general partner, which consent may be withheld in its sole and absolute discretion. After the expiration of one year, such holder of Aimco OP Units has the right to transfer all or any portion of its Aimco OP Units to any person, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions specified in the Aimco OP A&R LPA, including the general partner’s right of first refusal.
After the first anniversary of becoming a holder of Aimco OP Units, a holder has the right once per quarter on an exchange date set by Aimco OP, subject to the terms and conditions of the Aimco OP A&R LPA, to require Aimco OP to redeem all or a portion of such holder’s Aimco OP Units in exchange for shares of common stock of Aimco or a cash amount equal to the value of such shares, as Aimco OP may elect. Upon receipt of a notice of redemption, which must be provided at least 45 days prior to the quarterly exchange date, Aimco OP may, in its sole and absolute discretion but subject to the restrictions on the ownership of common stock of Aimco imposed under the Aimco charter and the transfer restrictions and other limitations thereof, elect to cause Aimco to acquire some or all of the tendered Aimco OP Units in exchange for shares of common stock of Aimco, based on an exchange ratio of one share of common stock of Aimco for each Aimco OP unit, subject to adjustment as provided in the Aimco OP A&R LPA.
Master Services Agreement
In connection with the Separation, Aimco, Aimco OP, AIR and AIR OP entered into a Master Services Agreement, effective as of December 15, 2020 (the “Master Services Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, AIR and its subsidiaries will provide Aimco and its subsidiaries with certain administrative and support services that AIR and its subsidiaries are in a position to continue to provide following the Separation. The Master Services Agreement generally provides that (x) the fees to be charged to Aimco and its subsidiaries will approximate the fully-burdened costs of AIR and its subsidiaries and any and all third-party costs and expenses incurred in connection with the services provided, and (y) Aimco and Aimco OP may terminate services upon customary advance notice and, after December 31, 2023, AIR and AIR OP may terminate services upon customary advance notice.
Employee Matters Agreement
In connection with the Separation, Aimco, Aimco OP, AIR and AIR OP entered into an Employee Matters Agreement, effective as of December 15, 2020 (the “Employee Matters Agreement”), to allocate liabilities and responsibilities relating to employment matters, employee compensation and benefits plans and programs, and other related matters.
In connection with the Separation, Aimco Development Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Aimco, and AIR OP entered into a Master Leasing Agreement, effective as of December 15, 2020 (the “Master Leasing Agreement”), which governs certain leasing arrangements between the parties, the initial term of which is 18 months, with automatic annual extensions (subject to each party’s right to terminate upon notice prior to the end of any such extension term). The Master Leasing Agreement provides that each time the parties thereto wish to enter into a lease for a particular property, such parties will cause their applicable affiliates to execute a stand-alone lease, generally in the lease form attached as an exhibit to the Master Leasing Agreement.
During the term of the Master Leasing Agreement, and in accordance with the terms thereof, AIR OP or its applicable subsidiaries will have, subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Master Leasing Agreement, (a) a purchase option (an “Option”) with respect to any real property owned or, subject to the consent of the landlord, leased by Aimco or its subsidiaries, with respect to real property for which redevelopment has been substantially completed by Aimco (if applicable) and that has reached a specified occupancy for a minimum time period, and (b) a right of first offer (a “ROFO”) on stabilized properties that Aimco is under contract to purchase from third parties. In the event AIR OP exercises either its Option or its ROFO with respect to a property and the parties proceed to a sale of such property, then, (a) in the event of an Option property, AIR OP or its applicable subsidiary will acquire such property from Aimco OP or its applicable subsidiary for an amount equal to the then-current fair market value and (b) in the case of a ROFO for a stabilized property that Aimco is under contract to purchase, AIR OP will acquire such property for an amount equal to 101% of the sum of the agreed-upon purchase price plus out of pocket costs. If AIR OP declines to exercise its ROFO or its Option, as applicable, Aimco may