EXHIBIT 10.2
STANDARD MULTI-TENANT OFFICE LEASE - GROSS
AIR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
1. Basic Provisions ("Basic Provisions").
1.1 PARTIES: This Lease ("Lease"), dated for reference purposes only May
1, 2008 is made by and between RDLFA, LLC a California Limited Liability Company
("Lessor") and Franklin Wireless Corporation, a Nevada Corporation ("Lessee"),
(collectively the "Parties", or individually a "Party").
1.2(a) PREMISES: That certain portion of the Project (as defined below),
known as Suite Numbers(s) 1000 first (1st) floor(s), consisting of approximately
6,070 rentable square feet and approximately 5,220 useable square
feet("Premises"). The Premises are located at 5440 Morehouse Drive in the City
of San Diego, County of San Diego State of California, with zip code 92121. In
addition to Lessee's rights to use and occupy the Premises as hereinafter
specified, Lessee shall have non-exclusive rights to the Common Areas (as
defined in Paragraph 2.7 below) as hereinafter specified, but shall NOT have any
rights to the roof, the exterior walls, the area above the dropped ceilings, or
the utility raceways of the building containing the Premises ("Building") or to
any other buildings in the Project. The Premises, the Building, the Common
Areas, the land upon which they are located, along with all other buildings and
improvements thereon, are herein collectively referred to as the "Project." The
Project consists of approximately 46, 004 rentable square feet. (See also
Paragraph 2)
1.2(b) PARKING: Open unreserved parking spaces on a 5.5/1,000 USF Basis
and zero (0) reserved employee vehicle parking spaces on the upper parking lot
at a monthly cost of $ zero (0) per unreserved space and $ zero (0) per reserved
space. (See Paragraph 2.6)
1.3 TERM: Three (3) years and zero (0) months ("Original Term") commencing
September 1, 2008 ("Commencement Date") and ending August 31, 2011 ("Expiration
Date"). (See also Paragraph 3)
1.4 EARLY POSSESSION: July 1, 2008 ("Early Possession Date"). (See also
Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3)
1.5 BASE RENT: $9,105.00 per month ("Base Rent)", payable on the first
(1st) day of each month commencing September 1, 2008. (See also Paragraph 4)
[X] If this box is checked, there are provisions in this Lease for the Base Rent
to be adjusted. SEE ADDENDUM #50
1.6 LESSEE'S SHARE OF OPERATING EXPENSE INCREASE: Thirteen and two tenths
percent (13.2%) ("Lessee's Share"). Lessee's Share has been calculated by
dividing the approximate rentable square footage of the Premises by the total
approximate square footage of the rentable space contained in the Project and
shall not be subject to revision except in connection with an actual change in
the size of the Premises or a change in the space available for lease in the
Project.
1.7 BASE RENT AND OTHER MONIES PAID UPON EXECUTION:
(a) Base Rent: $9,105.00 for the period September 1-30, 2008
(b) Security Deposit: $9,833.40 ("Security Deposit"). (See also
Paragraph 5)
(c) Parking: $ zero (0) for the period________________________________.
(d) Other: $ zero (0) for_____________________________________________.
(e) Total Due Upon Execution of this Lease: $18,938.40
1.8 AGREED USE: General office use for software and technology company.
(See also Paragraph 6)
1.9 BASE YEAR INSURING PARTY. The Base Year is 2008. Lessor is the
"Insuring Party". (See also Paragraphs 4.2 and 8)
1.10 REAL ESTATE BROKERS: (See also Paragraph 15)
(a) Representation: The following real estate brokers ( the
"Brokers") and brokerage relationships exist in this transaction (check
applicable boxes):
[_]__________________________ represents Lessor exclusively ("Lessor's Broker");
[_]__________________________ represents Lessee exclusively ("Lessee's Broker");
or
[X] Commercial Realty Advisers represents both Lessor and LESSEE ("Dual
Agency").
(b) Payment to Brokers: Upon execution and delivery of this Lease by
both Parties, Lessor shall pay to the Brokers the brokerage fee agreed to in a
separate written agreement dated January 2, 2007.
1.11 GUARANTOR. The obligations of the Lessee under this Lease shall be
guaranteed by N/A ("Guarantor"). (See also Paragraph 37)
1.12 BUSINESS HOURS FOR THE BUILDING: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Mondays
through Fridays (except Building Holidays) and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on
Saturdays (except Building Holidays). "Building Holidays" shall mean the dates
of observation of New Years Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and
Martin Luther King's Day
1.13 Lessor Supplied Services. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph
11.1, Lessor is NOT obligated to provide the following:
|x| Janitorial services
|x| Electricity
|_| Other (specify):______________________________________________________
1.14 Attachments. Attached hereto are the following, all of which
constitute a part of this Lease:
|x| Addendum consisting of Paragraphs 50 through 56
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|x| plot plan depicting the Premises; EXHIBIT A
|_| a current set of the Rules and Regulations;
|X| a Work Letter; EXHIDIT B - Construction Plan
|_| a janitorial schedule;
|_| other (specify): _______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
2. Premises.
2.1 Letting. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases from
Lessor, the Premises, for the term, at the rental, and upon all of the terms,
covenants and conditions set forth in this Lease. Unless otherwise provided
herein, any statement of size set forth in this Lease, or that may have been
used in calculating Rent, is an approximation which the Parties agree is
reasonable and any payments based thereon are not subject to revision whether or
not the actual size is more or less. Note: Lessee is advised to verify the
actual size prior to executing this Lease.
2.2 Condition. Lessor shall deliver the Premises to Lessee in a clean
condition on the Commencement Date or the Early Possession Date, whichever first
occurs ("Start Date"), and warrants that the existing electrical, plumbing, fire
sprinkler, lighting, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems ("HVAC"),
and all other items which the Lessor is obligated to construct pursuant to the
Work Letter attached hereto, If any, other than those constructed by Lessee,
shall be in good operating condition on said date, that the structural elements
of the roof, bearing walls and foundation of the Unit shall be free of material
defects, and that the Premises do not contain hazardous levels of any mold or
fungi defined as toxic under applicable state or federal law.
2.3 Compliance. Lessor warrants to the best of its knowledge that the
improvements comprising the Premises and the Common Areas comply with the
building codes that were in effect at the time that each such improvement, or
portion thereof, was constructed, and also with all applicable laws, covenants
or restrictions of record, regulations, and ordinances ("Applicable
Requirements") In effect on the Start Date. Said warranty does not apply to the
use to which Lessee will put the Premises, modifications which may be required
by the Americans with Disabilities Act or any similar laws as a result of
Lessee's use (see Paragraph 49), or to any Alterations or Utility Installations
(as defined in Paragraph 7.3(a)) made or to be made by Lessee. NOTE: Lessee Is
responsible for determining whether or not the zoning and other Applicable
Requirements are appropriate for Lessee's Intended use, and acknowledges that
past uses of the Premises may no longer be allowed. If the Premises do not
comply with said warranty, Lessor shall, except as otherwise provided, promptly
after receipt of written notice from Lessee setting forth with specificity the
nature and extent of such non-compliance, rectify the same. If the Applicable
Requirements are hereafter changed so as to require during the term of this
Lease the construction of an addition to or an alteration of the Premises, the
remediation of any Hazardous Substance, or the reinforcement or other physical
modification of the Premises ("Capital Expenditure"), Lessor and Lessee shall
allocate the cost of such work as follows:
(a) Subject to Paragraph 2.3(c) below, if such Capital Expenditures are
required as a result of the specific and unique use of the Premises by Lessee as
compared with uses by tenants in general, Lessee shall be fully responsible for
the cost thereof, provided, however that if such Capital Expenditure is required
during the last 2 years of this Lease and the cost thereof exceeds 6 months'
Base Rent, Lessee may instead terminate this Lease unless Lessor notifies
Lessee, in writing, within 10 days after receipt of Lessee's termination notice
that Lessor has elected to pay the difference between the actual cost thereof
and the amount equal to 6 months' Base Rent. If Lessee elects termination,
Lessee shall immediately cease the use of the Premises which requires such
Capital Expenditure and deliver to Lessor written notice specifying a
termination date at least 90 days thereafter. Such termination date shall,
however, in no event be earlier than the last day that Lessee could legally
utilize the Premises without commencing such Capital Expenditure.
(b) If such Capital Expenditure is not the result of the specific and
unique use of the Premises by Lessee (such as, governmentally mandated seismic
modifications), then Lessor shall pay for such Capital Expenditure and Lessee
shall only be obligated to pay, each month during the remainder of the term of
this Lease, on the date that on which the Base Rent is due, an amount equal to
144th of the portion of such costs reasonably attributable to the Premises.
Lessee shall pay Interest on the balance but may prepay its obligation at any
time. If, however, such Capital Expenditure is required during the last 2 years
of this Lease or if Lessor reasonably determines that it is not economically
feasible to pay its share thereof, Lessor shall have the option to terminate
this Lease upon 90 days prior written notice to Lessee unless Lessee notifies
Lessor, in writing, within 10 days after receipt of Lessors termination notice
that Lessee will pay for such Capital Expenditure. If Lessor does not elect to
terminate, and fails to tender its share of any such Capital Expenditure, Lessee
may advance such funds and deduct same, with Interest, from Rent until Lessors
share of such costs have been fully paid. If Lessee is unable to finance
Lessor's share, or if the balance of the Rent due and payable for the remainder
of this Lease is not sufficient to fully reimburse Lessee on an offset basis,
Lessee shall have the right to terminate this Lease upon 30 days written notice
to Lessor.
(c) Notwithstanding the above, the provisions concerning Capital
Expenditures are intended to apply only to nonvoluntary, unexpected, and new
Applicable Requirements. If the Capital Expenditures are instead triggered by
Lessee as a result of an actual or proposed change in use, change in intensity
of use, or modification to the Premises then, and in that event, Lessee shall
either: (I) immediately cease such changed use or intensity of use and/or take
such other steps as may be necessary to eliminate the requirement for such
Capital Expenditure, or (ii) complete such Capital Expenditure at its own
expense. Lessee shall not have any right to terminate this Lease.
2.4 Acknowledgements. Lessee acknowledges that: (a) Lessee has been
advised by Lessor and/or Brokers to satisfy itself with respect to the condition
of the Premises (including but not limited to the electrical, HVAC and fire
sprinkler systems, security, environmental aspects, and compliance with
Applicable Requirements), and their suitability for Lessee's intended use, (b)
Lessee has made such investigation as it deems necessary with reference to such
matters and assumes all responsibility therefor as the same relate to its
occupancy of the Premises, and (c) neither Lessor, Lessors agents, nor Brokers
have made any oral or written representations or warranties with respect to said
matters other than as set forth in this Lease. in addition, Lessor acknowledges
that: (i) Brokers have made no representations, promises or warranties
concerning Lessee's ability to honor the Lease or suitability to occupy the
Premises, and (ii) it is Lessors sole responsibility to investigate the
financial capability and/or suitability of all proposed tenants.
2.5 Lessee as Prior Owner/Occupant. The warranties made by Lessor in
Paragraph 2 shall be of no force or effect if immediately prior to the Start
Date, Lessee was the owner or occupant of the Premises. In such event, Lessee
shall be responsible for any necessary corrective work.
2.6 Vehicle Parking. So long as Lessee is not in default, and subject to
the Rules and Regulations attached hereto, and as established by Lessor from
time to time, Lessee shall be entitled to rent and use the number of parking
spaces specified in Paragraph 1.2(b) at the rental rate applicable from time to
time for monthly parking as sat by Lessor and/or its licensee.
(a) If Lessee commits, permits or allows any of the prohibited activities
described in the Lease or the rules then in effect, then Lessor shall have the
right, without notice, in addition to such other rights and remedies that it may
have, to remove or tow away the vehicle involved and charge the cost to Lessee,
which cost shall be immediately payable upon demand by Lessor.
2.7 Common Areas - Definition. The term 'Common Areas' is defined as all
areas and facilities outside the Premises and within the exterior boundary line
of the Project and interior utility raceways and Installations within the
Premises that are provided and designated by the Lessor from time to time for
the general nonexclusive use of Lessor, Lessee and other tenants of the Project
and their respective employees, suppliers, shippers, customers, contractors and
invitees, including, but not limited to, common entrances, lobbies, corridors,
stairwells, public restrooms, elevators, parking areas, loading and unloading
areas, trash areas, roadways, walkways, driveways and landscaped areas.
2.8 Common Areas - Lessee's Rights. Lessor grants to Lessee, for the
benefit of Lessee and its employees, suppliers, shippers, contractors, customers
and invitees, during the term of this Lease, the nonexclusive right to use, in
common with others entitled to such use, the Common Areas as they exist from
time to time, subject to any rights, powers, and privileges reserved by Lessor
under the terms hereof or under the terms of any rut - - d regulations or
restrictions governing THE use of the Project. Under no circumstances shall the
right herein granted to use the Common Areas be deemed to include the right to
store any property, temporarily or permanently, in the Common Areas. Any such
storage shall be permitted only by the prior written consent of Lessor or
Lessor's designated agent, which consent may be revoked at any time. In the
event that any unauthorized storage shall occur then Lessor shall have the
right, without notice, in addition to such other rights and remedies that it may
have, to remove the property and charge the cost to Lessee, which cost shall be
immediately payable upon demand by Lessor.
2.9 Common Areas - Rules and Regulations. Lessor or such other person(s)
as Lessor may appoint shall have the exclusive control and management of the
Common Areas and shall have the right, from time to time, to adopt, modify,
amend and enforce reasonable rules and regulations ("Rules and Regulations") for
the management, safety, care, and cleanliness of the grounds, the parking and
unloading of vehicles and the preservation of good order, as well as for the
convenience of other occupants or tenants of the Building and the Project and
their invitees. The Lessee agrees to abide by and conform to all such Rules and
Regulations, and shall use its best efforts to cause its employees, suppliers,
shippers, customers, contractors and invitees to so abide and conform. Lessor
shall not be responsible to Lessee for the noncompliance with said Rules and
Regulations by other tenants of the Project.
2.10 Common Areas - Changes. Lessor shall have the right, in Lessor's sole
discretion, from time to time:
(a) To make changes to the Common Areas, including, without
limitation, changes in the location, size, shape and number of the lobbies,
windows, stairways, air shafts, elevators, escalators, restrooms, driveways,
entrances, parking spaces, parking areas, loading and unloading areas, ingress,
egress, direction of traffic, landscaped areas, walkways and utility raceways;
(b) To close temporarily any of the Common Areas for maintenance
purposes so long as reasonable access to the Premises remains available;
(c) To designate other land outside the boundaries of the Project to
be a part of the Common Areas;
(d) To add additional buildings and improvements to the Common Areas;
(e) To use the Common Areas while engaged in making additional
improvements, repairs or alterations to the Project, or any portion thereof; and
(f) To do and perform such other acts and make such other changes in,
to or with respect to the Common Areas and Project as Lessor may, in the
exercise of sound business judgment, deem to be appropriate.
3. Term.
3.1 Term. The Commencement Date, Expiration Date and Original Term of this
Lease are as specified in Paragraph 1.3.
3.2 Early Possession. If Lessee totally or partially occupies the Premises
prior to the Commencement Date, the obligation to pay Base Rent shall be abated
for the period of such early possession. All other terms of this Lease
(including but not limited to the obligations to pay Lessee's Share of the
Operating Expense Increase) shall be in effect during such period. Any such
early possession shall not affect the Expiration Dale.
3.3 Delay In Possession. Lessor agrees to use its best commercially
reasonable efforts to deliver possession of the Premises to Lessee by the
Commencement Date. If, despite said efforts, Lessor is unable to deliver
possession by such date, Lessor shall not be subject to any liability therefor,
nor shall such failure affect the validity of this Lease. Lessee shall not,
however, be obligated to pay Rent or perform its other obligations until Lessor
delivers possession of the Premises and any period of rent abatement that Lessee
would otherwise have enjoyed shall run from the date of delivery of possession
and continue for a period equal to what Lessee would otherwise have enjoyed
under the terms hereof, but minus any days of delay caused by the acts or
omissions of Lessee. If possession is not delivered within 60 days after the
Commencement Date, as the same may be extended under the terms of any Work
Letter executed by Parties, Lessee may, at its option, by notice in writing
within 10 days after the end of such 60 day period, cancel this Lease, in which
event the Parties shall be discharged from all obligations hereunder. If such
written notice is not received by Lessor within said 10 day period, Lessee's
right to cancel shall terminate. If possession of the Premises is not delivered
within 120 days after the Commencement Date, this Lease shall terminate unless
other agreements are reached between Lessor and Lessee, in writing.
3.4 Lessee Compliance. Lessor shall not be required to deliver possession
of the Premises to Lessee until Lessee complies with its obligation to provide
evidence of insurance (Paragraph 8.5). Pending delivery of such evidence, Lessee
shall be required to perform all of its obligations under this Lease from and
after the Start Date, including the payment of Rent, notwithstanding Lessor's
election to withhold possession pending receipt of such evidence of insurance.
Further, if Lessee is required to perform any other conditions prior to or
concurrent with the Start Date, the Start Date shall occur but Lessor may elect
to withhold possession until such conditions are satisfied.
4. Rent.
4.1.Rent Defined. All monetary obligations of Lessee to Lessor under the
terms of this Lease (except for the Security Deposit) are deemed to be rent
("Rent").
4.2 Operating Expense Increase. Lessee shall pay to Lessor during the term
hereof, in addition to the Base Rent, Lessee's Share of the amount by which all
Operating Expenses for each Comparison Year exceeds the amount of all Operating
Expenses for the Base Year, such excess being hereinafter referred to as the
"Operating Expense Increase" shall not Increase by more than seven percent (7%.)
YEAR OVER YEAR, in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) "Base Year' is as specified in Paragraph 1.9.
(b) "Comparison Year" is defined as each calendar year during the term
of this Lease subsequent to the Base Year; provided, however, Lessee shall have
no obligation to pay a share of the Operating Expense Increase applicable to the
first 12 months of the Lease Term (other than such as are mandated by a
governmental authority, as to which government mandated expenses Lessee shall
pay Lessee's Share, notwithstanding they occur during the first twelve (12)
months). Lessee's Share of the Operating Expense Increase for the first and last
Comparison Years of the Lease Term shall be prorated according to that portion
of such Comparison Year as to which Lessee Is responsible for a share of such
increase.
(c)The following costs relating to the ownership and operation of the
Project, calculated as if the Project was at least 95% occupied, are defined as
'Operating Expenses"
(i) Costs relating to the operation, repair, and maintenance in
neat, clean, safe, good order and condition, but not the replacement (see
subparagraph (g)), of the following:
(aa)The Common Areas, including their surfaces, coverings,
decorative items, carpets, drapes and window coverings, and including parking
areas, loading and unloading areas, trash areas, roadways, sidewalks, walkways,
stairways, parkways, driveways, landscaped areas, striping, bumpers, irrigation
systems, Common Area lighting facilities, building exteriors and roofs, fences
and gates;
(bb) All heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical
systems, life safety equipment, communication systems and other equipment used
in common by, or for the benefit of, tenants or occupants of the Project,
including elevators and escalators, tenant directories, fire detection systems
including sprinkler system maintenance and repair.
(ii) The cost of trash disposal, janitorial and security services,
pest control services, and the costs of any environmental inspections;
(iii) The cost of any other service to be provided by Lessor that is
elsewhere in this Lease stated to be an "Operating Expense";
(iv) The cost of the premiums for the insurance policies maintained
by Lessor pursuant to paragraph 8 and any deductible portion of an insured loss
concerning the Building or the Common Areas;
(v)The amount of the Real Property Taxes payable by Lessor pursuant
to paragraph 10; except for increase in property taxes DUE TO re-assessment from
sale or transfer of the property.
(vi)The cost of water, sewer, gas, electricity, and other publicly
mandated services not separately metered;
(vii) Labor, salaries, and applicable fringe benefits and costs,
materials, supplies and tools, used in maintaining and/or cleaning the Project
and accounting and management fees attributable to the operation of the Project;
(viii) The cost of any capital improvement to THE Building or the
Project not covered under the provisions of Paragraph 2.3 provided; however,
that Lessor shall allocate the cost of any such capital improvement over a 12
year period and Lessee shall not be required to pay more than Lessee's Share of
1/144th of the cost of such Capital Expenditure in any given month;
(ix) The cost to replace equipment or improvements that have a
useful life for accounting purposes of 5 years or less. (X) Reserves set aside
for maintenance, repair and/or replacement of Common Area improvements and
equipment.
(d) Any item of Operating Expense that is specifically attributable to
the Premises, the Building or to any other building in the Project or to the
operation, repair and maintenance thereof, shall be allocated entirely to such
Premises, Building, or other building. However, any such item that is not
specifically attributable to the Building or to any other building or to the
operation, repair and maintenance thereof, shall be equitably allocated by
Lessor to all buildings In the Project.
(e) The inclusion of the improvements, facilities and services set
forth in Subparagraph 4.2(c) shell not be deemed to Impose an obligation upon
Lessor to either have said improvements or facilities or to provide those
services unless the Project already has the same, Lessor already provides the
services, or Lessor has agreed elsewhere in this Lease to provide the same or
some of them.
(f) Lessee's Share of Operating Expense Increase is payable monthly on
the same day as the Base Rent is due hereunder. The amount of such payments
shall be based on Lessor's estimate of the Operating Expense Expenses. Within 60
days after written request (but not more than once each year) Lessor shall
deliver to Lessee a reasonably detailed statement showing Lessee's Share of the
actual Common Area Operating Expenses incurred during the preceding year. If
Lessee's payments during such Year exceed Lessee's Sham, Lessee shall credit the
amount of such over-payment against Lessee's future payments. If Lessee's
payments during such Year were less than Lessee's Sham, Lessee shall pay to
Lessor the amount of the deficiency within 10 days after delivery by Lessor to
Lessee of said statement. Lessor and Lessee shall forthwith adjust between them
by cash payment any balance determined to exist with respect to that portion of
the last Comparison Year for which Lessee Is responsible as to Operating Expense
Increases, notwithstanding that the Lease term may have terminated before the
end of such Comparison Year.
(g) Operating Expenses shall not include the costs of replacement for
equipment or capital components such as the roof, foundations, exterior walls or
a Common Area capital improvement, such as the parking lot paving, elevators,
fences that have a useful life for accounting purposes of 5 years or more.
(h) Operating Expenses shall not include any expenses paid by any
tenant directly to third parties, or as to which Lessor is otherwise reimbursed
by any third party, other tenant, or by insurance proceeds.
4.3 Payment. Lessee shall cause payment of Rent to be received by Lessor
in lawful money of the United States on or before the day on which it is due,
without offset or deduction (except as specifically permitted in this Lease).
All monetary amounts shall be rounded to the nearest whole dollar. in the event
that any invoice prepared by Lessor Is Inaccurate such inaccuracy shall not
constitute a waiver and Lessee shall be obligated to pay the amount set forth in
this Lease. Rent for any period during the term hereof which is for less than
one full calendar month shall be prorated based upon the actual number of days
of said month. Payment of Rent shall be made to Lessor at its address slated
herein or to such other persons or place as Lessor may from time to time
designate in wilting. Acceptance of a payment which is less than the amount then
due shall not be a waiver of Lessor's rights to the balance of such Rent,
regardless of Lessor's endorsement of any check so stating. In the event that
any check, draft, or other instrument of payment given by Lessee to Lessor is
dishonored for any reason, Lessee agrees to pay to Lessor the sum of $25 in
addition to any Late Charge and Lessor, at Its option, may require all future
Rent be paid by cashier's check. Payments will be applied first to accrued late
charges and attorney's fees, second to accrued Interest, then to Base Rent and
Common Area Operating Expenses, and any remaining amount to any other
outstanding charges or costs.
5. Security Deposit. Lessee shall deposit with Lessor upon execution hereof the
Security Deposit as security for Lessee's faithful performance of its
obligations under this Lease. If Lessee fails to pay Rent, or otherwise Defaults
under this Lease, Lessor may use, apply or retain all or any portion of said
Security Deposit for the payment of any amount due already due Lessor, for Rents
which will be due in the future, and/ or to reimburse or compensate Lessor for
any liability, expense, loss or damage which Lessor may suffer or incur by
reason thereof. if Lessor uses or applies all or any portion of the Security
Deposit, Lessee shall within 10 days after written request therefor deposit
monies with Lessor sufficient to restore said Security Deposit to the full
amount required by this Lease. If the Base Rent increases during the term of
this Lease, Lessee shall, upon written request from Lessor, deposit additional
monies with Lessor so that the total amount of the Security Deposit shall at all
times bear the same proportion to the increased Base Rent as the initial
Security Deposit bore to the initial Base Rent. Should the Agreed Use be amended
to accommodate a material change in the business of Lessee or to accommodate a
sublessee or assignee, Lessor shall have the right to increase the Security
Deposit to the extent necessary, in Lessor's reasonable judgment, to account for
any increased wear and tear that the Premises may suffer as a result thereof. If
a change in control of Lessee occurs during this Lease and following such change
the financial condition of Lessee is, in Lessor's reasonable judgment,
significantly reduced, Lessee shall deposit such additional monies with Lessor
as shall be sufficient to cause the Security Deposit to be at a commercially
reasonable level based on such change in financial condition. Lessor shall not
be required to keep the Security Deposit separate from its general accounts.
Within 90 45 days after the expiration or termination of this Lease, Lessor
shall return that portion of the Security Deposit not used or applied by Lessor.
No part of the Security Deposit shall be considered to be held in trust, to bear
interest or to be prepayment for any monies to be paid by Lessee under this
Lease.
6. Use.
6.1 Use. Lessee shall use and occupy the Premises only for the Agreed Use,
or any other legal use which is reasonably comparable thereto, and for no other
purpose. Lessee shall not use or permit the use of the Premises In a manner that
is unlawful, creates damage, waste or a nuisance, or that disturbs occupants of
or causes damage to neighboring premises or properties. Other than guide, signal
and seeing eye dogs, Lessee shall not keep or allow In the Premises any pets,
animals. birds, fish, or reptiles. Lessor shall not unreasonably withhold or
delay its consent to any written request for a modification of the Agreed Use,
so long as the same will not Impair the structural integrity of the improvements
of the Building, will not adversely affect the mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and
other systems of the Building, and/or will not affect the exterior appearance of
the Building. If Lessor elects to withhold consent, Lessor shall within 7 days
after such request give written notification of same, which notice shall include
an explanation of Lessor's objections to the change in the Agreed Use.
6.2 Hazardous Substances.
(a) Reportable Uses Require Consent. The term "Hazardous Substance"
as used in this Lease shall mean any product, substance, or waste whose
presence, use, manufacture, disposal, transportation, or release, either by
itself or in combination with other materials expected to be on the Premises, is
either: (i) potentially injurious to the public health, safety or welfare, the
environment or the Premises, (ii) regulated or monitored by any governmental
authority, or (iii) a basis for potential liability of Lessor to any
governmental agency or third party under any applicable statute or common law
theory. Hazardous Substances shall include, but not be limited to, hydrocarbons,
petroleum, gasoline, and/or crude oil or any products, byproducts or fractions
thereof. Lessee shall not engage in any activity in or on the Premises which
constitutes a Reportable Use of Hazardous Substances without the express prior
written consent of Lessor and timely compliance (at Lessee's expense) with all
Applicable Requirements. "Reportable Use" shall mean (i) the installation or use
of any above or below ground storage tank, (ii) the generation, possession,
storage, use, transportation, or disposal of a Hazardous Substance that requires
a permit from, or with respect to which a report, notice, registration or
business plan is required to be filed with, any governmental authority, and/or
(iii) the presence at the Premises of a Hazardous Substance with respect to
which any Applicable Requirements requires that a notice be given to persons
entering or occupying the Premises or neighboring properties. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Lessee may use any ordinary and customary materials reasonably
required to be used in the normal course of the Agreed Use such as ordinary
office supplies (copier toner, liquid paper, glue, etc.) and common household
cleaning materials, so long as such use is in compliance with all Applicable
Requirements, is not a Reportable Use, and does not expose the Premises or
neighboring property to any meaningful risk of contamination or damage or expose
Lessor to any liability therefor. In addition, Lessor may condition its consent
to any Reportable Use upon receiving such additional assurances as Lessor
reasonably deems necessary to protect itself, the public, the Premises and/or
the environment against damage, contamination, injury and/or liability,
including, but not limited to, the installation (and removal on or before Lease
expiration or termination) of protective modifications (such as concrete
encasements) and/or increasing the Security Deposit.
(b) Duty to inform Lessor. If Lessee knows, or has reasonable cause
to believe, that a Hazardous Substance has come to be located in, on, under or
about the Premises, other than as previously consented to by Lessor, Lessee
shall immediately give written notice of such fact to Lessor, and provide Lessor
with a copy of any report, notice, claim or other documentation which it has
concerning the presence of such Hazardous Substance.
(c) Lessee Remediation. Lessee shall not cause or permit any
Hazardous Substance to be spilled or released in, on, under, or about the
Premises (including through the plumbing or sanitary sewer system) and shall
promptly, at Lessee's expense, comply with all Applicable Requirements and take
all investigatory and/or remedial action reasonably recommended, whether or not
formally ordered or required, for the cleanup of any contamination of, and for
the maintenance, security and/or monitoring of the Premises or neighboring
properties, that was caused or materially contributed to by Lessee, or
pertaining to or involving any Hazardous Substance brought onto the Premises
during the term of this Lease, by or for Lessee, or any third party.
(d) Lessee Indemnification. Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold
Lessor, its agents, employees, lenders and ground lessor, if any, harmless from
and against any and all loss of rents and/or damages, liabilities, judgments,
claims, expenses, penalties, and attorneys' and consultants' fees arising out of
or involving any Hazardous Substance brought onto the Premises by or for Lessee,
or any third party (provided, however, that Lessee shall have no liability under
this Lease with respect to underground migration of any Hazardous Substance
under the Premises from areas outside of The Project not caused or contributed
to by Lessee). Lessee's obligations shall include, but not be limited to, the
effects of any contamination or injury to person, property or the environment
created or suffered by Lessee, and the cost of investigation, removal,
remediation, restoration and/or abatement, and shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Lease. No termination, cancellation or release agreement
entered Into by Lessor and Lessee shall release Lessee from its obligations
under this Lease with respect to Hazardous Substances, unless specifically so
agreed by Lessor in writing at the time of such agreement.
(e) Lessor Indemnification. Lessor and its successors and assigns
shall indemnify, defend, reimburse and hold Lessee, its employees AND lenders,
harmless from and against any and all environmental damages, including the cost
of remediation, which result from Hazardous Substances which existed on the
Premises prior to Lessee's occupancy or which are caused by the gross negligence
or willful misconduct of Lessor, its agents or employees. Lessor's obligations,
as and when required by the Applicable Requirements, shall include, but not be
limited to, the cast of investigation, removal, remediation, restoration and/or
abatement, and shall survive the expiration or termination of this Lease.
(f) Investigations and Remediations. Lessor shall retain the
responsibility and pay for any investigations or remediation measures required
by governmental entities having jurisdiction with respect to the existence of
Hazardous Substances on the Premises prior to Lessee's occupancy, unless such
remediation measure is required as a result of Lessee's use (including
"Alterations", as defined in paragraph 7.3(a) below) of the Premises, in which
event Lessee shall be responsible for such payment. Lessee shall cooperate fully
in any such activities at the request of Lessor, including allowing Lessor and
Lessors agents to have reasonable access to the Premises at reasonable times in
order to carry out Lessor's investigative and remedial responsibilities.
(g) Lessor Termination Option. If a Hazardous Substance Condition
(see Paragraph 9.1(e)) occurs during the term of this Lease, unless Lessee is
legally responsible therefor (in which case Lessee shall make the investigation
and remediation thereof required by the Applicable Requirements and this Lease
shall continue in full force and effect, but subject to Lessor's rights under
Paragraph 6.2(d) and Paragraph 13), Lessor may, at Lessor's option, either (i)
investigate and remediate such Hazardous Substance Condition, if required, as
soon as reasonably possible at Lessors expense, in which event this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect, or (ii) if the estimated cost to remediate
such condition exceeds 12 times the then monthly Base Rent or $100,000,
whichever is greater, give written notice to Lessee, within 30 days after
receipt by Lessor of knowledge of the occurrence of such Hazardous Substance
Condition, of Lessor's desire to terminate this Lease as of the date 60 days
following the date of such notice. In the event Lessor elects to give a
termination notice, Lessee may, within 10 days thereafter, give written notice
to Lessor of Lessee's commitment to pay the amount by which the cost of the
remediation of such Hazardous Substance Condition exceeds an amount equal to 12
times the then monthly Base Rent or $100,000, whichever is greater. Lessee shall
provide Lessor with said funds or satisfactory assurance thereof within 30 days
following such commitment. In such event, this Lease shall continue in full
force and effect, and Lessor shall proceed to make such remediation as soon as
reasonably possible after the required funds are available. If Lessee does not
give such notice and provide the required funds or assurance thereof within the
time provided, this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in Lessors
notice of termination.
6.3 Lessee's Compliance with Applicable Requirements. Except as otherwise
provided in this Lease, Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole expense, fully,
diligently and in a timely manner, materially comply with all Applicable
Requirements, the requirements of any applicable fire insurance underwriter or
rating bureau, and the recommendations of Lessors engineers and/or consultants
which relate in any manner to the Premises, without regard to whether said
requirements are now in effect or become effective after the Start Date. Lessee
shall, within 10 days after receipt of Lessor's written request, provide Lessor
with copies of all permits and other documents, and other information evidencing
Lessee's compliance with any Applicable Requirements specified by Lessor, and
shall immediately upon receipt, notify Lessor in writing (with copies of any
documents involved) of any threatened or actual claim, notice, citation,
warning, complaint or report pertaining to or involving the failure of Lessee or
the Premises to comply with any Applicable Requirements. Likewise, Lessee shall
immediately give written notice to Lessor of: (i) any water damage to the
Premises and any suspected seepage, pooling, dampness or other condition
conducive to the production of mold; or (ii) any mustiness or other odors that
might indicate the presence of mold in the Premises.
6.4 Inspection; Compliance. Lessor and Lessor's "Lender (as defined in
Paragraph 30) and consultants shall have the right to enter into Premises at any
time, in the case of an emergency, and otherwise at reasonable times, after
reasonable notice, for the purpose of inspecting the condition of the Premises
and for verifying compliance by Lessee with this Lease. The cost of any such
inspections shall be paid by Lessor, unless a violation of Applicable
Requirements, or a Hazardous Substance Condition (see paragraph 9.1e) is found
to exist or be imminent, or the inspection is requested or ordered by a
governmental authority. In such case, Lessee shall upon request reimburse Lessor
for the cost of such inspection, so long as such inspection is reasonably
related to the violation or contamination. In addition, Lessee shall provide
copies of all relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS) to Lessor within 10
days of receipt of written request therefor.
7. Maintenance; Repairs; Utility Installations; Trade Fixtures and
Alterations.
7.1 Lessee's Obligations. Notwithstanding Lessor's obligation to keep the
Premises in good condition and repair, Lessee shall be responsible for payment
of the cost thereof to Lessor as additional rent for that portion of the cost of
any maintenance and repair of the Premises, or any equipment (wherever located)
that serves only Lessee or the Premises, to the extent such cost is attributable
to abuse or misuse. Lessee shall be responsible for the cost of painting,
repairing or replacing wall coverings, and to repair or replace any improvements
with the Premises. Lessor may, at its option, upon reasonable notice, elect to
have Lessee perform any particular such maintenance or repairs the cost of which
is otherwise Lessee's responsibility hereunder.
7.2 Lessor's Obligations. Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 2.2
(Condition), 2.3 (Compliance), 4.2 (Operating Expenses), 6 (Use), 7.1 (Lessee's
Obligations), 9 (Damage or Destruction) and 14 (Condemnation), Lessor, subject
to reimbursement pursuant to Paragraph 4.2, shall keep in good order, condition
and repair the foundations, exterior walls, structural condition of interior
bearing walls, exterior roof, fire sprinkler system, fire alarm and/or smoke
detection systems, fire hydrants, and the Common Areas. Lessee expressly waives
the benefit of any statute now or hereafter in effect to the extent it is
inconsistent with the terms of this Lease.
7.3 Utility Installations; Trade Fixtures; Alterations.
(a) Definitions. The term "Utility Installations" refers to all
floor and window coverings, air lines, vacuum lines, power panels, electrical
distribution, security and fire protection systems, communication cabling,
lighting fixtures, HVAC equipment, and plumbing in or on the Premises. The term
"Trade Fixtures" shall mean Lessee's machinery and equipment that can be removed
without doing material damage to the Premises. The term " Alterations" shall
mean any modification of the improvements, other than Utility Installations or
Trade Fixtures, whether by addition or deletion. 'Lessee Owned Alterations
and/or Utility Installations" are defined as Alterations and/or Utility
Installations made by Lessee that are not yet owned by Lessor pursuant to
Paragraph 7.4(a).
(b) Consent. Lessee shall not make any Alterations or Utility
Installations to the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent. Lessee
may, however, make non-structural Utility Installations to the Interior of the
Premises (excluding the roof) without such consent but upon notice to Lessor, as
long as they are not visible from the outside, do not involve puncturing,
relocating or removing the roof, ceilings, floors or any existing walls, will
not affect the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and/or life safety systems, and the
cumulative cost thereof during this Lease as extended does not exceed $2000.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall not make or permit any roof
penetrations and/or Install anything on the roof without the prior written
approval of Lessor. Lessor may, as a precondition to granting such approval,
require Lessee to utilize a contractor chosen and/or approved by Lessor. Any
Alterations or Utility Installations that Lessee shall desire to make and which
require the consent of the Lessor shall be presented to Lessor in written form
with detailed plans. Consent shall be deemed conditioned upon Lessee's: (i)
acquiring all applicable governmental permits, (ii) furnishing Lessor with
copies of both the permits and the plans and specifications prior to
commencement of the work, and (iii) compliance with all conditions of said
permits and other Applicable Requirements In a prompt and expeditious manner.
Any Alterations or Utility Installations shall be performed in a workmanlike
manner with good and sufficient materials. Lessee shall promptly upon completion
furnish Lessor with asbuilt plans and specifications. For work which costs an
amount in excess of one month's Base Rent, Lessor may condition its consent upon
Lessee providing a lien and completion bond in an amount equal to 150% of the
estimated cost of such Alteration or Utility Installation and/or upon Lessee's
posting an additional Security Deposit with Lessor.
(c) Liens; Bonds. Lessee shall pay, when due, all claims for labor
or materials furnished or alleged to have been furnished to or for Lessee at or
for use on the Premises, which claims are or may be secured by any mechanic's or
materialmen's lien against the Premises or any interest therein. Lessee shall
give Lessor not less than 10 days notice prior to the commencement of any work
in, on or about the Premises, and Lessor shall have the right to post notices of
non-responsibility. if Lessee shall contest the validity of any such lien, claim
or demand, then Lessee shall, at its sole expense defend and protect itself,
Lessor and the Premises against the same and shall pay and satisfy any such
adverse judgment that may be rendered thereon before the enforcement thereof. If
Lessor shall require, Lessee shall furnish a surety bond in an amount equal to
150% of the amount of such contested lien, claim or demand, Indemnifying Lessor
against liability for the same. If Lessor elects to participate in any such
action, Lessee shall pay Lessor's attorneys' fees and costs.
7.4 Ownership; Removal; Surrender; and Restoration.
(a) Ownership. Subject to Lessor's right to require removal or elect
ownership as hereinafter provided, all Alterations and Utility Installations
made by Lessee shall be the property of Lessee, but considered a part of the
Premises. Lessor may, at any time, elect in writing to be the owner of all or
any specified part of the Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations.
Unless otherwise instructed per paragraph 7.4(b) hereof, all Lessee Owned
Alterations and Utility Installations shall, at the expiration or termination of
this Lease, become the property of Lessor and be surrendered by Lessee with the
Premises.
(b) Removal. By delivery to Lessee of written notice from Lessor not
earlier than 90 and not later than 30 days prior to the end of the term of this
Lease, Lessor may require that any or all Lessee Owned Alterations or Utility
Installations be removed by the expiration or termination of this Lease. Lessor
may require the removal at any time of all or any part of any Lessee Owned
Alterations or Utility Installations made without the required consent.
(c) Surrender; Restoration. Lessee shall surrender the Premises by
the Expiration Dale or any earlier termination date, with all of the
improvements, parts and surfaces thereof clean and free of debris, and in good
operating order, condition and state of repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
"Ordinary wear and tear" shall not include any damage or deterioration that
would have been prevented by good maintenance practice. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if this Lease is for 12 months or less, then Lessee shall surrender
the Premises in the same condition as delivered to Lessee on the Start Date with
NO allowance for ordinary wear and tear. Lessee shall repair any damage
occasioned by the installation, maintenance or removal of Trade Fixtures, Lessee
owned Alterations and/or Utility Installations, furnishings, and equipment as
well as the removal of any storage tank installed by or for Lessee. Lessee shall
also completely remove from the Premises any and all Hazardous Substances
brought onto the Premises by or for Lessee, or any third party (except Hazardous
Substances which were deposited via underground migration from areas outside of
the Premises) even if such removal would require Lessee to perform or pay for
work that exceeds statutory requirements. Trade Fixtures shall remain the
property of Lessee and shall be removed by Lessee. Any personal property of
Lessee not removed on or before the Expiration Dale or any earlier termination
date shall be deemed to have been abandoned by Lessee and may be disposed of or
retained by Lessor as Lessor may desire. The failure by Lessee to timely vacate
the Premises pursuant to this Paragraph 7.4(c) without the express written
consent of Lessor shall constitute a holdover under the provisions of Paragraph
26 below. 8. insurance; Indemnity.
8.1 Insurance Premiums. The cost of the premiums for the insurance
policies maintained by Lessor pursuant to paragraph 8 are included as Operating
Expenses (see paragraph 4.2 (c)(iv)). Said costs shall include increases in the
premiums resulting from additional coverage related to requirements of the
holder of a mortgage or deed of trust covering the Premises, Building and/or
Project, increased valuation of the Premises, Building and/or Project, and/or a
general premium rate increase. Said costs shall not however, include any premium
Increases resulting from the nature of the occupancy of any other tenant of the
Building. If the Project was not insured for the entirety of the Base Year, then
the base premium shall be the lowest annual premium reasonably obtainable for
the required insurance as of the Start Date, assuming the most nominal use
possible of the Building and/or Project. In no event, however, shall Lessee be
responsible for any portion of the premium cost attributable to liability
insurance coverage in excess of $2,000,000 procured under Paragraph 8.2(b).
8.2 Liability Insurance.
(a) Carried by Lessee. Lessee shall obtain and keep in force a
Commercial General Liability policy of insurance protecting Lessee and Lessor as
an additional insured against claims for bodily injury, personal injury and
property damage based upon or arising out of the ownership, use, occupancy or
maintenance of the Premises and all areas appurtenant thereto. Such Insurance
shall be on an occurrence basis providing single limit coverage in an amount not
less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with an annual aggregate of not less than
$2,000,000. Lessee shall add Lessor as an additional insured by means of an
endorsement at least as broad as the Insurance Service Organization's
'Additional Insured-Managers or Lessors of Premises" Endorsement and coverage
shall also be extended to include damage caused by heat, smoke or fumes from a
hostile fire. The policy shall not contain any intra-insured exclusions as
between insured persons or organizations, but shall include coverage for
liability assumed under this Lease as an "Insured contract" for the performance
of Lessee's indemnity obligations under this Lease. The limits of said insurance
shall not, however, limit the liability of Lessee nor relieve Lessee of any
obligation hereunder. Lessee shall provide an endorsement on its liability
policy(ies) which provides that its insurance shall be primary to and not
contributory with any similar insurance carried by Lessor, whose insurance shall
be considered excess insurance only.
(b) Carried by Lessor. Lessor shall maintain liability insurance as
described in Paragraph 8.2(a), in addition to, and not in lieu of, the insurance
required to be maintained by Lessee. Lessee shall not be named as an additional
insured therein.
8.3 Property Insurance - Building, Improvements and Rental Value.
(a) Building and Improvements. Lessor shall obtain and keep in force
a policy or policies of insurance in the name of Lessor, with loss payable to
Lessor, any ground-lessor, and to any Lender insuring loss or damage to the
Building and/or Project. The amount of such insurance shall be equal to the full
insurable replacement cost of the Building and/or Project, as the same shall
exist from time to time, or the amount required by any Lender, but in no event
more than the commercially reasonable and available insurable value thereof.
Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures, and Lessee's
personal property shall be insured by Lessee under Paragraph 8.4. If the
coverage is available and commercially appropriate, such policy or policies
shall insure against all risks of direct physical loss or damage (except the
perils of flood and/or earthquake unless required by a Lender), including
coverage for debris removal and the enforcement of any Applicable Requirements
requiring the upgrading, demolition, reconstruction or replacement of any
portion of the Premises as the result of a covered loss. Said policy or policies
shall also contain an agreed valuation provision in lieu of any coinsurance
clause, waiver of subrogation, and inflation guard protection causing an
increase in the annual property insurance coverage amount by a factor of not
less than the adjusted U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index for All
Urban Consumers for the city nearest to where the Premises are located. If such
insurance coverage has a deductible clause, the deductible amount shall not
exceed $1,000 per occurrence.
(b) Rental Value. Lessor shall also obtain and keep in force a
policy or policies in the name of Lessor with loss payable to Lessor and any
Lender, insuring the loss of the full Rent for one year with an extended period
of indemnity for an additional 180 days ("Rental Value insurance"). Said
insurance shall contain an agreed valuation provision in lieu of any coinsurance
clause, and the amount of coverage shall be adjusted annually to reflect the
projected Rent otherwise payable by Lessee, for the next 12 month period.
(c) Adjacent Premises. Lessee shall pay for any increase in the
premiums for the property insurance of the Building and for the Common Areas or
other buildings in the Project if said increase is caused by Lessee's acts,
omissions, use or occupancy of the Premises.
(d) Lessee's Improvements. Since Lessor is the Insuring Party,
Lessor shall not be required to insure Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations unless the Item in question has become the property of Lessor
under the terms of this Lease.
8.4 Lessee's Property; Business Interruption insurance.
(a) Property Damage. Lessee shall obtain and maintain insurance
coverage on all of Lessee's personal property, Trade Fixtures, and Lessee Owned
Alterations and Utility Installations. Such insurance shall be full replacement
cost coverage with a deductible of not to exceed $1,000 per occurrence. The
proceeds from any such insurance shall be used by Lessee for the replacement of
personal property, Trade Fixtures and Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations. Lessee shall provide Lessor with written evidence that such
insurance is in force.
(b) Business Interruption. Lessee shall obtain and maintain loss of
income and extra expense insurance in amounts as will reimburse Lessee for
direct or indirect loss of earnings attributable to all perils commonly insured
against by prudent lessees in the business of Lessee or attributable to
prevention of access to the Premises as a result of such perils.
(c) No Representation of Adequate Coverage. Lessor makes no
representation that the limits or forms of coverage of Insurance specified
herein are adequate to cover Lessee's property, business operations or
obligations under this Lease.
8.5 Insurance Policies. insurance required herein shall be by companies
duly licensed or admitted to transact business in the state where the Premises
are located, and maintaining during the policy term a "General Policyholders
Rating" of at least A-, VI, as set forth in the most current issue of "Best's
Insurance Guide", or such other rating as may be required by a Lender. Lessee
shall not do or permit to be done anything which invalidates the required
insurance policies. Lessee shall, prior to the Start Date, deliver to Lessor
certified copies of policies of such insurance or certificates evidencing the
existence and amounts of the required insurance. No such policy shall be
cancelable or subject to modification except after 10 days prior written notice
to Lessor. Lessee shall, at least 30 days prior to the expiration of such
policies, furnish Lessor with evidence of renewals or "insurance binders"
evidencing renewal thereof, or Lessor may order such insurance and charge the
cost thereof to Lessee, which amount shall be payable by Lessee to Lessor upon
demand. Such policies shall be for a term of at least one year, or the length of
the remaining term of this Lease, whichever is less. If either Party shall fail
to procure and maintain the insurance required to be carried by it, the other
Party may, but shall not be required to, procure and maintain the same.
8.6 Waiver of Subrogation. Without affecting any other rights or remedies,
Lessee and Lessor each hereby release and relieve the other, and waive their
entire right to recover damages against the other, for loss of or damage to its
property arising out of or incident to the perils required to be insured against
herein. The effect of such releases and waivers is not limited by the amount of
insurance carried or required, or by any deductibles applicable hereto. The
Parties agree to have their respective property damage insurance carriers waive
any right to subrogation that such companies may have against Lessor or Lessee,
as the case may be, so long as the insurance is not invalidated thereby.
8.7 Indemnity. Except for Lessor's gross negligence or willful misconduct,
Lessee shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Premises, Lessor
and its agents, Lessor's master or ground lessor, partners and Lenders, from and
against any and all claims, LOSS of rents and/or damages, liens, judgments,
penalties, attorneys' and consultants' fees, expenses and/or liabilities arising
out of, involving, or in connection with, the use and/or occupancy of the
Premises by Lessee. if any action or proceeding is brought against Lessor by
reason of any of the foregoing matters, Lessee shall upon notice defend the same
at Lessee's expense by counsel reasonably satisfactory to Lessor and Lessor
shall cooperate with Lessee in such defense. Lessor need not have first paid any
such claim in order to be defended or indemnified.
8.8 Exemption of Lessor and its Agents from Liability. Notwithstanding the
negligence or breach of this Lease by Lessor or its agents, neither Lessor nor
its agents shall be liable under any circumstances for: (i) Injury or damage to
the person or goods, wares, merchandise or other property of Lessee, Lessee's
employees, contractors, invitees, customers, or any other person in or about the
Premises, whether such damage or injury is caused by or results from fire,
steam, electricity, gas, water or rain, indoor air quality, the presence of mold
or from the breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects of pipes, fire
sprinklers, wires, appliances, plumbing, HVAC or lighting fixtures, or from any
other cause, whether the said injury or damage results from conditions arising
upon the Premises or upon other portions of the Building, or from other sources
or places, (ii) any damages arising from any act or neglect of any other tenant
of Lessor or from the failure of Lessor or its agents to enforce the provisions
of any other lease in the Project, or (Iii) injury to Lessee's business or for
any loss of income or profit therefrom. Instead, it is intended that Lessee's
sole recourse in the event of such damages or injury be to file a claim on the
insurance policy(ies) that Lessee is required to maintain pursuant to the
provisions of paragraph 8.
8.9 Failure to Provide Insurance, Lessee acknowledges that any failure on
its part to obtain or maintain the Insurance required herein will expose Lessor
to risks and potentially cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this
Lease, the extent of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain.
Accordingly, for any month or portion thereof that Lessee does not maintain the
required insurance and/or does not provide Lessor with the required binders or
certificates evidencing the existence of the required insurance within three (3)
business days following written notice from Lessor, the Base Rent shall be
automatically increased, without any further requirement for notice to Lessee,
by an amount equal to 10% of the then existing Base Rent or $100, whichever is
greater. The parties agree that such increase in Base Rent represents fair and
reasonable compensation for the additional risk/costs that Lessor will incur by
reason of Lessee's failure to maintain the required insurance. Such increase in
Base Rent shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee's Default or Breach
with respect to the failure to maintain such insurance, prevent the exercise of
any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder, nor relieve Lessee of
its obligation to maintain the insurance specified in this Lease.
9. Damage or Destruction.
9.1 Definitions.
(a) "Premises Partial Damage" shall mean damage or destruction to
the improvements on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and
Utility Installations, which can reasonably be repaired in 3 months or less from
the date of the damage or destruction, and the cost thereof does not exceed a
sum equal to 6 month's Base Rent. Lessor shall notify Lessee in writing within
30 days from the date of the damage or destruction as to whether or not the
damage is Partial or Total.
(b) "Premises Total Destruction" shall mean damage or destruction to
the improvements on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and
Utility Installations and Trade Fixtures, which cannot reasonably be repaired in
3 months or less from the date of the damage or destruction and/or the cost
thereof exceeds a sum equal to 6 month's Base Rent. Lessor shall notify Lessee
in writing within 30 days from the date of the damage or destruction as to
whether or not the damage is Partial or Total.
(c) "Insured Loss" shall mean damage or destruction to improvements
on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations
and Trade Fixtures, which was caused by an event required to be covered by the
insurance described in Paragraph 8.3(a), irrespective of any deductible amounts
or coverage limits involved.
(d) "Replacement Cost" shall mean the cost to repair or rebuild the
improvements owned by Lessor at the time of the occurrence to their condition
existing immediately prior thereto, including demolition, debris removal and
upgrading required by the operation of Applicable Requirements, and without
deduction for depreciation.
(e) "Hazardous Substance Condition" shall mean the occurrence or
discovery of a condition Involving the presence of, or a contamination by, a
Hazardous Substance as defined in Paragraph 6.2(a), in, on, or under the
Premises which requires repair, remediation, or restoration.
9.2 Partial Damage - Insured Loss. If a Premises Partial Damage that is an
Insured Loss occurs, then Lessor shall, at Lessor's expense, repair such damage
(but not Lessee's Trade Fixtures or Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations) as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall continue in
full force and effect; provided, however, that Lessee shall, at Lessor's
election, make the repair of any damage or destruction the total cost to repair
of which is $5,000 or less, and, in such event, Lessor shall make any applicable
insurance proceeds available to Lessee on a reasonable basis for that purpose.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, If the required insurance was not in force or the
insurance proceeds are not sufficient to effect such repair, the Insuring Party
shall promptly contribute the shortage in proceeds as and when required to
complete said repairs. In the event, however, such shortage was due to the fact
that, by reason of the unique nature of the improvements, full replacement cost
insurance coverage was not commercially reasonable and available, Lessor shall
have no obligation to pay for the shortage in insurance proceeds or to fully
restore the unique aspects of the Premises unless Lessee provides Lessor with
the funds to cover same, or adequate assurance thereof, within 10 days following
receipt of written notice of such shortage and request therefor. If Lessor
receives said funds or adequate assurance thereof within said 10 day period, the
party responsible for making the repairs shall complete them as soon as
reasonably possible and this Lease shall remain in full force and effect. If
such funds or assurance are not received, Lessor may nevertheless elect by
written notice to Lessee within 10 days thereafter to: (i) make such restoration
and repair as is commercially reasonable with Lessor paying any shortage in
proceeds, in which case this Lease shall remain in full force and effect, or
(ii) have this Lease terminate 30 days thereafter. Lessee shall not be entitled
to reimbursement of any funds contributed by Lessee to repair any such damage or
destruction. Premises Partial Damage due to flood or earthquake shall be subject
to Paragraph 9.3, notwithstanding that there may be some insurance coverage, but
the net proceeds of any such insurance shall be made available for the repairs
if made by either Party.
9.3 Partial Damage - Uninsured Loss. If a Premises Partial Damage that is
not an Insured Loss occurs, unless caused by a negligent or willful act of
Lessee (in which event Lessee shall make the repairs at Lessee's expense),
Lessor may either: (i) repair such damage as soon as reasonably possible at
Lessor's expense, in which event this Lease shall continue in full force and
effect, or (ii) terminate this Lease by giving written notice to Lessee within
30 days after receipt by Lessor of knowledge of the occurrence of such damage.
Such termination shall be effective 60 days following the date of such notice.
In the event Lessor elects to terminate this Lease, Lessee shall have the right
within 10 days after receipt of the termination notice to give written notice to
Lessor of Lessee's commitment to pay for the repair of such damage without
reimbursement from Lessor. Lessee shall provide Lessor with said funds or
satisfactory assurance thereof within 30 days after making such commitment. In
such event this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, and Lessor shall
proceed to make such repairs as soon as reasonably possible after the required
funds are available. If Lessee does not make The required commitment, this Lease
shall terminate as of the date specified in the termination notice.
9.4 Total Destruction. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, if a
Premises Total Destruction occurs, this Lease shall terminate 60 days following
such Destruction. If the damage or destruction was caused by the gross
negligence or willful misconduct of Lessee, Lessor shall have the right to
recover Lessor's damages from Lessee, except as provided in Paragraph 8.6.
9.5 Damage Near End of Term. If at any time during the last 6 months of
this Lease there is damage for which the cost to repair exceeds one month's Base
Rent, whether or not an Insured Loss, Lessor may terminate this Lease effective
60 days following the date of occurrence of such damage by giving a written
termination notice to Lessee within 30 days after the date of occurrence of such
damage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Lessee at that time has an exercisable
option to extend this Lease or to purchase the Premises, then Lessee may
preserve this Lease by, (a) exercising such option and (b) providing Lessor with
any shortage in insurance proceeds (or adequate assurance thereof) needed to
make the repairs on or before the earlier of (i) the date which is 10 days after
Lessee's receipt of Lessor's written notice purporting to terminate this Lease,
or (ii) the day prior to the date upon which such option expires. If Lessee duly
exercises such option during such period and provides Lessor with funds (or
adequate assurance thereof) to cover any shortage in insurance proceeds. Lessor
shall. at Lessor's commercially reasonable expense, repair such damage as soon
as reasonably possible and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect.
If Lessee fails to exercise such option and provide such funds or assurance
during such period, then this Lease shall terminate on the date specified In the
termination notice and Lessee's option shall be extinguished.
9.6 Abatement of Rent; Lessee's Remedies.
(a) Abatement. In the event of Premises Partial Damage or Premises
Total Destruction or a Hazardous Substance Condition for which Lessee is not
responsible under this Lease, the Rent payable by Lessee for the period required
for the repair, remediation or restoration of such damage shall be abated in
proportion to the degree to which Lessee's use of the Premises is impaired, but
not to exceed the proceeds received from the Rental Value insurance. All other
obligations of Lessee hereunder shall be performed by Lessee, and Lessor shall
have no liability for any such damage, destruction, remediation, repair or
restoration except as provided herein.
(b) Remedies. If Lessor is obligated to repair or restore the
Premises and does not commence, in a substantial and meaningful way, such repair
or restoration within 90 days after such obligation shall accrue, Lessee may, at
any time prior to the commencement of such repair or restoration, give written
notice to Lessor and to any Lenders of which Lessee has actual notice, of
Lessee's election to terminate this Lease on a date not less than 60 days
following the giving of such notice. If Lessee gives such notice and such repair
or restoration is not commenced within 30 days thereafter, this Lease shall
terminate as of the date specified in said notice. If the repair or restoration
is commenced within such 30 days, this Lease shall continue in full force and
effect. "Commence" shall mean either the unconditional authorization of the
preparation of the required plans, or the beginning of the actual work on the
Premises, whichever first occurs.
9.7 Termination; Advance Payments. Upon termination of this Lease pursuant
to Paragraph 6.2(g) or Paragraph 9, an equitable adjustment shall be made
concerning advance Base Rent and any other advance payments made by Lessee to
Lessor. Lessor shall, In addition, return to Lessee so much of Lessee's Security
Deposit as has not been, or is not then required to be, used by Lessor.
10. Real Property Taxes.
10.1 Definitions. As used herein, the term "Real Property Taxes" shall
include any form of assessment; real estate, general, special, ordinary or
extraordinary, or rental levy or tax (other than inheritance, personal income or
estate taxes); improvement bond; and/or license fee imposed upon or levied
against any legal or equitable interest of Lessor in the Project, Lessor's right
to other income therefrom, and/or Lessor's business of leasing, by any authority
having the direct or indirect power to tax and where the funds are generated
with reference to the Project address and where the proceeds so generated are to
be applied by the city, county or other local taxing authority of a jurisdiction
within which the Project is located. "Real Property Taxes" shall also include
any tax, fee, levy, assessment or charge, or any increase therein: (i) imposed
by reason of events occurring during the term of this Lease, including but not
limited to, a change in the ownership of the Project, (ii) a change in the
improvements thereon, and/or (iii) levied or assessed on machinery or equipment
provided by Lessor to Lessee pursuant to this Lease.
10.2 Payment of Taxes. Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph 10.3,
Lessor shall pay the Real Property Taxes applicable to the Project, and said
payments shall be included in the calculation of Operating Expenses in
accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 4.2.
10.3 Additional Improvements. Operating Expenses shall not include Real
Property Taxes specified in the tax assessor's records and work sheets as being
caused by additional improvements placed upon the Project by other lessees or by
Lessor for the exclusive enjoyment of such other lessees. Notwithstanding
Paragraph 10.2 hereof, Lessee shall, however, pay to Lessor at the time
Operating Expenses are payable under Paragraph 4.2, the entirety of any increase
in Real Property Taxes if assessed solely by reason of Alterations, Trade
Fixtures or Utility Installations placed upon the Premises by Lessee or at
Lessee's request or by reason of any alterations or improvements to the Premises
made by Lessor subsequent to the execution of this Lease by the Parties.
10.4 Joint Assessment. If the Building Is not separately assessed, Real
Property Taxes allocated to the Building shall be an equitable proportion of the
Real Property Taxes for all of the land and improvements included within the tax
parcel assessed, such proportion to be determined by Lessor from the respective
valuations assigned in the assessors work sheets or such other information as
may be reasonably available. Lessor's reasonable determination thereof, in god
faith, shall be conclusive.
10.5 Personal Property Taxes. Lessee shall pay prior to delinquency all
taxes assessed against and levied upon Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations, Trade Fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all personal property
of Lessee contained in the Premises. When possible, Lessee shall cause its
Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures, furnishings,
equipment and all other personal property to be assessed and billed separately
from the real property of Lessor. If any of Lessee's said property shall be
assessed with Lessor's real property, Lessee shall pay Lessor the taxes
attributable to Lessee's property within 10 days after receipt of a written
statement setting forth the taxes applicable to Lessee's property.
11. Utilities and Services.
11.1 Services Provided by Lessor. Lessor shell provide heating,
ventilation, air conditioning, reasonable amounts of electricity for normal
lighting and office machines, water for reasonable and normal drinking and
lavatory use in connection with an office, , and replacement light bulbs and/or
fluorescent tubes and ballasts for standard overhead fixtures. Lessor shall also
provide janitorial services to the Premises-and Common Areas 5 times per week,
excluding Building Holidays, or pursuant to the attached janitorial schedule, if
any. Lessor shell not, however, be required to provide janitorial services to
kitchens or storage areas Included within the Premises.
11.2 Services Exclusive to Lessee. Lessee shall pay for all water, gas,
light, power, telephone and other utilities and services specially or
exclusively supplied and/or metered exclusively to the Premises or to Lessee,
together with any taxes thereon. If a service is deleted by Paragraph 1.13 and
such service Is not separately metered to the Premises, Lessee shall pay at
Lessor's option, either Lessee's Share or a reasonable proportion to be
determined by Lessor of all charges for such jointly metered service.
11.3 Hours of Service. Said services and utilities shall be provided
during times set forth in Paragraph 1.12. Utilities-and-Services-required
11.4 Excess Usage by Lessee. Lessee shall not make connection to the
utilities except by or through existing outlets and shall not install or use
machinery or equipment in or about the Premises that uses excess water, lighting
or power, or suffer or permit any act that causes extra burden upon the
utilities or services, including but not limited to security and trash services,
over standard office usage for the Project. Lessor shall require Lessee to
reimburse Lessor for any excess expenses or costs that may arise out of a breach
of this subparagraph by Lessee. Lessor may, in its sole discretion, install at
Lessee's expense supplemental equipment and/or separate metering applicable to
Lessee's excess usage or loading.
11.5 Interruptions. There shall be no abatement of rent and Lessor shall
not be liable in any respect whatsoever for the inadequacy, stoppage, intimation
or discontinuance of any utility or service due to riot, strike, labor dispute,
breakdown, accident, repair or other cause beyond Lessor's reasonable control or
in cooperation with governmental request or directions.
12. Assignment and Subletting.
12.1 Lessor's Consent Required.
(a) Lessee shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, mortgage or encumber (collectively, "assign or assignment') or sublet
all or any part of Lessee's interest In this Lease or in the Premises without
Lessor's prior written consent.
(b) Unless Lessee is a corporation and its stock is publicly traded
on a national stock exchange, a change in the control of Lessee shall constitute
an assignment requiring consent. The transfer, on a cumulative basis, of 25% or
more of the voting control of Lessee shall constitute a change in control for
this purpose.
(c) The involvement of Lessee or its assets in any transaction, or
series of transactions (by way of merger, sale, acquisition, financing,
transfer, leveraged buyout or otherwise), whether or not a formal assignment or
hypothecation of this Lease or Lessee's assets occurs, which results or will
result in a reduction of the Net Worth of Lessee by an amount greater than 25%
of such Net Worth as it was represented at the time of the execution of this
Lease or at the time of the most recent assignment to which Lessor has
consented, or as it exists immediately prior to said transaction or transactions
constituting such reduction, whichever was or is greater, shall be considered an
assignment of this Lease to which Lessor may withhold its consent. Net Worth of
Lessee" shall mean the net worth of Lessee (excluding any guarantors)
established under generally accepted accounting principles.
(d) An assignment or subletting without consent shall, at Lessor's
option, be a Default curable after notice per Paragraph 13.1(c), or a noncurable
Breach without the necessity of any notice and grace period. If Lessor elects to
treat such unapproved assignment or subletting as a noncurable Breach, Lessor
may either (i) terminate this Lease, or (ii) upon 30 days written notice,
increase the monthly Base Rent to 110% of the Base Rent then in effect. Further,
in the event of such Breach and rental adjustment, (i) the purchase price of any
option to purchase the Premises held by Lessee shall be subject to similar
adjustment to 110% of the price previously in effect, and (ii) all fixed and
non-fixed rental adjustments scheduled during the remainder of the Lease term
shall be increased to 110% of the scheduled adjusted rent.
(e) Lessee's remedy for any breach of Paragraph 12.1 by Lessor shall
be limited to compensatory damages and/or Injunctive relief.
(f) Lessor may reasonably withhold consent to a proposed assignment
or subletting if Lessee is in Default at the time consent is requested.
(g) Notwithstanding the foregoing, allowing a de minimis portion of
the Premises, i e. 20 square feet or less, to be used by a third party vendor in
connection with the installation of a vending machine or payphone shall not
constitute a subletting.
12.2 Terms and Conditions Applicable to Assignment and Subletting.
(a) Regardless of Lessor's consent, no assignment or subletting
shall: (i) be effective without the express written assumption by such assignee
or sublessee of the obligations of Lessee under this Lease, (ii) release Lessee
of any obligations hereunder, or (iii) alter the primary liability of Lessee for
the payment of Rent or for the performance of any other obligations to be
performed by Lessee.
(b) Lessor may accept Rent or performance of Lessee's obligations
from any person other than Lessee pending approval or disapproval of an
assignment. Neither a delay in the approval or disapproval of such assignment
nor the acceptance of Rent or performance shall constitute a waiver or estoppel
of Lessor's right to exercise its remedies for Lessee's Default or Breach.
(c) Lessor's consent to any assignment or subletting shall not
constitute a consent to any subsequent assignment or subletting.
(d) In the event of any Default or Breach by Lessee, Lessor may
proceed directly against Lessee, any Guarantors or anyone else responsible for
the performance of Lessee's obligations under this Lease, including any assignee
or sublessee, without first exhausting Lessor's remedies against any other
person or entity responsible therefore to Lessor, or any security held by
Lessor.
(e) Each request for consent to an assignment or subletting shall be
in writing, accompanied by information relevant to Lessor's determination as to
the financial and operational responsibility and appropriateness of the proposed
assignee or sublessee, including but not limited to the intended use and/or
required modification of the Premises, if any, together with a fee of $500 as
consideration for Lessor's considering and processing said request. Lessee
agrees to provide Lessor with such other or additional information and/or
documentation as may be reasonably requested. (See also Paragraph 36)
(f) Any assignee of, or sublessee under, this Lease shall, by reason
of accepting such assignment, entering into such sublease, or entering into
possession of the Premises or any portion thereof, be deemed to have assumed and
agreed to conform and comply with each and every term, covenant, condition and
obligation herein to be observed or performed by Lessee during the term of said
assignment or sublease, other than such obligations as are contrary to or
inconsistent with provisions of an assignment or sublease to which Lessor has
specifically consented to in writing.
(g) Lessor's consent to any assignment or subletting shall not
transfer to the assignee or sublessee any Option granted to the original Lessee
by this Lease unless such transfer is specifically consented to by Lessor in
writing. (See Paragraph 39.2)
12.3 Additional Terms and Conditions Applicable to Subletting. The
following terms and conditions shall apply to any subletting by Lessee of all or
any part of the Premises and shall be deemed included in all subleases under
this Lease whether or not expressly incorporated therein:
(a) Lessee hereby assigns and transfers to Lessor all of Lessee's
interest in all Rent payable on any sublease, and Lessor may collect such Rent
and apply same toward Lessee's obligations under this Lease; provided, however,
that until a Breach shall occur In the performance of Lessee's obligations,
Lessee may collect said Rent. In the event that the amount collected by Lessor
exceeds Lessee's then outstanding obligations any such excess shall be refunded
to Lessee. Lessor shall not, by reason of the foregoing or any assignment of
such sublease, nor by reason of the collection of Rent, be deemed liable to the
sublessee for any failure of Lessee to perform and comply with any of Lessee's
obligations to such sublessee. Lessee hereby irrevocably authorizes and directs
any such sublessee, upon receipt of a written notice from Lessor stating that a
Breach exists in the performance of Lessee's obligations under this Lease, to
pay to Lessor all Rent due and to become due under the sublease. Sublessee shall
rely upon any such notice from Lessor and shall pay all Rents to Lessor without
any obligation or right to inquire as to whether such Breach exists,
notwithstanding any claim from Lessee to the contrary.
(b) In the event of a Breach by Lessee, Lessor may, at its option,
require sublessee to attom to Lessor, in which event Lessor shall undertake the
obligations of the sublessor under such sublease from the time of the exercise
of said option to the expiration of such sublease; provided, however, Lessor
shall not be liable for any prepaid rents or security deposit paid by such
sublessee to such sublessor or for any prior Defaults or breaches of such
sublessor.
(c) Any matter requiring the consent of the sublessor under a
sublease shall also require the consent of Lessor.
(d) No sublessee shall further assign or sublet all or any part of
the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent.
(e) Lessor shall deliver a copy of any notice of Default or Breach
by Lessee to the sublessee, who shall have the right to cure the Default of
Lessee within the grace period, if any, specified in such notice. The sublessee
shall have a right of reimbursement and offset from and against Lessee for any
such Defaults cured by the sublessee.
13. Default; Breach; Remedies.
13.1 Default; Breach. A "Default is defined as a failure by the Lessee to
comply with or perform any of the terms, covenants, conditions or Rules and
Regulations under this Lease. A 'Breach" Is defined as the occurrence of one or
more of the following Defaults, and the failure of Lessee to cure such Default
within any applicable grace period:
(a) The abandonment of the Premises; or the vacating of the Premises
without providing a commercially reasonable level of security, or where the
coverage of the property insurance described in Paragraph 8.3 is jeopardized as
a result thereof, or without providing reasonable assurances to minimize
potential vandalism.
(b) The failure of Lessee to make any payment of Rent or any
Security Deposit required to be made by Lessee hereunder, whether to Lessor or
to a third party, when due, to provide reasonable evidence of insurance or
surety bond, or to fulfill any obligation under this Lease which endangers or
threatens life or property, where such failure continues for a period of 3
business days following written notice to Lessee. THE ACCEPTANCE BY LESSOR OF A
PARTIAL PAYMENT OF RENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF ANY
OF LESSOR'S RIGHTS, INCLUDING LESSOR'S RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF THE
PREMISES.
(c) The failure of Lessee to allow Lessor and/or its agents access
to the Premises or the commission of waste, act or acts constituting public or
private nuisance, and/or an illegal activity on the Premises by Lessee, where
such actions continue for a period of 3 business days following written notice
to Lessee.
(d) The failure by Lessee to provide (i) reasonable written evidence
of compliance with Applicable Requirements, (ii) the service contracts, (iii)
the rescission of an unauthorized assignment or subletting, (iv) an Estoppel
Certificate or financial statements, (v) a requested subordination, (vi)
evidence concerning any guaranty and/or Guarantor, (vii) any document requested
under Paragraph 41, (viii) material data safety sheets (MSDS), or (ix) any other
documentation or information which Lessor may reasonably require of Lessee under
the terms of this Lease, where any such failure continues for a period of 10
days following written notice to Lessee.
(e) A Default by Lessee as to the terms, covenants, conditions or
provisions of this Lease, or of the rules adopted under Paragraph 2.9 hereof,
other than those described in subparagraphs 13.1(a), (b) or (c), above, where
such Default continues for a period of 30 days after written notice; provided,
however, that if the nature of Lessee's Default is such that more than 30 days
are reasonably required for its cure, then it shall not be deemed to be a Breach
if Lessee commences such cure within said 30 day period and thereafter
diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.
(f) The occurrence of any of the following events: (i) the making of
any general arrangement or assignment for the benefit of creditors; (ii)
becoming a "debtor" as defined in 11 U.S.C. ss. 101 or any successor statute
thereto (unless, in the case of a petition filed against Lessee, the same is
dismissed within 60 days); (iii) the appointment of a trustee or receiver to
take possession of substantially all of Lessee's assets located at the Premises
or of Lessee's interest in this Lease, where possession is not restored to
Lessee within 30 days; or (iv) the attachment, execution or other judicial
seizure of substantially all of Lessee's assets located at the Premises or of
Lessee's interest in this Lease, where such seizure is not discharged within 30
days; provided, however, in the event that any provision of this subparagraph is
contrary to any applicable law, such provision shall be of no force or effect,
and not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
(g) The discovery that any financial statement of Lessee or of any
Guarantor given to Lessor was materially false.
(h) If the performance of Lessee's obligations under this Lease is
guaranteed: (i) the death of a Guarantor, (ii) the termination of a Guarantor's
liability with respect to this Lease other than in accordance with the terms of
such guaranty, (iii) a Guarantor's becoming insolvent or the subject of a
bankruptcy filing, (iv) a Guarantor's refusal to honor the guaranty, or (v) a
Guarantor's breach of its guaranty obligation on an anticipatory basis, and
Lessee's failure, within 60 days following written notice of any such event, to
provide written alternative assurance or security, which, when coupled with the
then existing resources of Lessee, equals or exceeds the combined financial
resources of Lessee and the Guarantors that existed at the time of execution of
this Lease.
13.2 Remedies.. If Lessee fails to perform any of its affirmative duties
or obligations, within 10 days after written notice (or in case of an emergency,
without notice), Lessor may, at its option, perform such duty or obligation on
Lessee's behalf, including but not limited to the obtaining of reasonably
required bonds, insurance policies, or governmental licenses, permits or
approvals. Lessee shall pay to Lessor an amount equal to 115% of the costs and
expenses incurred by Lessor in such performance upon receipt of an invoice
therefor. In the event of a Breach, Lessor may, with or without further notice
or demand, and without limiting Lessor in the exercise of any right or remedy
which Lessor may have by reason of such Breach:
(a) Terminate Lessee's right to possession of the Premises by any
lawful means, in which case this Lease shall terminate and Lessee shall
immediately surrender possession to Lessor. In such event Lessor shall be
entitled to recover from Lessee: (i) the unpaid Rent which had been earned at
the time of termination; (ii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by
which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the
time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves
could have been reasonably avoided; (iii) the worth at the time of award of the
amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the term after the time of
award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could be
reasonably avoided; and (iv) any other amount necessary to compensate Lessor for
all the detriment proximately caused by the Lessee's failure to perform its
obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of things would be
likely to result therefrom, including but not limited to the cost of recovering
possession of the Premises, expenses of retelling, Including necessary
renovation and alteration of the Premises, reasonable attorneys' fees, and that
portion of any leasing commission paid by Lessor in connection with this Lease
applicable to the unexpired term of this Lease. The worth at the time of award
of the amount referred to in provision (II) of the immediately preceding
sentence shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of
the Federal Reserve Bank of the District within which the Premises are located
at the time of award plus one percent. Efforts by Lessor to mitigate damages
caused by Lessee's Breach of this Lease shall not waive Lessor's right to
recover damages under Paragraph 12. If termination of this Lease is obtained
through the provisional remedy of unlawful detainer, Lessor shall have the right
to recover in such proceeding any unpaid Rent and damages as are recoverable
therein, or Lessor may reserve the right to recover all or any part thereof in a
separate suit. If a notice and grace period required under Paragraph 13.1 was
not previously given, a notice to pay rent or quit, or to perform or quit given
to Lessee under the unlawful detainer statute shall also constitute the notice
required by Paragraph 13.1. In such case, the applicable grace period required
by Paragraph 13.1 and the unlawful detainer statute shall run concurrently, and
the failure of Lessee to cure the Default within the greater of the two such
grace periods shall constitute both an unlawful detainer and a Breach of this
Lease entitling Lessor to the remedies provided for in this Lease and/or by said
statute.
(b) Continue the Lease and Lessee's right to possession and recover
the Rent as it becomes due, in which event Lessee may sublet or assign, subject
only to reasonable limitations. Acts of maintenance, efforts to relet, and/or
the appointment of a receiver to protect the Lessor's interests, shall not
constitute a termination of the Lessee's right to possession.
(c) Pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available under the
laws or judicial decisions of the state wherein the Premises are located. The
expiration or termination of this Lease and/or the termination of Lessee's right
to possession shall not relieve Lessee from liability under any indemnity
provisions of this Lease as to matters occurring or accruing during the term
hereof or by reason of Lessee's occupancy of the Premises.
13.3 Inducement Recapture. Any agreement for free or abated rent or other
charges, or for the giving or paying by Lessor to or for Lessee of any cash or
other bonus, inducement or consideration for Lessee's entering into this Lease,
all of which concessions am hereinafter referred to as "Inducement Provisions",
shall be deemed conditioned upon Lessee's full and faithful performance of all
of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease. Upon Breach of this Lease
by Lessee, any such Inducement Provision shall automatically be deemed deleted
from this Lease and of no further force or effect, and any rent, other charge,
bonus, inducement or consideration theretofore abated, given or paid by Lessor
under such an Inducement Provision shall be immediately due and payable by
Lessee to Lessor, notwithstanding any subsequent cure of said Breach by Lessee.
The acceptance by Lessor of rent or the cure of the Breach which Initiated the
operation of this paragraph shall not be deemed a waiver by Lessor of the
provisions of this paragraph unless specifically so stated in writing by Lessor
at the time of such acceptance.
13.4 Late Charges. Lessee hereby acknowledges that late payment by Lessee
of Rent will cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease, the
exact amount of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Such costs
include, but are not limited to, processing and accounting charges, and late
charges which may be imposed upon Lessor by any Lender. Accordingly, if any Rent
shall not be received by Lessor within 5 business days after such amount shall
be due, then, without any requirement for notice to Lessee, Lessee shall
immediately pay to Lessor a one-time late charge equal to 10% of each such
overdue amount or $100, whichever is greater. The parties hereby agree that such
late charge represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs Lessor will
Incur by reason of such late payment Acceptance of such late charge by Lessor
shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee's Default or Breach with respect
to such overdue amount, nor prevent the exercise of any of the other rights and
remedies granted hereunder. In the event that a late charge is payable
hereunder, whether or not collected, for 3 consecutive installments of Base
Rent, then notwithstanding any provision of this Lease to the contrary, Base
Rent shall, at Lessor's option, become due and payable quarterly in advance.
13.5 interest. Any monetary payment due Lessor hereunder, other than late
charges, not received by Lessor, when due as to scheduled payments (such as Base
Rent) or within 30 days following the date on which it was due for nonscheduled
payment, shall bear interest from the date when due, as to scheduled payments,
or the 31st day after it was due as to nonscheduled payments. The interest
("Interest") charged shall be computed at the rate of 10% per annum but shall
not exceed the maximum rate allowed by law. Interest is payable in addition to
the potential late charge provided for in Paragraph 13.4.
13.6 Breach by Lessor.
(a) Notice of Breach. Lessor shall not be deemed in breach of this
Lease unless Lessor fails within a reasonable time to perform an obligation
required to be performed by Lessor. For purposes of this Paragraph, a reasonable
time shall in no event be less than 30 days after receipt by Lessor, and any
Lender whose name and address shall have been furnished Lessee In writing for
such purpose, of written notice specifying wherein such obligation of Lessor has
not been performed; provided, however, that if the nature of Lessor's obligation
is such that more than 30 days are reasonably required for its performance, then
Lessor shall not be in breach if performance Is commenced within such 30 day
period and thereafter diligently pursued to completion.
(b) Performance by Lessee on Behalf of Lessor. In the event that
neither Lessor nor Lender cures said breach within 30 days after receipt of said
notice, or if having commenced said cure they do not diligently pursue it to
completion, then Lessee may elect to cure said breach at Lessee's expense and
offset from Rent the actual and reasonable cost to perform such cure, provided
however, that such offset shall not exceed an amount equal to the greater of one
month's Base Rent or the Security Deposit, reserving Lessee's right to seek
reimbursement from Lessor for any such expense in excess of such offset. Lessee
shall document the cost of said cure and supply said documentation to Lessor.
14. Condemnation. If the Premises or any portion thereof are taken under the
power of eminent domain or sold under the threat of the exercise of said power
(collectively "Condemnation"), this Lease shall terminate as to the part taken
as of the date the condemning authority takes title or possession, whichever
first occurs. If more than 10% of the rentable Nor area of the Premises, or more
than 25% of Lessee's Reserved Parking Spaces, if any, are taken by Condemnation,
Lessee may, at Lessee's option, to be exercised in writing within 10 days after
Lessor shall have given Lessee written notice of such taking (or in the absence
of such notice, within 10 days after the condemning authority shall have taken
possession) terminate this Lease as of the date the condemning authority takes
such possession. If Lessee does not terminate this Lease in accordance with the
foregoing, this Lease shall remain in full force and effect as to the portion of
the Premises remaining, except that the Base Rent shall be reduced in proportion
to the reduction in utility of the Premises caused by such Condemnation.
Condemnation awards and/or payments shall be the property of Lessor, whether
such award shall be made as compensation for diminution in value of the
leasehold, the value of the part taken, or for severance damages; provided,
however, that Lessee shall be entitled to any compensation paid by the condemnor
for Lessee's relocation expenses, loss of business goodwill and/or Trade
Fixtures, without regard to whether or not this Lease is terminated pursuant to
the provisions of this Paragraph. All Alterations and Utility Installations made
to the Premises by Lessee, for purposes of Condemnation only, shall be
considered the property of the Lessee and Lessee shall be entitled to any and
all compensation which is payable therefor. In the event that this Lease is not
terminated by reason of the Condemnation, Lessor shall repair any damage to the
Premises caused by such Condemnation.
15. Brokerage Fees.
15.1 Additional Commission. In addition to the payments owed pursuant to
Paragraph 1.10 above, and unless Lessor and the Brokers otherwise agree in
writing, Lessor agrees that: d) if Base Rent is increased, whether by agreement
or operation of an escalation clause herein, then, Lessor shall pay Brokers a
fee in accordance with the schedule of the Brokers in effect at the time of the
execution of this Lease.
15.2 Assumption of Obligations. Any buyer or transferee of Lessor's
interest in this Lease shall be deemed to have assumed Lessor's obligation
hereunder. Brokers shall be third party beneficiaries of the provisions of
Paragraphs 1.10, 15, 22 and 31. If Lessor fails to pay to Brokers any amounts
due as and for brokerage fees pertaining to this Lease when due, then such
amounts shall accrue Interest. In addition, if Lessor fails to pay any amounts
to Lessee's Broker when due, Lessee's Broker may send written notice to Lessor
and Lessee of such failure and if Lessor falls to pay such amounts within 10
days after said notice, Lessee shall pay said monies to its Broker and offset
such amounts against Rent. In addition, Lessee's Broker shall be deemed to be a
third party beneficiary of any commission agreement entered into by and/or
between Lessor and Lessor's Broker for the limited purpose of collecting any
brokerage fee owed.
15.3 Representations and Indemnities of Broker Relationships. Lessee and
Lessor each represent and warrant to the other that it has had no dealings with
any person, firm, broker or finder (other than the Brokers, if any) in
connection with this Lease, and that no one other then said named Brokers is
entitled to any commission or finder's fee in connection herewith. Lessee and
Lessor do each hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold the other
harmless from and against liability for compensation or charges which may be
claimed by any such unnamed broker, finder or other similar party by reason of
any dealings or actions of the Indemnifying Party, including any costs,
expenses, attorneys' fees reasonably incurred with respect thereto.
16. Estoppel Certificates.
(a) Each Party (as 'Responding Party") shall within 10 days after
written notice from the other Party (the "Requesting Party") execute,
acknowledge and deliver to the Requesting Party a statement in writing in form
similar to the then most current 'Estoppel Certificate" form published by the
AIR Commercial Real Estate Association, plus such additional information,
confirmation and/or statements as may be reasonably requested by the Requesting
Party.
(b) If the Responding Party shall fail to execute or deliver the
Estoppel Certificate within such 10 day period, the Requesting Party may execute
an Estoppel Certificate stating that: (i) the Lease is in full force and effect
without modification except as may be represented by the Requesting Party, (ii)
there are no uncured defaults in the Requesting Party's performance, and (iii)
if Lessor is the Requesting Party, not more than one month's rent has been paid
in advance. Prospective purchasers and encumbrances may rely upon the
Requesting Party's Estoppel Certificate, and the Responding Party shall be
estopped from denying the truth of the facts contained in said Certificate.
(c) If Lessor desires to finance, refinance, or sell the Premises,
or any part thereof, Lessee and all Guarantors shall within 10 days after
written notice from Lessor deliver to any potential lender or purchaser
designated by Lessor such financial statements as may be reasonably required by
such lender or purchaser, including but not limited to Lessee's financial
statements for the past 3 years. All such financial statements shall be received
by Lessor and such lender or purchaser in confidence and shall be used only for
the purposes herein set forth.
17. Definition of Lessor. The term "Lessor" as used herein shall mean the owner
or owners at the time in question of the fee title to the Premises, or, if this
is a sublease, of the Lessee's interest In the prior lease. In the event of a
transfer of Lessor's title or interest in the Premises or this Lease, Lessor
shall deliver to the transferee or assignee (in cash or by credit) any unused
Security Deposit held by Lessor. Upon such transfer or assignment and delivery
of the Security Deposit, as aforesaid, the prior Lessor shall be relieved of all
liability with respect to the obligations and/or covenants under this Lease
thereafter to be performed by the Lessor. Subject to the foregoing, the
obligations and/or covenants in this Lease to be performed by the Lessor shall
be binding only upon the Lessor as hereinabove defined.
18. Severability. The invalidity of any provision of this Lease, as determined
by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall in no way affect the validity of any
other provision hereof.
19. Days. Unless otherwise specifically indicated to the contrary, the word
"days" as used in this Lease shall mean and refer to calendar days.
20. Limitation on Liability. The obligations of Lessor under this Lease shall
not constitute personal obligations of Lessor or its partners, members,
directors, officers or shareholders, and Lessee shall look to the Project, and
to no other assets of Lessor, for the satisfaction of any liability of Lessor
with respect to this Lease, and shall not seek recourse against Lessor's
partners, members, directors, officers or shareholders, or any of their personal
assets for such satisfaction.
21. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of
all obligations to be performed or observed by the Parties under this Lease.
22. No Prior or Other Agreements; Broker Disclaimer. This Lease contains all
agreements between the Parties with respect to any matter mentioned herein, and
no other prior or contemporaneous agreement or understanding shall be effective.
Lessor and Lessee each represents and warrants to the Brokers that it has made,
and Is relying solely upon, its own investigation as to the nature, quality,
character and financial responsibility of the other Party to this Lease and as
to the use, nature, quality and character of the Premises. Brokers have no
responsibility with respect thereto or with respect to any default or breach
hereof by either Party.
23. Notices.
23.1 Notice Requirements. All notices required or permitted by this Lease
or applicable law shall be in writing and may be delivered in person (by hand or
by courier) or may be sent by regular, certified or registered mail or U.S.
Postal Service Express Mail. with postage prepaid, or by facsimile transmission,
and shall be deemed sufficiently given if served in a manner specified in this
Paragraph 23. The addresses noted adjacent to a Party's signature on this Lease
shall be that Party's address for delivery or mailing of notices. Either Party
may by written notice to the other specify a different address for notice,
except that upon Lessee's taking possession of the Premises, the Premises shall
constitute Lessee's address for notice. A copy of all notices to Lessor shall be
concurrently transmitted to such party or parties at such addresses as Lessor
may from time to time hereafter designate in writing.
23.2 Date of Notice. Any notice sent by registered or certified mail,
return receipt requested, shall be deemed given on the date of delivery shown on
the receipt card, or if no delivery date is shown, the postmark thereon. If sent
by regular mail the notice shall be deemed given 72 hours after the same is
addressed as required herein and mailed with postage prepaid. Notices delivered
by United States Express Mail or overnight courier that guarantee next day
delivery shall be deemed given 24 hours after delivery of the same to the Postal
Service or courier. Notices transmitted by facsimile transmission or similar
means shall be deemed delivered upon telephone confirmation of receipt
(confirmation report from fax machine is sufficient), provided a copy is also
delivered via delivery or mall. If notice is received on a Saturday, Sunday or
legal holiday, it shall be deemed received on the next business day. 24.
Waivers.
(a) No waiver by Lessor of the Default or Breach of any term,
covenant or condition hereof by Lessee, shall be deemed a waiver of any other
term, covenant or condition hereof, or of any subsequent Default or Breach by
Lessee of the same or of any other term, covenant or condition hereof. Lessor's
consent to. or approval of, any act shall not be deemed to render unnecessary
the obtaining of Lessor's consent to, or approval of, any subsequent or similar
act by Lessee, or be construed as the basis of an estoppel to enforce the
provision or provisions of this Lease requiring such consent.
(b) The acceptance of Rent by Lessor shall not be a waiver of any
Default or Breach by Lessee. Any payment by Lessee may be accepted by Lessor on
account of moneys or damages due Lessor, notwithstanding any qualifying
statements or conditions made by Lessee in connection therewith, which such
statements and/or conditions shall be of no force or effect whatsoever unless
specifically agreed to in writing by Lessor at or before the time of deposit of
such payment.
(C) THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE TERMS OF THIS LEASE SHALL GOVERN WITH
REGARD TO ALL MATTERS RELATED THERETO AND HEREBY WAIVE THE PROVISIONS OF ANY
PRESENT OR FUTURE STATUTE TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH STATUTE IS INCONSISTENT WITH
THIS LEASE.
25. Disclosures Regarding The Nature of a Real Estate Agency Relationship.
(a) When entering into a discussion with a real estate agent
regarding a real estate transaction, a Lessor or Lessee should from the outset
understand what type of agency relationship or representation it has with the
agent or agents in the transaction. Lessor and Lessee acknowledge being advised
by the Brokers in this transaction, as follows:
(i) Lessor's Agent. A Lessor's agent under a listing agreement
with the Lessor acts as the agent for the Lessor only. A Lessor's agent or
subagent has the following affirmative obligations: To the Lessor. A fiduciary
duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with the
Lessor. To the Lessee and the Lessor a. Diligent exercise of reasonable skills
and care in performance of the agent's duties. b. A duty of honest and fair
dealing and good faith. c. A duty to disclose all facts known to the agent
materially affecting the value or desirability of the property that are not
known to, or within the diligent attention and observation of, the Parties. An
agent Is not obligated to reveal to either Party any confidential information
obtained from the other Party which does not involve the affirmative duties set
forth above.
(ii) Lessee's Agent. An agent can agree to act as agent for
the Lessee only. In these situations, the agent is not the Lessor's agent, even
if by agreement the agent may receive compensation for services rendered, either
in full or in part from the Lessor. An agent acting only for a Lessee has the
following affirmative obligations. To the Lessee: A fiduciary duty of utmost
care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with the Lessee. To the Lessee
and the Lessor: a. Diligent exercise of reasonable skills and care in
performance of the agent's duties. b. A duty of honest and fair dealing and good
faith. c. A duty to disclose all facts known to the agent materially affecting
the value or desirability of the property that are not known to, or within the
diligent attention and observation of, the Parties. An agent is not obligated to
reveal to either Party any confidential information obtained from the other
Party which does not involve the affirmative duties set forth above.
(iii) Agent Representing Both Lessor and Lessee. A real estate
agent, either acting directly or through one or more associate licenses, can
legally be the agent of both the Lessor and the Lessee in a transaction, but
only with the knowledge and consent of both the Lessor and the Lessee. In a dual
agency situation, the agent has the following affirmative obligations to both
the Lessor and the Lessee: a. A fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity,
honesty and loyalty in the dealings with either Lesser or the Lessee. b. Other
duties to the Lessor and the Lessee as stated above in subparagraphs (i) or
(ii). In representing both Lessor and Lessee, the agent may not without the
express permission of the respective Party, disclose to the other Party that the
Lessor will accept rent in an amount less than that indicated in the listing or
that the Lessee Is willing to pay a higher rent than that offered. The above
duties of the agent in a real estate transaction do not relieve a Lessor or
Lessee from the responsibility to protect their own interests. Lessor and Lessee
should carefully read all agreements to assure that they adequately express
their understanding of the transaction. A real estate agent is a person
qualified to advise about real estate. If legal or tax advice is desired,
consult a competent professional.
(b) Brokers have no responsibility with respect to any default or
breach hereof by either Party. The Parties agree that no lawsuit or other legal
proceeding involving any breach of duty, error or omission relating to this
Lease may be brought against Broker more than one year after the Start Date and
that the liability (including court costs and attorneys' fees), of any Broker
with respect to any such lawsuit and/or legal proceeding shall not exceed the
fee received by such Broker pursuant to this Lease; provided, however, that the
foregoing limitation on each Broker's liability shall not be applicable to any
gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Broker.
(c) Buyer and Seller agree to identify to Brokers as "Confidential"
any communication or information given Brokers that is considered by such Party
to be confidential.
26. No Right To Holdover. Lessee has no right to retain possession of the
Premises or any part thereof beyond the expiration or termination of this Lease.
In the event that Lessee holds over, then the Base Rent shall be increased to
150% of the Base Rent applicable immediately preceding the expiration or
termination. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as consent by Lessor to
any holding over by Lessee.
27. Cumulative Remedies. No remedy or election hereunder shall be deemed
exclusive but shall, wherever possible, be cumulative with all other remedies at
law or in equity.
28. Covenants and Conditions; Construction of Agreement. All provisions of this
Lease to be observed or performed by Lessee are both covenants and conditions.
In construing this Lease, all headings and titles are for the convenience of
the Parties only and shall not be considered a part of this Lease. Whenever
required by the context, the singular shall include the plural and vice versa.
This Lease shall not be construed as if prepared by one of the Parties, but
rather according to its fair meaning as a whole, as if both Parties had
prepared it.
29. Binding Effect; Choice of Law. This Lease shall be binding upon the Parties,
their personal representatives, successors and assigns and be governed by the
laws of the State in which the Premises are located. Any litigation between the
Parties hereto concerning this Lease shall be initiated in the county in which
the Premises are located.
30. Subordination; Atonement; Non-Disturbance.
30.1 Subordination. This Lease and any Option granted hereby shall be
subject and subordinate to any ground lease, mortgage, deed of trust, or other
hypothecation or security device (collectively, "Security Device"), now or
hereafter placed upon the Premises, to any and all advances made on the security
thereof, and to all renewals, modifications, and extensions thereof. Lessee
agrees that the holders of any such Security Devices (in this Lease together
referred to as "Lender") shall have no liability or obligation to perform any of
the obligations of Lessor under this Lease. Any Lender may elect to have this
Lease and/or any Option granted hereby superior to the lien of its Security
Device by giving written notice thereof to Lessee, whereupon this Lease and such
Options shall be deemed prior to such Security Device, notwithstanding the
relative dates of the documentation or recordation thereof.
30.2 Atonement. In the event that Lessor transfers title to the Premises,
or the Premises are acquired by another upon the foreclosure or termination of a
Security Devise to which this Lease is subordinated (i) Lessee shall, subject to
the non-disturbance provisions of Paragraph 30.3, attorn to such new owner, and
upon request, enter into a new lease, containing all of the terms and provisions
of this Lease, with such new owner for the remainder of the term hereof, or, at
the election of the new owner, this Lease will automatically become a new lease
between Lessee and such new owner, and (ii) Lessor shall thereafter be relieved
of any further obligations hereunder and such new owner shall assume all of
Lessor's obligations, except that such new owner shall not: (a) be liable for
any act or omission of any prior lessor or with respect to events occurring
prior to acquisition of ownership; (b) be subject to any offsets or defenses
which Lessee might have against any prior lessor, (c) be bound by prepayment of
more than one month's rent, or (D) be liable for the return of any security
deposit paid to any prior lessor which was not paid or credited to such new
owner.
30.3 Non-Disturbance. With respect to Security Devices entered into by
Lessor after the execution of this Lease, Lessee's subordination of this Lease
shall be subject to receiving a commercially reasonable non-disturbance
agreement (a "Non-Disturbance Agreement") from the Lender which Non-Disturbance
Agreement provides that Lessee's possession of the Premises, and this Lease,
including any options to extend the term hereof, will not be disturbed so long
as Lessee is not in Breach hereof and attorn to the record owner of the
Premises. Further, within 60 days after the execution of this Lease, Lessor
shall, if requested by Lessee, use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain
a Non-Disturbance Agreement from the holder of any pre-existing Security Device
which is secured by the Premises. In the event that Lessor is unable to provide
the Non-Disturbance Agreement within said 60 days, then Lessee may, at Lessee's
option, directly contact Lender and attempt to negotiate for the execution and
delivery of a Non-Disturbance Agreement.
30.4 Self-Executing. The agreements contained in this Paragraph 30 shall
be effective without the execution of any further documents; provided, however,
that, upon written request from Lessor or a Lender in connection with a sale,
financing or refinancing of the Premises, Lessee and Lessor shall execute such
further writings as may be reasonably required to separately document any
subordination, atonement and/or Non-Disturbance Agreement provided for herein.
31. Attorneys' Fees. If any Party or Broker brings an action or proceeding
involving the Premises whether founded in tort, contract or equity, or to
declare rights hereunder, the Prevailing Party (as hereafter defined) in any
such proceeding, action, or appeal thereon, shall be entitled to reasonable
attorneys' fees. Such fees may be awarded in the same suit or recovered in a
separate suit, whether or not such action or proceeding is pursued to decision
or judgment. The term, "Prevailing Party" shall include, without limitation, a
Party or Broker who substantially obtains or defeats the relief sought, as the
case may be, whether by compromise, settlement, judgment, or the abandonment by
the other Party or Broker of its claim or defense. The attorneys' fees award
shall not be computed in accordance with any court fee schedule, but shall be
such as to fully reimburse all attorneys' fees reasonably incurred. In addition,
Lessor shall be entitled to attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in the
preparation and service of notices of Default and consultations in connection
therewith, whether or not a legal action is subsequently commenced in connection
with such Default or resulting Breach ($200 is a reasonable minimum per
occurrence for such services and consultation).
32. Lessor's Access; Showing Premises; Repairs. Lessor and Lessor's agents shall
have the right to enter the Premises at any time, in the case of an emergency,
and otherwise at reasonable times after reasonable prior notice for the purpose
of showing the same to prospective purchasers, lenders, or tenants, and making
such alterations, repairs, improvements or additions to the Premises as Lessor
may deem necessary or desirable and the erecting, using and maintaining of
utilities, services, pipes and conduits through the Premises and/or other
premises as long as there is no material adverse effect on Lessee's use of the
Premises. All such activities shall be without abatement of rent or liability to
Lessee.
33. Auctions. Lessee shall not conduct, nor permit to be conducted, any auction
upon the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent. Lessor shall not be
obligated to exercise any standard of reasonableness in determining whether to
permit an auction.
34. Signs. Lessor may place on the Premises ordinary "For Sale' signs at any
time and ordinary *For Lease" signs during the last 6 months of the term hereof.
35. Termination; Merger. Unless specifically stated otherwise in writing by
Lessor, the voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Lessee, the mutual
termination or cancellation hereof, or a termination hereof by Lessor for Breach
by Lessee, shall automatically terminate any sublease or lesser estate in the
Premises; provided, however, that Lessor may elect to continue any one or all
existing subtenancies. Lessor's failure within 10 days following any such event
to elect to the contrary by written notice to the holder of any such lesser
interest, shall constitute Lessor's election to have such event constitute the
termination of such interest.
36. Consents. Except as otherwise provided herein, wherever in this Lease the
consent of a Party is required to an act by or for the other Party, such consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Lessor's actual reasonable costs
and expenses (including but not limited to architects', attorneys', engineers'
and other consultants' fees) incurred in the consideration of or response to, a
request by Lessee for any Lessor consent, including but not limited to consents
to an assignment, a subletting or the presence or use of a Hazardous Substance,
shall be paid by Lessee upon receipt of an invoice and supporting documentation
therefor. Lessors consent to any act, assignment or subletting shall not
constitute an acknowledgment that no Default or Breach by Lessee of this Lease
exists, nor shall such consent be deemed a waiver of any than existing Default
or Breach, except as may be otherwise specifically stated In writing by Lessor
at the lime of such consent. The failure to specify herein any particular
condition to Lessor's consent shall not preclude the imposition by Lessor at the
time of consent of such further or other conditions as are then reasonable with
reference to the particular matter for which consent is being given. In the
event that either Party disagrees with any determination made by the other
hereunder and reasonably requests the reasons for such determination, the
determining party shall furnish its reasons in writing and in reasonable detail
within 10 business days following such request.
37. Guarantor.
37.1 Execution. The Guarantors, if any, shall each execute a guaranty in
the form most recently published by the AIR Commercial Real Estate Association.
37.2 Default. It shall constitute a Default of the Lessee If any Guarantor
fails or refuses, upon request to provide: (a) evidence of the execution of the
guaranty, including the authority of the party signing on Guarantor's behalf to
obligate Guarantor, and in the case of a corporate Guarantor, a certified copy
of a resolution of its board of directors authorizing the making of such
guaranty, (b) current financial statements, (c) an Estoppel Certificate, or (d)
written confirmation that the guaranty is still in effect.
38. Quiet Possession. Subject to payment by Lessee of the Rent and performance
of all of the covenants, conditions and provisions on Lessee's part to be
observed and performed under this Lease, Lessee shall have quiet possession and
quiet enjoyment of the Premises during the term hereof.
39. Options. If Lessee is granted an Option, as defined below, then the
following provisions shall apply.
39.1 Definition. "Option" shall mean: (a) the right to extend or reduce
the term of or renew this Lease or to extend or reduce the term of or renew any
lease that Lessee has on other property of Lessor, (b) the right of first
refusal or first offer to lease either the Premises or other property of Lessor;
(c) the right to purchase, the right of first offer to purchase or the right of
first refusal to purchase the Premises or other property of Lessor.
39.2 Options Personal To Original Lessee. Any Option granted to Lessee in
this Lease Is personal to the original Lessee, and cannot be assigned or
exercised by anyone other than said original Lessee and only while the original
Lessee is in full possession of the Premises and, if requested by Lessor, with
Lessee certifying that Lessee has no intention of thereafter assigning or
subletting.
39.3 Multiple Options. In the event that Lessee has any multiple Options
to extend or renew this Lease, a later Option cannot be exercised unless the
prior Options have been validly exercised.
39.4 Effect of Default on Options.
(a) Lessee shall have no right to exercise an Option: (i) during the
period commencing with the giving of any notice of Default and continuing until
said Default is cured, (ii) during the period of time any Rent is unpaid
(without regard to whether notice thereof is given Lessee), (iii) during the
time Lessee is in Breach of this Lease, or (iv) in the event that Lessee has
been given 3 or more notices of separate Default, whether or not the Defaults
are cured, during the 12 month period immediately preceding the exercise of the
Option.
(b) The period of time within which an Option may be exercised shall
not be extended or enlarged by reason of Lessee's inability to exercise an
Option because of the provisions of Paragraph 39.4(a).
(c) An Option shall terminate and be of no further force or effect,
notwithstanding Lessee's due and timely exercise of the Option, if, after such
exercise and prior to the commencement of the extended term or completion of the
purchase, (i) Lessee fails to pay Rent for a period of 30 days after such Rent
becomes due (without any necessity of Lessor to give notice thereof), or (Ii) if
Lessee commits a Breach of this Lease.
40. Security Measures. Lessee hereby acknowledges that the Rent payable to
Lessor hereunder does not include the cost of guard service or other security
measures, and that Lessor shall have no obligation whatsoever to provide same.
Lessee assumes all responsibility for the protection of the Premises, Lessee,
its agents and invitees and their property from the acts of third parties. In
the event, however, that Lessor should elect to provide security services, then
the cost thereof shall be an Operating Expense.
41. Reservations.
(a) Lessor reserves the right: (i) to grant, without the consent or
joinder of Lessee, such easements, rights and dedications that Lessor deems
necessary, (ii) to cause the recordation of parcel maps and restrictions, (iii)
to create and/or install new utility raceways, so long as such easements,
rights, dedications, maps, restrictions, and utility raceways do not
unreasonably Interfere with the use of the Premises by Lessee. Lessor may also:
change the name, address or title of the Building or Project upon at least 90
days prior written notice; provide and install, at Lessee's expense, Building
standard graphics on the door of the Premises and such portions of the Common
Areas as Lessor shall reasonably deem appropriate; grant to any lessee the
exclusive right to conduct any business as long as such exclusive right does not
conflict with any rights expressly given herein; and to place such signs,
notices or displays as Lessor reasonably deems necessary or advisable upon the
roof, exterior of the Building or the Project or an signs in the Common Areas.
Lessee agrees to sign any documents reasonably requested by Lessor to effectuate
such rights. The obstruction of Lessee's view, air, or light by any structure
erected in the vicinity of the Building, whether by Lessor or third parties,
shall In no way affect this Lease or impose any liability upon Lessor.
(b) Lessor also reserves the right to move Lessee to other space of
comparable size in the Building or Project. Lessor must provide at least 45 days
prior written notice of such move, and the new space must contain improvements
of comparable quality to those contained within the Premises. Lessor shall pay
the reasonable out of pocket costs that Lessee incurs with regard to such
relocation, including the expenses of moving and necessary stationary revision
costs. In no event, however, shall Lessor be required to pay an amount in excess
of two months Base Rent. Lessee may not be relocated more than once during the
term of this Lease.
(c) Lessee shall not: (i) use a representation (photographic or
otherwise) of the Building or Project or their name(s) in connection with
Lessee's business; or (ii) suffer or permit anyone, except in emergency, to go
upon the roof of the Building.
42. Performance Under Protest. If at any time a dispute shall arise as to any
amount or sum of money to be paid by one Party to the other under the provisions
hereof, the Party against whom the obligation to pay the money is asserted shall
have the right to make payment "under protest' and such payment shall not be
regarded as a voluntary payment and there shall survive the right on the part of
said Party to Institute suit for recovery of such sum. If it shall be adjudged
that there was no legal obligation on the part of said Party to pay such sum or
any part thereof, said Party shall be entitled to recover such sum or so much
thereof as it was not legally required to pay. A Party who does not initiate
suit for the recovery of sums paid "under protest" within 6 months shall be
deemed to have waived its right to protest such payment.
43. Authority; Multiple Parties; Execution
(a) If either Party hereto is a corporation, trust, limited
liability company, partnership, or similar entity, each individual executing
this Lease on behalf of such entity represents and warrants that he or she Is
duly authorized to execute and deliver this Lease on its behalf. Each Party
shall, within 30 days after request, deliver to the other Party satisfactory
evidence of such authority.
(b) If this Lease is executed by more than one person or entity as
"Lessee", each such person or entity shall be jointly and severally liable
hereunder. It is agreed that any one of the named Lessees shall be empowered to
execute any amendment to this Lease, or other document ancillary thereto and
bind all of the named Lessees, and Lessor may rely on the same as if all of the
named Lessees had executed such document.
(c) This Lease may be executed by the Parties in counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
44. Conflict. Any conflict between the printed provisions of this Lease and the
typewritten or handwritten provisions shall be controlled by the typewritten or
handwritten provisions.
45. Offer. Preparation of this Lease by either party or their agent and
submission of same to the other Party shall not be deemed an offer to lease to
the other Party. This Lease is not intended to be binding until executed and
delivered by all Parties hereto.
46. Amendments. This Lease may be modified only in wilting, signed by the
Parties in interest at the time of the modification. As long as they do not
materially change Lessee's obligations hereunder, Lessee agrees to make such
reasonable nonmonetary modifications to this Lease as may be reasonably required
by a Lender In connection with the obtaining of normal financing or refinancing
of the Premises.
47. Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO
TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING INVOLVING THE PROPERTY OR ARISING OUT
OF THIS AGREEMENT.
48. Mediation and Arbitration of Disputes. An Addendum requiring the Mediation
and/or the Arbitration of all disputes between the Parties and/or Brokers
arising out of this Lease |_| is |X| is not attached to this Lease.
49. Americans with Disabilities Act. Since compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) is dependent upon Lessee's specific use of the Premises,
Lessor makes no warranty or representation as to whether or not the Premises
comply with ADA or any similar legislation. In the event that Lessee's use of
the Premises requires modifications or additions to the Premises in order to be
in ADA compliance, Lessee agrees to make any such necessary modifications and/or
additions at Lessee's expense.
LESSOR AND LESSEE HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND REVIEWED THIS LEASE AND EACH TERM AND
PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN, AND BY THE EXECUTION OF THIS LEASE SHOW THEIR
INFORMED AND VOLUNTARY CONSENT THERETO. THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE THAT, AT THE
TIME THIS LEASE IS EXECUTED, THE TERMS OF THIS LEASE ARE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE
AND EFFECTUATE THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF LESSOR AND LESSEE WITH RESPECT TO THE
PREMISES.
ATTENTION: NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY THE AIR COMMERCIAL
REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OR BY ANY BROKER AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL
EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE OR THE TRANSACTION TO WHICH IT
RELATES. THE PARTIES ARE URGED TO:
1. SEEK ADVICE OF COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGAL AND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE.
2. RETAIN APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE THE CONDITION OF THE
PREMISES. SAID INVESTIGATION SHOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: THE POSSIBLE
PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, THE ZONING AND SIZE OF THE PREMISES, THE
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, THE CONDITION OF THE ROOF AND OPERATING SYSTEMS,
COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND THE SUITABILITY OF THE
PREMISES FOR LESSEE'S INTENDED USE.
WARNING: IF THE PREMISES ARE LOCATED IN A STATE OTHER THAN CALIFORNIA, CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF THE LEASE MAY NEED TO BE REVISED TO COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF THE
STATE IN WHICH THE PREMISES ARE LOCATED.
The parties hereto have executed this Lease at the place and on the dates
specified above their respective signatures.
Executed at: San Diego, CA Executed at: San Diego, CA
On: 05-19-08 On: 05-16-08
By: LESSOR: By: LESSEE:
RDLFA, LLC Franklin Wireless Corporation,
a California Limited Liability Company a Nevada Corporation
c/o SD Commercial LLC, Management Company
By: /s/ David Wick By: /s/ OC Kim
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Name Printed: David Wick Name Printed: OC Kim
Title: President, SD Commercial LLC Title: President
By: By: /s/ David J. Lee
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Name Printed: Name Printed: David J. Lee
Title: Title: COO
Address: 5440 Morehouse Drive, Suite 4000 Address: 9823 Pacific Heights Blvd., Suite J
San Diego, CA 92121 San Diego, CA 92121
Telephone: (858)623.9000 Telephone: (858)623.0000
Facsimile: (858)623.9009 Facsimile: (858)623.0500
Federal ID No. Federal ID No. 95-3733534
LESSOR'S BROKER: LESSEE'S BROKER:
Commercial Realty Advisers Commercial Realty Advisors
Attn: Brandon Keith Attn: Jeffrey Chasan
Address: 4275 Executive Square, Suite 100 Address: 4275 Executive Square, Suite 100
La Jolla, CA 92037 La Jolla, CA 92037
Telephone:(858) 875.3600 Telephone: (858) 875.3600
Facsimile:(858) 875.3636 Facsimile: (858) 875.3636
NOTICE: These forms are often modified to meet changing requirements of law and
industry needs. Always write or call to make sure you are utilizing the moat
current form: AIR Commercial Real Estate Association, 8OO W 6th Street, Suite
800, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Telephone No. (213) 687-8777. Fax No.: (213)
687-8616.
@Copyright 1999-By AIR Commercial Real Estate Association.
All rights reserved.
No part of these works may he reproduced In any form without
permission In writing.
LEASE ADDENDUM
This is an Addendum to that certain AIR Standard Multi-Tenant Office Lease --
Gross (the "Agreement") dated May 1, 2008 for reference purposes, by and between
Franklin Wireless Corporation, a Nevada Corporation ("Lessee") and RDLFA, LLC
("Lessor"):
50. BASE RENT INCREASES:
Base Monthly Rent per Section 1.5 of the Agreement shall increase on
each anniversary of the Commencement per the following schedule:
Month 1-12: $9,105.00
Month 13-24: $9,469.00
Month 25-36: $9,848.00
51. LEASE OPTION TO EXTEND:
Provided Lessee is not in default of the Lease, Lessee shall have one (1)
Option to renew the Agreement for three (3) additional years, by providing
Landlord a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) days prior written notice of
its intent. Base Monthly Rent in first year of the Option Period shall be
fair market rent for comparable office space in the Sorrento Mesa office
market.
52. SIGNAGE:
Lessor shall grant to Lessee exclusive Eyebrow signage (above Lessee's
Main Entry) during the term of the Lease and any extension, at no rental
cost to Lessee. Any such signage shall receive Lessor's prior written
consent, meet applicable City of San Diego Signage Codes, and shall be
installed (and ultimately removed) by Lessee at Lessee's sole cost and
expense.
Lessor, at Lessor's sole cost, shall pay for the installation of Lessee's
initial lobby directory and Suite entry placard consisting of Lessee's
trade name to Lessor's existing signage.
Lessor, at its sole cost and expense, shall remove the prior tenant's
signage throughout the Premises.
53. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS & CONDITION OF PREMISES:
Lessor, at Lessor's sole cost and expense, shall provide Lessee with a
Modify-to-Suit configuration based upon the Exhibit B Tenant Improvement
Plan, using building standard materials (i.e. installation of new Shaw 26
oz. glue down carpet & Behr paint -- single main color with up to four (4)
accent walls).
With regard to Section 49 of the Agreement, Lessee shall have no liability
for any ADA compliance issues for the Premises as it related to Tenant
Improvements being completed for Lessee.
Lessor shall be responsible, at Lessor's cost, for removal of all rubbish
and FF&E's currently in the Premises that Lessee does not intend to
retain. Lessor shall be responsible for the removal and reinstallation of
the Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E's) that are to remain within
the Premises, at Lessor's cost, following Lessor's construction of Tenant
Improvements. Lessee and Lessor shall mutually agree on the location of
any new electrical outlets (which shall be constructed at Lessor's
expense), plus voice and data locations (which shall be installed at
Lessee's expense).
The HVAC Systems and all Building Systems need to be in good working order
prior to Tenant's possession of the Premises at Landlords sole cost and
expense. Further, all window coverings, ceiling tiles, ceiling grid,
lighting, exterior door thresholds sealed , and damaged interior doors,
need to be cleaned, replaced or repaired to appear in a new type
condition, at Landlords sole cost and expense. In particular, any noisy in
suite HVAC units shall be serviced prior to Landlord's delivery of the
Premises to Tenant.
54. RIGHT OF MST REFUSAL:
Lessee shall have the Right of First Refusal on any available adjacent or
contiguous space, which Right shall be exercised by Lessee within five (5)
days of written notice from Lessor that such space is available. The
rental terms shall be based on the market at time First Right is
exercised.
55. ROOF RIGHTS:
Lessor shall allow Lessee, at Lessee's sole cost and expense, the right to
place one (1) satellite dish and necessary equipment on the roof of the
building, at no additional rent, for the term of the lease and any
extension thereof. Lessee shall be required, at Lessee's expense, to use
Lessor's roofing contractor in conjunction with any such installation in
order to avoid invalidation of the roof warranty. Any such installation
shall be done by a licensed contractor with specifications of such
installation approved by Lessor in writing.
56. FURNITURE:
Lessee shall have the right, not the obligation, to use at no additional
cost to Lessee, the FF&E's owned by Landlord currently in Suite 1000
(except for microwaves, and refrigerators -- which will be removed prior
to Early Possession Date). Tenant shall identify those FF&E's it intends
to use, within one week following Lease execution and Landlord shall
remove all the FF&E's that Tenant does not want.
57. OPERATING EXPENSE CLARIFICATION:
Operating Expense Clarification: The Base Rental for the first year for
Lessee shall incorporate a Base Year 2008. Such Base Year 2008 shall
include the Lessee's 13.3 percentage share of the total Operating Expenses
for the Building during the year 2008. Lessee shall be responsible for
their 13.3 percentage share difference when the Base Year is compared to
any total annual operating expenses in any comparative year. The annual
Operating Expenses shall not increase more than 7% year over year, as
noted in Section 4.2 of the Lease.
LESSEE: Franklin Wireless Corporation LESSOR: RDLFA, LLC
BY: /s/ OC Kim BY: SD Commercial, LLC,
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OC Kim
ITS: Management Company
DATE: 5/16/08 BY: /s/ David Wick
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David Wick - President
of SD Commercial LLD
BY: /s/ David J. Lee DATE: 5/19/08
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David J. Lee
ITS: Chief Operating Officer
DATE: 09/16/08
EXHIBIT A
EXISTING FLOOR PLAN
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EXHIBIT B
CONSTRUCTION WORK LETTER / PLAN
Lessor shall install Shaw 26 oz. carpet and Behr paint of Lessee's selection,
and deliver the Premises with new conference room, double door glass entry to
the conference room, new offices / lab room at eastern end of the Premises,
and all other Tenant Improvements detailed in the attached Exhibit below:
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