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Arules, etc - on behalf of the Tenant - individually, severally, and jointly hereby pledges and grants unto the Landlord a security interest in all their enterprises including but not limited to: All of their real property (running with the land to the end of time), personal property, tangible or intangible accounts receivable, merchandise, stock in trade, inventory, advances, deposits (received and/or paid out), claims of all kinds, rights under contracts including contracts to purchase real or personal property, right(s) to use all names and slogans used by Tenant in conduct of said business herein stated or which may become part of the Tenant's enterprises, leaseholds, leasehold improvements, prepaid expenses, customer files, all books and records of the Tenant relating to the business herein stated whether now owned or subsequently acquired as additions to or replacements of such assets, tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment, office furniture, vehicles, rights under insurance policies, insuring against loss or damage to the above listed property, now owned or which may be subsequently acquired by them and to this end they individually, severally and jointly will execute the Virginia State Corporation's Commission's standard financing statement as prescribed by its Uniform Commercial Code Division. In the event the Tenant, or any person guaranteeing the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules, etc on behalf of the Tenant does not effect a financing statement for the benefit of the Landlord as herein provided the Tenant and the aforesaid individuals guaranteeing the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules, etc on behalf of the Tenant hereby appoint the Landlord (his assigns, successors, heirs and or agents) as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing a financing statement, as here in provided - on their behalf. No sale, transfer assignment, cancellation or release, including a sale or conveyance to Tenant, its successors or Assigns, shall affect Landlord's right to rents. It is further agreed by the Tenant and all parties personally guaranteeing the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules, etc on behalf of the Tenant that the Landlord shall have the right to renew and/or continue the aforesaid security agreement for any renewal period (by whatever name it may be called) of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc.
As a further part of the consideration of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, Tenant agrees that he will each year during the term of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, or any renewal, extensions, or taking of additional space, promptly pay to Landlord as additional rent, on demand, Tenant's proportionate share of REAL ESTATE TAXES, SPECIAL or other GOVERNMENTAL (federal, state, local)/MUNICIPAL (ASSESSMENTS)/TAXES of what ever nature and INSURANCE on the herein described premises. Tenant also agrees to pay all of the landlord's owner's association fees by whatever name they are called (including but not limited to PUD FEES, Condo fees, or whatever name the association or operation of law so names it). Tenant's proportionate share shall mean the percentage arrived by dividing the square feet leased by Tenant by the total net leasable space in the building as determined by Landlord. Tenant's obligation to Landlord as set forth herein shall survive the expiration date of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc and the expiration date of any renewal term thereof. The assessment, tax and insurance bills/statements from the issuing authorities shall be sufficient evidence of the amount of the insurance premium, assessment(s), and/or tax liability. The Landlord's intent is for this lease to be a net lease -the tenat is to pay all of the operational expenses of the property (insurance premiums, maintenance, and repair expences and taxes and asssessments) so that the rental received by the landlord is entirely net to him over and above any of the operational expenses of the property with the exception of any mortgage payments.
Until the lease is terminated by the notice stated therein the lease shall renew itself as provided therein with a 5% increase of the previous year's highest rental rate and subject to all covenants, provisions and conditions therein contained. Except where the context clearly requires otherwise, the word "term", whenever used in the lease with reference to the duration thereof, shall be construed to include any renewal term as well as the original term.
Except as otherwise provided herein, Tenant accepts the premises and surrounding land areas as it exists at the date of the signing of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc and agrees to keep the same in a sanitary condition and remove any trash or debris from the same at the Tenants expense and any improvements made by the Landlord shall be at the Landlord's discretion without any obligation to do so.
Tenants compliance with all terms and conditions provided for under the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, including the timely payment of all monies and rents due, is a requisite for the renewal term herein stated. The submission of the lease for examination does not constitute a reservation of or option for the leased premises and the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc becomes effective as a lease only upon execution and delivery thereof by Landlord or his agent.
RENT IS DUE LANDLORD WITHOUT PRIOR DEMAND BEING MADE AND WITHOUT OFFSET OF ANY KIND
Tenant shall, on demand, pay as additional rent, any and all monies due the Landlord as stipulated under the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc and these sums shall be cumulative as well as the other rights the landlord has reserved under the terms of the lease.
ESCALATION PROVISION: In the event that the Tenant violates any of the covenants contained in the lease or herein and breaches said lease, said sums herein show as deposits and the present value of the remaining term rental shall be forfeited as minimum liquidated damages under the lease. Provided, however, that the forfeiture of said sums shall not waive Landlord's rights for additional damages against the Tenant over and above the amount forfeited including additional liquidated damages. The Tenant shall, on demand, pay as additional rent for the succeeding month as set forth in the lease or herein. All contingent rental increases herein contained are to be amassed as a total of increase of term rental due and are payable in a corresponding increase of monthly installments as herein contained.
The Formula for computing present values as are herein described shall be V=F/(1+i)n wherein V is today's value of a future sum - F, n is the number of years or parts thereof involved, and i is the prevailing local market interest rate banks offers to loan money to its best customers computed annually at the time of default or award of judgement by the Courts, the highest of the 2 aforesaid prevailing rates shall be used.
The Formula for computing future values as are herein described shall be Fc=Pejn wherein Fc is the future sum of Pe and Pe being the amount of present cost as herein described, and Pe being compounded continuously for one year at j, the prevailing local market interest rate a banks offers to loan money to its best customers, computed annually at the time of the request and/or breach as herein described and n being the total number and/or partial number of years involved.
Both the future and present value formulas given herein shall use a 360 day year.
LATE PAYMENTS and RETURNED CHECKS. In the event any installment of rent is not paid within five (5) days after it becomes due, and/or a check is returned by the bank for any reason the Tenant will pay a late fee/handling charge of the greater of 10% of the installment of rent due or $100.00 as additional rent to the Landlord in addition to all fees and cost the Landlord incurs collecting delinquent rent and/or returned check. Landlord has the right to require all payments be made by cash, money order, cashier's check, and/or certified Check. Tenant further agrees to pay (or to reimburse Landlord promptly if Landlord elects to pay) any and all attorney's fees and court costs incurred in connection with the collection of delinquent rents and/or returned checks and all other sums due Landlord under the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc. ATTORNEY'S FEES: In the event any payment herein should be in default, or any covenant of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc violated it is agreed that an attorney's fee of thirty-three percent (33%) with a minimum attorney's fee of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00) shall be reasonable attorney's fees; All costs of collection in addition to the aforesaid shall be added to the debt hereby incurred by the Tenant under the terms of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc and shall become due as additional rent.
REMEDIES FOR DEFAULT. Tenant covenants that if the demised premises at any time are deserted, abandoned or closed for a period of five (5) days or more, or if Tenant defaults for a period of five (5) days in paying any installment of rent when due or in performing any covenant, provision or condition in the lease or herein contained binding upon Tenant, Landlord shall have, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, the right, without notice to Tenant, to enter and take possession of the demised premises, peaceable or by force,remove all property therein, without liability for damage to the same, and without obligation to store such property and to terminate the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc; and Landlord may relet the demised premises, in whole or in part, in one or more leases, for the unexpired portion of the term, or any part thereof, and receive the rent therefore and apply it on the rent and other charges due hereunder, the rate and terms of such reletting to be such as Landlord deems expedient, and Landlord's action shall be final and binding upon Tenant, and Tenant agrees to pay promptly to Landlord on demand, at one time or from time to time, any difference between the rent and other charges payable hereunder and any smaller amounts collected by Landlord from the tenant or tenants to whom the demised premises may be relet as aforesaid. If Tenant goes into bankruptcy, voluntary or involuntary, or into receivership, or makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, Landlord shall have the right to terminate the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc at such time thereafter as Landlord may elect and in any such event and/or election Landlord shall have all the rights and/or remedies provided by law and/or by the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc. All remedies of Landlord shall be cumulative. Notwithstanding other provisions herein stated in the event the tenant violates any provision of this lease the tenant further agree to pay to the landlord or his agent the sum of $75.00 an hour for the landlord's and/or agent's time spent enforcing the landlord's entitlement under the lease or other promulgations herein provided for with a minimum fee for this service per occurrence to be $75.00.
The herein required deposits shall not be applied to the last month's or any other rental period's rent and shall be returned, without interest, only when the tenant has completed all of his obligations as herein stated. The aforesaid deposit may be required to be increased by terms herein stated and certain portions thereof may be non-refundable as governed by the lease, herein or a separate written agreement between the parties hereto.
Tenant will not assign the lease nor sublet the demised premises or any part thereof, nor permit any other person to occupy same, without the prior written consent of Landlord. If the Landlord consents to a transfer, or assignment or sublet of the premises or any part thereof the Tenant agrees to pay to the Landlord a minimum fee of $1,500.00 in respect to each transfer of tenant's estate, or any part thereof, hereunder. The Landlord may require, the Tenant to pay additional rent and damage deposits (damage deposits may be non-refundable) if Landlord permits the Tenant to sublet or assign the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc as herein described. The actual money for additional rental and damage deposits are to be negotiated between the parties. If Tenant is a corporation, the sale of a majority of its outstanding capital stock shall be deemed an assignment of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc. If any person, firm or corporation other than Tenant is in possession of the demised premises during the term hereof, without the written consent of Landlord, Landlord shall have the option of terminating the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, or of considering such person, firm or corporation in possession as the assignee of Tenant and, therefore, obligated to observe and perform all the covenants, provisions and conditions herein contained binding upon Tenant - at any time the demised premises are used for any other purpose other than those herein described or assigns the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc or sublets the demised premises or any part thereof, or permits any other person to occupy same, without the Landlord's prior written approval the remaining term rental and installments payments of the same shall increase (a contingent rental increase) by 60% - the initial term rental prior to the granting of the special term rental. Regardless of Landlord's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release the Tenant or the Tenant's obligations or alter the primary liability of Tenant to pay rent and to perform all other obligations to be performed by the Tenant herein stated. In any sublet or assignment of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc by the tenant the tenant shall pay to the Landlord all monies and consideration the tenant receives from the sublet or assignment including all sums over and above the base rents and deposits herein stated.
LANDLORD'S REPAIRS AND RIGHT OF ENTRY. Landlord covenants that it will, at its own cost and expense and with reasonable dispatch after being notified in writing by Tenant of the need therefore, begin such repairs to the exterior of the demised premises (including the roof, gutters, downspout and outside walls, but excepting all glass and doors), as may be necessary to keep the same in good condition of repair; provided, however, that (i) if the need for such repair is occasioned by a casualty resulting from the negligence or willful act of Tenant, or any of his agents, employees or contractors, then such repairs shall likewise be made by Landlord but shall be charged to and be paid for by Tenant. Anything in the foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, Landlord shall have no liability whatsoever for damage or injury to person or property occasioned by its failure to make any such repair (e.g., injury or damage to property resulting from leaks caused by a defect in the roof, outside walls, gutters and/or downspout) unless, within 30 days after being notified in writing by Tenant of the need therefore Landlord shall have failed to begin such repair and such failure shall not have been due to any cause beyond Landlord's control, including, without limitation, strikes and/or inability to obtain materials and/or equipment. Landlord, its agents, employees and contractors, shall have the unobstructed right, from time to time, to enter the demised premises for the purpose of making any of the aforesaid repairs. Tenant shall not be entitled to any reduction in rent or to any claim for damages by reason of any inconvenience, annoyance, and/or injury to business arising out of any repairs made by Landlord pursuant to this paragraph.
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE BY TENANT. During the term of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc Tenant covenants, at Tenant's cost and expense: (i) to keep in good order and repair (and to make such renewals from time to time as may be necessary or advisable) all items given under item 15 of the lease and the heating plant and air conditioning equipment; pipes, conduits, wires, electrical fixtures, and other appurtenances of the demised premises, including all water, gas and waste pipes and plumbing fixtures appurtenant thereto, (ii) to unstop promptly all choked waste pipes and toilets (iii) to keep all flues clean, (iv) to replace all broken glass and doors (both interior and exterior) promptly, (v) to carry plate glass insurance and furnish Landlord with satisfactory evidence thereof, and (vi) to keep all other parts of the demised premises (excepting those which Landlord has agreed herein to repair) in good order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. All parts and materials used in said renewals or repairs required of the Tenant under the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc shall be new and of a quality equal to that of the original part or material being renewed or repaired. Tenant accepts and acknowledges the heating, air conditioning, mechanical and plumbing condition of said building as being in good working order and agrees to maintain same at their own cost and expense and the Tenant agrees in addition to the maintenance of the mechanical system that they will have the heating and air conditioning and fireplace serviced at the beginning of the heating and air conditioning season, respectively, that they will periodically (monthly) change filters, add refrigerant and/or other things necessary and assume further responsibility for starting said equipment at the beginning of each season. Tenant shall keep the leased premises at a temperature sufficiently high to prevent freezing of water in pipes and fixtures. Tenant agrees to maintain the parking area in a clean and sanitary condition and remove any trash, debris, and/or ice or snow at the Tenant's own expense. If the Landlord decides to hire any maintenance service to maintain the common areas of the property the tenant shall pay its proportionate share of these expenses as additional monthly rent as provided herein. Tenant's share shall be determined in the same manor as the Tenant's share of Taxes and insurance are determined in the lease or herein. The Tenant shall provide the Landlord with quarterly with statements or invoices from State registered contractors showing that the required maintenance of mechanical equipment or fixtures has been performed. If these documents are not received timely the landlord may assume the required maintenance has not been preformed and the Landlord may hire from that point in time a contractor to preform these services and the Tenant will pay as additional rent and under the terms herein the contractor's invoice for the maintenance herein stated.
INSECTS AND RODENTS. Tenant covenants to do and to pay for those things reasonably necessary, or required by law, to keep the demised premises free of termites, roaches, rodents, insects and other pests, and Tenant agrees that Landlord shall not be liable for any damage caused thereby. Tenant will have the premises inspected by an exterminator quarterly and deliver unto Landlord a copy of exterminator's inspection report.
DAMAGE BY TRESPASSERS. Tenant covenants that if the exterior and/or the interior of the building in which the demised premises are located are damaged by vandals or persons breaking, or attempting to break, into the demised premises, the cost of repairing any and all damage to the demised premises and said building caused thereby will be borne by Tenant and promptly paid by Tenant to Landlord.
NUISANCE. Tenant covenants not to allow the demised premises to be used for any illegal or immoral purpose, and not to do (or suffer to be done) in or about the demised premises any act or thing that may be a nuisance, annoyance, inconvenience or damage to Landlord, Landlord's other tenants, the occupants of adjoining property, or the neighborhood nor to hold any yard, garage, bankruptcy, or auction sales; and will not use sidewalks or any other portions of the common areas for any purpose relating to the selling of merchandise or services; and will not offer child or adult care and/or baby sitting services.
NO ALTERATIONS. Tenant covenants not to paint the demised premises or any part thereof, nor to make (or suffer to be made) any waste thereof or alterations or improvements therein or thereto, nor to place any covering over any floor, without prior written permission of Landlord - at any time the demised premises or any part thereof is painted, or any waste thereof or alterations or improvements therein or thereto, or coverings placed over any floor(s) without the Landlord's prior written approval the special term rental and installments payments of the same shall increase to the original sum (a contingent rental increase) by 60% an amount equal to the same reduction given to the Tenant for the Tenant's covenant of faithful performance of covenants the Tenant has made herein. This increase shall be considered the sum of initial term rental existing prior to the special term rental granted to the Tenant by the Landlord. This increase in rent does not release the Tenant's obligation to restore the premises to the conditions as before the Tenant painted, made (or suffer to be made) the waste thereof or alterations or improvements therein or thereto, or placed any covering over any floor. The Landlord may require the Tenant to pay additional rent and damage deposits for the future value of restoration (damage deposits may be non-refundable) if Landlord permits the Tenant to paint the premises or make any alterations or improvements as herein described. The actual money for additional rental and damage deposits are to be negotiated between the parties and in the case of the rent increased as herein provided.
17. CARE OF ROOF. Tenant covenants: (i) not to place (or suffer to be placed) any debris or trash on the roof of the building in which the demised premises are located, (ii) not to cut into or drive nails into or otherwise mutilate said roof.
18. COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS. Tenant agrees that Tenant will, at Tenant's expense, promptly comply with and carry out all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and requirements (including zoning) of the federal, state, municipal and county governments, relating to the demised premises and/or the business conducted therein; and that Tenant will indemnify Landlord against any and all liability for damage to person and property caused by the breach of any covenant or agreement of Tenant contained in the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc. Tenant recognizes that the Landlord does not make any representation, express or implied, that the demised premises are zoned for the use(s) contemplated by Tenant and expressed in Paragraph 3 of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, Tenant being satisfied before executing and delivering the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc that the demised premises can be used for such purpose(s), and Tenant shall not have the right to terminate the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, nor shall Tenant be entitled to any abatement of rent payable under the provisions of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc or any claim for damages, in the event Tenant cannot use the demised premises, in whole or in part, for the purpose(s) for which Tenant intends to use same.
19. FAILURE TO REPAIR. Tenant agrees that if Tenant fails to make any repair or to remove any debris as required in the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, within five (5) days after the receipt of written notice from Landlord in respect thereto, such may be undertaken by Landlord, and Tenant agrees to reimburse Landlord within 10 days for the cost thereof including a minimum administration fee of $75.00 an hour with a minimum of one hour or 10% of the vendor(s)' invoice(s) - whichever is greater.
20. CONDITION ON TERMINATION. SURRENDER OF PREMISES: Tenant will surrender the leased premises, at the expiration or sooner termination of the lease term, broom-cleaned, with all rubbish removed, free of subtenancies, and in good condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Tenant will deliver all keys to Landlord or his assign. Further, Tenant agrees that upon the termination of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, to deliver to Landlord the demised premises and all appurtenances thereto, peaceably and quietly, in as good order and condition as same now are or may hereafter be put by Landlord or Tenant, ordinary wear and tear and damage from fire or other casualty not occasioned by the fault or negligence of Tenant, Tenant's agents, employees, and independent contractors, excepted.
IMPROVEMENTS BECOME LANDLORD'S PROPERTY. Tenant agrees that all additions and improvements and attached equipment installed in or on the demised premises by Tenant, including but not limited to, electric wiring, electric fixtures, show window reflectors, screens, screen doors, awnings, awning frames, floor coverings (except carpets and rugs), furnaces and air-conditioning machinery and equipment, shall immediately become the property of Landlord and shall not be removed by Tenant at the termination of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, unless requested to do so by Landlord, in which event Tenant agrees to do so and to repair promptly any damage caused by such removal.
DAMAGE BY FIRE. It is agreed that if the demised premises, or the building or buildings of which the demised premises are a part, or any portion thereof, or any improvements now or hereafter constructed thereon or added thereto, shall be damaged by fire or other casualty, so as to render same or any portion thereof, untenantable, in the opinion of applicable governmental authorities or Landlord, Landlord shall have the right, at any time, within 60 days after said fire, to cancel and terminate the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, by giving to the Tenant, within said 60 day period written notice of its intention to do so. If the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc is so terminated, rent shall abate from the time of such casualty. if the lease is not so terminated, the demised premises shall be restored, with reasonable dispatch, by and at the expense of Landlord, and the rent due hereunder shall be proportionately abated, according to the loss of use, until the demised premises are substantially restored, Tenant to move all items out as necessary for repairs, within five days of receiving the Landlord's request to do so.
CONDEMNATION. If any portion of the demised premises shall be taken by the exercise of the power of eminent domain (or sold to the holder of such power pursuant to a threatened taking) the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc shall terminate upon such taking or when sale is completed. Tenant shall not be entitled to any part of the condemnation award or purchase price and Tenant expressly waives any and all rights thereto.
LIABILITY OF LANDLORD. It is agreed that Landlord shall not be liable or responsible in any way for any damage to person or property sustained in or about demised premises during the term of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, howsoever the same may be caused, unless due to Landlord's willful acts, or unless Landlord fails to begin repairs which he has agreed to begin within 30 days after being notified in writing by Tenant of the need therefore.
INSURANCE BY TENANT. Tenant agrees to hold Landlord harmless from any and all injury or damage to person or property in, on or about the demised premises and the entryways, and such portions of the sidewalks, driveways, and delivery areas as adjoin the demised premises, including, without limitation, all costs, expenses, claims or suits arising in connection therewith. To that end Tenant will, at all times during the term, at Tenant's own cost and expense, carry with a company or companies satisfactory to Landlord, public liability insurance on the demised premises (including said entryways, sidewalks, driveways and delivery areas) with limits of not less than $1,000,000 for all damages, including damages for care and loss of services, because of bodily injury sustained by one or more persons as the result of any one occurrence, and property damage of $10,000 for each accident, which insurance shall be written or endorsed so as to protect Landlord and Tenant. Said policy or policies shall contain a provision insuring Tenant against all liability which Tenant might have under this hold-harmless provision. All insurance required to be maintained by the Tenant shall be effected by validated and enforceable policies issued by insurers of recognized responsibility satisfactory to the Landlord. Upon the effective date of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, and thereafter not less that Fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration dates of the expiring policies theretofore furnished pursuant to this paragraph, originals of the policies for such insurance shall be delivered by the Tenant to the Landlord. Within Fifteen (15) days after the premium on each such policy or contract shall become due and payable in the amount thereof determined, such premiums shall be paid by the Tenant and the Landlord shall be furnished with satisfactory evidence of such payment. Certificates of all such insurance policies shall be delivered to Landlord promptly after their issuance. In the event of Tenant's failure to provide such insurance, Landlord may, but shall not be required to, obtain such insurance and collect the cost thereof as additional rent herein reserved.
NO SUBROGATION. All fire insurance, extended coverage, and policies relating to other casualties, carried by any party to the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc covering the demised premises and/or the contents thereof, shall expressly waive any right on the part of the insurer against any other party to the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, which right, to the extent not prohibited or violative of any such policy, is hereby expressly waived. The parties to the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc agree that their policies will include such waiver clause or endorsement so long as the same shall be obtainable without extra cost, or if extra cost shall be charged therefore, so long as the party or parties in whose favor such waiver clause or endorsement runs pays such extra cost. If extra cost shall be chargeable therefore, each party shall advise the others of the amount of the extra cost, and the other party or parties, at its or their election, may pay the same, but shall not be obligated to do so.
OCCUPANCY. If Tenant is unable to obtain possession of the demised premises at the beginning of the term hereof due to any act or condition beyond Landlord's control, such as the failure of the prior tenant to vacate the demised premises, Landlord shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting therefrom and the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc shall not be affected thereby in any way, except that it will not start until premises are available for occupancy by Tenant; provided, however, that if the demised premises are not available for Tenant's occupancy with 90 days after the beginning of the term, Tenant may terminate the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc by giving Landlord written notice thereof within 10 days after the lapse of said 90 day period.
NO WAIVERS. Parties agree that any failure of either to insist upon strict observance of any covenant, provision or condition of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc in any one or more instances shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver, at that time or thereafter, of such or any other covenant, provision or condition of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc.
ENTRY BY LANDLORD. Tenant agrees that Landlord may, from time to time, enter to view the demised premises and to show the same to prospective buyers or tenants. Landlord may also make repairs, alterations and improvements in and to the demised premises and in and to any portion of property of which the demised premises are a part or which adjoin the same, only upon 2 days prior notice as consent, except in case of emergency in Landlord's opinion, and for that purpose Landlord, and Landlord's employees, agents, and independent contractors, may enter the demised premises, and move furniture, showcases, floor coverings and fixtures as may be necessary, without liability for damages resulting therefrom; but nothing herein contained shall be construed to require Landlord to make any repairs, alterations or improvements.
NO PAROL REPRESENTATIONS. Tenant hereby declares that: (i) no representation has been made to Tenant concerning the condition of the demised premises, (ii) Tenant has inspected and examined the demised premises and is renting the same in reliance upon Tenant's own knowledge and information, and (iii) Tenant has been informed that Landlord is not obligated to make any repairs to the demised premises during the term, except such, if any, as are specified in the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, and (iv) no negotiations respecting repairs, such as talking about repairs or securing estimates for such repairs, shall in any way obligate Landlord for any damage for failure to make the same, except as described in this agreement.
NO PAROLE CHANGES. It is agreed that no change shall be made in the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, except by a writing signed by the parties hereto, setting forth the terms of the agreed modification.
FOR RENT AND FOR SALE SIGNS. It is agreed that Landlord shall have the right to put and maintain "FOR RENT" and "FOR SALE" signs in the display windows and on other portions of the demised premises, in conspicuous places, during the period of 6 months preceding the end of the term.
NOTICE. Notices required herein to be served on the Landlord shall only be given by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be deemed given when the notice is signed for by the Landlord or his agent. All rents shall be paid, and all notices to Landlord shall be given to: ERA ATKINSON REALTY, P.O. Box 65002, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23467-5002. Landlord may change the place designated for the giving of such notice by written notice duly and timely given to the Tenant. Notices to be given to Tenant as herein required may be given by hand or by mailing said notice to Tenant by registered or certified mail, or any other United States Postal Service, return receipt requested mail service. Said notice to the Tenant is to be given at the demised property. The notice mailed to Tenant is deeded to be given when the letter is deposited in the mail, postage prepaid. The requirement of notice to the Tenant shall not be applicable to notices of material non-compliance, to civil warrants, or similar documents required by law to be served by judicial or similar officers.
HEIRS AND EXECUTORS BOUND. All the provisions, conditions and agreements of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of Landlord and Tenant and the Tenant's sublets.
MARGINAL HEADINGS. The headings appearing on the margin of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc are intended only for convenience of reference, and are not to be considered in construing this instrument.
EXECUTION. This agreement shall become effective when it is signed by Landlord. All words in the singular number of masculine gender used in this agreement shall be construed whenever required, to mean the plural number or feminine gender, and necessary grammatical changes shall be deemed made. If any provision of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, its addendums, or any other document related thereto shall be in conflict with any law that provision shall be deleted from the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc and the remainder of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc, its addendums, or any other document related thereto shall remain in full force and affect.
Tenant(s) authorize Landlord or Realtor to make credit and reference inquires deemed necessary by them during the term of the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc and any extension thereof. Applicants also authorize the release of information contained on their application or sough by such inquiries. It is understood that an investigative consumer and/or commercial report may be prepared whereby information is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, business associates, or others with whom Applicants are acquainted. This inquiry includes information as to character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living and conducting business of the Applicants. Applicants have the right to make a written request as permitted by law, within a reasonable period of time to receive additional, detailed information about the nature and scope of this investigation.
AGENCY DISCLOSURE: The Parties confirm that in connection with the transaction contemplated by the lease and\or this addendum and the landlord's rules,etc ERA Atkinson Realty, Inc. the leasing Broker and its salespeople, have acted on behalf of the Landlord and as the Landlord's Agent. The Parties also confirm, with respect to their own representation, that disclosure of the agency relationships described herein was made in writing at the time specific real estate assistance was provided by the Broker and their salespeople.
PETS: Unless OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE LEASE there will be no pets permitted on the premises. Notwithstanding the provisions of the lease to the contrary in the event the tenant has a pet - his or another's - on the premises at anytime during the term of the lease the tenant agrees that he will pay a non-refundable pet deposit in the sum of $1,500.00. In addition to the aforesaid non-refundable deposit the term and monthly rental rate shall increase $40.00 per month per animal. The Tenant further agrees to replace at the tenant's expense all carpets with carpets of a like quality with no allowance being given to the tenant for wear and tear if tenant has animals or permits animals on the premises.
DOCUMENT CONFLICTS: Notwithstanding the provision of this document in conflicts with the lease this document shall control.
Not withstanding any of the aforesaid the Tenat's refund of the security deposit requires the faithful performance of the herein stated terms by the tenant and the tenant shall do or cause the following to be done at the tenant's expense at the end of the lease: Must keep utilities connected to the end of the lease and provide the same for the checkout inspection; full term of the lease has expired; has given due notice as herein stated; has caused no damage(s) (waste) to the property; there are no unpaid rents or late charges; forwarding address is given to the agent as a notice as herein required; all keys are returned to the agent;the interior and exterior of all cabinets will be clean; drapes are to be dry cleaned and venetian blinds cleaned; cleaned interior and exterior surfaces of windows; clean window tracks; clean the exhaust vents and replace air filters on the day of check out; clean stove and oven and replace drip pans; clean refrigerator and leave at coldest setting; clean all counters tops sinks, tubs, showers, plumbing fixtures and surfaces - mildew free; clean and strip all floors of wax and rewax same;receipted documentation that all carpets were professionally cleaned; no holes, scratches, or stickers are permitted on any wall door, or surface; no touch up or spot painting; clean storage areas, and patios; have a professional contractor approved by the agent fully paint any room which has marks or handprints on painted surfaces; clean gloves of light fixtures and replace all missing or burned out bulbs; cut and trim lawns and hedges - grass is not to be higher than 5 inches; clean garage, carport, and driveway; premises will be professionally exterminated - receipt required; have fireplace(s) and chimney(s) professionally cleaned - receipt required. Tenant agrees to pay all herein states refurbishing cost that exceed the security deposit.
RULES, and REGULATIONS. The Landlord reserves the right from time to time to add, amend or supplement Rules and regulations for the property and the Tenant agrees to comply with the same.
I (we) have received a copy of this document, read it, understand it and agreed to its terms this ___________ day of _________________19____ _.