Bruce Braley Lease of Federal BuildingLEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
CONGRESSMAN BRUCE BRALEY
This Lease Agreement (the Lease) is entered into this 3~d day of January, 2007 by
the City of Dubuque, Iowa (Landlord) whose address for the purpose of this Lease is 50
West 13'h Street, Dubuque IA 52001, and Congressman Bruce Braley (Tenant) whose
address for the purpose of this Lease is P.O. Box 390, Waterloo IA 50704.
SECTION 1. PREMISES AND TERM. The Landlord, in consideration of the rents,
agreements and conditions herein contained, leases to the Tenant and Tenant leases
from Landlord, according to the terms of this Lease, the following described premises
(Leased Premises) situated in Dubuque County, Iowa:
• 342 sq. feet, third floor Federal Building, Room 222
• Two (2) reserved parking spaces in the City parking lot on Bluff Street
• Use of conference room which is available to all tenants
with the improvements thereon, and all rights, easements and appurtenances, which,
more particularly, includes the space and premises as may be shown on "Exhibit A," if
attached, for a term of two (2) years (the Term), commencing at midnight of the day
previous to the first day of the Lease Term, which shall be on January 3, 2007, and
ending at midnight on the last day of the Lease Term, which shall be on December 31,
2009, upon the condition that the Tenant pays rent therefore, and otherwise performs as
in this Lease provided.
SECTION 2. RENTAL. Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord as rental for said term, as
follows: $ 492.00 per month, the first rent payment becoming due upon March 1, 2007,
and the same amount, per month, on the 15t day of each month thereafter, during the
Term of this Lease. All sums shall be paid at the address of Landlord, as above
designated, or at such other place in Iowa, or elsewhere, as the Landlord may, from
time to time, designate in writing. Delinquent payments shall draw interest at 9 % per
annum from the due date, until paid.
SECTION 3. POSSESSION. Tenant shall be entitled to possession on the first day of
the Term of this Lease, and shall yield possession to the Landlord at the end of the
Lease Term, except as herein otherwise expressly provided. Should Landlord be unable
to give possession on said date, Tenant's only damages shall be a rebating of the pro
rata rental
SECTION 4. USE OF PREMISES. Tenant covenants and agrees during the Term of
this Lease to use and to occupy the Leased Premises only for business use. For
restrictions on such use, see paragraphs 6 (c), 6 (d) and 11 below.
SECTION 5. QUIET ENJOYMENT. Landlord covenants that its estate in said Leased
Premises is in fee simple and that the Tenant, if not in default, shall peaceably have,
hold and enjoy the Leased Premises for the Term of this Lease. Landlord shall have
the right to mortgage all of its right, title, and interest in said Lease Premises at any time
without notice, subject to this Lease.
SECTION 6. EQUIPMENT,
MAINTENANCE.
6.7 Definitions.
DECORATING, REPLACEMENT, REPAIR AND
(1) "Maintain" means to clean and keep in good condition.
(2) "Repair" means to fix and restore to good condition after damage,
deterioration or partial destruction.
6.2 Conditions of Premises.
(1) Tenant takes the Leased Premises in its present condition, except for
such repairs and alterations as may be expressly otherwise provided in this
Lease.
6.3 Repairs and Maintenance.
(1) Landlord shall replace and repair the structural parts of the building. For
purposes of this Lease, the structural parts of the building shall mean the
foundation, exterior walls, load bearing components of interior floors and walls,
the roof and all sewers, pipes, wiring and electrical fixtures outside of the
structure.
(2) Landlord shall be responsible for maintenance of all common area under
Landlord's control. Tenant shall be responsible for all maintenance within the
Leased Premises.
(3) Each party shall perform their responsibilities of repair and maintenance to
the end that the premises will be kept in a safe and serviceable condition.
Neither party will permit nor allow the Leased Premises to be damaged or
depreciated in value by any act, omission to act, or negligence of itself, its agents
or employees.
6.4 Equipment, Decorating and Alterations.
(1) The following items of equipment, furnishings and fixtures shall be
supplied and replaced by the parties as follows:
Blinds: Landlord
Carpet: Landlord
(2) Any equipment, fumishings or fixtures to be supplied by Tenant shall be
subject to the Landlord's prior written approval as to quality and method of
installation. Tenant shall provide all trade equipment, fumishings and fixtures
used in connection with the operation of its business, such as telephones,
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computers, desks, chairs, shelving and similar items.
(3) Tenant shall be responsible for all interior decorating. Tenant shall make
no structural alterations or improvements without the prior written consent of the
Landlord.
6.5 Americans With Disabilities Act.
Tenant will make no unlawful use of said Leased Premises and agrees to comply
with all valid regulations of the Board of Health, City Ordinances or applicable
municipality, the laws of the State of Iowa and the Federal government, but this
provision shall not be construed as creating any duty by Tenant to members of
the general public, provided, however, responsibility for compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act shall be performed and paid for by the parties as
follows:
Common areas Landlord: 100%
Tenants' area:
Initial compliance (specify) Landlord: 100%
Future compliance Landlord: 100%
SECTION 7. UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Utilities and services shall be furnished
and paid for by the parties as follows:
PROVIDED BY: PAID BY:
Landlord % Tenant
Electricity Landlord 100 0
Gas Landlord 100 0
Water and Sewer Landlord 100 0
Garbage/Trash Landlord 100 0
Janitor/Cleaning Tenant 0 100
Common areas Landlord 100 0
Other: Tenant 0 100
SECTION 8. TERMINATION, SURRENDER OF PREMISES AT END OF TERM --
REMOVAL OF FIXTURES.
8.1 Termination. This Lease shall terminate upon expiration of the original Term; or
if this Lease expressly provides for any option to renew, and if any such option is
exercised by the Tenant, then this Lease will terminate at the expiration of the option
term or terms.
8.2 Surrender. Tenant agrees that upon termination of this Lease it will surrender
and deliver the Leased Premises in good and clean condition, except the effects of
ordinary wear and tear and depreciation arising from lapse of time, or damage without
fault or liability of Tenant.
8.3 Holding Over. Continued possession by Tenant, beyond the expiration of its
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tenancy, coupled with the receipt of the specified rental by the Landlord (and absent a
written agreement by both parties for an extension of this Lease, or for a new lease)
shall constitute a month to month extension of this Lease.
8.4 Removal of Fixtures. Tenant may, at the expiration of its tenancy, if Tenant is
not in default, remove any fixtures or equipment which Tenant has installed in the
Leased Premises, providing Tenant repairs any and all damages caused by removal.
SECTION 9 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Any assignment of this Lease or
subletting of the Leased Premises or any part thereof, without the Landlord's written
permission shall, at the option of the Landlord, make the rental for the balance of the
Lease Term due and payable at once. Such written permission shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
SECTION 10. INSURANCE.
10.1 Proaerty Insurance. Landlord and Tenant agree to insure their respective real
and personal property for the full insurable value. Such insurance shall cover losses
included in the Insurance Services Official Broad Form Causes of Loss (formerly fire
and extended coverage). To the extent permitted by their policies the Landlord and
Tenant waive all rights of recovery against each other.
10.2 Liability Insurance. Not applicable.
10.3 Certificates Of Insurance. Prior to the time this Lease takes effect the Tenant
will provide the Landlord with a certificate of insurance with these property and liability
insurance requirements, such certificate shall include 30 days advance notice of
cancellation to the Landlord. A renewal certificate shall be provided prior to expiration
of the current policies.
10.4 Acts By Tenant. Tenant will not do or omit doing of any act which would
invalidate any insurance, or increase the insurance rates in force on the Leased
Premises.
10.5 Recommendations -Iowa Insurance Services Office. Tenant further agrees
to comply with recommendations of Iowa Insurance Services Office and to be liable for
and to promptly pay, as if current rental, any increase in insurance rates on said
premises and on the building of which said Leased Premises are a part, due to
increased risks or hazards resulting from Tenant's use of the Leased Premises
otherwise than as herein contemplated and agreed.
10.6 Copy of Lease to insurer. Landlord and Tenant shall each provide a copy of
this Lease to their respective insurers.
SECTION 11. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE. Each party shall be liable to the other for all
damage to the property of the other negligently, recklessly or intentionally caused by
that party (or their agents, employees or invitees), except to the extent the loss is
insured and subrogation is waived under the owner's policy.
SECTION 12. INDEMNITY. Not applicable.
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SECTION 13. FIRE AND CASUALTY.
13.1 Partial Destruction of Premises. In the event of a partial destruction or
damage of the Leased Premises, which is a business interference which prevents the
conducting of a normal business operation and which damage is repairable within 60
days after its occurrences, this Lease shall not terminate but the rent for the Leased
Premises shall abate during the time of such business interference. In the event of a
partial destruction, Landlord shall repair such damages within 60 days of its occurrence
unless prevented from doing so by acts of God, government regulations, or other
causes beyond Landlord's reasonable control.
13.2 Zonin .Should the zoning ordinance of the municipality in which this property is
located make it impossible for Landlord to repair or rebuild so that Tenant is not able to
conduct its business on the Leased Premises, then such partial destruction shall be
treated as a total destruction as provided in the next paragraph.
13.3 Total Destruction of Business Use. In the event of a destruction or damage of
the Leased Premises including the parking area (if parking area is a part of this Lease)
so that Tenant is not able to conduct its business on the Leased Premises or the then
current legal use for which the Leased Premises are being used and which damages
cannot be repaired within 60 days, this Lease may be terminated at the option of either
the Landlord or Tenant. Such termination in such event shall be effected by written
notice of one party to the other, within 20 days after such destruction. Tenant shall
surrender possession within 10 days after such notice issues and each party shall be
released from all future obligations, and Tenant shall pay rent pro rata only to the date
of such destruction. In the event of such termination of this Lease, Landlord at its
option, may rebuild or not, at its discretion.
SECTION 14. CONDEMNATION.
14.1 Disposition of Awards. Should the whole or any part of the Leased Premises
be condemned or taken for any public or quasi-public purpose, each party shall be
entitled to retain, as its own property, any award payable to it. Or in the event that a
single entire award is made on account of the condemnation, each party will then be
entitled to take such proportion of said award as may be fair and reasonable.
14.2 Date of Lease Termination. If the whole of the Leased Premises shall be
condemned or taken, the Landlord shall not be liable to the Tenant except and as its
rights are preserved in paragraph 13.1 above.
SECTION 15. DEFAULT, NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.
15.1 Events of Default.
(1) Each of the following shall constitute an event of default by Tenant:
(a) Failure to pay rent when due.
(b) Failure to observe or perform any duties, obligations, agreements
or conditions imposed on Tenant pursuant to terms of the Lease.
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(c) Abandonment of the Leased Premises, "Abandonment" means the
Tenant has failed to engage in its usual and customary business activities
on the Leased Premises for more than fifteen (15) consecutive business
days.
(d) Institution of voluntary bankruptcy proceedings in which the Court
orders relief against the Tenant as a debtor; assignment for the benefit of
creditors of the interest of Tenant under this Lease agreement;
appointment of a receiver for the property or affairs of Tenant, where the
receivership is not vacated within ten (10) days after the appointment of
the receiver.
15.2 Notice of Default. Landlord shall give Tenant a written notice specifying the
default and giving the Tenant ten (10) days in which to correct the default. If there is a
default (other than for nonpayment of a monetary obligation of Tenant, including rent)
that cannot be remedied in ten (10) days by diligent efforts of the Tenant, Tenant shall
propose an additional period of time in which to remedy the default. Consent to
additional time shall not be unreasonably withheld by Landlord. Landlord shall not be
required to give Tenant any more than three notices for the same default within any 365
day period.
15.3 Remedies. In the event Tenant has not remedied a default in a timely manner
following a Notice of Default, Landlord may proceed with all available remedies at law or
in equity, including but not limited to the following:
(1) Termination. Landlord may declare this Lease to be terminated and shall
give Tenant a written notice of such termination. In the event of termination of
this Lease, Landlord shall be entitled to prove claim for and obtain judgment
against Tenant for the balance of the rent agreed to be paid for the Term herein
provided, plus all expenses of Landlord in regaining possession of the Leased
Premises and the reletting thereof, including attorney's fees and court costs,
crediting against such claim, however, any amount obtained by reason of such
reletting.
(2) Forfeiture. If a default is not remedied in a timely manner, Landlord may
then declare this Lease to be forfeited and shall give the Tenant a written notice
of such forfeiture, and may, at the time, give Tenant the notice to quit provided
for in Chapter 648 of the Code of Iowa.
SECTION 16. RIGHT OF EITHER PARTY TO MAKE GOOD ANY DEFAULT OF THE
OTHER. If default shall be made by either party in the performance of, or compliance
with, any of the terms or conditions of this Lease, and such default shall have continued
for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from one party to the other, the person
aggrieved, in addition to all other remedies now or hereafter provided by law, may, but
need not, perform such term or condition, or make good such default and any amount
advanced shall be repaid forthwith on demand, together with interest at the rate of 9%
per annum, from date of advance.
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SECTION 17. SIGNS. Tenant shall not attach, paint or exhibit any signs on the
Leased Premises.
SECTION 18. MECHANIC'S LIENS. Neither the Tenant nor anyone claiming by,
through, or under the Tenant, shall have the right to file or place any mechanic's liens or
other lien of any kind or character whatsoever, upon said Leased Premises or upon any
building or improvement thereon, or upon the leasehold interest of the Tenant, and
notice is hereby given that no contractor, sub-contractor, or anyone else who may
furnish any material, service or labor for any building, improvements, alteration, repairs
or any part thereof, shall at any time be or become entitled to any lien on the Leased
Premises, and for the further security of the Landlord, the Tenant covenants and agrees
to give actual notice thereof in advance, to any and all contractors and sub-contractors
who may furnish or agree to furnish any such material, service or labor.
SECTION 19. LANDLORD'S LIEN AND SECURITY INTEREST.
19.1 Landlord's Lien. Said Landlord shall have, in addition to any lien given by law, a
security interest as provided by the Uniform Commercial Code of Iowa, upon all
personal property and all substitutions thereof, kept and used on said Leased Premises
by Tenant. Landlord may proceed at law or in equity with any remedy provided by law
or by this Lease for the recovery of rent, or for termination of this Lease because of
Tenant's default in its performance.
SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL.
20.1 Landlord. To the best of Landlord's knowledge to date:
(1) Neither Landlord nor Landlord's former or present tenants are subject to
any investigation concerning the Leased Premises by any governmental authority
under any applicable federal, state, or local codes, rules and regulations
pertaining to air and water quality, the handling, transportation, storage,
treatment, usage, or disposal of toxic or hazardous substances, air emissions,
other environmental matters, and all zoning and other land use matters.
(2) Any handling, transportation, storage, treatment, or use of toxic or
hazardous substances that has occurred on the Leased Premises has been in
compliance with all applicable federal, state and local codes, rules and
regulations.
(3) No leak, spill release, discharge, emission or disposal of toxic or
hazardous substances has occurred on the Leased Premises.
(4) The soil, groundwater, and soil vapor on or under the Leased Premises is
free of toxic or hazardous substances.
(5) Landlord shall assume liability and shall indemnify and hold Tenant
harmless against all liability or expense arising from any condition which existed,
whether known or unknown, at the time of execution of the Lease which condition
is not a result of actions of the Tenant or which condition arises after date of
execution but which is not a result of actions of the Tenant.
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20.2 Tenant. Tenant expressly represents and agrees:
(1) During the Lease Term, Tenant's use of the Leased Premises will not
include the use of any hazardous substance without Tenant first obtaining the
written consent of Landlord. Tenant understands and agrees that Landlord's
consent is at Landlord's sole option and complete discretion and that such
consent may be withheld or may be granted with any conditions or requirements
that Landlord deems appropriate.
(2) During the Lease Term, Tenant shall be fully liable for all costs and
expenses related to the use, storage, removal and disposal of hazardous
substances used or kept on the Leased Premises by Tenant, and Tenant shall
give immediate notice to Landlord of any violation or any potential violation of any
environmental regulation, rule, statute or ordinance relating to the use, storage or
disposal of any hazardous substance.
(3) Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, agrees to remediate, correct or
remove from the Leased Premises any contamination of the property caused by
any hazardous substances which have been used or permitted by Tenant on the
Leased Premises during any term of this Lease. Remediation, correction or
removal shall be in a safe and reasonable manner, and in conformance with all
applicable laws, rules and regulations. Tenant reserves all rights allowed by law
to seek indemnity or contribution from any person, other than Landlord, who is or
may be liable for any such cost and expense.
SECTION 21. SUBSTITUTION OF EQUIPMENT, MERCHANDISE. ETC.
21.1 Tenant's Property. During its tenancy, the Tenant shall have the right to sell or
otherwise dispose of any personal property of the Tenant situated on the Leased
Premises, when in the judgment of the Tenant it shall have become obsolete, outworn
or unnecessary in connection with the operation of the business on the Leased
Premises; provided, however, that the Tenant shall, in such instance (unless no
substituted article or item is necessary) at its own expense, substitute for such items a
new or other item in substitution thereof, in like or greater value.
21.2 Inventory. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as denying to Tenant the
right to dispose of inventoried merchandise in the ordinary course of the Tenant's trade
or business.
SECTION 22. RIGHTS CUMULATIVE. The various rights, powers, options, elections
and remedies of either party, provided in this Lease, shall be construed as cumulative
and no one of them as exclusive of the others, or exclusive of any rights, remedies or
priorities allowed either party by law, and shall in no way affect or impair the right of
either party to pursue any other equitable or legal remedy to which either party may be
entitled as long as any default remains in any way unremedied, unsatisfied or
undischarged.
SECTION 23. NOTICES AND DEMANDS. Notices as provided for in this Lease shall
be given to the respective parties hereto at the respective addresses designated on
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page one of this Lease unless either party notifies the other, in writing, of a different
address. Without prejudice to any other method of notifying a party in writing or making
a demand or other communication, such message shall be considered given under the
terms of this Lease when sent, addressed as above designated, postage prepaid, by
certified mail deposited in a United States mail box.
SECTION 24. PROVISIONS TO BIND AND BENEFIT SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS,
ETC. Each and every covenant and agreement herein contained shall extend to and be
binding upon the respective successors, heirs, administrators, executors and assigns of
the parties; except that if any part of this Lease is held in joint tenancy, the successor in
interest shall be the surviving joint tenant.
SECTION 25. CHANGES TO BE IN WRITING. None of the covenants, provisions,
terms or conditions of this Lease shall be modified, waived or abandoned, except by a
written instrument duly signed by the parties. This lease contains the whole agreement
of the parties.
SECTION 26. RELEASE OF DOWER. Spouse of Landlord appears as a signatory to
this Lease solely for the purpose of releasing dower, or distributive share, unless said
spouse is also a co-owner of an interest in the Leased Premises.
SECTION 27. CONSTRUCTION. Words and phrases herein, including
acknowledgment hereof, shall be construed as in the singular or plural number, and as
masculine, feminine or neuter gender according to the context.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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Bruce Braley
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District Office Lease Attachment
(Page 1 of 3 -version 1.10)
LESSOR (Landlord) and LESSEE (Member of Congress) agree that this District Office Lease
Attachment ("ATTACHMEI~"T'~ is incorporated into and made part of the District Office Lease
("LEASE"} to which it is attached.
LESSOR expressly ackno~•ledges that neither the U.S. House of Representatives ("HOUSE") nor its
Officers are liable for the performance of the LEASE. LESSOR further expressly acknowledges that
pa~mrents made by the Chief Administrative Officer of the HOUSE ("CAO") to LESSOR to satisfy
LESSEE'S rent obligations under the LEASE -- which payments are made solely on behalf of
LESSEE in support of his.~'her official and representational duties as a Member of the U.S. House of
Representatives -- shall create no legal obligation or liability on the part of the CAO or the HOUSE
whatsoever. LESSEE shall be solely responsible for the performance of the LEASE and LESSOR
expressly agrees to look solely to LESSEE for such performance.
Any amendment to the LEASE must be in writing and signed by the LESSOR and LESSEE.
LESSOR and LESSEE understand and aclcrrowledge that the LEASE shall not be valid, and the CAO
will not authorize the disbursement of funds to the LESSOR, until the Administrative Counsel for the
CAO ("Administrative Counsel") has reviewed the LEASE to determine that it complies with the
Rules of the HOUSE and the Regulations of the Committee on House Administration, and approved
the LEASE by signing below. LESSOR and LESSEE also understand and acknowledge that the
Administrative Counsel must reviews and approve any substantive amendments to the LEASE.
The LEASE is a fixed term lease with equal monthly installments for which payment is due at the end
of each calendar month. th the event of a payment dispute, LESSOR agrees to contact the Office of
Finance of the HOUSE at 202-225-7474 to attempt to resolve the dispute before contacting LESSEE.
The term of the LEASE may not exceed the constitutional term of the Congress to which the LESSEE
has beery elected.
Any provision in the LEASE purporting to require the payment of a security deposit shall have no
force or effect Furthermore, any provision in the LEASE purporting to vary the dollar amount of the
sent specified in the LEASE by any cost of living clause, operating expense clause, pro rata expense
clause, elevator clause, escalator clause, or any other adjustment or measure during the term of the
LEASE shall have no force or effect.
If either LESSOR or LESSEE terminates the LEASE under the terms of the LEASE, the terminating
party agrees to promptly file a copy of any termination notice with the Office of Finance, U.S. House
of Representatives, 24] Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515, and with the
Administrative Counsel, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, U.S. House of Representatives,
2l7 Ford House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515.
LESSOR agrees to maintain in good order, at its sole expense, all public and common areas of the
building including, but not limited to, all sidewalks, parking areas, carpets, elevators, escalators,
entrvw-avs, exits. alleys. and other like areas. LESSOR also agrees to maintain. repair in Qood order. or
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replace as needed, at its sole expense, ail structural and other components of the premises including,
but not limited to, roofs, ceilings, walls (interior and exterior), floors, w•zndows; doors, foundations,
carpets, fixtures, and all mechanical, plumbing, electrical and air conditioninglheatin~ systems or
equipment serving the premises. LESSOR shall be liable for any damage, either to persons or
property, sustained by LESSEE or any of his or her employees or guests, caused by LESSOR'S failure
to fulfill its obligations under this paragraph.
10. LESSOR agrees that the Federal Ton Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. ~§ 2671-80, satisfies any and all
obligations on the part of the LESSEE to purchase private liability insurance.
11. LESSOR agrees that neither LESSEE nor the HOUSE or any of the HOUSE'S officers or employees
will indemnify LESSOR against any liability of LESSOR to any third party that may arise during or as
a result of the LEASE or LESSEE's tenancy.
l2. LESSOR agrees to promptly notify LESSEE in writing in the event LESSOR sells, transfers or
otherwise disposes of the leased premises; in the event LESSOR is placed in bankruptcy proceedings
(whether voluntarily or im~oluntarily); in the event the leased premises is foreclosed upon; or in the
event of any similar occurrence. LESSEE shall promptly file a copy of any such notitt with the Office
of Finance, 241 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515.
13. LESSOR shall be solely responsible for complying with all applicable permitting and zoning
ordinances or requiremenu, and W7th all local and state building codes, safety codes and handicap
accessibility codes (including the Americans with Disabilities Act).
14. If LESSOR permits the LESSEE to holdover, all terms of the LEASE (including the monthly rent)
shall continue unaltered during any period of such holdover tenancy. Thereafter, afrer any such
holdover tenancy begins, the LEASE may be terminated by either party giti~ing 30 days written notice
to the other party. The commencement date of such termination notice shall be the date such notice is
delivered, faxed, or, if mailed, the date such notice is postmarked
15. LESSOR agrees to accept monthly rent pati~rrents by Electronic Funds Transfer and agrees to provide
the Office of Finance, U.S. House of Representatives, With all banking information necessary to
facilitate such payments.
l6. LESSOR shall promptly refund to the CAO, without formal demand, any payment made to the
LESSOR by the CAO for any period for which rent is not owed because the LEASE has ended or
been terminated.
17. The parties a` ree that any charges for default, early termination, or cancellation of the LEASE, which
result from actions taken by or on behalf of the LESSEE shall be the sole responsibility of the
LESSEE.
18. In the event LESSEE dies, resigns, or is removed from office during the term of this LEASE, the
Clerk of the HOUSE may. at his sole option. either ta) terminate this LEASE by sirens thim f301
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days written notice to LESSOR, or (b) assume the obligations of the LEASE and continue to occupy
the premises for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days fotlow~ng the election of LESSEE'S successor.
In the e~°ent the Clerk elects to terminate the LEASE, the commencement date of such thirty (30) day
termination notice shall be the date such notice is delivered or, if mailed, the date on which such
notice is postmarked.
19. Should any provision of this Attachment be inconsistent writh any provision of the attached LEASE (or
with any subsequent or additional amendments thereto), the provisions of this Attachment shall
control, and those inconsistent provisions of the LEASE (or any subsequent or additional amendments
thereto), shall have no force and effect to the extent of such inconsistency.
20. Unless the clear meaning requires otherwise, words of feminine, masculine or neuter gender include
all other genders and, wherever appropriate, words in the singular includc the plural and vice versa.
21. This lease is entered into at fair market value as the result of a bona fide, arms-length, marketplace
transaction.
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Print' arne (LESSOR 1 Landlord)
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• LESSO rgna~ce
Print 1~?ame (LESSEE !Member of Congress)
LESSEE Signature
necetnber 5, 2006
(Date)
(Date)
From the Member's Office, w•ho should be contacted with questions?
Name Phone ~) a-mail ~mail.house.gov
Phis District Of~`ice Lease Attachment and the attached LEASE Gave been reviewed and are approved,
pursuant to Regulatioas of the Committee on House Administration.
Signed
(Administrative Counsel)
Date , 200_,
Send completed form to: Administrative Counsel, 217 Ford House ice Building, Wcrshina on, D.G 2051 S.
Copies may also be faxed ro 202-225-6999
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