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14 <br /> once made, is non-refundable. The equivalent value of such deposit shall be applied to the purchase price <br /> for the Property if Tenant exercises its purchase option set forth herein. In the event that Tenant terminates <br /> this Lease during the Inspection Period, Tenant shall have no obligation with respect to the deposit. <br /> 7. USE OF LEASED PREMISES AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. The Leased Premises shall be used <br /> only for general office purposes, and for no other purposes without the Landlord's priorwritten consent,such <br /> consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Tenant shall not use the Leased Premises <br /> for any unlawful purpose or in any manner that might constitute a nuisance. Tenant shall comply with all land <br /> use covenants and all ordinances and regulations of governmental authorities applicable to the Leased <br /> Premises. <br /> 8. SIGNS. Tenant shall be solely responsible for all signage at the Property. This includes, but is not <br /> limited to, approvals, cost, installation, maintenance, and repair. <br /> 9. CARE AND MAINTENANCE. Subject to the provisions of Section 29, Tenant shall, at the Tenant's <br /> own expense, keep the Rented Space and Property in good condition and shall pay for the repair of any part <br /> of the Property that needs repair due to wear and tear or damages caused by third parties or the Tenant, its <br /> agents, employees, invitees, or contractors. Tenant shall make at its sole cost and expense, replacements or <br /> restorations, in quality equivalent to or better than the original work, as may be required to maintain the <br /> Rented Space in good repair and condition, ordinary wear excepted. Landlord is not responsible for <br /> maintenance. Tenant is responsible for all maintenance of interior and exterior spaces, structure and <br /> structural areas, walls, floors, roof, plumbing, heating and air, and electrical systems. It is the intent of this <br /> Lease that Tenant have full responsibility for all maintenance and care of the Property and all Buildings <br /> thereon. <br /> 10. ALTERATIONS BY TENANT. <br /> (a) Requirements. Tenant is responsible for all up-fit costs and construction. The Tenant shall <br /> furnish to the Landlord before commencement of the work or delivery of any materials to the Property all of <br /> the following: <br /> (i) all plans and specifications; <br /> (ii) names and addresses of all contractors; <br /> (iii) copies of all contracts; <br /> (iv) all necessary permits; <br /> (v) an indemnification of Landlord by all contractors in form and amount satisfactory to Landlord; and <br /> (vi) certificates of insurance from all contractors performing labor or furnishing materials, insuring <br /> against any and all claims, costs, damages, liabilities and expenses which may arise in <br /> connection with such alterations. <br /> Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold, condition or delay its approval of any alterations, up-fit, or <br /> improvements requested by Tenant, and shall respond to Tenant within fifteen (15) days of receipt of any <br /> requests for such approval with either its approval or with detailed comments on the reasons for its <br /> disapproval, with Tenant being permitted to modify its plans and specifications and re-submit the same for <br /> further approval. Notwithstanding the foregoing, without Landlord's consent, Tenant may make interior <br /> changes and alterations to the Premises that(i)do not affect the structural integrity of the improvements, (ii) <br /> do not materially reduce the market value of the Premises, and (iii)do not cost more than$100,000.00 in total <br /> during any Lease Year. <br /> (b) Liabilit . Regardless of who performs any alterations, up-fit, and remediation and notwithstanding <br /> Landlord's consent thereto, Tenant shall hold the Landlord, its agents and employees forever harmless from <br /> any and all liabilities of every kind and description which may arise out of or be connected in any way with the <br /> alterations, up-fit, and remediation. Any mechanic's lien filed against the Rented Space or the Property for <br /> work or materials claimed to have been furnished to the Tenant shall be discharged of record by the Tenant <br /> within ten (10)days after filing, at the Tenant's expense. Upon completion of such work, Tenant shall furnish <br /> Landlord with contractors' affidavits, full and final waivers of lien and receipted bills covering all labor and <br /> materials expended. Should any claim of lien or lien action be filed directly against Landlord Tenant shall <br /> indemnify and hold harmless Landlord from such claim or action and shall reimburse all costs, including <br /> reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Landlord in defending said claim or action. Upon completing any <br /> alterations, up-fit, and remediation the Tenant shall furnish the Landlord with contractors' affidavits, full and <br /> final waivers of lien and receipted bills covering all labor and materials expended and used. All alterations, <br /> up-fit, and remediation shall comply with all insurance requirements and with all ordinances and regulations of <br /> any applicable public authority. All alterations, up-fit, and remediation shall be performed in a good and <br /> workmanlike manner, using first class materials. Liability described herein shall be limited to the term of the <br /> Lease,whether or not extended, and shall terminate with the acceptance of the Rented Space upon return by <br /> Tenant to Landlord. <br /> (c) Ownership. All alterations and up-fit, made by either party, including without limitation all paneling, <br /> walls, decorations, partitions, railings, floors, carpets, galleries, heating or air conditioning equipment, <br /> plumbing, electrical machinery and equipment, and any other up-fit shall become the property of Landlord and <br /> 241-12 7n <br /> Landlord Tenant <br /> Initials Initials <br />