx and
remove all of its belongings. Within 14 days of such termination date,
Lessor will inspect the premises and determine the actual operating
expense reimbursement amount for the period through November 30. Upon
satisfactory inspection of the premises, Lessor will return Lessee's
security deposits, as a adjusted for the amount, if any, by which the
actual operating expenses for the period differ from the amount paid by
Lessee.
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