COMMERCE EXECUTIVE CENTER, INC.
0000 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx
Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Agreement of Lease entered into at the City of Fort Lauderdale, County
of Broward this 1st day of August, 2001.
By and between: Commerce Executive Center, Inc., a body politic and
duly incorporated, having its principal place of
business in Fort Lauderdale, Florida duly authorized
to execute this Lease. (Hereinafter called the
"Lessor")
Party of the first part
and ValuSALES
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Represented by: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
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(Hereinafter called the "Lessee")
Party of the second part
1. PREMISES
Lessor hereby Leases to Lessee, on the terms and conditions set forth
below, the premises situated at 0000 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx ("Real Estate"), Suite
#538, (hereinafter referred to as "Premises") which said Premises form part of
the Commerce Executive Center. See Exhibit A Floor Plan:
2. TERM & RENT
(A) TERM. The Lease is made for a term of 6 months, unless the term is
ended sooner as hereinafter provided by this Lease, commencing on the 1st day of
August, 2001, and terminating on the 31st day of January, 2001, (hereinafter
referred to as "Term")
(B) RENT. Lessee shall pay a base rental of $325.00 plus 6% sales tax
("Base Rent") payable on the first day of each month.
For the purpose of this Lease, the term "Rent" will mean all amounts
payable by Lessee under this Lease, including, monthly Base Rentals, additional
monthly charges, fees for services and any other amounts due by Lessee to
Lessor. Rent is payable in full without any deduction, abatement or set-off
whatsoever.
3. SECURITY DEPOSIT
Lessee will pay to Lessor, upon the execution of this Lease by Lessee,
$625.00, as a security deposit to be held by Lessor as security for Lessee's
performance of all its covenants and obligations under this Lease ("Security
Deposit"), applied first for any damages caused by Lessee during this Lease and
thereafter to apply against any Rent or sums owed by Lessee to Lessor hereunder
and that may remain unpaid at the termination of this Lease. Lessor shall have
the right to inspect the Premises prior to expiration of the Term and within a
reasonable time after the expiration of the Term of the Lease, Lessor will
return to Lessee as much of the Security Deposit as remains unappropriated by
Lessor without interest. A 30 day written notice is required in order to receive
a security deposit refund.
4. ADDITIONAL MONTHLY CHARGES
A. In addition to the above mentioned rental, Lessee will pay to
Lessor, in advance, on the first day of each month, the following additional
monthly charges:
1. Telephone equipment $ N/A 8. Access Control $
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2. Voice Mail $ N/A 9. Address Service $ Incl.
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3. Dictation Service $ N/A 10. Parking Spaces $
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4. Answering Service $ N/A 11. $
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5. Mailbox Service $ Incl. 12. $
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6. Conference Room $ Incl. 13. $
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7. Business, Water, 14. $
& Services Taxes $ N/A --------------
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B. All sales taxes shall be due and payable on all sums paid in
consideration of this Lease. All taxes, charges, costs, assessments and expenses
that Lessee assumes or agrees to pay hereunder, together with all interest and
penalties that may accrue thereon in the event of the failure of Lessee to pay
those items and all other damages, costs, expenses and sums that Lessor may
suffer or incur, or that may become due by reason of any default of Lessee or
failure by Lessee to comply with the terms and conditions of the Lease, shall be
deemed to be additional rent and in the event of non-payment, Lessor shall have
all the rights and remedies as herein provided for failure to pay rent.
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5. SPECIAL SERVICES
Yes No
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- one desk X
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- one executive chair X
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- two guest chairs X
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- one filing cabinet X
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B. All other services offered by Lessor will be charged at a rate to be
determined by Lessor, according to the utilization of such services by Lessee
and will be payable by Lessee immediately upon receipt of an invoice therefor.
C. Lessee shall pay to Lessor an amount equal to Lessee's proportionate
share of any and all taxes with respect to the Premises and his use of the
Premises.
D. Lessee shall be responsible for any and all charges pertaining to
and with Xxxx South.
E. (i) Lessee will pay $ N/A for his office sign.
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(ii) Lessee's Name: (Print) ___________________________________
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Lessee's Initial: N/A
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6. USE
A. The Premises are intended for the use of 3 person(s) only. No
adjustment in the number of persons occupying the Premises will be made without
the prior written consent of Lessor.
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B. The Premises shall be used only for general office purposes and in
accordance with the use permitted under applicable zoning regulations, and the
rules and regulations of Lessor. Lessee will not use or occupy the Premises for
any unlawful purpose, and will comply with all present and future laws,
ordinances, regulations and orders of all agencies of the Federal, State and
City governments, and any other public authority having jurisdiction over the
Premises.
7. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
Lessee will not assign, sublet or transfer this Lease without obtaining
the prior written consent of Lessor, which consent is in Lessor's sole
discretion without liability to Lessee.
8. HOLDING OVER
In the event that Lessee shall not immediately surrender the Premises
on the date of expiration of the Term, Lessee shall by virtue of the provisions
hereof become a Lessee by the month at a rental equal to the monthly Rent
hereunder plus a charge equal to 30% of the monthly Rent provided the Premises
has not been Leased to another tenant, in which case Lessee must forthwith
vacate the Premises upon receipt of a notice by Lessor to that effect.
9. LATE PAYMENT FEES
If Lessee fails to pay any Rent to Lessor on the due date, late payment
fees automatically will be assessed against Lessee in an amount equal to ten
percent (10%) of the monthly Rent (as defined in Sections 2 & 4), which Rent and
late fee charges will be payable forthwith upon invoice by Lessor to that
effect.
10. COVENANTS OF LEASE
Lessee, its employees, agents, servants and invitees will conduct its
(their) business in a first class reputable manner and in such a manner as to be
compatible with other tenants in the Building and will also conducts its (their)
business in such a way as not to interfere with the work of Lessor's employees,
agents, servants and invitees.
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11. MAINTENANCE BY LESSEE
Lessee will keep the Premises and its fixtures and equipment in clean,
safe and sanitary condition, and will, at the termination of the Lease,
surrender the Premises clean and in the same order and condition in which they
were on the commencement of the Term of the Lease, ordinary wear and tear
excepted. Any and all damages to the Premises and its fixtures and equipment
will be the sole responsibility of Lessee and the Security Deposit shall be
applied against damages.
Lessor shall have no obligations to make any repairs, improvements or
alterations whatsoever to the Demised Premises and to the executive office
complex except as hereinafter specified. During the term of the Lease, Lessor
shall maintain the interior common area of the executive office complex. In
addition, Lessor, shall provide to the executive office complex furnished
reception area, mail area, secretarial services on a first come, first serve
basis, common area maintenance services between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Monday through Friday (except legal holidays) and janitorial services to be
done after business hours. Lessor shall not be required to make any repairs or
perform any maintenance to any area of the executive office complex which are
required by, related to, or arise out of negligence, fault or misfeasance of the
Lessee, its employees, agents, and invitees, licensees, or customers, in which
event, the Lessee shall be responsible therefor.
12. LESSEE'S EQUIPMENT
Lessee may install or operate computers, copy machines, word
processors, telex, fax or postage machines without the prior written consent of
Lessor, but not machinery, equipment or supplies that may be construed as a fire
hazard. Lessee shall be responsible for all costs and expenses where Lessee
requires additional electric outlets or capacity or service.
13. ENTRY FOR REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS
Lessee will permit Lessor, or its representatives, to enter the
Premises, at all reasonable times to examine, inspect and protect same, and to
make such alterations and/or repairs as, in the sole judgment of Lessor, may be
deemed necessary to maintain or protect the Premises. Lessee shall permit
Lessor, or its representatives, to enter the Premises without liability for any
emergency situation.
Lessee will also permit entry by Lessor to exhibit the same to
prospective tenants during the last 2 months of the Term of the Lease.
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14. INDEMNITY
Lessee will indemnify and hold harmless Lessor from and against any
loss, damage, claim, cost, expenses or liability occasioned by or resulting from
any default hereunder or any wilful or negligent act or omissions on the part of
Lessee, its agents, employees, or invitees, or persons permitted on the Premises
by Lessee. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary such indemnification shall
survive the termination of the Lease.
15. DEFAULT OF LESSEE
In the event of any default by Lessee under the terms of this Lease,
then the following provisions may apply:
A. Administration Charges, NSF Checks
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A Fifty ($50.00) Dollars bank administration charge shall apply to all
Lessee's NSF checks or other checks not accepted by Lessee's or Lessor's
respective banks.
B. Indemnity
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In the event that Lessor is required to retain or engage the services
of an attorney to enforce performance or the fulfillment by Lessee of the
obligations incumbent upon it hereunder, Lessor shall be entitled to demand from
Lessee without prejudice, all judicial costs otherwise payable by Lessor. In
addition, an amount or fifteen percent (15%) shall be paid by Lessee to Lessor
for additional administrative expenses incurred in connection with enforcing
performance and fulfillment by Lessee.
C. Possession
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In the event that, as a result of Lessee's breach and failure to
perform or execute any of its obligations under the present Lease, Lessor elects
to cancel and terminate this Lease, Lessor shall have the right to enter into
and take possession of the Premises and change the locks thereof, and restrict
Lessee's access to the Building.
D. Additional Rights
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Furthermore, in the event of any default hereunder, Lessor shall have
the right to cancel and terminate this Lease as well as all of the right, title
and interest of Lessee hereunder, and Lessor shall become the owner of any and
all of Lessee's equipment.
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16. NO REPRESENTATION BY LESSOR
Neither Lessor nor any agent or employee of Lessor has made any
representations or promises with respect to the Premises or the Real Estate,
except as herein expressly set forth. Lessee, by taking possession of the
Premises, shall accept the same "as is".
17. INSURANCE
A. During the term of the Lease and for any further time that Lessee
shall occupy the Leased Premises, Lessee shall obtain and maintain at his
expense all the insurance required for Lessee to operate and maintain his
business, such as fire, property loss and damage, xxxxxxx compensation,
employers liability insurance and personal injury insurance that Lessor may
require from time to time. Tenant shall lodge with Landlord duplicate originals
or certificates of such insurance at or prior to the commencement date hereof,
together with evidence of paid-up premiums, and shall lodge with Landlord
renewals thereof at least fifteen (15) days prior to expiration of any such
policies (including, with restriction, the company or companies with which the
PROPERTY or any part thereof is insured and the Fire Underwriters Association).
18. OPERATING EXPENSES
The Tenant shall pay the proportionate share which is _______% of any
increase from the Base Year from January 1st to December 31st and any portion
thereof:
1. All expenses incurred by the Landlord in connection with the
operation, administration, ownership, repair, maintenance, painting, supplies,
etc., of the property; excluding structures;
2. All utilities, services included, air conditioning, heating
ventilation, water & sewer;
3. Salaries, wages, pension, medical, other benefits, payroll, taxes,
workers compensation, unemployment insurance;
4. Cost of Insurance required to operate the building;
5. All Real Estate Taxes & other taxes now or hereinafter charged
assessed or levied;
6. Any alterations to the property rendered necessary by any public or
quasi-public authority having jurisdiction therein.
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19. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES
A. In the event of a partial destruction of the Premises during the
term hereof which shall not have resulted from the fault or negligence of
Lessee, its employees, agents, or invitees, Lessor shall repair the same,
provided the repairs can be made under the laws and regulations of applicable
governmental authorities. Any partial destruction shall neither annul nor void
this Lease. Lessee shall be entitled to a proportionate reduction of rent while
the repairs are being made, any proportionate reduction being based on the
proportionate amount of the Premises being rendered untenantable. This Lease
shall continue in full force and effect and the Base Rent will be
proportionately reduced. Lessor shall have the option to move lessee to
comparable space within the Building without reduction of rent, failing which
availability of space, Lessee may terminate this Lease.
B. In the event of total destruction, this Lease shall be terminated.
20. EMPLOYMENT OF LESSOR EMPLOYEES
During the term of this lease, and up to one year after termination of
this lease, Lessee agrees not to hire or employ any of employees of Lessor. In
the event that Lessee shall breach such agreement, Lessee shall be liable to
Lessor for, and shall pay to Lessor on demand, liquidated damages in the sum of
$10,000.00 for each employee with respect to whom such breach shall occur, it
being mutually agreed by the parties that the foregoing provision for liquidated
damages is reasonable and that actual damage which would be sustained by Lessor
as the result of any such breach cannot be ascertained with reasonable certainty
at this time.
21. REGISTRATION
Lessee shall not register this Lease, nor any part thereof, at length
or be memorial, against the title of the immoveable property of which the
Premises are part under the pain of nullity.
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22. WAIVERS
The failure of Lessor to insist on a strict performance of any of the
terms and conditions hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of the rights or
remedies that Lessor may have regarding that specific instance only and also
shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default in any terms
and conditions.
23. GOVERNING LAW
This Lease shall be construed and governed by and Lessee hereby submits
to the jurisdiction of the laws of the State of Florida.
24. RELOCATION
Lessor shall have the right at any time and from time to time until the
expiration of the Term to relocate Lessee from the Premises to another part and
premises of the Building designated by Lessor. In the event that any such
relocation shall take place after the commencement of the Term, Lessor shall pay
reasonable costs incidental to the relocation of Lessee.
25. EMERGENCY NAMES
Name & Address Tel. No.
1. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx 000-000-0000
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2. Xxxxxx Xxxxx 000-000-0000
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3. Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx 000-000-0000
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26. OTHER CONDITIONS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed on the date and the place
hereinabove first mentioned.
COMMERCE EXECUTIVE CENTER
LESSOR
/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Per: /s/ (Illegible)
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Witness
LESSEE
/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Per: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Witness LESSEE
GUARANTEE
And hereunto intervenes the undersigned who, have taken communication
of the foregoing Lease and hereby declaring himself well and truly satisfied
therewith, hereby binds himself as principal guarantor and obligor, and not as
surety, jointly and severally with the Lessee therein, in consideration of the
execution of this Lease by Lessor, for the performance of all of the obligations
of Lessee thereunder including the payment of all Rent payable, expressly
waiving all of his rights to the benefits of division, discussion, subrogation
and notice of default and, thus, making the whole his own personal affair.
/s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Name
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Address
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City
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Postal Code
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Phone Number
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Social Security Number
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Driver's License Number
(Attach Photocopy)
/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxx /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Witness Guarantor
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