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ventilation, safety systems, access and other things to the premises, without reasonably preventable or recurring
<br /> disruption, as is required for the Tenant's access to, occupancy, possession, use and enjoyment of the premises as
<br /> provided in this lease. Landlord shall keep the building and leased premises in compliance with all applicable state
<br /> and local building, safety and fire codes. For the purpose of so maintaining the premises, the Landlord may at
<br /> reasonable times enter the premises with the approval of the authorized Government representative in charge. Upon
<br /> request of the Tenant, the Landlord shall provide written documentation that building systems have been properly
<br /> maintained, tested, and are operational within manufacturer's warranted operating standards. The Landlord shall
<br /> maintain the Premises in a safe and healthful condition according to applicable OSHA standards and all other
<br /> requirements of this Lease, including standards governing indoor air quality, existence of mold and other biological
<br /> hazards, presence of hazardous materials, etc. The Government shall have the right, at any time after the Lease
<br /> Commencement Date and during the term of the Lease, to inspect all areas of the Property to which access is
<br /> necessary for the purpose of determining the Landlord's compliance with this clause. Landlord agrees to provide for
<br /> snow removal for parking areas, sidewalks, or other access points to the Leased Premises. Landlord shall be liable
<br /> for any damage, either to persons or property, sustained by Tenant or and of her employees or guests, caused by
<br /> Landlord's failure with respect to maintenance and repairs as described above.
<br /> 12. BUSINESS HOURS: Normal business hours for Tenant shall be Monday through Friday, 6:00 o'clock AM to 6:00
<br /> o'clock PM, unless otherwise agreed to by Landlord and Tenant.
<br /> 13. 24 x 7 ACCESS TO PREMISES:Tenant requires access to the premises twenty-four(24) hours a day, seven (7)days
<br /> a week. There shall be no additional charge to Tenant for non-business hour's usage of Premises.
<br /> 14. LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO ENTER PREMISES: Landlord and its agents, servants and employees may enter the
<br /> Premises at reasonable times, and at any time in an emergency, without charge, liability or abatement of any rent, to:
<br /> make repairs, alterations, improvements and additions either required by this Lease or advisable to preserve the
<br /> integrity, safety and good order of part or all of the Premise or building, provide trash removal and janitorial services
<br /> required by this Lease, comply with applicable laws under Section 17, show the Premises to prospective lenders or
<br /> purchasers and, during 120 days immediately before the Lease ends, to prospective tenants, accompanied by a
<br /> Tenant representative, if so requested by the Tenant, and remove any alterations made by the Tenant in violation of
<br /> Section 20. Notwithstanding the above, entry is conditioned upon Landlord's: Giving the Tenant at least 24 hours
<br /> advance notice, except in emergency, promptly finishing any work for which Landlord entered and causing the least
<br /> practicable interference to the Tenant's operations.
<br /> 15. EARLY TERMINATION: Lease may be terminated upon sixty(60) days written notice by Tenant or the U.S. Sergeant
<br /> at Arms upon resignation, expulsion, or death of the Tenant; or may be terminated by Tenant upon sixty (60) days
<br /> written notice should the Building or Premises be destroyed by fire, natural disaster, condemnation or other event that
<br /> renders the Premises (or the common areas providing access to the Premises) untenantable, unsafe or unusable for
<br /> the intended purpose.
<br /> 16. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION: The Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that the United States Senate,
<br /> as a self-insured entity of the United States Government, is subject to the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. §§
<br /> 2671-80, under which recovery may be sought through the United States Senate Sergeant at Arms for any injury
<br /> or loss arising under this lease due to the negligent or wrongful act or omission of Tenant or any of
<br /> Tenant's employees acting within an official scope and capacity. Tenant shall not be required to provide any
<br /> certificates of insurance to Landlord. Landlord further agrees that neither the Tenant nor the United States Senate,
<br /> nor any of the United States Senate's officers or employees will indemnify or hold harmless the Landlord against any
<br /> liability of the Landlord to any third party claim that may arise during or as a result of the Lease or Tenant's occupancy.
<br /> Landlord hereby indemnifies and agrees to defend and hold harmless the Tenant and all of its officers, agents and
<br /> servants harmless from claims for personal injury, death or property damage, caused by the negligence or willful
<br /> misconduct of the Landlord, its agents, employees or invitees; and from all claims, demands, fines, penalties, charges
<br /> and orders, judgments and enforcement actions of any kind, and all costs and expenses incurred in connection with
<br /> claims arising out of Hazardous Substances, the presence on the Property of any Hazardous Substances or any
<br /> spilling, leaking, pumping or other release into the environment (collectively a "discharge") of any Hazardous
<br /> Substance from the Property in violation of any Environmental Laws, or any activity by Landlord or any predecessors
<br /> in title to the Property regarding the handling, storage or disposition of Hazardous Substances at any time present on
<br /> or under the Property.
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