Common use of Building Operating Costs Clause in Contracts

Building Operating Costs. Landlord shall maintain the Building Common Areas in good order, condition and repair. Tenant shall pay Tenant’s pro rata share (as defined below) of all costs reasonably incurred by Landlord generally in accordance with customary practices for similar buildings in San Diego County for the operation and maintenance of the Building Common Areas and for the services provided by Landlord pursuant to Section 6.2 below (“Building Operating Costs”). Building Operating Costs include, but are not limited to, costs and expenses for the following: services provided by Landlord pursuant to Section 6.2 below, pest extermination services; utilities, water and sewage charges; maintenance of parking areas; premiums for liability, property damage, fire and other types of casualty insurance on the Building Common Areas and all Building Common Area improvements; all personal property taxes levied on or attributable to personal property used in connection with the Building Common Areas; rental or lease payments paid by Landlord for rented or leased personal property used in the operation or maintenance of the Building Common Areas; fees for required licenses and permits; repairing, resurfacing, repaving, maintaining, painting, lighting, cleaning, refuse removal, security and similar items; reasonable reserves; provided, however, that Building Operating Costs shall not include any costs included in Project Operating Expenses. Landlord may cause any or all of such services to be provided by third parties, or by entities associated with Landlord. Landlord may, at Landlord’s election, estimate in advance and charge to Tenant monthly as Building Operating Costs, all real property taxes for which Tenant is liable under the Lease, all insurance premiums for which Tenant is liable under the Lease, and all maintenance and repair costs for which Tenant is liable under the Lease.