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<br /> v.S. Jfouse of Representatives
<br /> Washington, D.C.20515
<br /> District Office Lease Attachment
<br /> (Page 2 of 4—11311'Congress)
<br /> 9. Term. The term of the Lease may not exceed the constitutional term of the Congress to which
<br /> the Lessee has been elected. The Lease may be signed by the Member-Elect before taking office.
<br /> Should the Member-Elect not take office to serve as a Member of the 113t Congress,the Lease
<br /> will be considered null and void.
<br /> 10. Early Termination. If either Lessor or Lessee terminates the Lease under the terms of the Lease,
<br /> the terminating party agrees to promptly file a copy of any termination notice with the Office of
<br /> Finance,U.S.House of Representatives,B-245 Longworth House Office Building,Washington,
<br /> D.C.20515,and with the Administrative Counsel,Office of the Chief Administrative Officer,
<br /> U.S. House of Representatives,217 Ford House Office Building,Washington,D.C.20515.
<br /> 11. Notification upon Occurrence of Certain Events. Lessor agrees to promptly notify Lessee in
<br /> writing in the event Lessor sells,transfers,or otherwise disposes of the leased premises; in the
<br /> event Lessor is placed in bankruptcy proceedings(whether voluntarily or involuntarily); in the
<br /> event the leased premises is foreclosed upon;or in the event of any similar occurrence. Lessee
<br /> shall promptly file a copy of any such notice with the Office of Finance,U.S.House of
<br /> Representatives,B-245 Longworth House Office Building, Washington,D.C.20515.
<br /> 12. Estoppel Certificates. Lessee agrees to sign an estoppel certificate relating to the leased
<br /> premises(usually used in instances when the Lessor is selling or refinancing the building)upon
<br /> the request of the Lessor. Such an estoppel certificate shall not require the review and approval
<br /> of the Administrative Counsel.
<br /> 13. 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 not limited to,all sidewalks,parking
<br /> areas,lobbies,elevators,escalators,entryways,exits,alleys and other like areas.
<br /> 14. 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 and air conditioning/heating
<br /> systems or equipment(including window air conditioning units provided by the Lessor)serving
<br /> the premises.
<br /> 15. 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 13 and 14.
<br /> 16. 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 /> 17. 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.
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