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Exhibit 10.54
LEASE
THIS LEASE
(“Lease”), dated the
day of June, 2007, is by and between 4 th
STREET
PARTNERSHIP, LLLP, a Minnesota limited liability limited
partnership (“Landlord”) and CLASSIC AFFAIRS, INC., a
Minnesota corporation (“Tenant”).
1. DEFINITIONS
. Unless otherwise indicated, capitalized terms used in this
Lease shall have the meanings set forth below:
(a) “Additional
Rent” shall mean all charges payable by Tenant under this
Lease other than Minimum Rent.
(b)
“Building” shall mean the building in which the
Premises are located.
(c) “Operating
Costs” shall mean all costs incurred to insure, maintain,
repair and replace (except with respect to Paragraph 6(c)) all
elements of the Premises. Operating Costs include, but are not
limited to, costs and expenses for the following: maintenance and
repair and replacement (as necessary) of all structural and
mechanical components of the Building including, but not limited
to, exterior and interior walls, the roof, foundation and all
components of the parking lots, driveways and sidewalks surrounding
the Building and located on the Premises (but not including costs
incurred by Landlord in performing its obligations under Paragraphs
6(a) and 24); gardening and landscaping; utilities, water and storm
sewer charges; maintenance of signs; fire alarm monitoring service;
premiums for liability, property damage, fire and other types of
insurance on the Premises and worker’s compensation
insurance; all Real Property Taxes (as defined below); all personal
property taxes levied on or attributable to Tenant’s personal
property used in connection with the maintenance and operation of
the Premises; fees for required licenses and permits; repairing,
resurfacing by or at the direction of any governmental authority in
connection with the use or occupancy of the Premises or the parking
facilities included in the Premises; or painting, lighting,
cleaning, refuse removal, security, if any, and other related
charges. Operating Costs shall also include any parking charges,
utilities surcharges, or other costs levied, assessed or imposed on
the Premises pursuant to any covenants, conditions or restrictions
to which the Premises are subject.
(d) “Effective
Date” shall mean June ,
2007.
(e)
“Guarantor” shall mean VCG Holding Corp., a
Colorado corporation.
(f) “ Hazardous
Material” shall mean any hazardous, radioactive or toxic
substance, material or waste, including, but not limited to, those
substances, materials and wastes (whether or not mixed, commingled
or otherwise combined with other substances, materials or wastes)
listed in the United States Department Transportation Hazardous
Material Table (49 CFR 172.101) or by the Environmental Protection
Agency as hazardous substances (40 CFR Part 302) and amendments
thereto, or such substances, materials and wastes which are or
become regulated under any applicable local, state or federal law
including, without limitation, any material, waste or substance
which is (i) a petroleum product, crude oil or any fraction
thereof, (ii) asbestos, (iii) polychlorinated biphenyls,
(iv) designated as a “hazardous substance”
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C.
Section 1251, et seq. (33 U.S.C. Section 1321) or listed
pursuant to Section 307 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C
Section 1317), (v) defined as a “hazardous
waste” pursuant to Section 1004 of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq.
(42 U.S.C.
Section 6903) or (vi) defined
as a “hazardous substance” pursuant to Section 101
of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. (42 U.S.C.
Section 9601).
(g)
“Premises” shall mean all the land consisting of
approximately one-half ( 1
/ 2 ) an acre and
improvements located at 115 South 4 th
Street,
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and depicted on the Site
Plan, attached as Exhibit A, including any parking, driveways,
sidewalks, alleyways or other appurtenances thereto. Said Premises
shall include the roof, exterior walls and structural members
thereof, together with utility lines, ducting, pipes, and the like
to serve adjoining Premises other than those specifically herein
demised.
(h) “ Lease
Term” shall mean a period of 5 years beginning on the
Effective Date, plus any Extended Term granted by Landlord and
timely and properly elected by Tenant pursuant to subparagraph 3(b)
below.
(i) “Lease
Year” shall mean a period of twelve consecutive months
during the Lease Term which begins on the first day of the first
calendar month after the Effective Date or any anniversary
thereof.
(j) “Minimum
Rent” shall mean the base rental for the Premises set
forth in subparagraph 4 below.
(k) “Permitted
Use” shall mean the operation of a restaurant and adult
cabaret, together with all uses associated with the operation of an
adult entertainment business.
(l)
“Property” shall mean that certain real property
owned by Landlord upon which the Premises are located.
(m) “Real Property
Taxes” shall mean (i) any fee, license fee, license
tax, business license fee, levy, charge, real estate taxes, special
or metro district assessment, penalty or tax imposed by any taxing
authority against the Property and Premises, and (ii) any tax
or charge for fire protection, streets, sidewalks, road
maintenance, refuse or other services provided to the Property by
any governmental agency. In the event that it shall not be lawful
for Tenant and Landlord to apportion such future taxes, if any,
then in that event, the minimum rent payable to Landlord under this
Lease shall be revised to net Landlord the same rental after
imposition of any such future tax upon Landlord as would have been
payable to Landlord prior to the impositions of any such tax.
“Real Property Tax” does not, however, include
Landlord’s federal or state income, franchise, inheritance or
estate taxes.
(m) “Rent”
shall mean Minimum Rent and any Additional Rent.
(n) “Site
Plan” shall mean the site plan for the Property attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
2. LEASE OF PREMISES.
Landlord hereby leases the Premises to Tenant, and Tenant hereby
leases the Premises from Landlord, subject to the terms, covenants
and conditions herein set forth, and Tenant covenants as a material
part of the consideration for this Lease to keep and perform each
and all of such terms, covenants and conditions by Tenant to be
kept and performed.
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3. LEASE TERM/OPTION TO
RENEW.
(a) The Lease Term shall
begin at twelve o’clock noon on the Effective Date and shall
end at twelve o’clock noon on June 1, 2027.
(b) Upon the condition that
Tenant is not in default beyond any applicable notice and cure
periods at the time of the automatic exercise of any option
contained in this subparagraph, Landlord hereby grants to Tenant
three (3) separate options (each an “Option”) to
renew the Lease Term each for an additional five (5) year
period (each an “Extended Term”) upon the same terms
and conditions as set forth in this Lease, except that the Rent
payable during each Extended Term will be as described in Paragraph
4 below. Each Option shall be deemed automatically exercised by
Tenant, unless Tenant provides written notice (“Termination
Notice”) to Landlord notifying Landlord of the termination of
said Option at least six (6) months prior to the end of either
the Lease Term or any Extended Term of this Lease. In the event
that Tenant fails to give the Termination Notice within the time
period set forth in the prior sentence, the Option shall be
exercised and the Lease shall be extended for the Extended Term. If
any Option is not exercised, for any reason, or if the Tenant is in
default beyond any applicable notice and cure periods, at the time
which is six (6) months prior to either the Lease Term or an
Extended Term of the Lease, the Lease shall terminate at the
expiration of the Lease Term and any Extended Term
thereof.
(c) Provided that Tenant is
not in default under this Lease beyond all applicable cure periods,
Tenant shall have the first right of opportunity to enter into a
purchase agreement with Landlord for the Premises. In the event
that Landlord determines that it desires to sell the Premises to an
unaffiliated third party, it shall provide Tenant with all of the
material business terms pursuant to which Landlord proposes to
offer said proposed sale (“Term Notice”). Tenant shall
have a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of the Term
Notice to notify Landlord that it desires to purchase the Premises
in accordance with the Term Notice (“Tenant’s
Acceptance Notice”). In the event that Tenant timely provides
Tenant’s Acceptance Notice, the closing of the sale pursuant
to such terms will take place no later than ninety (90) days
after Tenant provides said Tenant’s Acceptance Notice,
provided , that Tenant’s obligation to close the
transaction shall have no contingencies, other than
Landlord’s performance of its closing obligations. If Tenant
fails to timely provide the Tenant’s Acceptance Notice or if,
after providing Tenant’s Acceptance Notice, Tenant fails to
close the transaction within said ninety (90) day period then
Landlord shall have the right to market the Premises subject to
this Lease to an unaffiliated third party on the terms and
conditions of the Term Notice, provided that the purchase price for
the Premises contained in such purchase contract may not be less
than ninety-five percent (95%) of the purchase price contained
in the Term Notice. If Landlord is unable to close a contract for
the sale of the Premises to an unaffiliated third party subject to
the price limitations described above within six (6) months
from the later of the last day for Tenant’s acceptance of the
Term Notice, or the date of the closing of the transaction if
Tenant delivers a Tenant’s Acceptance Notice and fails to
close, as the case may be, Tenant’s first right of
opportunity as provided herein shall be reinstated.
4. MINIMUM RENT.
During the Lease Term, Tenant agrees to pay the Landlord at the
address as shown herein, or at such other place as the Landlord may
from time to time designate in writing, “Minimum Rent”
for the Premises. Said rent shall be payable in advance on the
first of each month, without deduction or set-off, without notice
or demand, as follows:
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Lease Years
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Per Annum |
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Monthly |
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1-5
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$ |
300,000.00 |
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25,000.00 |
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6-10 (Option Period 1)
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333,000.00 |
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27,750.00 |
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11-15 (Option Period 1)
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360,000.00 |
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30,000.00 |
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16-20 (Option Period 2)
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396,000.00 |
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33,000.00 |
5. SECURITY DEPOSIT.
[This Paragraph has been deliberately omitted.]
6. OPERATING
COSTS.
(a) Tenant shall maintain the
Premises in their condition on the Effective Date at Tenant’s
sole cost and expense. Landlord may inspect the Premises and, if
Landlord reasonably determines that Tenant is not maintaining the
Premises in their condition on the Effective Date, Landlord may
provide Tenant with written notice of any such maintenance concern,
and Tenant shall promptly make such repairs. If Tenant fails to
complete such repairs within thirty (30) days of receipt of
such notice, Landlord may undertake such repairs and Tenant shall
be obligated to reimburse Landlord for its costs within ten
(10) days of receipt of an invoice therefore. Landlord
represents and warrants to Tenant that the exterior walls,
foundation and roof of the Premises are in good working order on
the Effective Date. Landlord will, at its cost, replace, restore,
repair or maintain (as necessary) the roof until the first
anniversary of the Commencement Date. Landlord will, at its cost,
replace, restore, repair or maintain (as necessary) the exterior
walls and foundation of the Premises until the fifth anniversary of
the Commencement Date. Tenant shall be fully responsible for the
replacement, restoration, repair and maintenance of the roof,
exterior walls and foundation of the Premises thereafter. If
Landlord fails to commence such repairs within thirty
(30) days of receipt of any notice from Tenant, Tenant may
undertake such repairs and Landlord shall be obligated to reimburse
Tenant for its costs within ten (10) days of receipt of an
invoice therefore; provided , however, that Tenant shall
have no rights to offset or set off any such amounts against the
Rent to be paid hereunder. If Landlord does not reimburse Tenant
within ten (10) days from the date of notice, such charge
shall bear interest at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per
annum until paid.
Notwithstanding anything to
the contrary herein contained (except for the provisions of
paragraph 32 below), if Tenant makes any changes, additions or
alterations to the roof of the Premises which involves penetration
of the roof (other than those for telecommunications installations
so long as the installation contractor has Landlord’s prior
written approval which will not be unreasonably conditioned,
delayed or denied), Landlord’s obligations to replace,
restore, repair or maintain the roof shall cease. If Tenant
undertakes any structural repairs in the Premises which impact,
affect, or alter the walls or foundation of the Premises,
Landlord’s obligation to replace, restore, repair or maintain
that portion of the exterior walls and foundation of the Premises
shall cease as of the date of such action by Tenant. Any Operating
Costs that pertain to a period prior to or after the Lease Term
will be pro rated between Landlord and Tenant in the proportion of
the amount of the Lease Term that falls within the period to which
the Operating Costs pertain.
(b) Tenant shall pay all
Operating Costs during the Lease Term.
7. TAXES.
(a) Tenant shall pay all Real
Property Taxes on the land, buildings and other improvements
constituting the Property and the Premises (including any fees,
taxes or assessments against, or as a result of, any tenant
improvements installed in the Premises by or for the benefit of
Tenant) attributable to the Lease Term. Tenant shall pay such taxes
ten (10) days prior to their due date and shall promptly
provide Landlord with evidence of such payment.
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(b) Tenant shall pay before
delinquency all taxes charged against trade fixtures, furnishings,
equipment or any other personal property belonging to Tenant which
become payable during the Lease Term. In the event any or all of
Tenant’s leasehold improvements, equipment, furniture,
fixtures and other personal property shall be assessed and taxed
with the Property, Tenant shall pay to Landlord its equitable share
of such taxes within ten (10) days after delivery to Tenant by
Landlord of a statement in writing setting forth the amount of such
taxes determined by Landlord to be applicable to Tenant’s
property.
(c) Any Real Property Taxes
or other taxes described in this Paragraph 7 that pertain to a
period prior to or after the Lease Term will be pro rated between
Landlord and Tenant in the proportion of the amount of the Lease
Term that falls within the period to which the Real Property Taxes
or other taxes pertain.
(d) Tenant may contest any
Real Property Taxes or other taxes described in this Paragraph 7 by
proceedings conducted in accordance with law. Landlord will
cooperate fully with Tenant in any such contest. Tenant will hold
Landlord harmless from any loss, liability, or expense arising out
of any such contest. If Landlord so requires, Tenant shall escrow
the disputed tax amount with Landlord as security for any liability
that may be incurred as a result of such contest.
8. USE OF
PREMISES/MAINTENANCE OF LIQUOR LICENSE.
(a) Tenant shall use the
Premises only for the Permitted Use. Any other use shall be subject
to the prior written consent of Landlord, which may be withheld in
Landlord’s reasonable discretion.
(b) Tenant shall not cause or
permit any Hazardous Material (as herein after defined) to be
brought upon, transported through, stored, kept, used, discharged
or disposed in or about the Property by Tenant, its agents,
employees or contractors, except that any such Hazardous Material
brought upon, transported, used, kept or stored in or about the
Property which is necessary for Tenant to operate its business for
the Permitted Use will be brought upon transported, used, kept and
sorted in only such quantities as are necessary for the usual and
customary operation of Tenant’s business and in a manner that
complies with (i) all laws, rules, regulations, ordinances,
codes or any other governmental restrictions or requirements of all
federal, state and local government authorities having jurisdiction
thereof regulating such Hazardous Material, (ii) any permits
issued for any such Hazardous Material (copies of which must be
delivered to Landlord before any Hazardous Material is brought in,
on or about the Property), and (iii) all products and
manufacturers’ instructions and recommendations, to the
extent they are stricter than laws, rules, regulations, ordinances,
codes or permits. If Tenant, its agents, employees or contractors,
in any way breach the obligations stated in this subparagraph 8(b),
or if the presence of Hazardous Materials on the Property caused or
permitted by Tenant results in release or threatened release of
such Hazardous Material, on from or under the Property in violation
of law, or if the presence on, from or under the Property of
Hazardous Materials otherwise arises out of the operation of
Tenant’s business in violation of law, Tenant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Landlord (and Landlord’s
directors, shareholders, officers, employees, partners, agents,
mortgagees or successors to Landlord’s interest in the
Premises) (collectively, herein “Indemnity”) from any
and all claims, sums paid
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in settlement of claims, judgments,
damages, clean-up costs, penalties, fines, fees or expenses
(including without limitation attorney, consultant and expert fees
and any fees incurred by Landlord to enforce the Indemnity) which
arise during or after the Term as a result of Tenant’s breach
of such obligations or such contamination of the Property violation
of law as provided in this subparagraph 8(b). The Indemnity
includes, without limitation, costs incurred in connection with any
investigation of site conditions or any clean-up, remedial, removal
or restoration work required by any federal, state, or local
governmental agency or political subdivision because of Hazardous
Material present in the soil or groundwater on, under or
originating from the Property if it is determined that Tenant
caused or permitted such Hazardous Material to be present in the
soil or groundwater in violation of law. Without limiting the
foregoing, if the presence of any Hazardous Material on the
Property caused or permitted by Tenant results in any
contamination, release or threatened release of Hazardous Material
on, from or under the Property or other properties in violation of
law, Tenant shall promptly take all actions at its sole cost and
expense which are necessary to return the Property and any other
affected property to the condition existing prior to the
introduction of such Hazardous Material; provided that
Landlord’s approval of such actions shall first be obtained
(which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) and so long as
such actions do not have or would not potentially have any material
adverse effect on Landlord, on the Property or on other property.
The Indemnity contained in this subparagraph 8 (b) shall
survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease and
shall survive any transfer of Landlord’s interest in the
Property.
(c) In conjunction with the
operation of the Premises for its Permitted Use, Tenant has
obtained a tavern license from the State of Colorado and the City
of Glendale (“Liquor License”). Tenant shall be solely
responsible for and Tenant shall pay any and all fees, assessments,
charges, levies or other monetary obligations imposed in connection
with the Liquor License as required by applicable law. In the event
Tenant receives any notice of violation, citation, written or oral
warning, or any complaint, objection, or challenge to the Liquor
License, Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing of such
information within three (3) days of receipt of such written
or oral notice and, if such notice was written, Tenant shall
include in said notice a copy of any notice, citation,
correspondence or other written information provided to Tenant.
Tenant shall utilize its best efforts to maintain the Liquor
License in good standing and in full compliance with the rules,
regulations, ordinances and statutes of the City of Glendale and
the State of Colorado.
9. COMPLIANCE WITH
LAW. Tenant shall not use the Premises or permit anything to be
done in or about the Premises which will in any way conflict with
any law, statute, ordinance or governmental rule or regulation now
in force or which may hereafter be enacted or promulgated
including, without limitation, the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Landlord represents to Tenant that Landlord has received no notice
that the Premises do not comply with all such laws, statutes,
ordinances and rules and regulations on the Effective Date. Tenant
shall, at its sole cost and expense, promptly comply with all laws,
statutes, ordinances and governmental rules, regulations or
requirements now in force or which may hereafter be in force and
with the requirements of any board of fire underwriters or other
similar bodies now or hereafter constituted relating to or
affecting the condition, use or occupancy of the Premises,
excluding those limited structural changes which are the
responsibility of Landlord pursuant to subparagraph 6(a) above,
which shall be the sole cost and expense of Landlord; however,
Tenant will not be obligated to comply with any such laws,
statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations and requirements if
(a) Landlord had received notice that the Premises did not
comply on the Effective Date, or (b) unless required by
competent governmental authorities. Tenant may at its expense
contest its compliance
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obligations so long as Landlord is not
subjected to any expense that Tenant does not pay or subject to
criminal liability. The judgment of any court of competent
jurisdiction or the admission of Tenant in any action against
Tenant, whether Landlord be a party thereto or not, that Tenant has
violated any law, statute, ordinance or governmental rule,
regulation or requirement, shall be conclusive of that fact as
between Landlord and Tenant.
10. ALTERATIONS AND
ADDITIONS. Tenant shall not make or allow to be made any
structural alterations, additions or improvements to or of the
Premises or any part thereof without first obtaining the written
consent of Landlord. However, Landlord’s consent will not be
required to make any non-structural alterations, additions or
improvements to the Premises that conform to applicable building
codes. In the event Landlord consents to the making of any
alterations, additions or improvements to the Premises by Tenant,
the same shall be made by Tenant at Tenant’s sole cost and
expense and shall be completed in a good and workmanlike manner,
free of any liens. Any alterations, additions or improvements to or
of the Premises, including, but not limited to, wall covering,
paneling and built in cabinet work, but excepting movable
furniture, decorations, trade fixtures and any personal property,
shall at once become a part of the realty and belong to Landlord
and shall be surrendered with the Premises. Upon the expiration or
sooner termination of the Term, Tenant shall, upon written demand
by Landlord, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, forthwith and
with all due diligence, remove any alterations, additions or
improvements made by Tenant which are designated by Landlord to be
removed at the time of installation, and Tenant shall, forthwith
and with all due diligence, at its sole cost and expense, repair
any damage to the Premises caused by such removal.
11. MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR.
(a) Subject to
Landlord’s limited obligations under subparagraph 6(a), by
taking possession of the Premises, Tenant shall be deemed to have
accepted the Premises as being in good order, condition and repair.
Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, keep the
Premises and every part thereof in good condition and repair,
including without limitation, the maintenance, repair and
replacement of any storefront, doors, window casements, glazing,
plumbing, pipes, electrical wiring and conduits, and the heating
and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system. Tenant shall
obtain a service contract for repairs and maintenance of the HVAC
system and shall provide to Landlord a copy of the service contract
along with written details of any and all scheduled and other
repairs and maintenance performed on the HVAC system within ten
(10) days of the date of such performance. Tenant shall, upon
the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, surrender the
Premises to Landlord in good condition, broom clean, ordinary wear
and tear and damage subject to Paragraph 24 excepted. Except for
damage subject to Paragraph 24, any damage caused by Tenant’s
use of the Premises shall be repaired at the sole cost and expense
of Tenant.
(b) Except as specifically
provided in subparagraph 6(a) above, Tenant shall repair and
maintain the structural portions of the Building, including the
exterior walls and roof. Landlord shall not be liable for
Tenant’s failure to make such repairs or to perform any
maintenance. There shall be no abatement of Rent and no liability
of Landlord by reason of any injury to or interference with
Tenant’s business arising from the making of any repairs,
alterations or improvements in or to any portion of the Building or
the Premises or in or to fixtures, appurtenances and equipment
therein. Tenant waives any right to make repairs at
Landlord’s expense under any law, statute or ordinance now or
hereafter in effect.
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(c) If Tenant refuses or
neglects to repair or maintain the Premises, as required herein, to
the reasonable satisfaction of Landlord, Landlord shall provide
Tenant with written notice of any such refusal or neglect and
Tenant shall repair any item mentioned in said notice within thirty
(30) days thereafter. If Tenant has not made such repairs
within the 30-day period, Landlord may make such repairs without
liability to the Tenant for any loss or damage it may accrue to
Tenant’s merchandise, fixtures or other property or to
Tenant’s business by reason thereof and, upon completion
thereof, Tenant shall pay Landlord’s costs for making such
repairs upon presentation of a bill thereof. In the event Tenant
does not pay such bill within ten (10) days of its receipt,
such failure shall be an event of default hereunder, Landlord shall
be entitled to utilize all of its remedies herein and such amount
shall bear interest at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per
annum from the date of the notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
in the event that Tenant in good faith disputes Landlord’s
claim that Tenant has failed to repair or maintain any aspect of
the Premises, then if Landlord makes any repairs, Tenant shall not
be obligated to pay for the repairs or any interest thereon until
the dispute is finally determined; provided , that Tenant
shall deposit the disputed amount with the Landlord until the
dispute is resolved.
12. LIENS. Tenant
shall keep the Property free from any liens arising out of any work
performed, materials furnished or obligations incurred by or on
behalf of Tenant or shall facilitate the release or protest of any
such lien within thirty (30) days after the lien is filed.
Landlord shall have the right to post notices on the Premises that
the Premises are not subject to liens of those providing labor
and/or materials to the Premises at the request of the Tenant
pursuant to Colorado Statutes. Tenant shall provide Landlord with
ten (10) days prior written notice prior to commencing any
improvements at the Property, to allow Landlord adequate time to
post said notices. If Tenant determines to protest any lien, or if
such lien affects Landlord’s interest in the Premises, for
any reason, Landlord may require Tenant to post a bond pursuant to
the provisions of C.R.S. § 38-22-131.
13. ASSIGNMENT AND
SUBLETTING.
(a) Tenant shall not
(voluntarily, by operation of law or otherwise) assign, transfer,
mortgage, pledge, hypothecate or encumber this Lease or any
interest therein, and shall not sublet the Premises or any part
thereof, or any right or privilege appurtenant thereto, or allow
any other person (the employees, agents, servants and invitees of
Tenant excepted) to occupy or use the Premises, or any portion
thereof, without first obtaining the written consent of Landlord,
which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or
delayed and will not be withheld if the assignee, subtenant or
transferee is reputable, has equal or better credit than Tenant and
any guarantor of this Lease at the time of the subject transaction,
and has substantial experience in the operation of the Permitted
Use. Any assignment or subletting without such consent (whether
actual or deemed) shall be void, and shall, at the option of
Landlord, constitute a default under the terms of this Lease.
Acceptance of Rent by Landlord from anyone other than Tenant shall
not be construed as a consent or waiver by Landlord, nor as a
release of Tenant, but the same shall be taken to be a payment on
account of Tenant. A consent to one assignment, subletting,
occupation or use by any other person shall not be deemed to be a
consent to any subsequent assignment, subletting, occupation or use
by another person. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Paragraph 13, Tenant may assign or sublet the Premises without the
prior written consent of Landlord, to an entity which currently
owns more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting stock of
Tenant or which Tenant owns greater than fifty percent
(50%) of all classes of stock (or all classes of partnership
or membership interest).
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(b) Tenant shall provide
Landlord with a copy of any proposed sublease or assignment that
contains the name and address of the proposed subtenant or
assignee, the anticipated effective date of the proposed sublease
or assignment, the duration of the term of any proposed sublease,
and the amount of space any proposed subtenant will occupy. In
addition, Tenant shall provide detailed information regarding the
proposed subtenant’s or assignee’s financial condition
and credit history, relevant business history and experience,
together with any other pertinent information which Landlord
reasonably requires. Landlord may require an opportunity to meet
and interview the proposed subtenant or assignee as well. For
purposes of Landlord’s consent to a proposed sublease or
assignment, it shall be con
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