Exhibit 10.17
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL LEASE - GROSS
AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
1. Parties. This Lease, dated for reference purposes only, June 23, 1995, is
made by and between Geremia Brothers (herein called "Lessor") and Pac-West
Telecomm, Inc. a California Corporation (herein called "Lessee").
2. Premises. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor for
the term, at the rental, and upon all of the conditions set forth herein, that
certain real property situated in the County of San ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ State of California
commonly known as 4202 and ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and described as a 6,000 square
foot freestanding office building and a 27,000 square foot multi-tenant Business
Park. Said real property including the land and all improvements therein, is
herein called "the Premises".
3. Term.
3.1 Term. The term of this Lease shall be for See rent schedule
commencing on July 1, 1995 and ending on June 30, 2001 unless sooner terminated
pursuant to any provision hereof.
3.2 Delay in Possession. Notwithstanding said commencement date. If for
any reason Lessor cannot deliver of the Premises to Lessee on said date. Lessor
shall not be subject to any liability therefor, nor shall such failure affect
the validity of this Lease of the obligations of Lessee hereunder of extend the
term hereof, but in such case. Lessee shall not be obligated to pay rent until
possession of the Premises is tendered to Lessee; provided, however, that if
Lessor shall not have delivered possession of the Premises within sixty (60)
days from said commencement date. Lessee may, at Lessee's option, by notice in
writing to Lessor within ten (10) days thereafter, cancel this Lease, in which
event the parties shall be discharged from all obligations hereunder; provided
further, however, that if such written notice of Lessee is not received by
Lessor within said ten (10) day period. Lessee's right to cancel this Lease
hereunder shall terminate and be of no further force or effect.
3.3 Early Possession. If Lessee occupies the Premises prior to said
commencement date, such occupancy shall be subject to all provisions hereof,
such occupancy shall not advance the termination date, and Lessee shall pay rent
for such period at the initial monthly rates set forth below.
4. Rent. Lessee shall pay to Lessor as rent for the Premises, monthly payments
of $ See rent schedule, in advance, on the day of each month of the term hereof.
Lessee shall pay Lessor upon the execution here of $_________ as rent for
____________.
Rent for any period during the term hereof which is for less than one month
shall be a pro rata portion of the monthly installment. Rent shall be payable in
lawful money of the United States to Lessor at the address stated herein or to
such other persons or at such other places as Lessor may designate in writing.
5. Security Deposit. Lessee shall deposit with Lessor upon execution hereof $N/A
as security for Lessee's faithful performance of Lessee's obligations hereunder.
If Lessee fails to pay rent or other charges due hereunder, or otherwise
defaults with respect to any provision of this Lease. Lessor may use, apply or
retain all or any portion of said deposit for the payment of any rent or other
charge in default or for the payment of any other sum to which Lessor may become
obligated by reason of Lessee's default, or to compensate Lessor for any loss or
damage which Lessor may suffer thereby. If Lessor so uses or applies all or any
portion of said deposit, Lessee shall within ten (10) days after written demand
therefor deposit cash with Lessor in an amount sufficient to restore said
deposit to the full amount herein above stated and Lessee's failure to do so
shall be a material breach of this Lease. If the monthly rent shall, from time
to time, increase during the term of this Lease, Lessee can thereupon deposit
with Lessor addition security deposit so that the amount of security deposit
held by Lessor shall at all times bear the same proportion to current rent as
the original security deposit bears to the original monthly rent set forth in
paragraph 4 hereof Lessor shall not be required to keep said deposit separate
from its general accounts. If Lessee performs all of Lessee's obligations
hereunder said deposit or so much thereof as has not theretofore been applied by
Lessor, shall be returned, without payment of interest or other increment for
its use to Lessee (or at Lessor's option to the last assignee, if any, of
Lessee's interest hereunder) at the expiration of the term hereof, and after
Lessee has vacated the Premises. No trust relationship is created herein between
Lessor and Lessee with respect to said Security Deposit.
6. Use.
6.1 Use. The Premises shall be used and occupied only for general
office purposes and uses associated with telecommunications, paging service,
storage, repair, sales and rental of electrical equipment or any other use which
is reasonably comparable and for no other purposes.
6.2 Compliance with Law.
(a) Lessor warrants to Lessee that the Premises, in its state
existing on the date that the Lease term commences but without regard to the use
for which Lessee will use the Premises, does not violate any covenants or
restrictions of record or any applicable building code, regulation or ordinance
in effect on such Lease term commencement date. In the event it is determined
that this warranty has been violated, then it shall be the obligation of the
Lessor, after written notice from Lessee, to promptly at Lessor's sole cost and
expense rectify any such violation. In the event Lessee does not give to Lessor
written notice of the violation of this warranty within six months from the date
that the Lease term commences. The correction of same shall be the obligation of
the Lessee at Lessee's sole cost. The warranty contained in this paragraph 6.2
(a) shall be of no force or effect if, prior to the date of this Lease, Lessee
was the owner or occupant of the Premises and in such event, Lessee shall
correct any such violation at Lessee's sole cost.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph 6.2(a), Lessee shall, at
Lessee's expense, comply promptly with all applicable statutes, ordinances,
rules regulations order's covenants and restrictions of record, and requirements
in effect during the term or any part of the term hereof regulating the use by
Lessee of the Premises. Lessee shall not use nor permit the use of the Premises
in any manner that will tend to create waste or a nuisance or, if there shall be
more than one tenant in the building containing the Premises, shall tend to
disturb such other tenants.
6.3 Condition of Premises.
(a) Lessor shall deliver the Premises to Lessee clean and free
of debris on Lease commencement date (unless Lessee is already in possession)
and Lessor further warrants to Lessee that the plumbing, lighting, air
conditioning, heating, and loading doors in the Premises shall be in good
operating condition on the Lease commencement date. In the event that it is
determined that this warranty has been violated then it shall be the obligation
of Lessor, after receipt of written notice from Lessee setting forth with
specificity the nature of the violation to promptly, at Lessor's sole cost,
rectify such violation. Lessee's failure to give such written notice to Lessor
within thirty (30) days after the Lease commencement date shall cause the
conclusive presumption that Lessor has complied with all of Lessor's obligations
hereunder. The warranty contained in this paragraph 6.3(a) shall be of no force
or effect if prior to the date of this Lease, Lessee was the owner or occupant
of the Premises.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, Lessee hereby
accepts the Premises in their condition existing as of the Lease commencement
date or the date that Lessee takes possession of the Premises, whichever is
earlier, subject to all applicable zoning, municipal, county and state laws,
ordinances and regulations governing and regulating the use of the Premises, and
any covenants or restrictions of record and accepts this Lease subject thereto
and to all matters disclosed thereby and by any exhibits attached hereto Lessee
acknowledges that neither Lessor nor Lessor's agent has made any representation
or warranty as to the present or future suitability of the Premises for the
conduct of Lessee's business.
7. Maintenance, Repairs and Alternations.
7.1 Lessor's Obligations. Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 6,
7.2 and 9 and except for damage caused by any negligent or intentional omission
of Lessee, Lessee's agents, employees, or invitees in which event Lessee shall
repair the damage. Lessor, at Lessor's expense shall keep in good order,
condition and repair the foundations, exterior walls and the exterior roof of
the Premises. Lessor shall not, however, be obligated to paint such exterior,
nor shall Lessor be required to maintain the interior surface of exterior walls,
windows, doors or plate glass. Lessor shall have no obligation to make repairs
under this Paragraph 7.1 until a reasonable time after receipt of written notice
of the need for such repairs. Lessee expressly waives the benefits of any
statute now or hereafter in effect which would otherwise afford Lessee the right
to make repairs at Lessor's expense or to terminate this Lease because of
Lessor's failure to keep Premises in good order condition and repair.
7.2 Lessee's Obligations.
(a) Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 6, 7.1 and 9
Lessee, at Lessee's expense, shall keep in good order, condition and repair the
Premises and every part thereof (whether or not the damaged portion of the
Premises or the means of repairing the same are reasonably or readily accessible
to Lessee) including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all
plumbing, heating, air conditioning. (Lessee shall procure and act or
maintain, at Lessee's expense, an air conditioning system maintenance contract)
ventilating electrical and lighting facilities and equipment within the
Premises, fixtures, interior walls and interior surface of exterior walls,
ceilings, windows, doors, plate glass, and skylights, located within the
Premises.
(b) If Lessee fails to perform Lessee's obligations under this
Paragraph 7.2 or under any other paragraph of this Lease, Lessor may at Lessor's
option enter upon the Premises after 10 days prior written notice to Lesser
(except in the case of emergency, in which case no notice shall be required),
perform such obligations on Lessee's behalf and put the Premises in good order,
condition and repair, and the cost thereof together with interest thereon at the
maximum rate then allowable by law shall be due and payable as additional rent
to Lessor together with Lessee's next rental installment.
(c) On the last day of the term hereof, or on any sooner
termination, Lessee shall surrender the Premises to Lessor in the same condition
as received, ordinary wear and tear excepted, clean and free of debris. Lessee
shall repair any damage to the Premises occasioned by the installation or
removal of its trade fixtures, furnishings and equipment. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary otherwise stated in this Lease, Lessee shall leave the
air lines, power panels, electrical distribution systems, lighting fixtures,
space heaters, air conditioning, plumbing and fencing on the premises in good
operating condition.
7.3 Alterations and Additions.
(a) Lessee shall not, without Lessor's prior written consent
made any alterations, improvements, additions, or Utility Installations in, on
or about the Premises, except for nonstructural alterations not exceeding $2,500
in cumulative costs during the term of this Lease. In any event, whether or not
in excess of $2,500 in cumulative cost, Lessee shall made no change or
alteration to the exterior of the Premises nor the exterior of the building(s)
on the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent. As used in this
Paragraph 7.3 the term "Utility Installation" shall mean carpeting, window
coverings, air lines, power panels, electrical distribution systems, lighting
fixtures, space heaters, air conditioning, plumbing and fencing. Lessor may
require that Lessee remove any or all of said alterations, improvements,
additions or Utility Installations at the expiration of the term, and restore
the Premises to their prior condition. Lessor may require Lessee to provide
Lessor, at Lessee's sole cost and expense a lien and completion bond in an
amount equal to one-half times the estimated cost of such improvements to insure
Lessor against any liability for mechanic's and materialmen's liens and to
insure completion of the work. Should Lessee make any alterations, improvements,
additions or Utility Installations without the prior approval of Lessor, Lessor
may require that Lessee remove any or all of the same.
(b) Any alternations, improvements, additions or Utility
Installations in, or about the Premises that Lessee shall desire to make and
which requires the consent of the Lessor shall be presented to Lessor in written
form, with proposed detailed plans. If Lessor shall give its consent, the
consent shall be deemed conditioned upon Lessee acquiring a permit to do so from
appropriate governmental agencies, the furnishing of a copy thereof to Lessor
prior to the commencement of the work and the compliance by Lessee of all
conditions of said permit in a prompt and expeditious manner.
(c) 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 in the Premises, which claims are or may be secured by any mechanics or
materialmen's lien against the Premises or any interest therein. Lessee shall
give Lessor not less than ten (10) days notice prior to the commencement of any
work in the Premises, and Lessor shall have the right to post notices of
non-responsibility in or on the Premises as provided by law. If Lessee shall, in
good faith, contest the validity of any such lien, claim or demand, then Lessee
shall, at its sole expense defend itself and Lessor against the same and shall
pay and satisfy any such adverse judgment that may be rendered thereon before
the enforcement thereof against the Lessor or the Premises, upon the condition
that if Lessor shall require, Lessee shall furnish to Lessor a surety bond
satisfactory to Lessor in an amount equal to such contested lien claim or demand
indemnifying Lessor against liability for the same and holding the Premises free
from the effect of such lien of claim. In addition, Lessor may require Lessee to
pay Lessor's attorneys fees and costs in participating in such action if Lessor
shall decide it is to its best interest to do so.
(d) Unless Lessor requires their removal, as set forth in
Paragraph 7.3(a), all alterations, improvements, additions and Utility
Installations (whether or not such Utility Installations constitute trade
fixtures of Lessee), which may be made on the Premises, shall become the
property of Lessor and remain upon and be surrendered with the Premises at the
expiration of the term. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Paragraph 7.3(d),
Lessee's machinery and equipment, other than that which is affixed to the
Premises so that it cannot be removed without material damage to the Premises,
shall remain the property of Lessee and may be removed by Lessee subject to the
provisions of Paragraph 7.2(c).
8. Insurance; Indemnity.
8.1 Liability Insurance - Lessee. Lessee shall, at Lessee's expense,
obtain and keep in force during the term of this Lease a policy of Combined
Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage Insurance Insuring Lessee and
Lessor against any liability arising out of the user occupancy or maintenance of
the Premises and all other areas appurtenant thereto. Such Insurance shall be in
an amount not less than $500,000 per occurrence. The policy shall insure
performance by Lessee of the indemnity provisions of this Paragraph 8. The
limits of said insurance shall not, however, limit the liability of Lessee
hereunder.
8.2. Liability Insurance - Lessor. Lessor shall obtain and keep in
force during the term of this Lease a policy of Combined Single Limit Bodily
Injury and Property Damage Insurance, insuring Lessor, but not Lessee, against
any liability arising out of the ownership, use, occupancy or maintenance of the
Premises and all areas appurtenant thereto in an amount not less than $500,000
per occurrence.
8.3 Property Insurance. Lessor shall obtain and keep in force during
the term of this Lease a policy or policies of insurance covering loss or damage
to the Premises, but not Lessee's fixtures, equipment or tenant improvements in
an amount not to exceed the full replacement value thereof, as the same may
exist from time to time, providing protection against all perils included within
the classification of fire, extended coverage , vandalism, malicious mischief,
flood (in the event same is required by a lender having a lien on the Premises)
special extended perils ("all risk", as such term is used in the insurance
industry) but not plate glass insurance.
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8.5 Insurance Policies. Insurance required hereunder shall be in
companies holding a "General Policyholders Rating" of at least B plus or such
other rating as may be required by a lender having a lien on the Premises, as
set forth in the most current issue of "Best's Insurance Guide". Lessee shall
deliver to Lessor copies of policies of liability insurance required under
Paragraph 8.1 or certificates evidencing the existence and amounts of such
insurance. No such policy shall be cancelable or subject to reduction of
coverage or other modification except after thirty (30) days' prior written
notice to Lessor. Lessee shall, at least thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration of such policies, furnish Lessor with renewals or "binders" thereof,
or Lessor may order such insurance and charge the cost thereof to Lessee, which
amount shall be payable by Lessee upon demand. Lessee shall not do or permit to
be done anything which shall invalidate the insurance policies referred to in
Paragraph 8.3.
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Lessee shall indemnify and hold harmless Lessor from and
against any and all claims arising from Lessee's use of the Premises, or from
the conduct of Lessee's business or from any activity, work or things done,
permitted or suffered by Lessee in or about the Premises or elsewhere and shall
further indemnify and hold harmless Lessor from and against any and all claims
arising from any breach or default in the performance of any obligation on
Lessee's part to be performed under the terms of this Lease or arising from any
negligence of the Lessee, or any of Lessee's agents, contractors, or employees,
and from and against all costs, attorney's fees, expenses and liabilities
incurred in the defense of any such claim or any action or proceeding brought
thereon, and in case any action or proceeding be brought against Lessor by
reason of any such claim. Lessee upon notice from Lessor shall defend the same
at Lessee's expense by counsel satisfactory to Lessor.
8.8 Exemption of Lessor from Liability. Lessee hereby agrees that
Lessor's all not be liable for injury to Lessee's business or any loss of income
therefrom or for damage to the goods, wares, merchandise or other property of
Lessee. Lessee's employees, invitees, customers, or any other person in or about
the Premises, nor shall Lessor be liable for injury to the person of Lessee.
Lessee's employees, agents or contractors, whether such damage or injury is
caused by or results from fire, steam electricity, gas, water or rain or from
the breakage, leakage, obstruction of other defects of pipes, sprinklers, wires,
appliances, plumbing, air conditioning or lighting fixtures, or from any other
cause, whether the said damage or injury results from conditions arising upon
the Premises or upon other portions of the building of which the Premises are a
part, or from other sources or places and regardless of whether the cause of
such damage or injury or the means of repairing the same is inaccessible to
Lessee. Lessor shall not be liable for any damages arising from any act or
neglect of any other tenant, if any, of the building in which the Premises are
located.
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9. Damage of Destruction.
9.1 Definitions.
(a) "Premises Partial Damage" shall herein mean damage or
destruction to the Premises to the extent that the cost of repair is less than
50% of the fair market value of the premises immediately prior to such damage or
destruction. "Premises Building Partial Damage" shall herein mean damage or
destruction to the building of which the Premises are a part to the extent that
the cost of repair is less than 50% of the fair market value of such building as
a whole immediately prior to such damage or destruction.
(b) "Premises Total Destruction" shall herein mean damage or
destruction to the Premises to the extent that the cost of repairs is 50% or
more of the fair market value of the Premises immediately prior to such damage
destruction. "Premises Building Total Destruction" shall herein mean damage or
destruction to the building of which the Premises are a part to the extent that
the cost of repair is 50% or more of the fair market value of such building as a
whole immediately prior to such damage or destruction.
(c) "Insured Loss" shall herein mean damage or destruction
which was caused by an event required to be covered by the insurance described
in paragraph 8.
9.2 Partial Damage - Insured Loss. Subject to the provisions of
paragraphs 9.4, 9.5 and 9.6, if at any time during the term of this Lease there
is damage which is an insured Loss and which falls into the classification of
Premises Partial Damage or Premises Building Partial Damage, then Lessor shall,
at Lessor's sole cost, repair such damage, but not Lessee's fixtures, equipment
or tenant improvements, as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect.
9.3 Partial Damage - Uninsured Loss. Subject to the provisions of
Paragraphs 9.4, 9.5 and 9.6, if at any time during the term of this Lease there
is damage which is not an Insured Loss and which falls within the classification
of Premises Partial Damage or Premises Building Partial Damage, unless caused by
a negligent or willful act of Lessee (in which event Lessee shall make the
repairs at Lessee's expense). Lessor may at Lessor's option 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) give written notice
to Lessee within thirty (30) days after the date of the occurrence of such
damage of Lessor's intention to cancel and terminate this Lease, as of the date
of the occurrence of such damage. In the event Lessor elects to give such notice
of Lessor's intention to cancel and terminate this Lease, Lessee shall have the
right within ten (10) days after the receipt of such notice to give written
notice to Lessor of Lessee's intention to repair such damage at Lessee's
expense, without reimbursement from Lessor, in which event this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect, and Lessee shall proceed to make such repairs
as soon as reasonably possible. If Lessee does not give such notice within such
10-day period this Lease shall be cancelled and terminated as of the date of the
occurrence of such damage.
9.4 Total Destruction. If at any time during the term of this Lease
there is damage, whether or not an Insured Loss, (including destruction required
by any authorized public authority), which falls into the classification of
Premises Total Destruction or Premises Building Total Destruction, this Lease
shall automatically terminate as of the date of such total destruction.
9.5 Damage Near End of Term.
(a) If at any time during the last six months of the term of
this Lease there is damage, whether or not an Insured Loss, which falls within
the classification of Premises Partial Damage, Lessor may at Lessor's option
cancel and terminate this Lease as of the date of occurrence of such damage by
giving written notice to Lessee of Lessor's election to do so within 30 days
after the date of occurrence of such damage.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph 9.5(a), in the event that Lessee
has an option to extend or renew this Lease, and the time within which said
option may be exercised has not yet expired, Lessee shall exercise such option,
if it is to be exercised at all, no later than 20 days after the occurrence of
an Insured Loss falling within the classification of Premise Partial Damage
during the last six months of the term of this Lease. If Lessee duly exercises
such option during said 20 day period, Lessor shall, at Lessor's 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 during said 20 day
period, then Lessor may at Lessor's option terminate and cancel this Lease as of
the expiration of said 20 day period by giving written notice to Lessee of
Lessor's election to do so within 10 days after the expiration of said 20 day
period, notwithstanding any term or provision in the grant of option to the
contrary.
9.6 Abatement of Rent; Lessee's Remedies.
(a) In the event of damage described in paragraph 9.2 or 9.3,
and Lessor or Lessee repairs or restores the Premises pursuant to the provisions
of this Paragraph 9, the rent payable hereunder for the period during which such
damage, repair or restoration continues shall be abated in proportion to the
degree to which Lessee's use of the Premises is impaired. Except for abatement
of rent, if any, and except as provided for in other provisions of this lease,
Lessee shall have no claim against Lessor for any damage suffered by reason of
any such damage, destruction, repair or restoration.
(b) If Lessor shall be obligated to repair or restore the
Premises under the provisions of this Paragraph 9 and shall not commence such
repair or restoration within 30 days after such obligations shall accrue, Lessee
may at Lessee's option cancel and terminate this Lease by giving Lessor written
notice of Lessee's election to do so at any time prior to the commencement of
such repair or restoration. In such event this Lease shall terminate as of the
date of such notice.
9.7 Termination - Advance Payments. Upon termination of this Lease
pursuant to this Paragraph 9, an equitable adjustment shall be made concerning
advance rent and any advance payments made by Lessee to Lessor. Lessor shall, in
addition, return to Lessee so much of Lessee's security deposit as has not
theretofore been applied by Lessor.
9.8 Waiver. Lessor and Lessee waive the provision of any statutes which
relate to termination of leases when leased property is destroyed and agree that
such event shall be governed by the terms of this Lease.
10. Real Property Taxes.
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10.2 Additional Improvements. Notwithstanding paragraph 10.1 hereof,
Lessee shall pay to Lessor upon demand therefor the entirety of any increase in
real property tax if assessed solely by reason of additional improvements placed
upon the Premises by Lessee or at Lessee's request.
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10.5 Personal Property Taxes.
(a) Lessee shall pay prior to delinquency all taxes assessed
against and levied upon trade fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all other
personal property of Lessee contained in the Premises or elsewhere. When
possible, Lessee shall cause said trade fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all
other personal property to be assessed and billed separately from the real
property of Lessor.
(b) If any of Lessee's said personal property shall be
assessed with Lessor's real property, Lessee shall pay Lessor the taxes
attributable to Lessee within 10 days after receipt of a written statement
setting forth the taxes applicable to Lessee's property. 11. Utilities. Lessee
shall pay for all water, gas, heat, light, power, telephone and other utilities
and services supplied to the Premises, together with any taxes thereon. If any
such services are not separately metered to Lessee, Lessee shall pay a
reasonable proportion to be determined by Lessor of all charges jointly metered
with other premises.
12. Assignment and Subletting.
12.1 Lessor's Consent Required. Lessee shall not voluntarily or by
operation of law assign, transfer, mortgage, sublet, or otherwise transfer or
encumber all or any part of Lessee's interest in this Lease or in the Premises,
without Lessor's prior written consent, which Lessor shall not unreasonably
withhold. Lessor shall respond to Lessee's request for consent hereunder in a
timely manner and any attempted assignment, transfer, mortgage, encumbrance or
subletting without such consent shall be void, and shall constitute a breach of
this Lease.
12.2 Lessee Affiliate. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 12.1
hereof, Lessee may assign or sublet the Premises, or any portion thereof,
without Lessor's consent, to any corporation which controls, is controlled by or
is under common control with Lessee, or to any corporation resulting from the
merger or consolidation with Lessee, or to any person or entity which acquires
all the assets of Lessee as a going concern of the business that is being
conducted on the Premises, provided that said assignee assumes, in full, the
obligations of Lessee under this Lease. Any such assignment shall not, in any
way, affect or limit the liability of Lessee under the terms of this Lease even
if after such assignment or subletting the terms of this Lease are materially
changed or altered without the consent of Lessee, the consent of whom shall not
be necessary.
12.3 No Release of Lessee. Regardless of Lessor's consent, no
subletting or assignment shall release Lessee of Lessee's obligation or alter
the primary liability of Lessee to pay the rent and to perform all other
obligations to be performed by Lessee hereunder. The acceptance of rent by
Lessor from any other person shall not be deemed to be a waiver by Lessor of any
provision hereof. Consent to one assignment of subletting shall not be deemed
consent to any subsequent assignment or subletting. In the event of default by
any assignee of Lessee or any successor of Lessee, in the performance of any of
the terms hereof, Lessor may proceed directly against Lessee without the
necessity of exhausting remedies against said assignee. Lessor may consent to
subsequent assignments or subletting of this Lease or amendments or
modifications to this Lease with assignees of Lessee, without notifying Lessee,
or any successor of Lessee, and without obtaining its or their consent thereto
and such action shall not relieve Lessee of liability under this Lease.
12.4 Attorney's Fees. In the event Lessee shall assign or sublet the
Premises or request the consent of Lessor to any assignment or subletting or if
Lessee shall request the consent of Lessor for any act Lessee proposes to do
then Lessee shall pay Lessor's reasonable attorney's fees incurred in connection
therewith, such attorney's fees not to exceed $350.00 for each such request.
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13. Defaults; Remedies.
13.1 Defaults. The occurrence of any one or more of the following
events shall constitute a material default and breach of this Lease by Lessee:
(a) The vacating or abandonment of the Premises by Lessee.
(b) The failure by Lessee to make any payment of rent or any
other payment required to be made by Lessee hereunder, as and when due where
such failure shall continue for a period of fifteen (15) days after written
notice thereof from Lessor to Lessee in the event that Lessor serves Lessee with
a Notice to Pay Rent or Quit pursuant to applicable Unlawful Detainer statutes
such Notice Pay Rent or Quit shall constitute the notice required by this
subparagraph.
(c) The failure by Lessee to observe or perform any of the
covenants, conditions or provisions of this Lease to be observed or performed by
Lessee, other than described in paragraph (b) above, where such failure shall
continue for a period of 30 days after written notice thereof from Lessor to
Lessee; provided, however, that if the nature of Lessee's default is such that
more than 30 days are reasonably required for its cure, then Lessee shall not be
deemed to be in default if Lessee commenced such cure within said 30-day period
and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.
(d) (i) The making by Lessee of any general arrangement or
assignment for the benefit of creditors; (ii) Lessee becomes a "debtor" as
defined in 11 U.S.C. Section 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 paragraph 13.1(d) is
contrary to any applicable law, such provision shall be of no force or effect.
(e) The discovery by Lessor that any financial statement given
to Lessor by Lessee, any assignee or Lessee, any subtenant of Lessee, any
successor in interest of Lessee or any guarantor of Lessee's obligation
hereunder, and any of them, was materially false.
13.2 Remedies. In the event of any such material default or breach by
Lessee, Lessor may at any time thereafter, with or without notice or demand and
without limiting Lessor in the exercise of any right or remedy which Lessor may
have by reason of such default or 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 of the Premises to Lessor. In such event Lessor
shall be entitled to recover from Lessee all damages incurred by Lessor by
reason of Lessee's default including, but not limited to, the cost of recovering
possession of the Premises; expenses of reletting, including necessary
renovation and alteration of the Premises, reasonable attorney's fees, and any
real estate commission actually paid, the worth at the time of award by the
court having jurisdiction thereof of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the
balance of the term after the time of such award exceeds the amount of such
rental loss for the same period that Lessee proves could be reasonably avoided;
that portion of the leasing commission paid by Lessor pursuant to Paragraph 15
applicable to the unexpired term of this Lease.
(b) Maintain Lessee's right to possession in which case this
Lease shall continue in effect or not Lessee shall have abandoned the Premises.
In such event Lessor shall be entitled to enforce all of Lessor's rights and
remedies under this Lease, including the right to recover the rent as it becomes
due hereunder.
(c) Pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available to
Lessor under the laws or judicial decisions of the state wherein the Premises
are located. Unpaid installments of rent and other unpaid monetary obligations
of Lessee under the terms of this Lease shall bear interest from the date due at
the maximum rate than allowable by law.
13.3 Default by Lessor. Lessor shall not be in default unless Lessor
fails to perform obligations required of Lessor within a reasonable time but in
no event later than thirty (30) days after written notice by Lessee to Lessor
and to the holder of any first mortgage or deed of trust covering the Premises
whose name and address shall have theretofore been furnished to Lessee in
writing, specifying wherein Lessor has failed to perform such obligation;
provided, however, that if the nature of Lessor's obligation is such that more
than thirty (30) days are required for performance then Lessor shall not be in
default if Lessor commences performance within such 30-day period and thereafter
diligently prosecutes the same to completion.
13.4 Late Charges. Lessee acknowledges that late payment by Lessee to
Lessor of rent and other sums due hereunder 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 on Lessor by the
terms of any mortgage or trust deed covering the Premises. Accordingly, if any
installment or any other sum due from Lessee shall not be received by Lessor or
Lessor's designee with ten (10) days after such amount shall be due, then,
without any requirement for notice to Lessee, Less shall pay to Lessor a late
charge equal to 6% of such over due amount. The parties hereby agree that such
late charge represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs Lessor will
incur by reason of late payment by Lessee. Acceptance of such late charge by
Lessor shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee's default with respect to
such overdue amount, nor prevent Lessor from exercising any of the other rights
and remedies granted hereunder in the event that a late charge is payable
hereunder, whether or not collected, for three (3) consecutive installments of
rent, then rent shall automatically become due and payable quarterly in advance,
rather than monthly, notwithstanding paragraph 4 or any other provision of this
Lease to the contrary.
13.5 Impounds. In the event that a late charge is payable hereunder,
whether or not collected, for three (3) installments of rent or any other
monetary obligation of Lessee under the terms of this Lease. Lessee shall pay to
Lessor, if Lessor shall so request, in addition to any other payments required
under this Lease, a monthly advance installment, payable at the same time as the
monthly rent, as estimated by Lessor, for real property tax and insurance
expenses on the Premises which are payable by Lessee under the terms of this
Lease. Such fund shall be established to insure payment when due, before
delinquency, of any or all such real property taxes and insurance premiums. If
the amounts paid to Lessor by Lessee under the provision of this paragraph are
insufficient to discharge the obligations of Lessee to pay such real property
taxes and insurance premiums as the same become due, Lessee shall pay to Lessor,
upon Lessor's demands, such additional sums necessary to pay such obligations.
All moneys paid to Lessor under this paragraph may be intermingled with other
moneys of Lessor and shall not bear interest in the event of a default in the
obligations of Lessee to perform under this Lease, then any balance remaining
from funds paid to Lessor under the provisions of this paragraph may, at the
option of Lessor, be applied to the payment of any monetary default of Lessee in
lieu of being applied to the payment of real property tax and insurance
premiums.
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
(all of which are herein called "condemnation"), this Lease shall terminate as
to the part so taken as of the date the condemning authority takes title or
possession, whichever first occurs. If more than 10% of the floor area of the
building on the Premises or more than 25% of the land area of the Premises which
is not occupied by any building, is taken by condemnation, Lessee may, at
Lessee's option, to be exercised in writing only within ten (10) days after
Lessor shall have given Lessee written notice of such taking (or in the absence
of such notice, within ten (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 rent shall be reduced in the
proportion that the floor area of the building taken bears to the total floor
area of the building situated on the Premises. No reduction of rent shall occur
if the only area taken is that which does not have a building located thereon.
Any award for the taking of all or any part of the Premises under the power of
eminent domain or any payment made under threat of the exercise of such power
shall be the property of Lessor, whether such award shall be made as
compensation for dimunition in value of the leasehold or for the taking of the
fee, or as severance damages, provided, however, that Lessee shall be entitled
to any award for loss of or damage to Lessee's trade fixtures and removable
personal property. In the event that this Lease is not terminated by reason of
such condemnation, Lessor shall to the extent of severance damages received by
Lessor in connection with such condemnation, repair any damage to the Premises
caused by such condemnation except to the extent that Lessee has been reimbursed
therefor by the condemning authority. Lessee shall pay any amount in excess of
such severance damages required to complete such repair.
15. Broker's Fee. (a) Upon execution of this Lease by both parties, Lessor shall
pay to N/A Licensed real estate broker(s), a fee as set forth in a separate
agreement between Lessor and said broker(s), or in the event there is no
separate agreement between Lessor and said broker(s), the sum of
$__________________, for brokerage services rendered by said broker(s) to Lessor
in this transaction.
(b) Lessor further agrees that if Lessee exercises any Option as
defined in paragraph 39.1 of this Lease, which is granted to Lessee under this
Lease, or any subsequently granted option which is substantially similar to an
Option granted to Lessee under this Lease, or if Less acquires any rights to the
Premises or other premises described in this Lease which are substantially
similar to what Lessee would have acquired had an Option herein granted to
Lessee been exercised, or if Lessee remains in possession of the Premises after
the expiration of the term of this Lease after having failed to exercise an
Option, or if said broker(s) are the procuring cause of any other lease or sale
entered into between the parties pertaining to the Premises and/or any adjacent
property in which Lessor has an interest, then as to any of said transactions,
Lessor shall pay said broker(s) a fee in accordance with the schedule of said
broker(s) in effect at the time of execution of this Lease.
(c) Lessor agrees to pay said fee not only on behalf of Lessor but also
on behalf of any person, corporation, association, or other entity having an
ownership interest in said real property or any part thereof, when such fee is
due hereunder. Any transferee of Lessor's interest in this Lease, whether such
transfer is by agreement or by operation of law, shall be deemed to have assumed
Lessor's obligation under this Paragraph 15. Said broker shall be a third party
beneficiary of the provisions of this Paragraph 15.
16. Estoppel Certificate.
(a) Lessee shall at any time upon not less than ten (10) days prior
written notice from Lessor execute, acknowledge and deliver to Lessor a
statement in writing (i) certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full
force and effect (or, if modified, stating the nature of such modification and
certifying that this Lease, as so modified, is in full force and effect) and the
date to which the rent and other charges are paid in advance, if any, and (ii)
acknowledging that there are not, to Lessee's knowledge, any uncured defaults on
the part of Lessor hereunder, or specifying such defaults if any are claimed.
Any such statement may be conclusively relied upon by any prospective purchaser
or encumbrancer of the Premises.
(b) At Lessor's option, Lessee's failure to deliver such statement
within such time shall be a material breach of this Lease or shall be conclusive
upon Lessee (i) that this Lease is in full force and effect, without
modification except as may be represented by Lessor, (ii) that there are no
uncured defaults in Lessor's performance, and (iii) that not more than one
month's rent has been paid in advance or such failure may be considered by
Lessor as a default by Lessee under this Lease.
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purchaser designated by Lessor such financial statements of Lessee as may be
reasonably required by such tender or purchaser. Such statements shall include
the past three years financial statements of Lessee. 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. Lessor's Liability. The term "Lessor" as used herein shall mean only the
owner or owners at the time in question of the fee title or a lessee's interest
in a ground lease of the Premises, and except as expressly provided in Paragraph
15, in the event of any transfer of such title or interest, Lessor herein named
(and in case of any subsequent transfers then the grantor) shall be relieved
from and after the date of such transfer of all liability as respects Lessor's
obligations thereafter to be performed, provided that any funds in the hands of
Lessor or the then grantor at the time of such transfer, in which Lessee has an
interest, shall be delivered to the grantee. The obligations contained in this
Lease to be performed by Lessor shall, subject as aforesaid, be binding on
Lessor's successors and assigns, only during their respective periods of
ownership.
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 portion hereof.
19. Interest on Past-due Obligations. Except as expressly herein provided, any
amount due to Lessor not paid when due shall bear interest at the maximum rate
then allowable by law from the date due. Payment of such interest shall not
excuse or cure any default by Lessee under this Lease provided, however, that
interest shall not be payable on late charges incurred by Lessee nor on any
amounts upon which late charges are paid by Lessee.
20. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence.
21. Additional Rent. Any monetary obligations of Lessee to Lessor under the
terms of this Lease shall be deemed to be rent.
22. Incorporation of Prior Agreements; Amendments. This Lease contains all
agreements of the parties with respect to any matter mentioned herein. No prior
agreement or understanding pertaining to any such matter shall be effective.
This Lease may be modified in writing only, signed by the parties in interest at
the time of the modification. Except as otherwise stated in this Lease, Lessee
hereby acknowledges that neither the real estate broker listed in Paragraph 15
hereof nor any cooperating broker on this transaction nor the Lessor or any
employees or agents of any of said persons has made any oral or written
warranties or representations to Lessee relative to the condition or use by
Lessee of said Premises and Lessee acknowledges that Lessee assumes all
responsibility regarding the Occupational Safety Health Act, the legal use and
adaptability of the Premises and the compliance thereof with all applicable laws
and regulations in effect during the term of this Lease except as otherwise
specifically stated in this Lease.
23. Notices. Any noticed required or permitted be given hereunder shall be in
writing and may be given by personal delivery or by certified mail, and if given
personally or by mail, shall be deemed sufficiently given if addressed to Lessee
or Lessor at the address noted below the signature of the respective parties, as
the case may be. Either party may by notice to the other specify a different
address for notice purposes except that upon Lessee's taking possession of the
Premises, the Premises shall constitute Lessee's address for notice purposes. A
copy of all notices required or permitted to be given to Lessor hereunder shall
be concurrently transmitted to such party or parties at such addresses as Lessor
may from time to time hereafter designate by notice to Lessee.
24. Waivers. No waiver by Lessor or any provision hereof shall be deemed a
waiver of any other provision hereof or of any subsequent breach by Lessee of
the same or any other provision. 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 act by Lessee. The acceptance of rent hereunder by
Lessor shall not be a waiver of any preceding breach by Lessee of any provision
hereof, other than the failure of Lessee to pay the particular rent so accepted,
regardless of Lessor's knowledge of such preceding breach at the time of
acceptance of such rent.
25. Recording. Either Lessor or Lessee shall, upon request of the other,
execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other a "short form" memorandum of this
Lease for recording purposes.
26. Holding Over. If Lessee, with Lessor's consent, remains in possession of the
Premises or any part thereof after the expiration of the term hereof, such
occupancy shall be a tenancy from month to month upon all the provisions of this
Lease pertaining to the obligations of Lessee, but all options and rights of
first refusal, if any, granted under the terms of this Lease shall be deemed
terminated and be of no further effect during said month to month tenancy.
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. Each provision of this Lease performable by Lessee
shall be deemed both a covenant and a condition.
29. Binding Effect; Choice of Law. Subject to any provisions hereof restricting
assignment or subletting by Lessee and subject to the provisions of Paragraph
17, this Lease shall bind the parties, their personal representatives,
successors and assigns. This Lease shall be governed by the laws of the State
wherein the Premises are located.
30. Subordination.
(a) This Lease, at Lessor's option, shall be subordinate to any ground
lease, mortgage, deed of trust, or any other hypothecation or security now or
hereafter placed upon the real property of which the Premises are a part and to
any and all advances made on the security thereof and to all renewals,
modifications, consolidations, replacements and extensions thereof.
Notwithstanding such subordination, Lessee's right to quiet possession of the
Premises shall not be disturbed if Lessee is not in default and so long as
Lessee shall pay the rent and observe and perform all of the provisions of this
Lease, unless this Lease is otherwise terminated pursuant to its terms. If any
mortgages, trustee or ground lessor shall elect to have this Lease prior to the
lien of its mortgage, deed of trust or ground lease, and shall give written
notice thereof to Lessee, this Lease shall be deemed prior to such mortgage,
deed of trust, or ground lease, whether this Lease is dated prior or subsequent
to the date of said mortgage, deed of trust or ground lease or the date of
recording thereof.
(b) Lessee agrees to execute any documents required to effectuate an
attornment, a subordination or to make this Lease prior to the lien of any
mortgage, deed of trust or ground lease, as the case may be. Lessee's failure to
execute such documents within 10 days after written demand shall constitute a
material default by Lessee hereunder, or, at Lessor's option.
31. Attorney's Fees. If either party or the broker named herein brings an action
to enforce the terms hereof or declare rights hereunder, the prevailing party in
any such action, on trial or appeal, shall be entitled to his reasonable
attorney's fees to be paid by the losing party as fixed by the court. The
provisions of this paragraph shall inure to the benefit of the broker named
herein who seeks to enforce a right hereunder.
32. Lessor's Access. [SIDELINE TEXT CUT OFF] Lessor and Lessor's agents shall
have the right to enter the Premises at reasonable times for the purposes of
inspecting the same, showing the same to prospective purchasers, lenders, or
lessees, and making such alterations, repairs, improvements or additions to the
Premises or to the building of which they are a part as Lessor may deem
necessary or desirable. Lessor may at any time place on or about the Premises
any ordinary "For Sale" signs and Lessor may at any time during the last 120
days of the term hereof place on or about the Premises any ordinary "For Lease"
sings, all without rebate of rent or liability to Lessee.
33. Auctions. Lessee shall not conduct, nor permit to be conducted, either
voluntarily or involuntarily, any action upon the Premises without first having
obtained Lessor's prior written consent. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in this Lease, Lessor shall not be obligated to exercise any standard
of reasonableness in determining whether to grant such consent.
34. Signs. Lessee shall not place any sign upon the Premises without Lessor's
prior written consent except that Lessee shall have the right, without the prior
permission of Lessor to place ordinary and usual for rent or sublet signs
thereon.
35. Merger. The voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Lessee, or a
mutual cancellation thereof, or a termination by Lessor, shall not work a
merger, and shall, a the option of Lessor, terminate all or any existing
subtenancies or may, at the option of Lessor, operate as an assignment to Lessor
of any or all of such subtenancies.
36. Consents. Except for paragraph 33 hereof, wherever in this Lease the consent
of one party is required to an act of the other party, such consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
37. Guarantor. In the event that there is a guarantor of this Lease, said
guarantor shall have the same obligations as Lessee under this Lease.
38. Quiet Possession. Upon Lessee paying the rent for the Premises and observing
and performing all of the covenants, conditions and provisions on Lessee's part
to be observed and performed hereunder, Lessee shall have quiet possession of
the Premises for the entire term hereof subject to all of the provisions of this
Lease. The individuals executing this Lease on behalf of Lessor represent and
warrant to Lessee that they are fully authorized and legally capable of
executing this Lease on behalf of Lessor and that such execution is binding upon
all parties holding an ownership interest in the Premises.
39. Options.
39.1 Definition. As used in this paragraph the word "Options" has the
following meaning: (1) the right or option to extent the term of this Lease or
to renew this Lease or to extend or renew any lease that Lessee has on other
property of Lessor; (2) the option or right of first refusal to lease the
Premises or the right of first offer to lease the Premises or the right of first
refusal to lease other property of Lessor or the right of first offer to lease
other property of Lessor; (3) the right or option to purchase the Premises, or
the right of first refusal to purchase the Premises, or the right of first offer
to purchase the Premises or the right or option to purchase other property of
Lessor, or the right of first refusal to purchase other property of Lessor or
the right of first offer to purchase other property of Lessor.
39.2 Options Personal. Each Option granted to Lessee in this Lease are
personal to Lessee and may not be exercised or be assigned voluntarily or
involuntarily, by or to any person or entity other than Lessee, provided,
however, the Option may be exercised by or assigned to any
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Lessee Affiliate as defined in paragraph 12.2 of this Lease. The Options herein
granted to Lessee are not assignable separate and apart from this Lease.
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 option to extend or renew this Lease has been so exercised.
39.4 Effect of Default on Options.
(a) Lessee shall have no right to exercise an Option,
notwithstanding any provision in the grant of Option to the contrary, (i) during
the time commencing from the date Lessor gives to Lessee a notice of default
pursuant to paragraph 13.1(b) or 13.1(c) and continuing until the default
alleged in said notice of default is cured, or (ii) during the period of time
commencing on the day after a monetary obligation to Lessor is due from Lessee
and unpaid (without any necessity for notice thereof to Lessee) continuing until
the obligation is paid, or (iii) at any time after an event of default described
in paragraphs 13.1(a), 13.1(d), or 13.1(e) (without any necessity of Lessor to
give notice of such default to Lessee), or (iv) in the event that Lessor has
given to Lessee three or more notices of default under paragraph 13.1(b), where
a late charge becomes payable under paragraph 13.4 for each of such defaults, or
paragraph 13.1(c), whether or not the defaults are cured, during the 12 month
period prior to the time that Lessee intends to exercise the subject 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) All rights of Lessee under the provisions of 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 during the
term of this Lease, (i) Lessee fails to pay to Lessor a monetary obligation of
Lessee for a period of 30 days after such obligation becomes due (without any
necessity of Lessor to give notice thereof to Lessee) or (ii) Lessee fails to
commence to cure a default specified in paragraph 13.1(c) within 30 days after
the date that Lessor gives notice to Lessee of such default and/or Lessee fails
thereafter to diligently prosecute said cure to completion, or (iii) Lessee
commits a default described in paragraph 13.1(a), 13.1(d) or 13.1(e) (without
any necessity of Lessor to give notice of such default to Lessee), or (iv)
Lessor gives to Lessee three or more notices of default under paragraph 13.1(b),
where a late charge becomes payable under paragraph 13.4 for each such default,
or paragraph 13.1(c), whether or not the defaults are cured.
40. Multiple Tenant Building. In the event that the Premises are part of a
larger building or group of buildings then Lessee agrees that it will abide by,
keep and observe all reasonable rules and regulations which Lessor may make from
time to time for the management, safety, care, and cleanliness of the building
and grounds, the parking of vehicles and the preservation of good order therein
as well as for the convenience of other occupants and tenants of the building.
The violations of any such rules and regulations shall be deemed a material
breach of this Lease by Lessee.
41. Security Measures. Lessee hereby acknowledges that the rental 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 Lessee, its agents and
invitees from acts of third parties.
42. Easements. Lessor reserves to itself the right, from time to time, to grant
such easements, rights and dedications that Lessor deems necessary or desirable,
and to cause the recordation of Parcel Maps and restrictions, so long as such
easements, rights, dedications. Maps and restrictions do not unreasonably
interfere with the use of the Premises by Lessee. Lessee shall sign any of the
aforementioned documents upon request of Lessor and failure to do so shall
constitute a material breach of this Lease.
43. 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 suite 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 under the provisions of
this Lease.
44. Authority. If Lessee is a corporation, trust, or general or limited
partnership, 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 behalf of said entity. If Lessee is a corporation, trust or
partnership, Lessee shall, within thirty (30) days after execution of this
Lease, deliver to Lessor evidence of such authority satisfactory to Lessor.
45. 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.
46. Addendum. Attached hereto is an addendum or addenda containing paragraphs 50
through 56 which constitutes a part of this Lease.
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LESSOR AND LESSEE HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND REVIEWED THIS LEASE AND EACH TERM AND
PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN AND, BY 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.
IF THIS LEASE HAS BEEN FILLED IN IT HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR SUBMISSION TO
YOUR ATTORNEY FOR HIS APPROVAL. NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS
MADE BY THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OR BY THE REAL
ESTATE BROKER OR ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY,
LEGAL EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE OR THE TRANSACTION
RELATING THERETO; THE PARTIES SHALL RELY SOLELY UPON THE ADVICE OF
THEIR OWN LEGAL COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGAL AND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS
LEASE.
The parties hereto have executed this Lease at the place on the dates specified
immediately adjacent to their respective signatures.
Executed at: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Geremia Brothers
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On ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ By ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
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Address By
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Executed at: Stockton, California PacWest Telecomm, Inc.
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On June 23, 1995 By ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇
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Address ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ By
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▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ "LESSEE" (Corporate seal)
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FIRST ADDENDUM TO LEASE
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This is the First Addendum ("Addendum") to that certain Standard
Industrial Lease--Gross ("Lease") dated as of June 23, 1995, between ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
COMPANIES, LLC ("Lessor") and PAC-WEST TELECOMM, INC., a California corporation
("Lessee"). The Lease as modified in this Addendum shall control. Capitalized
terms not otherwise defined in this Addendum shall have the meanings specified
in the Lease. The Lease and this Addendum shall collectively be referred to as
the "Lease".
50. Previous Lease. This Lease shall supersede and replace all previous leases
of any part of the Premises between Lessee and Lessor and between Strategic
Products Corporation and Lessor.
51. Options to Renew. Lessee shall be given five (5), 2-year options to renew
lease at a rate no greater than 104% of the previous year's lease rate.
52. Operating Expenses. Throughout the course of the lease term and any
subsequent option terms, Lessee shall be responsible for utilities and
janitorial service expenses only. Lessor shall be responsible for all real
property taxes, real property insurance, and ground area maintenance expenses.
Lessor also shall be responsible for maintaining all paving, fences, sidewalks,
foundations, the exterior roof and the structural aspects of the Premises.
53. Installation of Special Roof Protection. Upon Lessee's execution of this
Lease, Lessor shall cause to be installed prior to September 1, 1995, special
roof protection on that portion of the roof over which Lessee's special
telecommunications equipment is kept on the premises. The parties estimate that
the size of the area in which the special roof protection will be installed is
about 1,500 square feet, and that the approximate cost per square foot to
install the special roof protection is $6 to $7 per square foot.
54. Monthly Rent Schedule: July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996: $12,398.00
July 1, 1996 - June 30, 1997: $14,893.00
July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998: $15,489.00
July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999: $16,109.00
July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000: $16,753.00
July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001: $17,423.00
55. Free Rent. The foregoing rent schedule includes free rent for spaces 4210-E
and 4210-G during the first lease year. In addition, provided that Lessee is not
in default under the Lease on June 30, 1999, the Lessor shall waive the base
rent that would have been due for the month of July 1999 (which would be
$16,753.00).
56. Lessor grants to Lessee a first right to purchase the premises. Lessee shall
have seven (7) days after Lessor's notice to Lessee of a third party's interest
in the premises to respond in writing to Lessor of its interest in purchasing
the premises.
Lessee: Lessor:
PAC-WEST TELECOMM, INC. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COMPANIES, LLC
a California corporation
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ By: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
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▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇, Pres. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Partner
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[Printed Name & Title] [Printed Name & Title]
SECOND ADDENDUM TO LEASE
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This is the Second Addendum ("Addendum") to that certain Standard
Industrial Lease--Gross ("Lease") dated as of June 23, 1995, between ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
COMPANIES, LLC ("Lessor") and PAC-WEST TELECOMM, INC., a California corporation
("Lessee"). The Lease as modified in this Addendum shall control. Capitalized
terms not otherwise defined in this Addendum shall have the meanings specified
in the Lease. The Lease, the First Addendum shall collectively be referred to as
the "Lease".
57. Lease term extension. The term of the present Lease will be extended for one
year to end on June 30, 2002. As provided in section 51 of the lease, Lessee
shall be given (5) 2-year options to renew lease at a rate no greater than 104%
of the previous year's lease rate.
58. Monthly Rent Schedule. The monthly rent schedule is revised as follows to
reflect one year extension listed above.
July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996: $12,398.00
July 1, 1996 - June 30, 1997: $14,893.00
July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998: $15,489.00
July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999: $16,109.00
July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000: $16,753.00*
July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001: $17,423.00
July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002: $18,199.00
*(month of July 1999 is free)
59. Purchase option. The Lessor hereby grants an option to Lessee or it's
assigns, to purchase the building for $1,500,000.00 (one million, five hundred
thousand dollars). Seller agrees to carry the sale price back on a promissory
note with mutually agreeable terms. This option is valid during the term of the
Lease.
60. New Roof Installation. Lessee shall install a new roof per Lessee's
specifications. Lessee shall install the new roof so that it does not adversely
affect the value or serviceability of the Premises, including the structural
quality of the building. Lessor shall equally share the cost of the new roof,
but Lessor's share of the cost shall not exceed $81,500. Lessor's share of the
cost shall be paid by 100% reduction in rent commencing on the first full month
after the execution of this Addendum until Lessor's share is paid in full.
Lessee assumes all obligations for the installation and maintenance of the new
roof, and Lessor makes no representations or other statements about the
sufficiency of the new roof to meet Lessee's requirements. Therefore, Lessee
hereby assumes Lessor's obligation to maintain the roof in good order, condition
and repair, and releases Lessor from any liability arising from or relating to
the installation or maintenance of the roof. Lessee shall provide to Lessor
copies of all documents concerning the new roof (including contracts,
warranties, plans and specifications) for Lessor's records within ten (10) days
after execution of this Addendum.
61. As Is Lease. Lessee has already occupied the Premises for several years.
Lessee is thoroughly familiar with the Premises. Lessee is relying solely upon
its own analysis of the suitability of the Premises and is not relying in any
way upon any information or material furnished by Lessor, whether oral or
written, express or implied. Lessee acknowledges that it is leasing the Premises
"AS IS," without representation by Lessor or its representatives as to any
matter, including the roof or water resistance of the buildings.
Except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, all terms,
covenants, and conditions of the Lease shall remain unmodified and in full force
and effect.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this agreement on
this 10th day of October, 1996.
Lessor: Lessee:
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COMPANIES, LLC PAC-WEST TELECOMM, INC.
A California corporation
By: By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
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[Printed Name & Title] [Printed Name & Title]