Common use of Modification of Alteration Plans and Specifications Clause in Contracts

Modification of Alteration Plans and Specifications. If Tenant desires to modify Alteration Plans and Specifications after they have been approved or deemed approved by Landlord pursuant to Section 9.5(a)(i) hereof, and either (A) Tenant has not provided to Landlord an Architect’s Certification, prepared by an Architect or an Engineer approved (or deemed approved) by Landlord in accordance with Section 9.6(a)(ii) hereof, describing the proposed modification and stating that such modification is not to have been governed by any element of the DUO or does not affect a Structural Component (other than by having a Nonadverse Structural Effect), or (B) such modification represents an immaterial field change to such plans (notification of each such immaterial field change being promptly provided to Landlord by Tenant together with adequate identification of such change and an explanation of the change made), Tenant shall submit the proposed modifications to Landlord, clearly identifying each such modification, together with a statement of Tenant’s reasons therefor. If (a) Tenant has submitted such aforesaid Architect’s Certification and such Architect’s Certification has not been objected to by Landlord within five (5) Business Days after Landlord’s receipt thereof or (b) such modification represents an immaterial field change and Tenant has provided the information required in clause (2) of this Section 9.5(b)(ii), then such submission of the proposed modifications for Landlord’s review and approval is not required. Unless and until a proposed modification is clearly identified by Tenant, such modification shall not be considered by Landlord and the prior set of approved plans shall govern in respect of such modification. Landlord shall not disapprove any matter previously submitted and approved, or deemed approved by Landlord, except to the extent that the proposed modification affects any matter so approved or deemed approved. If Landlord determines, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 9.5(a)(i) hereof, that any proposed modifications are acceptable to Landlord, Landlord shall so notify Tenant. If Landlord determines, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 9.5(a)(i) hereof, that such modifications are not otherwise acceptable, Landlord shall so notify Tenant, setting forth in reasonable detail Landlord’s reasons for such determination. In the event Landlord determines the modification to be unacceptable, Tenant shall revise the proposed modifications so that they are acceptable to Landlord and resubmit them to Landlord for review in accordance with the standards hereinabove set forth. Each review by Landlord under this Section 9.5(b)(ii) shall be carried out within fifteen (15) Business Days of the date of submission of the proposed modifications to the Alteration Plans and Specifications unless the proposed modification substantially alters the Alteration Plans and Specifications, in which event, so long as Landlord notifies Tenant within such fifteen (15) Business Day period that Landlord so regards the proposed modification, Landlord’s review shall be carried out within twenty (20) Business Days of the date of submission of the proposed modification.

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Sources: Sublease Agreement (New York Times Co), Sublease Agreement (New York Times Co)