CUMMINGS PROPERTIES, LLC STANDARD FORM 06070313-DMK-A COMMERCIAL LEASE
Exhibit 10.14
CUMMINGS PROPERTIES, LLC
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COMMERCIAL LEASE
In consideration of the covenants herein, Cummings Properties, LLC (LESSOR) hereby leases to Encapsion, Inc. (a DE corp.), 41 West 57th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10019 (LESSEE) the following premises, approximately 694 square feet (including 14.7% common area) at 25-K Olympia Avenue, Suite 700, Woburn, MA 01801 (the leased premises) for a term of two years commencing at noon on August 1, 2007, and ending at noon on July 30, 2009 unless sooner terminated as herein provided. LESSOR and LESSEE now covenant and agree that the following terms and conditions shall govern this lease.
1. RENT. LESSEE shall pay to LESSOR base rent at the rate of nineteen thousand three hundred ninety seven (19,397) U.S. dollars per year, drawn on a U.S. bank, payable in advance in monthly installments of $1,616.41 on the first day of each calendar month, without offset or deduction. The first monthly payment, plus an appropriate fraction of a monthly payment for any portion of a month at the commencement of the lease term, shall be made upon LESSEEs execution of this lease. All payments shall be made to LESSOR at 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, or at such other place as is designated in writing by LESSOR. If the Cost of Living has increased as shown by the Consumer Price Index (Boston, Massachusetts, all items, all urban consumers), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, then base rent due during each calendar year of this lease and any extensions thereof shall be annually adjusted in proportion to any increase in the Index. All such adjustments shall take place with the rent due each January 1.* The base month from which to determine the amount of each increase in the Index shall be January 2007, which figure shall be compared with the figure for November 2007, and each November thereafter to determine the increase (if any) in the base rent to be paid during the following calendar year. If the Consumer Price Index referenced above is discontinued as a measure of Cost of Living changes, LESSOR shall substitute a comparable index then in general use.
*except that the first such adjustment shall take place with rent due January 1, 2008.
2. SECURITY DEPOSIT. LESSEE shall pay to LESSOR a security deposit of ten thousand (10,000) U.S. dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank, upon LESSEEs execution of this lease, which shall be held as security for LESSEEs performance hereunder and refunded to LESSEE without interest at the end of this lease, subject to LESSEEs satisfactory compliance with the conditions hereof. LESSEE may not apply the security deposit to any payment due under the lease. In the event of any default or breach of this lease by LESSEE, however, LESSOR may elect to apply the security deposit first to any unamortized improvements completed for LESSEEs occupancy, then to offset any outstanding invoice or other payment due to LESSOR, and then to outstanding rent. If all or any portion of the security deposit is applied to cure a default or breach during the term of this lease, LESSEE shall restore said deposit forthwith. LESSEEs failure to remit the full security deposit or any portion thereof or to restore said deposit when due shall constitute a substantial lease default. If LESSEE falls to pay the
security deposit and first months rent on a timely basis, LESSOR may retake possession and relet the leased premises for LESSEEs account, or declare this lease null and void for failure of consideration.
3. USE OF PREMISES. LESSEE shall use the leased premises only for executive and administrative offices and laboratory.
4. REAL ESTATE TAX INCREASES. LESSEE shall pay to LESSOR as additional rent a proportionate share* (based on square footage leased by LESSEE as compared with the total leaseable square footage of the building or buildings of which the leased premises are a part (hereinafter called the building)) of any increase in the real estate taxes levied against the land and building, whether such increase is caused by an increase in the tax rate or the assessment on the property, or a change in the method of determining real estate taxes. Any additional rent shall be prorated should the lease terminate before the end of any tax year. The base from which to determine the amount of any increase in taxes shall be the rate and the assessment in effect as of July 1, 2007, net of abatements, if any.
*(currently 1.615 percent)
5. UTILITIES. LESSOR shall provide equipment per LESSORs building standards to heat the leased premises in season and to cool all office areas between May 1 and November 1. LESSEE shall pay all charges for utilities used on the leased premises, including electricity, gas, oil, water and sewer, and shall use whichever utility service provider LESSOR shall designate at any time. LESSEE shall pay the utility provider or LESSOR, as applicable, for all such utility charges as determined by separate meters serving the leased premises and/or as a proportionate share* of the utility charges for the building if not separately metered. LESSEE shall also pay LESSOR a proportionate share of any other fees and charges relating in any way to utility use at the building.
*(currently 14.32 percent)
6. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. LESSEE agrees not to use the leased premises in any way that may be unlawful, improper, noisy, offensive or contrary to any applicable statute, regulation, ordinance or bylaw. LESSEE shall keep all employees working in the leased premises covered by Workers Compensation Insurance and shall obtain any licenses and permits necessary for LESSEEs use and occupancy. LESSEE shall be responsible for causing the leased premises* and any alterations by LESSEE allowed hereunder to be in full compliance with any applicable statute, regulation, ordinance or bylaw.
*following delivery of possession by LESSOR
7. FIRE, CASUALTY, EMINENT DOMAIN. Should a substantial portion of the leased premises, or of the property of which they are a part, be substantially damaged by fire or other casualty, or be taken by eminent domain, LESSOR may elect to terminate this lease. When such fire, casualty or taking renders the leased premises substantially unsuitable for their intended use, a proportionate abatement of rent shall be made, and LESSEE may elect to terminate this lease if: (a) LESSOR fails to give written notice within 30 days after said fire, casualty or taking of its intention to restore the leased premises; or (b) LESSOR fails to restore
the leased premises to a condition substantially suitable for their intended use within 90 days after said fire, casualty or taking, LESSOR reserves all rights for damages or injury to the leased premises for any taking by eminent domain, except for damage to LESSEEs property or equipment.
8. FIRE INSURANCE. LESSEE shall not permit any use of the leased premises which will adversely affect or make voidable any insurance on the property of which the leased premises are a part, or on the contents of said property, or which shall be contrary to any law, regulation or recommendation made by the Insurance Services Office (or successor organization), state fire prevention agency, local fire department LESSORs Insurer or any similar entity. LESSEE shall on demand reimburse LESSOR and all other tenants all extra insurance premiums caused by LESSEEs use of the leased premises. LESSEE shall not vacate the leased premises to be terminated or permit same to be unoccupied other than during LESSEEs customary non-business days or hours, or cause or allow the utilities serving the leased premises to be terminated* except LESSOR, at LESSORS expense, shall include LESSEE on the building directory.
9. SIGNS. LESSEE, at LESSEEs expense, shall erect promptly upon commencement of this lease,* and then maintain signage for the leased premises in accordance with building standards for style, size, wording, design, location, etc. now or hereafter made by LESSOR.* LESSEE shall obtain LESSORs prior written consent before erecting any sign, and LESSOR may, at LESSEEs expense, remove and dispose of any sign not approved, erected, maintained or displayed in conformance with this lease.
10. MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES. Except as otherwise provided below, LESSOR will be responsible for the structural maintenance of the leased premises and for maintenance of the roof, landscaping, heating and cooling equipment, sprinklers, doors, locks, plumbing and electrical wiring, but specifically excluding damage caused by the careless, malicious, willful or negligent acts of LESSEE or others, and chemical, corrosion or water damage from any source. LESSEE agrees to maintain at its expense all other aspects of the leased premises in the same condition as they are at the commencement of the lease term or as they may be put in with LESSORs written consent during the term of this lease, normal wear and tear only excepted, and whenever necessary, to replace light bulbs and glass, acknowledging that the leased premises are now in good order and the light bulbs and glass whole. LESSEE shall properly control and vent all chemicals, radioactive materials, smoke, odors and other materials that may be harmful, and shall not cause the area surrounding the leased premises or any other common area to be in anything other than a neat and clean condition, depositing all waste in appropriate receptacles. LESSEE shall be solely responsible for any damage to plumbing equipment, sanitary lines or any other portion of the building which results from the discharge or use of any substance by LESSEE. LESSEE shall not permit the leased premises to be overloaded, damaged, stripped or defaced, nor suffer any waste, and will not keep animals within the leased premises. If the leased premises include any wooden mezzanine-type space, the floor capacity of such space is suitable only for office use, light storage or assembly work. LESSEE will protect any flooring with chair pads under any rolling chairs. Unless heat is provided at LESSORs expense, LESSEE shall maintain sufficient heat to prevent freezing of pipes or other damage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing or electrical equipment or capacity, and any installation or maintenance
of any non-building standard leasehold improvements or equipment which is associated with some specific aspect of LESSEEs use, whether installed by LESSOR, LESSEE or a prior occupant, shall be LESSEEs sole responsibility, at LESSEEs expense, and subject to LESSORs prior written consent All maintenance provided by LESSOR shall be during LESSORS normal business hours.
11. ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLEASE. Provided LESSEE is not in default of any terms or conditions hereof, LESSEE may assign this lease or sublet or allow another entity or individual to occupy the whole or any part of the leased premises, but only with LESSORs prior written consent in each and every instance. In no case may LESSEE assign this lease or sublet the leased premises to any other current or prospective tenant of LESSOR, or any affiliate of such current or prospective tenant. As a condition to any assignment or sublease, an additional security deposit shall be paid to and held by LESSOR. If LESSEE notifies LESSOR in writing of its desire to assign this lease or sublet the leased premises, LESSOR shall have the option to terminate this lease, at an effective date to be determined by LESSOR, upon written notice to LESSEE. Notwithstanding LESSORs consent to any assignment or sublease, LESSEE and GUARANTOR shall remain liable to LESSOR for the payment of all rent and for the full performance of all covenants and conditions of this lease.
12. ALTERATIONS. LESSEE shall not make structural alterations, additions or improvements of any kind to the leased premises, but may make nonstructural alterations, additions or improvements with LESSORs prior written consent.* All such allowed alterations, additions and improvements shall be at LESSEEs expense and shall conform with LESSORs building standards and construction specifications. If LESSOR or its agent provides any services or maintenance for LESSEE in connection with such alterations, additions and improvements or otherwise under this lease, LESSEE will promptly pay any just invoice. LESSEE shall obtain a lien waiver from any contractor it employs prior to commencement of any work. LESSEE shall not permit any mechanics liens, or similar liens, to remain upon the leased premises in connection with any work performed or claimed to have been performed at the direction of LESSEE and shall cause any such lien to be released or removed forthwith without cost to LESSOR. My alterations, additions and Improvements shall become part of the leased premises and the property of LESSOR. LESSOR shall have the right at any time to make additions to the building, change the arrangement of parking areas, stairs or walkways, or otherwise alter common areas or the exterior of the building.
*, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld
13. LESSORS ACCESS. LESSOR and its agents and designees may at any reasonable time* enter to view the leased premises; to show the leased premises to others; to make repairs and alterations as LESSOR or its designee should elect to do for the leased premises, the common areas, or any other portions of the building; and without creating any obligation or liability for LESSOR, but at LESSEEs expense, to make repairs which LESSEE Is required but has failed to do.
*upon reasonable notice and with minimal interference except in the case of an emergency
14. SNOW REMOVAL. The plowing of snow from all roadways and unobstructed parking areas shall be at the sole expense of LESSOR. The control of snow and ice on all walkways, steps and loading areas serving the leased premises and all other areas not readily accessible to plows shall be the sole responsibility of LESSEE.* Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, LESSEE shall hold LESSOR and OWNER harmless from any and all claims by LESSEEs employees, agents, callers or invitees for damage or personal Injury resulting in any way from snow or ice on any area serving the leased premises.
*LESSOR
15. ACCESS AND PARKING. Unless otherwise provided herein, LESSEE shall have the right without additional charge to use parking facilities provided for the leased premises in common with others entitled to the use thereof. LESSEE shall riot obstruct any portion of the building or its walkways and approaches. No unattended parking will be permitted between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM without LESSORs prior written approval, and from November 15 through April 15 annually, such parking shall be permitted only In those areas designated for assigned overnight parking. Unregistered or disabled vehicles, or storage trailers of any type, may not be parked at any time. LESSOR may tow, at LESSEEs sole risk and expense, any misparked vehicle belonging to LESSEE or LESSEEs employees, agents, callers or invitees, at any time. LESSOR shall not provide, and shall not be responsible for providing, any security services.
16. LIABILITY. LESSEE shall be solely responsible as between LESSOR and LESSEE for deaths or personal injuries to all persons and damage to any property, including damage by fire or other casualty, occurring in or on the leased premises (including any common areas as described below) and arising out of the use, control, condition or occupancy of the leased premises by LESSEE, except for death, personal injuries or property damage directly resulting from the sole negligence of LESSOR. LESSEE agrees to indemnify and hold harmless LESSOR and OWNER (as defined below) from any and all liability, including but not limited to costs, expenses, damages, causes of action, claims, judgments and attorneys fees caused by or in any way arising out of any of the aforesaid matters. All common areas, including but not limited to any parking areas, stairs, corridors, roofs, walkways and elevators (herein collectively called the common areas) shall be considered a part of the leased premises for liability and insurance purposes when they are used by LESSEE or LESSEEs employees, agents, callers or invitees.
17. INSURANCE. LESSEE shall secure and carry at its own expense a commercial general liability policy insuring LESSEE, LESSOR and OWNER against any claims based on bodily injury (including death) or property damage arising out of the condition of the leased premises (including any common areas as described above) or their use by LESSEE, including damage by fire or other casualty, such policy to Insure LESSEE, LESSOR and OWNER against any claim up to $1,000,000 for each occurrence involving bodily injury (including death), and $1,000,000 for each occurrence Involving damage to property. This insurance shall be primary to and not contributory with any insurance carried by LESSOR, whose insurance shall be considered excess. LESSOR and OWNER shall be included in each such policy as additional insureds using ISO Form CG 20 26 11 85 or some other form approved by LESSOR, and each such policy shall be written by or with a company or companies satisfactory to LESSOR. Prior to occupancy, LESSEE shall deliver to LESSOR certificates and any applicable riders or endorsements showing that such Insurance is in force, and thereafter will provide renewal
certificates at least 15 days prior to the expiration of any such policies. All such insurance certificates shall provide that such policies shall not be cancelled without at least 10 days prior written notice to each insured. If LESSEE fails to provide or maintain such insurance at any time during the term of this lease, LESSOR may elect to contract for such insurance, and LESSEE shall pay LESSOR any costs that LESSEE would incur for such insurance in complying with this section, plus LESSORs administrative expenses.
18. BROKERAGE. LESSEE warrants and represents to LESSOR that LESSEE has dealt with no broker or third person with respect to this lease, and LESSEE agrees to indemnify LESSOR against any brokerage claims arising out of this lease. LESSOR warrants and represents to LESSEE that LESSOR has employed no exclusive broker or agent in connection with this lease. If either party Introduces a broker or third person on its behalf for any extension, renewal or expansion of this lease, any fees or commissions shall be the sole responsibility of the party engaging such broker or third person.
19. SUBORDINATION. This lease shall be subject and subordinate to any and all mortgages and other instruments in the nature of a mortgage, now or at any time hereafter, and LESSEE shall, when requested, promptly execute and deliver such written instruments as shall be necessary to show the subordination of this lease to said mortgages or other such instruments in the nature of a mortgage.
20. DEFAULT AND ACCELERATION OF RENT. In the event that (a) any assignment for the benefit of creditors, trust mortgage, receivership or other insolvency proceeding shall be made or instituted with respect to LESSEE or LESSEEs property or (b) LESSEE shall default in the observance or performance of any of LESSEES covenants, agreements or obligations hereunder, and such default Shall not be corrected within 10 days after written notice thereof,* then LESSOR shall have the right thereafter, while such default continues and without demand or further notice, to re-enter and take possession of the leased premises, to declare the term of this lease ended, and/or to remove LESSEEs effects, without being guilty of trespass or conversion, and without prejudice to any remedies which might be otherwise used for arrears of rent or other default or breach of the lease. If LESSEE defaults in the payment of the security deposit, rent, taxes or substantial invoice from LESSOR or LESSORs agent and such default continues for 10 days after written notice thereof, and, because both parties agree that nonpayment of said sums when due Is a substantial breach of the lease, arid, because the payment of rent In monthly installments is for the sole benefit and convenience of LESSEE, then, in addition to any other remedies, the net present value of the entire balance of rent due hereunder as of the date of LESSORs notice, using the published prime rate then in effect, shall immediately become due and payable as liquidated damages. No actions taken by LESSOR under this section shall terminate LESSEEs obligation to pay rent under this lease, as liquidated damages or otherwise. Any sums received by LESSOR from or on behalf of LESSEE at anytime shall be applied first to any unamortized improvements completed for LESSEEs occupancy, then to offset any unpaid invoice or other payment due to LESSOR and then to unpaid rent. LESSEE shall pay any Invoice within 10 days after receipt. If any rent and/or other payment is not received by LESSOR when due, then LESSEE shall pay LESSOR a one-time late charge for each past due payment equal to one percent of such overdue amount or $35, whichever is greater. LESSEE shall also pay LESSOR interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum on any past due payment.
*(see below)
21. NOTICE. Any notice from LESSOR to LESSEE relating to the leased premises or this lease shall be deemed duly served when left at the leased premises, or served by constable, or sent to the leased premises or to the last address designated by notice in accordance with this section, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by recognized courier service with a receipt therefor, addressed to LESSEE. Any notice from LESSEE to LESSOR relating to the leased premises or this lease shall be deemed duly served when served by constable, or delivered to LESSOR by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by recognized courier service with a receipt therefor, addressed to LESSOR at 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 or at LESSORs last designated address. No oral notice or representation shall have any force or effect. Time is of the essence in the service of any notice.
22. OCCUPANCY. If LESSEE takes possession of the leased premises prior to the start of the lease term, LESSEE will perform and observe all of its covenants under this lease from the date upon which it takes possession. If LESSEE continues to occupy, control or encumber all or any part of the leased premises after the termination of this lease without the written permission of LESSOR, LESSEE shall be liable to LESSOR for any and all loss, damages or expenses incurred by LESSOR, and all terms of this lease shall continue to apply, except that use and occupancy payments shall be due in full monthly installments at a rate which shall be two times the greater of the monthly rent due under this lease immediately prior to termination or LESSORs then current published rent for the leased premises, it being understood that such extended occupancy is a tenancy at sufferance, solely for the benefit and convenience of LESSEE and of greater rental value. LESSEEs control, occupancy or encumbrance of all or any part of the leased premises beyond noon on the last day of any monthly rental period shall constitute LESSEEs occupancy for an entire additional month, and increased payment as provided in this section shall be due and payable immediately in advance. LESSORs acceptance of any payments from LESSEE during such extended occupancy shall not alter LESSEEs status as a tenant at sufferance. LESSOR may require LESSEE to relocate to another similar facility at anytime during the lease term upon prior written notice to LESSEE and on terms comparable to those herein, and LESSEE shall be liable to LESSOR for any loss, damages or expenses incurred by LESSOR if LESSEE fails to relocate as required herein.
23. FIRE PREVENTION. LESSEE agrees to use every reasonable precaution against fire, to provide and maintain approved, labeled fire extinguishers, emergency lighting equipment and exit signs, and to complete any other modifications within the leased premises as required or recommended by the Insurance Services Office (or successor organization), OSHA, the local fire department LESSORs insurer or any similar entity.
24. OUTSIDE AREA. Anything held or stored by LESSEE In any common area without LESSORs prior written consent shall be deemed abandoned and may be removed by LESSOR at LESSEEs expense without notice. LESSEE shall maintain a building standard size dumpster in a location approved by LESSOR, which dumpster shall be provided and serviced at
* 20. *or, in the event such default cannot be cured within said 10-day period, LESSEE shall not have commenced to cure and be diligently proceeding to cure
LESSEEs expense by whichever disposal firm LESSOR may designate. Alternatively, if a shared dumpster or compactor is provided by LESSOR, LESSEE shall pay the disposal firm or LESSOR, as applicable, LESSEEs proportionate share of any charges associated therewith.
25. ENVIRONMENT. LESSEE will use the leased premises so as not to interfere in any way with the use and enjoyment of other portions of the same or neighboring buildings by others by reason of odors, smoke, exhaust, smells, vibrations, noise, pets, accumulation of garbage or trash, vermin or other pests, or otherwise, and will at its expense employ a professional pest control service if determined necessary by LESSOR LESSEE agrees to maintain effective devices for preventing damage to plumbing and heating equipment from deionized water, chemicals or hazardous materials which may be present at the leased premises. No hazardous materials or wastes shall be used, stored, disposed of, or allowed to remain at the leased premises at any time without LESSORs specific approval, and LESSEE shall be solely responsible for, and shall indemnify and hold harmless LESSOR and OWNER from, any and all corrosion or other damage in any way associated with the use, storage and/or disposal of same by LESSEE.
26. RESPONSIBILITY. Neither LESSOR nor OWNER shall be liable to anyone for, nor shall LESSEEs obligations under this lease be reduced because of, loss or damage caused in any way by the use, leakage, seepage, flooding or escape of water or sewage in any form or from any source, by the interruption or cessation of any service rendered customarily to the leased premises or building or agreed to by the terms of this lease, by any accident, the making of repairs, alterations or improvements, labor difficulties, weather conditions, mechanical breakdowns, trouble or scarcity in obtaining fuel, electricity, service or supplies from the sources from which they are usually obtained, by any change in any utility or service provider, or by any cause beyond LESSORs immediate control.
27. SURRENDER. On or before the termination of this lease, LESSEE shall remove all of LESSEEs goods and effects from the leased premises, and shall deliver to LESSOR actual and exclusive possession of the leased premises and all keys and locks thereto, all fixtures, equipment and workstations of any type connected therewith, and all alterations, additions and improvements made to or upon the leased premises, whether completed by LESSEE, LESSOR or others, in duding but not limited to any offices, window blinds, floor coverings, computer floors, plumbing and plumbing fixtures, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, ductwork, exhaust fans, water coolers, security, surveillance and fire protection systems, telecommunications and data wiring, telephone equipment, air and gas distribution piping, compressors, overhead cranes, hoists, cabinets, counters, shelving, signs, electrical work, including but not limited to lighting fixtures of any type, wiring, conduit, EMT, transformers, generators, distribution panels, bus ducts, raceways, outlets and disconnects, and furnishings and equipment which have been bolted, welded, nailed, screwed, glued or otherwise attached to any wall, floor, ceiling, roof, pavement or ground, or which have been directly wired or plumbed to any portion of any building or other system serving the leased premises, including but not limited to water supply, drainage, venting or air or gas distribution systems. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to termination of this lease, LESSEE shall, if requested by LESSOR, remove or tag for future use any and all wiring and cabling installed and/or used by LESSEE. LESSEE shall deliver the leased premises fully sanitized from any chemicals or other contaminants, broom dean, and in at least the same condition as they were at the commencement of the lease or
any prior lease between the parties for the leased premises, or as they were modified during said term with LESSORs written consent, reasonable wear and tear only excepted, and LESSEE shall be deemed to be encumbering the leased premises until it delivers the leased premises to LESSOR in the condition required under this lease. Any of LESSEEs property that remains In the leased premises upon termination of the lease shall be deemed abandoned and shall be disposed of as LESSOR sees fit, with no liability to LESSEE for loss or damage thereto, and at the sole risk of LESSEE. LESSOR may remove and store any such property at LESSEEs expense; retain same under LESSORs control; sell same at public or private sale (without notice) and apply the net proceeds of such sale to the payment of any sum due hereunder, or destroy same. In no case shall the leased premises be deemed surrendered to LESSOR until the termination date provided herein or such other date as may be specified in a written agreement between the parties, notwithstanding the delivery of any keys to LESSOR.
28. GENERAL. (a) The Invalidity or unenforceability of any clause or provision of this lease shall not affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other clause or provision hereof. (b) The obligations of this lease shall run with the land, and this lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, except that LESSOR and OWNER shall be liable for obligations occurring only while lessor or owner of the leased premises. (c)Any action or proceeding arising out of the subject matter of this lease shall be brought by LESSEE within one year after the cause of action has occurred and only in a court within the commonwealth of Massachusetts. (d) If LESSOR or OWNER is a trust, corporation, or other limited liability entity, the obligations of LESSOR shall be binding upon the trust, corporation, or other entity, but not upon any trustee, officer, director, shareholder, member, limited partner or beneficiary individually. (e) If LESSOR is not the owner (OWNER) of the leased premises, LESSOR represents that OWNER has agreed to be bound by the terms of this lease unless LESSEE is in default hereof. (f) This lease is made and delivered in the commonwealth of Massachusetts, and shall be interpreted, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws thereof. (g) This lease is the result of negotiations between parties of equal bargaining strength, and when executed by both parties shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties, superseding all prior oral and written agreements, representations, statements and negotiations relating in any way to the subject matter herein. This lease may not be extended or amended except by written agreement signed by both parties, or as otherwise provided herein, and no other subsequent oral or written representation shall have any effect hereon. (h) Notwithstanding any other statements herein, LESSOR makes no warranty, express or implied, concerning the suitability of the leased premises for LESSEEs intended use. (i) LESSEE agrees that If LESSOR does not deliver possession of the leased premises as herein provided for any reason, LESSOR shall not be liable for any damages to LESSEE for such failure, but LESSOR agrees to use reasonable efforts to deliver possession to LESSEE at the earliest practical date. A proportionate abatement of rent, excluding the cost of any amortized improvements to the leased premises, for such time as LESSEE may be deprived of possession of the leased premises shall be LESSEEs sole remedy, except where a delay in delivery is caused in anyway by LESSEE. (j) Neither the submission of this lease form or any amendment hereof, nor the acceptance of the security deposit and/or rent shall constitute a reservation of or option for the leased premises, or an offer to lease, it being expressly understood and agreed that neither this lease nor any amendment shall bind either party in any manner whatsoever unless and until it has been executed by both parties. (k) LESSEE shall not be entitled to exercise any option In this lease, the attached Rider to Lease or any subsequent amendment or extension, or
receive LESSORs consent as provided for herein, if LESSEE is at that time in default of any terms or conditions hereof. (l) Except as otherwise provided herein, neither LESSOR, nor OWNER, nor LESSEE shall be liable for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages, including but not limited to lost profits or loss of business, arising out of or in any manner connected with performance or nonperformance under this lease, even if any party has knowledge of the possibility of such damages. (m) The headings in this lease are for convenience only and shall not be considered part of the terms hereof. (n) No restriction, condition or other endorsement by LESSEE on any check, nor LESSORs deposit of any full or partial payment, shall bind LESSOR in any way or limit LESSORs rights under this lease. (o) LESSEE shall pay LESSOR for all legal and administrative fees and expenses incurred by LESSOR In connection with any consent requested by LESSEE or in enforcing any or all obligations of LESSEE under this lease. (p) LESSEE will conform to all rules and regulations now or hereafter made by LESSOR for parking, for the care, use or alteration of the building, its facilities and approaches, and for the administration of this lease, and will not permit any employee or visitor to violate this or any other covenant or obligation of LESSEE. (q) LESSEEs covenants under this lease shall be independent of LESSORs covenants, and LESSORs failure to perform any of its covenants under this lease, including a covenant constituting a significant inducement to LESSEE to enter into this lease, shall not excuse the payment of rent or any other charges by LESSEE or allow LESSEE to terminate this lease. (r) LESSOR, LESSEE, OWNER and GUARANTOR hereby waive any and all rights to a jury trial in any proceeding in any way arising out of the subject matter of this lease. (s) See attached Rider to Lease for additional provisions.
29. SECURITY AGREEMENT. LESSEE hereby grants LESSOR a continuing security interest in all existing and hereafter acquired property of LESSEE in any of LESSORs buildings to secure the performance of all LESSEEs obligations under this lease or any subsequent lease between the parties. This provision shall survive termination of this lease, shall continue under any subsequent lease between the parties, and shall not negate or replace any continuing security interest of LESSOR under any prior lease between the parties. Default in the payment or performance of any of LESSEEs obligations under this lease or any subsequent lease shall be a default under this security agreement, and shall entitle LESSOR to immediately exercise all of the rights and remedies of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code. In the event of default, LESSEE agrees to assist and facilitate LESSORs exercise of its rights under the Uniform Commercial Code. LESSEE agrees to execute any financing agreement or statement requested by LESSOR in connection with this security interest.
30. WAIVERS, ETC. No consent or waiver, express or implied, by LESSOR to or of any breach of any covenant, condition or duty of LESSEE shall be construed as a consent or waiver to or of any other breach of the same or any other covenant, condition or duty. If LESSEE is several persons, corporations, or other legal entities, or a partnership, or some combination thereof, LESSEEs obligations are joint and several. Unless repugnant to the context, LESSOR and LESSEE mean the person or persons, natural or corporate, named above as LESSOR and as LESSEE respectively, and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
31. AUTOMATIC FIVE-YEAR EXTENSIONS. This Paragraph Does Not Apply.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, LESSOR and LESSEE have hereunto set their hands and common seals, intending to be legally bound hereby this 3rd day of July, 2007.
LESSOR: CUMMINGS PROPERTIES, LLC |
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GUARANTY
IN CONSIDERATION of LESSOR making this lease with LESSEE, at the request of the undersigned (GUARANTOR) and in reliance on this guaranty, GUARANTOR hereby personally guarantees the prompt payment of rent by LESSEE and the performance by LESSEE of all terms, conditions, covenants and agreements of the lease, any amendments thereto and any extensions or assignments thereof, with respect to the teased premises and any new premises that become subject to this lease, and the undersigned promises to pay all expenses, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred by LESSOR in enforcing all obligations of LESSEE under the lease or in enforcing this guaranty. LESSORs consent to any assignments, subleases, amendments and extensions by LESSEE or to any compromise or release of LESSEEs liability hereunder, with or without notice to the undersigned, or LESSORs failure to notify the undersigned of any default and/or reinstatement of the lease by LESSEE, shall not relieve the undersigned from liability as GUARANTOR. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned GUARANTOR has hereunto set his/her/its hand and common seal, intending to be legally bound hereby on this day of , .
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RIDER TO LEASE
The following additional provisions are incorporated into and made a part of the attached lease:
A. CONFLICTS. In the event of any conflict between any provision albs Rider to Lease and the attached lease, the provisions of this Rider shall govern.
B. SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT. With respect to leases at Cummings Center in Beverly (only), LESSEE shall fully comply with all regulations of the South Essex Sewerage District (SESD) now or hereafter in effect, including prompt filing with LESSOR of any documents required by SESD regulations, aid LESSEE agrees to indemnify and hold harmless LESSOR and OWNER from any aid all liability arising out of any noncompliance by LESSEE with such regulations.
C. ACTIVITY AND USE RESTRICTION. With respect to leases at Cummings Center in Beverly and 10 aid 18 Commerce Way in Woburn (only), and accept as provided below, the following activities and uses are expressly prohibited at the properly of which the leased premises are a pat residential uses (except for facilities for adult congregate care or assisted living, senior housing, nursing home uses and other adult residential facilities in certain designated areas of the property); child care, day care, or public or private elementary or secondary schools; a public pat, playground or playing field, or other activities involving more than casual contact with the ground; cultivation out-of-doors of fruits and vegetables destined for human consumption; and fishing or swimming in the ponds and other waterways on or adjacent to the property. In addition, implementation of a health and safety plan is required for construction, utilities maintenance aid other intrusive activities which are likely to involve extensive exposure to or contact with subsurface soils at the property. Notices of Activity and Use Limitation providing further information have been recorded at the Essex South Registry of Deeds and the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds, respectively, as well as recorded amendments authorizing both child care and a public elementary school in specific locations at Cummings Center.
D. PARKING. LESSEE shall be entitled to use, in common with others, a proportionate share of the total number of common area parking spaces provided for the building (based on square footage leased by LESSEE as compared with the total leasable square footage of the building). The number of spaces used by LESSEEs employees, agents aid invitees shall not at any time exceed LESSEEs proportionate share of the total spaces for the bulking. For purposes of determining LESSEEs compliance with this paragraph at any time, the number of spaces used by LESSEE shall be presumed to equal the number of persons who are then present at the leased premises.
E. REMEDIES. The parties agree that the actual damages to LESSOR as a result of nonpayment of rent by LESSEE would be difficult to ascertain as of the execution of this lease; therefore, notwithstanding Section 20 above, the entire balance of unpaid rent, as a reasonable estimate of such actual damages, shall become immediately due and payable, but only if
LESSEE defaults in the payment of rent due under this lease and not in the payment of any security deposit, invoice, taxes or other charge which may also be due under this lease. The parties additionally agree that in the event rent payments are accelerated, the total amount due shall be discounted to its net present value as of the date of LESSORs notice of default, using the published prime rate then in effect Section 20 shall continue to apply in all other respects.
F. RECORDING AND SECURITY. Although LESSOR may choose at any time to record activities at the building with unmonitored remote television cameras, LESSEE acknowledges aid agrees that, as provided in Section 15 above, LESSOR is not thereby or in any other way providing any security service for LESSEE or its employees, agents, invitees, contractors aid representatives, and that LESSOR has made no representations whatsoever, written or oral, concerning the safety of the leased premises or the presence, effectiveness or operability of any security devices or security measures, or the safety or security of LESSEE, its employees, agents, invitees, callers, contractors aid representatives, or LESSEEs property, against the criminal or wrongful acts of third parties. Additionally, LESSEE accepts full responsibility for protecting the persons aid property of LESSEE aid those of its employees, agents, invitees, callers, contractors and representatives, and (acknowledging that security devices or measures may fail or be thwarted by criminals, by other third parties or by electrical or mechanical malfunction), agrees not to rely on any such devices or measures, and to protect itself, its property, and its employees, agents, invitees, callers, contractors and representatives as if such devices or measures did not exist
G. LESSOR, at LESSORs cost, shall repair and repaint all drywall partitions, replace glass and light bulbs as needed, change all primary lock cylinders on exterior entry doors and clean all carpet before or about the time LESSEE takes possession of the leased premises. LESSOR agrees to otherwise deliver the leased premises in broom clean condition, vacant and free of all tenants and occupants.
H. * LESSOR, at a total charge to LESSEE of $2,486 to be paid upon LESSEEs execution of this lease, shall complete alterations and improvements within the leased premises in accordance with the mutually agreed upon plan attached hereto on or before the effective date above.
I. * Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 25 above, LESSEE may use or store hazardous materials or hazardous wastes within the leased premises, provided LESSEE fully complies with any applicable local, state, or federal law, regulation, ordinance and bylaw. LESSEE shall be solely responsible for and shall indemnify and hold LESSOR and OWNER harmless from any and all liability, damage and personal injury in any way associated with any use, storage, or disposal of such materials. In the event any hazardous materials or hazardous wastes remain in the leased premises after the termination of the lease or, if applicable, the date LESSEE relocates from the leased premises to new premises pursuant to an amendment to the lease (collectively the Vacate Date), LESSEE authorizes LESSOR to properly dispose of them on LESSEEs behalf and at LESSEEs sole expense.
J. Prior to the Vacate Date, LESSEE, at LESSEEs sole expense, shall engage an independent and certified industrial hygienist (the CIH) to prepare a decontamination work
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plan (work plan) for the leased premises in accordance with all OH professional standards and all applicable laws to address all conditions arising out of LESSEEs tenancy. LESSEE shall complete all measures specified in the work plan, including but not limited to, testing and cleaning of all surfaces, HVAC equipment, ductwork, and other building components recommended therein. The CIH shall certify to LESSOR that as of the Vacate Date, the entire leased premises and any extension thereof used in any way by LESSEE are free from any harmful chemical, biological, radioactive or other contamination arising out of LESSEEs tenancy, in accordance with all applicable CIH professional standards and all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and bylaws. Said certification shall confirm the clean condition of all HVAC equipment, ductwork, plumbing fixtures, drains, tanks, mechanical systems, cabinetry, countertops, walls, ceilings, floors, casework, pH adjustment tanks and acid neutralization equipment, all other surfaces and the indoor air quality at the leased premises; that LESSEE has completed all measures specified in the work plan; and that there are no restrictions on future use and occupation by others. A copy of the work plan shall be provided to LESSOR together with this certification. Also, in the event LESSEE uses or stores any radioactive materials within the leased premises at any time, LESSEE shall obtain a written statement from the commonwealth of Massachusetts fully decommissioning the leased premises in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and bylaws. These certifications and all cleaning shall be completed prior to the Vacate Date. The leased premises shall be deemed occupied by LESSEE unless and until LESSEE has fully vacated and returned the leased premises in accordance with the lease, has provided the required, certifications to LESSOR and completed all cleaning. LESSEE acknowledges receipt of the prior occupants CIH certification dated June 1, 2007.
K. * LESSEEs maintenance obligations, as provided in Section 10 above, shall specifically include, without limitation, monthly inspections, and repair and replacement as needed, of all acid neutralization, pH adjustment and other wastewater treatment tanks and equipment, and drain lines into which said tanks and equipment discharge; backflow preventers; air filters; and all other exhaust and intake fan components, including belts. LESSEE shall be responsible for all maintenance and repairs of said equipment, both routine and otherwise, including semiannual (or more frequent if necessary) cleaning and replenishment of neutralizing materials in pH adjustment tanks. LESSEE acknowledges and agrees that the plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems provided and maintained by LESSOR are intended and sized only for office use, and any maintenance or additional equipment necessitated by LESSEEs use of and operations at the leased premises shall be at LESSEEs sole expense. LESSEE agrees that all wastewater discharged from the leased premises shall be neutralized to a pH range between 6 and 9, or, in the case of deionized water, shall be appropriately diluted or treated, and shall fully comply with all applicable state and local statutes, codes, regulations and/or ordinances.
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L. * LESSEE shall notify LESSOR in writing within 30 days following LESSORs request and 30 days prior to the Vacate Date of LESSEEs compliance with its inspection and maintenance obligations as described above.
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M. Subject to Paragraph P below, LESSEE shall provide prior to occupancy, and continue to maintain during the entire lease term, a letter of credit in an amount not less than $20,000 for LESSORs benefit, and in a form satisfactory to LESSORs counsel, or an additional cash security deposit in the same amount securing LESSEEs performance of its obligations under the preceding four paragraphs and Section 25 of the lease. Time is of the essence.
N. * The preceding five paragraphs regarding LESSEEs responsibility for the maintenance and condition of the leased premises are a key consideration of this lease.
O. * LESSEE acknowledges and agrees that certain non-building standard HVAC and other equipment shall be used to serve the leased premises in common with other facilities at the building. LESSEE shall pay LESSOR a proportionate share (currently 14.32 percent) of any fees and charges relating to use and maintenance of such equipment.
P. LESSOR agrees to defer LESSEEs obligation to provide a letter of credit under Paragraph M above because LESSEE agrees that it will limit the type of chemicals and hazardous substances in the leased premises to pre-manufactured proteins/peptides, vitamins and other materials that are used in the formulation of skin creams that are regarded as safe by the Food and Drug Administration and that it will not use or store any radiological materials at the leased premises. In the event LESSEE desires to use or store radiological materials or any other type chemicals or hazardous substances, LESSEE shall promptly notify LESSOR and shall provide LESSOR with the letter of credit described in Paragraph M within 10 days after such notice to LESSOR and prior to commencing such use.
Q. * In the event of any future changes in the size of the leased premises or the total leasable square footage of the building, there shall be a corresponding adjustment of LESSEEs proportionate share of any increase in real estate taxes and/or utilities set forth in Sections 4 and 5 above.
R. * LESSOR agrees to maintain casualty insurance in a commercially reasonable amount for the building of which the leased premises are a part.
S. * Provided LESSEE is not then in arrears of any rent or invoice payments or otherwise in default of this lease, LESSEE shall have a one-time option to extend this lease, including all terms, conditions, and escalations herein, for one additional term of one year (the option term) by serving LESSOR with written notice of its desire to so extend this lease. The time for serving such written notice shall be not more than 12 months or less than six months prior to the expiration of the initial lease term. Additionally, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1, annual base rent during the option term shall be recalculated at LESSORs published annual rental rate as of the commencement of the option term for similar space, but shall in no case be less than the annual base rent, plus all Cost of Living adjustments, that would otherwise be in effect as of the commencement of the option term. The base month from which to determine the amount of each Cost of Living adjustment during the option term shall then be changed to January 2009, the comparison month shall be changed to November 2009, and the first adjustment during the option term shall take place with the rent due on January 1, 2010. Section 1 shall continue to apply in all other respects during the option term. Time is of the essence.
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T. * LESSOR, at no further cost to LESSEE, shall provide two desks and two chairs for LESSEEs use at the leased premises during the term of this lease. LESSEE acknowledges that said furniture and/or equipment is now in good condition and repair and agrees to maintain it and return it to LESSOR in the same condition, reasonable wear and tear (only) excepted, prior to termination of the lease.
U. In the event of merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or the like, or if to LESSEEs subsidiary or affiliate, this lease may be assigned to a corporation or other legal entity without consent from LESSOR. LESSEE shall promptly notify LESSOR in writing to that effect and executes LESSORs standard lease assignment. The provisions of Section 11 shall govern said assignment in all other respects.
V. * To the extent that compensation is unavailable under LESSEEs business interruption or other insurance coverage, LESSEE shall receive a proportionate abatement of rent in the event that the leased premises are rendered substantially unusable for the purposes set forth in Section 3 for at least 10 consecutive business days as a result of any of the conditions set forth in Section 26 above. This paragraph shall not apply, however, in the case of any interruption caused in any way by LESSEE or its employees or agents.
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CUMMINGS PROPERTIES, LLC
STANDARD FORM
07070343-DMK-E
AMENDMENT TO LEASE #
In connection with a lease currently in effect between the parties at 25-K Olympia Avenue, Suite 700, Woburn, Massachusetts, commencing on August 1, 2007 and terminating on July 30, 2009 , and in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived herefrom, Cummings Properties, LLC, LESSOR, and Encapsion, Inc., LESSEE, hereby agree, effective August 1, 2007, to amend said lease as follows:
1. The location of the leased premises is hereby changed from 25-K Olympia Avenue, Suite 700 to 25-K Olympia Avenue, Suite 200, Woburn, Massachusetts. As a result of this relocation, the size of the leased premises is hereby increased by approximately 258 square feet to a new total of approximately 952 square feet (including 14.7% common area).
2. Paragraph H of the Rider to Lease is hereby deleted and the following shall now apply. LESSOR, at a total charge of $2,486, which has been previously paid by LESSEE, shall complete alterations and improvements within Suite 200 in accordance with the mutually agreed upon plan attached hereto on or before August 6, 2007. The attached plan replaces the previous plan attached to the lease, which is of no further force or effect.
3. Paragraph G of the Rider to Lease is hereby deleted and the following shall now apply. LESSOR, at LESSORs cost, shall repair and repaint all drywall partitions, replace glass and light bulbs as needed, change all primary lock cylinders on exterior entry doors and clean all VCT floors before or about the time LESSEE takes possession of Suite 200 but in any event not later than 5:00 PM on August 6, 2007. LESSOR agrees to otherwise deliver the leased premises in broom clean condition, vacant and free of all tenants and occupants.
4. Prior to the time LESSEE takes possession of Suite 200, LESSOR shall provide LESSEE with a copy of the immediate prior occupants CIH certification concerning the leased premises.
5. The parties acknowledge and agree that, as of the execution of this amendment, not all of the perimeter walls of Suite 200 have been built. Accordingly, upon completion of the modifications provided for herein, LESSOR shall carefully measure Suite 200, and if the size, including common area, does not equal the number of square feet set forth above, LESSOR shall notify LESSEE in writing of the actual square footage and there shall be no change in base rent or common area percentage.
6. If LESSOR does not substantially complete, except for punch list items, the modifications in Sections 2 and 3 above by August 1, 2007, then LESSEE shall be entitled to an abatement of rent on a per diem basis from August 1, 2007 until LESSOR
substantially completes its work. In addition, if LESSOR fails to substantially complete the modifications on or before August 31, 2007, LESSEE may elect to cancel the lease by giving LESSOR written notice to that effect on or before September 4, 2007, whereupon LESSOR shall refund all money received from LESSEE and neither party shall have any further obligation to the other. This abatement of rent and cancellation of the lease shall be LESSEEs sole and exclusive remedies for any failure by LESSOR to substantially complete the modifications as provided herein. In the event LESSEE in any way delays LESSORs substantial completion, however (which shall include without limitation any additions and/or changes requested by LESSEE to the scope of LESSORs work, any delay in LESSEE providing information to LESSOR for any permits or plans and any interference by LESSEE or LESSEEs contractor with LESSORs work), there shall be no abatement of rent for the period of delay, and the above dates for substantial completion and notice of termination shall be extended by the length of such delay. Time is of the essence.
7. LESSOR shall countersign and return, by facsimile or email, this amendment within 24 hours after LESSORs receipt from LESSEE, by facsimile or email, this amendment with LESSEEs signature. LESSEE agrees to then deliver two signed originals of this amendment to LESSOR within 48 hours after LESSEEs receipt of this amendment, signed by both parties, by facsimile or email from LESSOR. LESSOR shall then return one fully executed original of this amendment to LESSEE within 48 hours after receipt of LESSEEs original. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the signature of either party when received by facsimile or email shall fully bind that party.
8. Except as set forth above, there are no other changes to the lease or Rider to Lease.
This amendment shall not bind either party in any manner until it has been executed by both parties. All other terms, conditions and covenants of the lease shall continue to apply, and to the extent any inconsistency exists between this amendment and the lease, including any prior amendments, the conditions herein shall control and supersede any earlier provisions.
In Witness Whereof, LESSOR and LESSEE have hereunto set their hands and common seals this 17th day of , 2007.
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LEASE EXTENSION # 1
In connection with a lease in effect between the parties at 25-K Olympia Avenue, Suite 200, Woburn, Massachusetts, fully executed on July 17, 2007 and currently terminating on July 30, 2009, and in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived herefrom, Cummings Properties, LLC, LESSOR, and Anterios, Inc. f/k/a Encapsion, Inc., LESSEE, hereby agree to amend said lease, including its terms, conditions, covenants and obligations (terms), as follows:
1. The lease is hereby extended for an additional term of two years ending at noon on July 30, 2011.
2. Effective February 1, 2009, base rent shall be changed to twenty thousand eighty one and 64/100 (20,081.64) dollars per year or $1,673.47 per month.
3. Effective February 1, 2009, the base month from which to determine the amount of each annual increase in the Cost of Living shall be November 2008, which figure shall be compared with the figure for November 2009, and each November thereafter to determine the increase (if any) in the base rent to be paid during the following calendar year.
4. THIS PARAGRAPH DOES NOT APPLY
5. The lease, including all terms, shall be automatically extended for additional successive periods of two year(s) each unless LESSOR or LESSEE serves written notice, either party to the other, of either partys option not to so extend the lease. The time for serving such written notice shall be not more than 12 months or less than six months prior to the expiration of the then-current lease period. Time is of the essence.
This extension shall not bind any party in any manner whatsoever until it has been executed by all parties. All other terms of the lease shall continue to apply, and to the extent any inconsistency exists between this extension and the lease, including any prior amendments, the terms herein shall control and supersede any earlier provision. In witness whereof, LESSOR and LESSEE, intending to be legally bound, have caused this extension to be executed this , day of , 2009.
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