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v.S. Ifouse of Wcpresentatives <br /> Washington, D.C. 20515 <br /> District Office Lease Attachment <br /> (Page 4 of 5—115th Congress) <br /> 15. Maintenance of Common Areas. Lessor agrees to maintain in good order, at its sole expense, <br /> all public and common areas of the building including,but notl limited to, all sidewalks,parking <br /> areas, lobbies,elevators,escalators,entryways,exits, alleys and other like areas. <br /> 16. Maintenance of Structural Components. Lessor also agrees to maintain in good order,repair <br /> or replace as needed,at its sole expense, all structural and other components of the premises <br /> including,but not limited to,roofs, ceilings,walls(interior and exterior),floors,windows,doors, <br /> foundations,fixtures,and all mechanical, plumbing, electrical ind air conditioning/heating <br /> systems or equipment(including window air conditioning units provided by the Lessor)serving <br /> the premises. <br /> 17. Lessor Liability for Failure to Maintain. Lessor shall be liable for any damage, either to <br /> persons or property,sustained by Lessee or any of his or her employees or guests, caused by <br /> Lessor's failure to fulfill its obligations under Sections 15 and 16. <br /> 18. Initial Alterations. Lessor shall make any initial alterations to the leased premises,as requested <br /> by Lessee and subject to Lessor's consent,which shall not be unreasonably withheld. The cost of <br /> such initial alterations shall be included in the annual rental rate. <br /> 19. Federal Tort Claims Act. Lessor agrees that the Federal Tort Claims Act,28 U.S.C. §§ 2671- <br /> 80, satisfies any and all obligations on the part of the Lessee to purchase private liability <br /> insurance. Lessee shall not be required to provide any certificates of insurance to Lessor. <br /> 20. Limitation of Liability. Lessor agrees that neither Lessee nor the House nor any of the House's <br /> officers or employees will indemnify or hold harmless Lessor against any liability of Lessor to <br /> any third party that may arise during or as a result of the Lease or Lessee's tenancy. <br /> 21. Compliance with Laws. Lessor shall be solely responsible for complying with all applicable <br /> permitting and zoning ordinances or requirements,and with all local and state building codes, <br /> safety codes and handicap accessibility codes(including the Americans with Disabilities Act), <br /> both in the common areas of the building and the leased space of the Lessee. <br /> 22. Electronic Funds Transfer. Lessor agrees to accept monthly rent payments by Electronic Funds <br /> Transfer and agrees to provide the Office of Finance,U.S. House of Representatives,with all <br /> banking information necessary to facilitate such payments. <br /> 23. Refunds. Lessor shall promptly refund to the CAO, without formal demand, any payment made <br /> to the Lessor by the CAO for any period for which rent is not owed because the Lease has ended <br /> or been terminated. <br /> 24. Conflict. Should any provision of this Attachment be inconsistent with any provision of the <br /> attached Lease or attached Amendment,the provisions of this Attachment shall control,and those <br /> inconsistent provisions of the Lease or the Amendment shall have no force and effect to the <br /> extent of such inconsistency. <br /> Send completed forms to:Administrative Counsel,217 Ford House Office Building, Washington,D.C.20515. <br /> Copies may also be faxed to 202-225-6999. <br />