Orange County NC Website
As a condition precedent to the County's obligation in this Subsection 43(5), <br /> Landlord shall furnish certificates to County no less than fifteen days prior to the <br /> Closing from each Tenant under each Shopping Center Lease stating the following <br /> information: (i) that this Lease constitutes the entire agreement between Landlord and <br /> the tenant and is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been <br /> modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as modified and stating the <br /> modifications); (ii) the dates to which the Minimum Rent, and other charges there <br /> under have been paid, and the amount of any security deposited with Landlord; <br /> (iii) that the leased premises have been completed on or before the date of such <br /> letter and that all conditions precedent to this Lease taking effect have been carried <br /> out; (iv) that tenant has accepted possession, that the Lease Term has commenced, <br /> that tenant is occupying the leased premises, that tenant knows of no default under the <br /> Lease by Landlord and that there are no defaults or offsets which tenant has against <br /> enforcement of the Lease by Landlord; (v) the Rent Commencement Date of this Lease <br /> and the expiration date of this Lease; and (vi) that tenant's office is open for business, <br /> provided such facts are true and ascertainable. <br /> 6. Possession. Exclusive possession of the Shopping Center shall be delivered to <br /> County at Closing, subject to the Shopping Center Leases. <br /> 7. Deed. At Closing, Landlord shall deliver to County a special warranty deed (the <br /> "Deed") conveying to County fee simple title to the Shopping Center, subject to (i) <br /> the lien for real estate taxes not yet due and payable; (il) all easements, covenants, <br /> conditions, restrictions and other matters as appear of record; (iii) the Shopping <br /> Center Leases; and (iv) the reserved easements described in Paragraph 17 below. <br /> 8. Closing Adjustments._ Ad valorem taxes on the Shopping Center, if any, for the <br /> calendar year in which the closing occurs shall be paid by Landlord. The credit <br /> for pro-rated ad valorem taxes on the Property that would be due Seller if Buyer <br /> were not a North Carolina local government shall be added to the purchase price for <br /> the fee simple interest in the Property. Landlord shall pay any Orange County ad <br /> valorem taxes on personal property of Landlord for the entire year of the closing. <br /> Seller shall pay all ad valorem taxes on the Shopping Center for calendar years prior <br /> to the calendar year in which the closing occurs and all deferred taxes and any <br /> tax penalties including late listing penalties. All rents under the Shopping Center <br /> Leases and all utilities shall be prorated at Closing. Landlord shall pay the costs of <br /> preparing the Deed. Tenant shall pay all and any excise tax on the Deed and all costs <br /> and expenses incurred in connection with its examination of title to the Shopping <br /> Center, including all premiums charged by County's title insurance company. <br /> Each party shall pay its own legal, accounting, and other expenses incurred In <br /> connection with the Option or Closing hereunder. <br /> 9. Condemnation. If, after exercise of the Option and prior to Closing, any taking <br /> pursuant to the power of eminent domain is proposed or occurs, as to all or any <br /> portion of the Shopping Center, or a sale occurs in lieu thereof, County shall be <br /> entitled to elect either to (i) terminate its agreement to purchase the Shopping <br /> Center by giving Landlord notice of such termination within fifteen (15) days <br /> after County receives written notice of such occurrence, or (ii) proceed with <br /> Closing, in which event all proceeds, awards and other payments arising from any <br /> such taking or sale shall be paid to County, with no adjustment of the Purchase <br /> Price. <br /> 10..Default. If County fails to close on that date required in Paragraph 5 above after <br /> exercise of the Option, then Landlord shall be entitled to exercise any and all <br /> remedies available to it at law or in equity for breach of a contract to purchase real <br /> estate. In the event of default by Landlord, Buyer shall be entitled, as Buyer's sole <br /> and exclusive remedy, either to: (a) terminate its agreement to purchase the <br /> Shopping Center upon written notice to Landlord, or (b) demand and compel by <br /> an action for specific performance or similar legal proceedings, if necessary, the <br /> immediate conveyance of the Shopping Center by Landlord in compliance with the <br /> terms and conditions set forth on this Exhibit. <br /> I I.Costs of Litigation. In the event of litigation between Tenant and Landlord arising <br /> out of the Option, each party shall pay its own costs and attorneys' fees. <br /> 12. Agents and Brokers. Each party hereunder represents and warrants that it did <br /> not consult or deal with any broker or agent, real estate or otherwise, with <br /> regard to the purchase and sale of the Shopping Center, and each party hereto agrees <br /> to indemnify and hold harmless the other party from all liability, expense, loss, cost <br /> or damage, including reasonable attorneys' fees, that may arise by reason of any <br /> clalm, demand or suit of any agent or broker arising out of facts constituting a <br /> breach of the foregoing representations and warranties. <br /> 13. Entire Agreement, Modification. This Exhibit contains the entire agreement <br /> between the parties hereto relating to the Option and the purchase and sale of the <br /> LEASE MODIFICATION-HILLSBOROUGH COMMONS <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 3 <br />