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14. In the event the leased premises are destroyed or injured by fire, earthquake or other <br /> casualty so as to render the premises unfit for occupancy, and the Lessor(s) neglects and/or refuses to <br /> restore said premises to their former condition,then the Lessee may terminate this Lease and shall be <br /> reimbursed for any unearned rent that has been paid. In the event said premises are partially destroyed <br /> by any of the aforesaid means,the rent herein agreed to be paid shall be abated from the time of <br /> occurrence of such destruction or injury until the premises are again restored to their former condition, <br /> and any rent paid by the Lessee during the period of abatement shall be credited upon the next <br /> installment(s)of rent to be paid. It is understood that the terms "abated" and "abatement" mean a pro <br /> rata reduction of area unsuitable for occupancy due to casualty loss in relation to the total rented area. <br /> Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Lease. Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee for any <br /> damages, including, but not limited to consequential damages,for all events, actions, or inaction that <br /> are beyond Lessor's reasonable control, including but not limited to, interruption or loss of business due <br /> to acts of war or terrorism,strikes or labor unrest,weather,disaster, catastrophe,flood or earthquake. <br /> NO GUARANTEES <br /> 15. It is understood that no guarantees,express or implied, representations, promises or <br /> statements have been made by the Lessee unless endorsed herein in writing.And it is further <br /> understood that this Lease shall not be valid and binding, unless same has been approved by the CEO of <br /> Workforce Development Council Snohomish County or his or her designee. Any amendment or <br /> modification of this Lease must be in writing and signed by both parties. <br /> LEGAL RELATIONS <br /> 16. Each party to this Lease shall be responsible for injury to persons or damage to property <br /> resulting from negligence on the part of itself, its employees, its agents,or its officers. Each party to this <br /> Lease (Indemnifying Party)shall indemnify and defend the other party to this Lease from and against all <br /> claims asserted by persons not parties to this Lease,arising from or relating to the Indemnifying Parties <br /> breach of this Lease, negligence, intentional misconduct,or violation of law. Neither party assumes any <br /> responsibility to the other party for the consequences of any act or omission of any third party. <br /> REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGE TO PREMISES <br /> 17.The Lessee hereby agrees to reimburse the Lessor for damages caused by the negligence of <br /> its employees, clients and agents, but in no event shall this paragraph be construed as diminishing the <br /> Lessor's duty to make repairs as set forth in preceding paragraphs of this Lease,or as making Lessee <br /> responsible for the repair of normal wear and tear. <br /> HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES <br /> 18. Lessor warrants to his/her knowledge that no hazardous substance,toxic waste,or other <br /> toxic substance has been produced, disposed of,or is or has been kept on the premises hereby leased <br /> which if found on the property would subject the owner or user to any damages, penalty,or liability <br /> under an applicable local, state or federal law or regulation. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor <br /> encountered some contaminated soils during construction of the Building as referenced in the State of <br /> Washington's Department of Ecology letter to the City dated April 20, 1998. Lessor represents that it <br /> remedied such contaminated soils as required by existing law. Lessor shall indemnify and hold harmless <br /> the Lessee with respect to any and all damages,costs,attorneys'fees,and penalties arising from the <br /> Page 15 LEASE AGREEMENT <br />