Exhibit 10.1

 

STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL
MULTI-TENANT LEASE - GROSS
AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION

 

1.        Basic Provisions ("Basic Provisions").

        1.1        Parties: This Lease ("Lease"), dated for reference purposes
only June 2, 2004, is made by and between Henry A. Rose and Michael Rosenthal,
Executor of the Estate of Ralph N. Rosenthal ("Lessor") and ThermoView
Industries, inc., a Delaware Corporation ("Lessee"), (collectively the
"Parties," or individually a "Party").

        1.2(a)         Premises: That certain portion of the Project (as defined
below), including all improvements therein or to be provided by Lessor under the
terms of this Lease, commonly known by the street address of 3025 S. 48th
Street, located in the City of Tempe, County of Maricopa, State of Arizona, with
zip code 85282, as outlined on Exhibit A attached hereto ("Premises") and
generally described as (describe briefly the nature of the Premises): part of
Eaton Freeway Business Park complex. The premises contain approximately 9,650
rentable square feet and is more commonly known as Suite 101 (AKA #1A). In
addition to Lessee's rights to use and occupy the Premises as hereinafter
specified, Lessee shall have non-exclusive rights to the Common Areas (as
defined in Paragraph 2.7 below) as hereinafter specified, but shall not have any
rights to the roof, exterior walls or utility raceways of the building
containing the Premises ("Building") or to any other buildings in the Project.
The Premises, the Building, the Common Areas, the land upon which they are
located, along with all other buildings and Improvements thereon, are herein
collectively referred to as the "Project." (See also Paragraph 2.)

        1.2(b)         Parking: Twenty (20) unreserved vehicle parking spaces
("Unreserved Parking Spaces"); and Seven (7) reserved vehicle parking spaces
("Reserved Parking Spaces"). (See also Paragraph 2.6)

        1.3        Term: Three (3) years and Zero months ("Original Term")
commencing November 1, 2004 ("Commencement Date") and ending October 31, 2007
("Expiration Date"). (See also Paragraph 3.)

        1.4        Early Possession: See Addendum ("Early Possession Date").
(See also Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3)

        1.5        Base Rent: $ See Addendum per month ("Base Rent"), payable on
the First (1st) day of each month commencing August 1, 2004. (See also Paragraph
4.)

[x]  If this box is checked, there are provisions in this Lease for the Base
Rent to be adjusted.

        1.6        Lessee's Share of Common Area Operating Expenses: 11.05
percent (____%) ("Lessee's Share").

        1.7        Base Rent and Other Monies Paid Upon Execution:

                (a)         Base Rent: $ See Addendum for the period
________________________.

                (b)         Common Area Operating Expenses: $ See Addendum for
the period ________________________.

                (c)         Security Deposit: $ See Addendum ("Security
Deposit"). (See also Paragraph 5.)

                 (d)         Other $0.00 for _______________________________.

                 (e)         Total Due Upon Execution of this Lease: $0.00.

        1.8        Agreed Use: General office, showroom and warehousing of home
improvement products and accessories. (See also Paragraph 6.)

        1.9        Insuring Party. Lessor is the "Insuring Party." (See also
Paragraph 8.)

        1.10        Real Estate Brokers: (See also Paragraph 15.)

                 (a)         Representation: The following real estate brokers
(the "Brokers") and brokerage relationships exist in this transaction (check
applicable boxes):

[x]  

Cuellar Realty Services, Inc. represents Lessor exclusively ("Lessor's Broker");

[  ]  _______________________ represents Lessee exclusively ("Lessee's Broker");
or

[  ]  _______________________ represents both Lessor and Lessee ("Dual Agency").

                (b)          Payment to Brokers: Upon execution and delivery of
this Lease by both Parties, Lessor shall pay to the Brokers the brokerage fee
agreed to in a separate written agreement (or if there is no such agreement, the
sum of separate agreement or _____% of the total Base Rent for the brokerage
services rendered by the Brokers).

        1.11        Guarantor. The obligations of the Lessee under this Lease
are to be guaranteed by N/A ("Guarantor"). (See also Paragraph 37.)

        1.12        Addenda and Exhibits. Attached hereto is an Addendum or
Addenda consisting of Paragraphs 1 through 6 and Exhibits A through C, all of
which constitute a part of this Lease.

2.         Premises.

        2.1        Letting. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby
leases from Lessor, the Premises, for the term, at the rental, and upon all of
the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in this Lease. Unless otherwise
provided herein, any statement of size set forth in this Lease, or that may have
been used in calculating Rent, is an approximation, which the parties agree is
reasonable and any payments based thereon are not subject to revision whether or
not the actual size is more or less.

        2.2        Condition. Lessor shall deliver that portion of the Premises
contained within the Building ("Unit") to Lessee broom clean and free of debris
on the Commencement Date or the Early Possession Date, whichever first occurs
("Start Date"), and, so long as the required service contracts described in
Paragraph 7.1(b) below are obtained by Lessee and in effect within thirty days
following the Start Date, warrants that the existing electrical, plumbing, fire
sprinkler, lighting, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems ("HVAC"),
loading doors, if any, and all other such elements in the Unit, other than those
constructed by Lessee, shall be in good operating condition on said date and
that the structural elements of the roof, bearing walls and foundation of the
Unit shall be free of material defects. If a non-compliance with such warranty
exists as of the Start Date, or if one of such systems or elements should
malfunction or fall within the appropriate warranty period, Lessor shall, as
Lessor's sole obligation with respect to such matter, except as otherwise
provided in this Lease, promptly after receipt of written notice from Lessee
setting forth with specificity the nature and extent of such non-compliance,
malfunction or failure, rectify same at Lessor's expense. The warranty periods
shall be as follows: (i) 6 months as to the HVAC systems, and (ii) 30 days as to
the remaining systems and other elements of the Unit. If Lessee does not give
Lessor the required notice within the appropriate warranty period, correction of
any such non-compliance, malfunction or failure shall be the obligation of
Lessee at Lessee's sole cost and expense (except for the repairs to the fire
sprinkler systems, roof, foundations, and/or bearing walls - see Paragraph 7).

        2.3        Compliance. Lessor warrants that the Improvements on the
Premises and the Common Areas comply with the building codes that were in effect
at the time that each such Improvement, or portion thereof, was constructed, and
also with all applicable laws, covenants or restrictions of record, regulations,
and ordinances in effect on the Start Date ("Applicable Requirements"). Said
warranty does not apply to the use to which Lessee will put the Premises or to
any Alterations or Utility Installations (as defined in Paragraph 7.3(a).) made
or to be made by Lessee. NOTE: Lessee is responsible for determining whether or
not the zoning is appropriate for Lessee's intended use, and acknowledges that
past uses of the Premises may no longer be allowed. If the Premises do not
comply with said warranty, Lessor shall, except as otherwise provided, promptly
after receipt of written notice from Lessee setting forth with specificity the
nature and extent of such non-compliance, rectify the same at Lessor's expense.
If Lessee does not give Lessor written notice of a non-compliance with this
warranty within 6 months following the Start Date, correction of that
non-compliance shall be the obligation of Lessee at Lesse's sole cost and
expense. If the Applicable Requirements are hereafter changed so as to require
during the term of this Lease the construction of an addition to or an
alteration of the Unit, Premises and/or Building, the remediation of any
Hazardous Substance, or the reinforcement or other physical modification of the
Unit, Premises and/or Building ("Capital Expenditure"), Lessor and Lessee shall
allocate the cost of such work as follows:

                 (a)         Subject to Paragraph 2.3(c) below, if such Capital
Expenditures are required as-a result of the specific and unique use of the
Premises by Lessee as compared with uses by tenants in general, Lessee shall be
fully responsible for the cost thereof, provided. however, that if such Capital
Expenditure is required during the last 2 years of this Lease and the cost
thereof exceeds 6 months' Base Rent, Lessee may instead terminate this Lease
unless Lessor notifies Lessee, in writing, within 10 days after receipt of
Lessee's termination notice that Lessor has elected to pay the difference
between the actual cost thereof and the amount equal to 6 months' Base Rent. If
Lessee elects termination, Lessee shall immediately cease the use of the
Premises which requires such Capital Expenditure and deliver to Lessor written
notice specifying a termination date at least 90 days thereafter. Such
termination date shall, however, in no event be earlier than the last day that
Lessee could legally utilize the Premises without commencing such Capital
Expenditure.

                 (b)         If such Capital Expenditure is not the result of
the specific and unique use of the Premises by Lessee (such as, governmentally
mandated seismic modifications), then Lessor and Lessee shall allocate the
obligation to pay for the portion of such costs reasonably attributable to the
Premises pursuant to the formula set out in Paragraph 7.1(d); provided, however,
that if such Capital Expenditure is required during the last 2 years of this
Lease or if Lessor reasonably determines that it is not economically feasible to
pay its share thereof, Lessor shall have the option to terminate this Lease upon
90 days prior written notice to Lessee unless Lessee notifies Lessor, in
writing, within 10 days after receipt of Lessor's termination notice that Lessee
will pay for such Capital Expenditure. If Lessor does not elect to terminate,
and fails to tender its share of any such Capital Expenditure, Lessee may
advance such funds and deduct same, with interest, from Rent until Lessor's
share of such costs have been fully paid. If Lessee is unable to finance
Lessor's share, or if the balance of the Rent due and payable for the remainder
of this Lease is not sufficient to fully reimburse Lessee on an offset basis,
Lessee shall have the right to terminate this Lease upon 30 days written notice
to Lessor.

                (c)          Notwithstanding the above, the provisions
concerning Capital Expenditures are intended to apply only to nonvoluntary,
unexpected, and new Applicable Requirements. If the Capital Expenditures are
instead triggered by Lessee as a result of an actual or proposed change in use,
change in intensity of use, or modification to the Premises then, and in that
event, Lessee shall be fully responsible for the cost thereof, and Lessee shall
not have any right to terminate this Lease.

        2.4        Acknowledgements. Lessee acknowledges that: (a) it has been
advised by Lessor and/or Brokers to satisfy itself with respect to the condition
of the Premises (including but not limited to the electrical, HVAC and fire
sprinkler systems, security, environmental aspects, and compliance with
Applicable Requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act), and their
suitability for Lessee's intended use, (b) Lessee has made such investigation as
it deems necessary with reference to such matters and assumes all responsibility
therefor as the same relate to its occupancy of the Premises, and (c) neither
Lessor, Lessor's agents, nor Brokers have made any oral or written
representations or warranties with respect to said matters other than as set
forth in this Lease. In addition, Lessor acknowledges that: (i) Brokers have
made no representations, promises or warranties concerning Lessee's ability to
honor the Lease or suitability to occupy the Premises, and (ii) it is Lessor's
sole responsibility to investigate the financial capability and/or suitability
of all proposed tenants.

        2.5        Lessee as Prior Owner/Occupant. The warranties made by Lessor
in Paragraph 2 shall be of no force or effect if immediately prior to the Start
Date Lessee was the owner or occupant of the Premises. In such event, Lessee
shall be responsible for any necessary corrective work.

        2.6        Vehicle Parking. Lessee shall be entitled to use the number
of Unreserved Parking Spaces and Reserved Parking Spaces specified in Paragraph
1.2(b) on those portions of the Common Areas designated from time to time by
Lessor for parking. Lessee shall not use more parking spaces than said number.
Said parking spaces shall be used for parking by vehicles no larger than
full-size passenger automobiles or pick-up trucks, herein called "Permitted Size
Vehicles." Lessor may regulate the loading and unloading of vehicles by adopting
Rules and Regulations as provided in Paragraph 2.9. No vehicles other than
Permitted Size Vehicles may be parked in the Common Area without the prior
written permission of Lessor.

                 (a)         Lessee shall not permit or allow any vehicles that
belong to or are controlled by Lessee or lessee's employees, suppliers,
shippers, customers, contractors or invitees to be loaded, unloaded, or parked
in areas other than those designated by Lessor for such activities.

                 (b)         Lessee shall not service or store any vehicles in
the Common Areas.

                 (c)         If Lessee permits or allows any of the prohibited
activities described in this Paragraph 2.6, then Lessor shall have the right,
without notice, in addition to such other rights and remedies that it may have,
to remove or tow away the vehicle involved and charge the cost to Lessee, which
cost shall be immediately payable upon demand by Lessor.

        2.7        Common Areas - Definition. The term "Common Areas" is defined
as all areas and facilities outside the Premises and within the exterior
boundary line of the Project and interior utility raceways and installations
within the Unit that are provided and designated by the Lessor from time to time
for the general non-exclusive use of Lessor, Lessee and other tenants of the
Project and their respective employees, suppliers, shippers, customers,
contractors and invitees, including parking areas, loading and unloading areas,
trash areas, roadways, walkways, driveways and landscaped areas.

        2.8        Common Areas - Lessee's Rights. Lessor grants to Lessee, for
the benefit of Lessee and its employees, suppliers, shippers, contractors,
customers and invitees, during the term of this Lease, the non-exclusive right
to use, in common with others entitled to such use, the Common Areas as they
exist from time to time, subject to any rights, powers, and privileges reserved
by Lessor under the terms hereof or under the terms of any rules and regulations
or restrictions governing the use of the Project. Under no circumstances shall
the right herein granted to use the Common Areas be deemed to include the right
to store any property, temporarily or permanently, in the Common Areas. Any such
storage shall be permitted only by the prior written consent of Lessor or
Lessor's designated agent, which consent may be revoked at any time. In the
event that any unauthorized storage shall occur, then Lessor shall have the
right, without notice, in addition to such other rights and remedies that it may
have, to remove the property and charge the cost to Lessee, which cost shall be
immediately payable upon demand by Lessor.

        2.9        Common Areas - Rules and Regulations. Lessor or such other
person(s) as Lessor may appoint shall have the exclusive control and management
of the Common Areas and shall have the right, from time to time, to establish,
modify, amend and enforce reasonable rules and regulations ("Rules and
Regulations") for the management, safety, care, and cleanliness of the grounds,
the parking and unloading of vehicles and the preservation of good order, as
well as for the convenience of other occupants or tenants of the Building and
the Project and their Invitees. Lessee agrees to abide by and conform to all
such Rules and Regulations, and to cause its employees, suppliers, shippers,
customers, contractors and invitees to so abide and conform. Lessor shall not be
responsible to Lessee for the non-compliance with said Rules and Regulations by
other tenants of the Project.

        2.10        Common Areas - Changes. Lessor shall have the right, in
Lessor's sole discretion, from time to time:

                 (a)         To make changes to the Common Areas, including,
without limitation, changes in the location, size, shape and number of
driveways, entrances, parking spaces, parking areas, loading and unloading
areas, ingress, egress, direction of traffic, landscaped areas, walkways and
utility raceways;

                 (b)         To close temporarily any of the Common Areas for
maintenance purposes so long as reasonable access to the Premises remains
available;

                (c)         To designate other land outside the boundaries of
the Project to be a part of the Common Areas;

                 (d)         To add additional buildings and improvements to the
Common Areas;

                (e)          To use the Common Areas while engaged in making
additional improvements, repairs or alterations to the Project, or any portion
thereof; and

                (f)         To do and perform such other acts and make such
other changes in, to or with respect to the Common Areas and Project Lessor may,
in the exercise of sound business judgment, deem to be appropriate.

3.         Term.

        3.1        Term. The Commencement Date, Expiration Date and Original
Term of this Lease are as specified in Paragraph 1.3.

        3.2        Early Possession. If Lessee totally or partially occupies the
Premises prior to the Commencement Date, the obligation to pay Base Rent shall
be abated for the period of such early possession. All other terms of this Lease
(including but not limited to the obligations to pay Lessee's Share of Common
Area Operating Expenses, Real Property Taxes and insurance premiums and to
maintain the Premises) shall, however, be in effect during such period. Any such
early possession shall not affect the Expiration Date.

        3.3        Delay in Possession. Lessor agrees to use its best
commercially reasonable efforts to deliver possession of the Premises to Lessee
by the Commencement Date. If, despite said efforts, Lessor is unable to deliver
possession as agreed. Lessor shall not be subject to any liability therefor, nor
shall such failure affect the validity of this Lease. Lessee shall not, however,
be obligated to pay Rent or perform its other obligations until it receives
possession of the Premises. If possession is not delivered within 60 days after
the Commencement Date, Lessee-may, at its option, by notice in writing within 10
days after the end of such 60 day period, cancel this Lease, in which event the
Parties shall be discharged from all obligations hereunder. If such written
notice is not received by Lessor within said 10 day period, Lessee's right to
cancel shall terminate. Except as otherwise provided, if possession is not
tendered to Lessee by the Start Date and Lessee does not terminate this Lease,
as aforesaid, any period of rent abatement that Lessee would otherwise have
enjoyed shall run from the date of delivery of possession and continue for a
period equal to what Lessee would otherwise have enjoyed under the terms hereof,
but minus any days of delay caused by the acts or omissions of Lessee, if
possession of the Premises is not delivered within 4 months after the
Commencement Date, this Lease shall terminate unless other agreements are
reached between Lessor and Lessee, in writing.

        3.4        Lessee Compliance. Lessor shall not be required to tender
possession of the Premises to Lessee until Lessee complies with its obligation
to provide evidence of insurance (Paragraph 8.5). Pending delivery of such
evidence, Lessee shall be required to perform all of its obligations under this
Lease from and after the Start Date, including the payment of Rent,
notwithstanding Lessor's election to withhold possession pending receipt of such
evidence of insurance. Further, if Lessee is required to perform any other
conditions prior to or concurrent with the Start Date, the Start Date shall
occur but Lessor may elect to withhold possession until such conditions are
satisfied.

4.         Rent.

        4.1.         Rent Defined. All monetary obligations of Lessee to Lessor
under the terms of this Lease (except for the Security Deposit) are deemed to be
rent ("Rent").

        4.2        Common Area Operating Expenses. Lessee shall pay to Lessor
during the term hereof, in addition to the Base Rent, Lessee's Share (as
specified in Paragraph 1.6.) of all Common Area Operating Expenses, as
hereinafter defined, during each calendar year of the term of this Lease, in
accordance with the following provisions:

                 (a)         "Common Area Operating Expenses" are defined, for
purposes of this Lease, as all costs incurred by Lessor relating to the
ownership and operation of the Project, including, but not limited to, the
following:

                         (i)         The operation, repair and maintenance, in
neat, clean, good order and condition, but not the replacement (see subparagraph
(e)), of the following:

                                 (aa)         The Common Areas and Common Area
Improvements, including parking areas, loading and unloading areas, trash areas,
roadways, parkways, walkways, driveways, landscaped areas, bumpers, irrigation
systems, Common Area lighting facilities, fences and gates, elevators, roofs,
and roof drainage systems.

                                 (bb)         Exterior signs and any tenant
directories.

                                 (cc)         Any fire sprinkler systems.

                         (ii)         The cost of water, gas, electricity and
telephone to service the Common Areas and any utilities not separately metered.

                         (iii)         Trash disposal, pest control services,
property management, security services, and the costs of any environmental
inspections.

                        (iv)         Reserves set aside for maintenance and
repair of Common Areas.

                         (v)         Any increase above the Base Real Property
Taxes (as defined in Paragraph 10).

                         (vi)         Any "Insurance Cost Increase" (as defined
in Paragraph 8).

                         (vii)         Any deductible portion of an insured loss
concerning the Building or the Common Areas.

                         (viii)         The cost of any Capital Expenditure to
the Building or the Project not covered under the provisions of Paragraph 2.3
provided; however, that Lessor shall allocate the cost of any such Capital
Expenditure over a 12 year period and Lessee shall not be required to pay more
than Lessee's Share of 1/144th of the cost of such Capital Expenditure in any
given month.

                         (ix)         Any other services to be provided by
Lessor that are stated elsewhere in this Lease to be a Common Area Operating
Expense.

                 (b)         Any Common Area Operating Expenses and Real
Property Taxes that are specifically attributable to the Unit, the Building or
to any other building in the Project or to the operation, repair and maintenance
thereof, shall be allocated entirely to such Unit, Building, or other building.
However, any Common Area Operating Expenses and Real Property Taxes that are not
specifically attributable to the Building or to any other building or to the
operation, repair and maintenance thereof, shall be equitably allocated by
Lessor to all buildings in the Project.

                 (c)         The inclusion of the improvements, facilities and
services set forth in Subparagraph 42(a) shall not be deemed to impose an
obligation upon Lessor to either have said improvements or facilities or to
provide those services unless the Project already has the same, Lessor already
provides the services, or Lessor has agreed elsewhere in this Lease to provide
the same or some of them.

                 (d)         Lessee's Share of Common Area Operating Expenses
shall be payable by Lessee within 10 days after a reasonably detailed statement
of actual expenses is presented to Lessee. At Lessor's option, however, an
amount may be estimated by Lessor from time to time of Lessee's Share of annual
Common Area Operating Expenses and the same shall be payable monthly or
quarterly, as Lessor shall designate, during each 12 month period of the Lease
term, on the same day as the Base Rent is due hereunder. Lessor shall deliver to
Lessee within 60 days after the expiration of each calendar year a reasonably
detailed statement showing Lessee's Share of the actual Common Area Operating
Expenses incurred during the preceding year. If Lessee's payments under this
Paragraph 4.2(d) during the preceding year exceed Lessee's Share as indicated on
such statement, Lessor shall be credited the amount of such overpayment against
Lessee's Share of Common Area Operating Expenses next becoming due. If Lessee's
payments under this Paragraph 4.2(d) during the preceding year were less than
Lessee's Share as indicated on such statement, Lessee shall pay to Lessor the
amount of the deficiency within 10 days after delivery by Lessor to Lessee of
the statement.

                 (e)         When a capital component such as the roof,
foundations, exterior walls or a Common Area capital improvement, such as the
parking lot paving, elevators, fences, etc. requires replacement, rather than
repair or maintenance, Lessor shall, at Lessor's expense, be responsible for
such replacement. Such expenses and/or costs are not Common Area Operating
Expenses.

        4.3        Payment. Lessee shall cause payment of Rent to be received by
Lessor in lawful money of the United States, without offset or deduction (except
as specifically permitted in this Lease), on or before the day on which it is
due. Rent for any period during the term hereof which is for less than one full
calendar month shall be prorated based upon the actual number of days of said
month. Payment of Rent shall be made to Lessor at its address stated herein or
to such other persons or place as Lessor may from time to time designate in
writing. Acceptance of a payment which is less than the amount then due shall
not be a waiver of Lessor's rights to the balance of such Rent, regardless of
Lessor's endorsement of any check so stating. In the event that any check,
draft, or other instrument of payment given by Lessee to Lessor is dishonored
for any reason, Lessee agrees to pay to Lessor the sum of $25.

5.         Security Deposit. Lessee shall deposit with Lessor upon execution
hereof the Security Deposit as security for Lessee's faithful performance of its
obligations under this Lease. If Lessee fails to pay Rent, or otherwise Defaults
under this Lease, Lessor may use, apply or retain all or any portion of said
Security Deposit for the payment of any amount due Lessor or to reimburse or
compensate Lessor for any liability, expense, loss or damage which Lessor may
suffer or incur by reason thereof. If Lessor uses or applies all or any portion
of the Security Deposit, Lessee shall within 10 days after written request
therefor deposit monies with Lessor sufficient to restore Security Deposit to
the full amount required by this Lease. If the Base Rent increases during the
term of this Lease, Lessee shall, after written request from Lessor, deposit
additional monies with Lessor so that the total amount of the Security Deposit
shall at all times bear the same proportion to the increased Base Rent as the
initial Security Deposit bore to the initial Base Rent. Should the Agreed Use be
amended to accommodate a material change in the business of Lessee or to
accommodate a sublessee or assignee, Lessor shall have the right to increase the
Security Deposit to the extent necessary, in Lessor's reasonable judgment, to
account for any increased wear and tear that the Premises may suffer as a result
thereof. If a change in control of Lessee occurs during this Lease and following
such change the financial condition of Lessee is, in Lessor's reasonable
judgment, significantly reduced, Lessee shall deposit such additional monies
with Lessor as shall be sufficient to cause the Security Deposit to be at a
commercially reasonable level based on such change in financial condition.
Lessor shall not be required to keep the Security Deposit separate from its
general accounts. Within 14 days after the expiration or termination of this
Lease, if Lessor elects to apply the Security Deposit only to unpaid Rent, and
otherwise within 30 days after the Premises have been vacated pursuant to
Paragraph 7.4(c) below, Lessor shall return that portion of the Security Deposit
not used or applied by Lessor. No part of the Security Deposit shall be
considered to be held in trust, to bear interest or to be prepayment for any
monies to be paid by Lessee under this Lease.

6.         Use.

        6.1        Use. Lessee shall use and occupy the Premises only for the
Agreed Use, or any other legal use which is reasonably comparable thereto, and
for no other purpose. Lessee shall not use or permit the use of the Premises in
a manner that is unlawful, creates damage, waste or a nuisance, or that disturbs
occupants of or causes damage to neighboring premises or properties. Lessor
shall not unreasonably withhold or delay its consent to any written request for
a modification of the Agreed Use, so long as the same will not impair the
structural integrity of the improvements on the Premises or the mechanical or
electrical systems therein, and/or is not significantly more burdensome to the
Premises. If Lessor elects to withhold consent, Lessor shall within 7 days after
such request give written notification of same, which notice shall include an
explanation of Lessor's objections to the change in the Agreed Use.

        6.2        Hazardous Substances.

                 (a)         Reportable Uses Require Consent. The term
"Hazardous Substance" as used in this Lease shall mean any product, substance,
or waste whose presence, use, manufacture, disposal, transportation, or release,
either by itself or in combination with other materials expected to be on the
Premises, is either: (i) potentially injurious to the public health, safety or
welfare, the environment or the Premises, (ii) regulated or monitored by any
governmental authority, or (iii) a basis for potential liability of Lessor to
any governmental agency or third party under any applicable statute or common
law theory. Hazardous Substances shall include, but not be limited to,
hydrocarbons, petroleum, gasoline, and/or crude oil or any products, by-products
or fractions thereof. Lessee shall not engage in any activity in or on the
Premises which constitutes a Reportable Use of Hazardous Substances without the
express prior written consent of Lessor and timely compliance (at Lessee's
expense) with all Applicable Requirements. "Reportable Use" shall mean (i) the
installation or use of any above or below ground storage tank, (ii) the
generation, possession, storage, use, transportation, or disposal of a Hazardous
Substance that requires a permit from, or with respect to which a report,
notice, registration or business plan is required to be filed with, any
governmental authority, and/or (iii) the presence at the Premises of a Hazardous
Substance with respect to which any Applicable Requirements requires that a
notice be given to persons entering or occupying the Premises or neighboring
properties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee may use any ordinary and
customary materials reasonably required to be used in the normal course of the
Agreed Use, so long as such use is in compliance with all Applicable
Requirements, is not a Reportable Use, and does not expose the Premises or
neighboring property to any meaningful risk of contamination or damage or expose
Lessor to any liability therefor. In addition, Lessor may condition its consent
to any Reportable Use upon receiving such additional assurances as Lessor
reasonably deems necessary to protect itself, the public, the Premises and/or
the environment against damage, contamination, injury and/or liability,
including, but not limited to, the installation (and removal on or before Lease
expiration or termination) of protective modifications (such as concrete
encasements) and/or increasing the Security Deposit.

                 (b)         Duty to Inform Lessor. If Lessee knows, or has
reasonable cause to believe, that a Hazardous Substance has come to be located
in, on, under or about the Premises, other than as previously consented to by
Lessor, Lessee shall immediately give written notice of such fact to Lessor, and
provide Lessor with a copy of any report, notice, claim or other documentation
which it has concerning the presence of such Hazardous Substance.

                 (c)         Lessee Remediation. Lessee shall not cause or
permit any Hazardous Substance to be spilled or released in, on, under, or about
the Premises (including through the plumbing or sanitary sewer system) and shall
promptly, at Lessee's expense, take all investigatory and/or remedial action
reasonably recommended, whether or not formally ordered or required, for the
cleanup of any contamination of, and for the maintenance, security and/or
monitoring of the Premises or neighboring properties, that was caused or
materially contributed to by Lessee, or pertaining to or involving any Hazardous
Substance brought onto the Premises during the term of this Lease, by or for
Lessee, or any third party.

                 (d)         Lessee Indemnification. Lessee shall indemnify,
defend and hold Lessor, its agents, employees, lenders and ground lessor, if
any, harmless from and against any and all loss of rents and/or damages,
liabilities, judgments, claims, expenses, penalties, and attorneys' and
consultants' fees arising out of or involving any Hazardous Substance brought
onto the Premises by or for Lessee, or any third party (provided, however, that
Lessee shall have no liability under this Lease with respect to underground
migration of any Hazardous Substance under the Premises from areas outside of
the Project). Lessee's obligations shall include, but not be limited to, the
effects of any contamination or injury to person, property or the environment
created or suffered by Lessee, and the cost of investigation, removal,
remediation, restoration and/or abatement, and shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Lease. No termination, cancellation or release agreement
entered into by Lessor and Lessee shall release Lessee from its obligations
under this Lease with respect to Hazardous Substances, unless specifically so
agreed by Lessor in writing at the time of such agreement.

                (e)         Lessor Indemnification. Lessor and its successors
and assigns shall indemnify, defend, reimburse and hold Lessee, its employees
and lenders, harmless from and against any and all environmental damages,
including the cost of remediation, which existed as a result of Hazardous
Substances on the Premises prior to the Start Date or which are caused by the
gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor, its agents or employees.
Lessor's obligations, as and when -required by the Applicable Requirements,
shall include, but not be limited to, the cost of investigation, removal,
remediation, restoration and/or abatement, and shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Lease.

                 (f)         Investigations and Remediations. Lessor shall
retain the responsibility and pay for any investigations or remediation measures
required by governmental entities having jurisdiction with respect to the
existence of Hazardous Substances on the Premises prior to the Start Date,
unless such remediation measure is required as a result of Lessee's use
(including "Alterations," as defined in paragraph 7.3(a) below) of the Premises,
in which event Lessee shall be responsible for such payment. Lessee shall
cooperate fully in any such activities at the request of Lessor, including
allowing Lessor and Lessor's agents to have reasonable access to the Premises at
reasonable times in order to carry out Lessor's investigative and remedial
responsibilities.

                 (g)         Lessor Termination Option. If a Hazardous Substance
Condition (see Paragraph 9.1(e)) occurs during the term of this Lease, unless
Lessee is legally responsible therefor (in which case Lessee shall make the
investigation and remediation thereof required by the Applicable Requirements
and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, but subject to Lessor's
rights under Paragraph 6.2(d) and Paragraph 13), Lessor may, at Lessor's option,
either (i) investigate and remediate such Hazardous Substance Condition, if
required, as soon as reasonably possible at Lessor's expense, in which event
this Lease shall continue in, full force and effect, or (ii) if the estimated
cost to remediate such condition exceeds 12 times the then monthly Base Rent or
$100,000, whichever is greater, give written notice to Lessee, within 30 days
after receipt by Lessor of knowledge of the occurrence of such Hazardous
Substance Condition, of Lessor's desire to terminate this Lease as of the date
60 days following the date of such notice. In the event Lessor elects to give a
termination notice, Lessee may, within 10 days thereafter, give written notice
to Lessor of Lessee's commitment to pay the amount by which the cost of the
remediation of such Hazardous Substance Condition exceeds an amount equal to 12
times the then monthly Base Rent or $100,000, whichever is greater, Lessee shall
provide Lessor with said funds or satisfactory assurance thereof within 30 days
following such commitment. In such event, this Lease shall continue in full
force and effect, and Lessor shall proceed to make such remediation as soon as
reasonably possible after the required funds are available. If Lessee does not
give such notice and provide the required funds or assurance thereof within the
time provided, this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in Lessor's
notice of termination.

        6.3        Lessee's Compliance with Applicable Requirements. Except as
otherwise provided in this Lease, Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole expense, fully,
diligently and in a timely manner, materially comply with all Applicable
Requirements, the requirements of any applicable fire insurance underwriter or
rating bureau, and the recommendations of Lessor's engineers and/or consultants
which relate in any manner to the Premises, without regard to whether said
requirements are now in effect or become effective after the Start Data. Lessee
shall, within 10 days after receipt of Lessor's written request, provide Lessor
with copies of all permits and other documents, and other information evidencing
Lessee's compliance with any Applicable Requirements specified by Lessor, and
shall immediately upon receipt, notify Lessor in writing (with copies of any
documents involved) of-any threatened or actual claim, notice, citation,
warning, complaint or report pertaining to or involving the failure of Lessee or
the Premises to comply with any Applicable Requirements.

        6.4        Inspection; Compliance. Lessor and Lessor's "Lender" (as
defined in Paragraph 30) and consultants shall have the right to enter into
Premises at any time in the case of an emergency, and otherwise at reasonable
times, for the purpose of inspecting the condition of the Premises and for
verifying compliance by Lessee with this Lease. The cost of any such inspections
shall be paid by Lessor unless a violation of Applicable Requirements, or a
contamination is found to exist or be imminent, or the inspection is requested
or ordered by a governmental authority. In such case, Lessee shall upon request
reimburse Lessor for the cost of such Inspection, so long as such inspection is
reasonably related to the violation or contamination.

7.         Maintenance; Repairs; Utility Installations; Trade Fixtures and
Alterations.

        7.1        Lessee's Obligations.

                 (a)         In General. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph
2.2 (Condition), 2.3 (Compliance), 6.3 (Lessee's Compliance with Applicable
Requirements), 7.2 (Lessor's Obligations), 9 (Damage or Destruction), and 14
(Condemnation), Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole expense, keep the Premises,
Utility installations (intend for Lessee's exclusive use, no matter where
located), and Alterations in good order, condition and repair (whether or not
the portion of the Premises requiring repairs, or the means of repairing the
same, are reasonably or readily accessible to Lessee, and whether or not if the
need for such repairs occurs as a result of Lessee's use, the elements or the
age of such portion of the Premises), including, but not limited to, all
equipment or facilities, such as plumbing, HVAC equipment, electrical, lighting
facilities, boilers, pressure vessels, fixtures, interior walls, interior
surfaces of exterior walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, plate glass, and
skylights but excluding any items which are the responsibility of Lessor
pursuant to Paragraph 7.2. Lessee, in keeping the Premises in good order,
condition and repair, shall exercise and perform good maintenance practices,
specifically including the procurement and maintenance of the service contracts
required by Paragraph 7.1(b) below. Lessee's obligations shall include
restorations, replacements or renewals when necessary to keep the Premises and
all improvements thereon or a part thereof in good order, condition and state of
repair.

                 (b)         Service Contracts. Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole
expense, procure and maintain contracts, with copies to Lessor, in customary
form and substance for, and with contractors specializing and experienced in the
maintenance of the following equipment and Improvements, if any, if and when
installed on the Premises: (i) HVAC equipment, (ii) boiler and pressure vessels,
(iii) clarifiers, and (iv) any other equipment, if reasonably required by
Lessor. However, Lessor reserves the right, upon notice to Lessee, to procure
and maintain any or all of such service contracts, and if Lessor so elects,
Lessee shall reimburse Lessor, upon demand, for the cost thereof.

                 (c)         Failure to Perform. If Lessee fails to perform
Lessee's obligations under this Paragraph 7.1, Lessor may enter upon the
Premises after 10 days' prior written notice to Lessee (except in the case of an
emergency, in which case no notice shall be required), perform such obligations
on Lessee's behalf, and put the Premises in good order, condition and repair,
and Lessee shall promptly reimburse Lessor for the cost thereof.

                 (d)         Replacement. Subject to Lessee's indemnification of
Lessor as set forth in Paragraph 8.7 below, and without relieving Lessee of
liability resulting from Lessee's failure to exercise and perform good
maintenance practices, If an item described in Paragraph 7.1(b) cannot be
repaired other than at a cost which is in excess of 50% of the cost of replacing
such item, then such item shall be replaced by Lessor, and the cost thereof
shall be prorated between the Parties and Lessee shall only be obligated to pay,
each month during the remainder of the term of this Lease, on the date on which
Base Rent is due, an amount equal to the product of multiplying the cost of such
replacement by a fraction, the numerator of which is one, and the denominator of
which is 144 (is, 1/144th of the cost per month). Lessee shall pay interest on
the unamortized balance at a rate that is commercially reasonable in the
Judgment of Lessor's accountants. Lessee may, however, prepay its obligation at
any time.

        7.2        Lessor's Obligations. Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs
2.2 (Condition), 2.3 (Compliance), 4.2 (Common Area Operating Expenses), 6
(Use), 7.1 (Lessee's Obligations), 9 (Damage or Destruction) and 14
(Condemnation), Lessor, subject to reimbursement pursuant to Paragraph 4.2,
shall keep in good order, condition and repair the foundations, exterior walls,
structural condition of interior bearing walls, exterior roof, fire sprinkler
system, Common Area fire alarm and/or smoke detection systems, fire hydrants,
parking lots, walkways, parkways, driveways, landscaping, fences, signs and
utility systems serving the Common Areas and all parts thereof, as well as
providing the services for which there is a Common Area Operating Expense
pursuant to Paragraph 42. Lessor shall not be obligated to paint the exterior or
interior surfaces of exterior walls nor shall Lessor be obligated to maintain,
repair or replace windows, doors or plate glass of the Premises. Lessee
expressly waives the benefit of any statute now or hereafter in effect to the
extent it is inconsistent with the terms of this Lease.

        7.3        Utility Installations; Trade Fixtures; Alterations.

                 (a)         Definitions. The term "Utility Installations"
refers to all floor and window coverings, air lines, power panels, electrical
distribution, security and fire protection systems, communication systems,
lighting fixtures, HVAC equipment, plumbing, and fencing in or on the Premises.
The term "Trade Fixtures" shall mean Lessee's machinery and equipment that can
be removed without doing material damage to the Premises. The term "Alterations"
shall mean any modification of the improvements, other than Utility
Installations or Trade Fixtures, whether by addition or deletion. "Lessee Owned
Alterations and/or Utility Installations" are defined as Alterations and/or
Utility Installations made by Lessee that are not yet owned by Lessor pursuant
to Paragraph 7.4(a).

                 (b)         Consent. Lessee shall not make any Alterations or
Utility Installations to the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent.
Lessee may, however, make non-structural Utility Installations to the interior
of the Premises (excluding the roof) without such consent but upon notice to
Lessor, as long as they are not visible from the outside, do not involve
puncturing, relocating or removing the roof or any existing walls, and the
cumulative cost thereof during this Lease as extended does not exceed a sum
equal to 3 month's Base Rent in the aggregate or a sum equal to one month's Base
Rent in any one year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall not make or
permit any root penetrations and/or install anything on the roof without the
prior written approval of Lessor. Lessor may, as a precondition to granting such
approval, require Lessee to utilize a contractor chosen and/or approved by
Lessor. Any Alterations or Utility Installations that Lessee shall desire to
make and which require the consent of the Lessor shall be presented to Lessor in
written form with detailed plans. Consent shall be deemed conditioned upon
Lessee's: (i) acquiring all applicable governmental permits, (ii) furnishing
Lessor with copies of both the permits and the plans and specifications prior to
commencement of the work, and (iii) compliance with all conditions of said
permits and other Applicable Requirements in a prompt and expeditious manner.
Any Alterations or Utility Installations shall be performed in a workmanlike
manner with good and sufficient materials. Lessee shall promptly upon completion
furnish Lessor with as-built plans and specifications. For work which costs an
amount in excess of one month's Base Rent, Lessor may condition its consent upon
Lessee providing a lien and completion bond in an amount equal to 150% of the
estimated cost of such Alteration or Utility Installation and/or upon Lessee's
posting an additional Security Deposit with Lessor.

                 (c)         Indemnification. Lessee shall pay, when due, all
claims for labor or materials furnished or alleged to have been furnished to or
for Lessee at or for use on the Premises, which claims are or may be secured by
any mechanic's or materialmen's lien against the Premises or any interest
therein. Lessee shall give Lessor not less than 10 days notice prior to the
commencement of any work in, on or about the Premises, and Lessor shall have the
right to post notices of non-responsibility. If Lessee shall contest the
validity of any such lien, claim or demand, then Lessee shall, at its sole
expense defend and protect itself, Lessor and the Premises against the same and
shall pay and satisfy any such adverse judgment that may be rendered thereon
before the enforcement thereof. If Lessor shall require, Lessee shall furnish a
surety bond in an amount equal to 150% of the amount of such contested lien,
claim or demand, indemnifying Lessor against liability for the same. If Lessor
elects to participate in any such action. Lessee shall pay Lessor's attorneys'
fees and costs.

        7.4        Ownership; Removal; Surrender; and Restoration.

                (a)         Ownership. Subject to Lessor's right to require
removal or elect ownership as hereinafter provided, all Alterations and Utility
Installations made by Lessee shall be the property of Lessee, but considered a
part of the Premises. Lessor may, at any time, elect in writing to be the owner
of all or any specified part of the Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations. Unless otherwise instructed per paragraph 7.4(b) hereof, all
Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations shall, at the expiration or
termination of this Lease, become the property of Lessor and be surrendered by
Lessee with the Premises.

                (b)         Removal. By delivery to Lessee of written notice
from Lessor not earlier than 90 and not later than 30 days prior to the end of
the term of this Lease; Lessor may require that any or all Lessee Owned
Alterations or Utility Installations be removed by the expiration or termination
of this Lease. Lessor may require the removal at any time of all or any part of
any Lessee Owned Alterations or Utility Installations made without the required
consent.

                 (c)         Surrender; Restoration. Lessee shall surrender the
Premises by the Expiration Date or any earlier termination date, with all of the
improvements, parts and surfaces thereof broom clean and free of debris, and in
good operating order, condition and state of repair, ordinary wear and tear
Excepted. "Ordinary wear and tear" shall not include any damage or deterioration
that would have been prevented by good maintenance practice. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, it this Lease is for 12 months or less, then Lessee shall surrender
the Premises in the same condition as delivered to Lessee on the Start Date with
NO allowance for ordinary wear and tear. Lessee shall repair any damage
occasioned by the installation, maintenance or removal of Trade Fixtures, Lessee
owned Alterations and/or Utility Installations, furnishings, and equipment as
well as the removal of any storage tank installed by or for Lessee. Lessee shall
also completely remove from the Premises any and all Hazardous Substances
brought onto the Premises by or for Lessee, or any third party (except Hazardous
Substances which were deposited via underground migration from areas outside of
the Project) even if such removal would require Lessee to perform or pay for
work that exceeds statutory requirements. Trade Fixtures shall remain the
property of Lessee and shall be removed by Lessee. The failure by Lessee to
timely vacate the Premises pursuant to this Paragraph 7.4(c) without the express
written consent of Lessor shall constitute a holdover under the provisions of
Paragraph 26 below.

8.         Insurance; Indemnity.

        8.1        Payment of Premium Increases.

                 (a)         As used herein, the term "Insurance Cost Increase"
is defined as any increase in the actual cost of the Insurance applicable to the
Building and/or the Project and required to be carried by Lessor, pursuant to
Paragraphs 6.2(b), 6.3(a) and 8.3(b), ("Required Insurance"), over and above the
Base Premium, as hereinafter defined, calculated on an annual basis. Insurance
Cost Increase shall include, but not be limited to, requirements of the holder
of a mortgage or deed of trust covering the Premises, Building ardor Project,
Increased valuation of the Premises, Building and/or Project, and/or a general
premium rate increase. The term Insurance Cost Increase shall not, however,
include any premium increases resulting from the nature of the occupancy of any
other tenant of the Building. If the parties insert a dollar amount in Paragraph
1.9, such amount shall be considered the "Base Premium". The Base Premium shall
be the annual premium applicable to the 12 month period immediately preceding
the Start Date. If, however, the Project was not insured for the entirety of
such 12 month period, then the Base Premium shall be the lowest annual premium
reasonably obtainable for the Required insurance as of the Start Date, assuming
the most nominal use possible of the Building. In no event, however, shall
Lessee be responsible for any portion of the premium cost attributable to
liability insurance coverage in excess of $2,000,000 procured under Paragraph
8.2(b).

                 (b)         Lessee shall pay any Insurance Cost Increase to
Lessor pursuant to Paragraph 4.2. Premiums for policy periods commencing prior
to, or extending beyond, the term of this Lease shall be prorated to coincide
with the corresponding Start Date or Expiration Date.

        8.2        Liability Insurance.

                 (a)         Carried by Lessee. Lessee shall obtain and keep in
force a Commercial General Liability policy of insurance protecting Lessee and
Lessor as an additional insured against claims for bodily injury, personal
injury and property damage based upon or arising out of the ownership, use,
occupancy or maintenance of the Premises and all areas appurtenant thereto. Such
insurance shall be on an occurrence basis providing single limit coverage in an
amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with an annual aggregate of not
less than $2,000,000, an "Additional Insured-Managers or Lessors of Premises
Endorsement" and contain the "Amendment of the Pollution Exclusion Endorsement"
for damage caused by heat, smoke or fumes from a hostile fire. The policy shall
not contain any intra-insured exclusions as between insured persons or
organizations, but shall include coverage for liability assumed under this Lease
as an "Insured contract" for the performance of Lessee's indemnity obligations
under this Lease. The limits of said insurance shall not, however, limit the
liability of Lessee nor relieve Lessee of any obligation hereunder. All
Insurance carried by Lessee shall be primary to and not contributory with any
similar insurance carried by Lessor, whose Insurance shall be considered excess
insurance only.

                (b)         Carried by Lessor. Lessor shall maintain liability
Insurance as described in Paragraph 8.2(a), in addition to, and not in lieu of,
the insurance required to be maintained by Lessee. Lessee shall not be named as
an additional insured therein.

        8.3        Property Insurance - Building, Improvements and Rental Value.

                 (a)         Building and Improvements. Lessor shall obtain and
keep in force a policy or policies of insurance in the name of Lessor, with loss
payable to Lessor, any ground-lessor, and to any Lender insuring loss or damage
to the Premises. The amount of such insurance shall be equal to the full
replacement cost of the Premises, as the same shall exist from time to time, or
the amount required by any Lender, but in no event more than the commercially
reasonable and available insurable value thereof. Lessee Owned Alterations and
Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures, and Lessee's personal property shall be
insured by Lessee under Paragraph 8.4. If the coverage is available and
commercially appropriate, such policy or policies shall insure against all risks
of direct physical loss or damage (except the perils of flood and/or earthquake
unless required by a Lender), including coverage for debris removal and the
enforcement of any Applicable Requirements requiring the upgrading, demolition,
reconstruction or replacement of any portion of the Premises as the result of a
covered loss. Said policy or policies shall also contain an agreed valuation
provision in lieu of any coinsurance clause, waiver of subrogation, and
inflation guard protection causing an increase in the annual property insurance
coverage amount by a factor of not less than the adjusted U.S. Department of
Labor Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the city nearest to where
the Premises are located. If such insurance coverage has a deductible clause,
the deductible amount shall not exceed $1,000 per occurrence.

                 (b)         Rental Value. Lessor shall also obtain and keep in
force a policy or policies in the name of Lessor with loss payable to Lessor and
any Lender, insuring the loss of the full Rent for one year with an extended
period of indemnity for an additional 180 days ("Rental Value Insurance"). Said
insurance shall contain an agreed valuation provision in lieu of any coinsurance
clause, and the amount of coverage shall be adjusted annually to reflect the
projected Rent otherwise payable by Lessee, for the next 12 month period.

                 (c)         Adjacent Premises. Lessee shall pay for any
increase in the premiums for the property insurance of the Building and for the
Common Areas or other buildings in the Project if said increase is caused by
Lessee's acts, omissions, use or occupancy of the Premises.

                 (d)          Lessee's Improvements. Since Lessor is the
Insuring Party, Lessor shall not be required to insure Lessee Owned Alterations
and Utility Installations unless the item in question has become the property of
Lessor under the terms of this Lease.

        8.4        Lessee's Property; Business Interruption Insurance.

                 (a)         Property Damage. Lessee shall obtain and maintain
insurance coverage on all of Lessee's personal property, Trade Fixtures, and
Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations. Such insurance shall be full
replacement cost coverage with a deductible of not to exceed $1,000 per
occurrence. The proceeds from any such insurance shall be used by Lessee for the
replacement of personal property, Trade Fixtures and Lessee Owned Alterations
and Utility Installations. Lessee shall provide Lessor with written evidence
that such insurance is in force.

                 (b)         Business Interruption. Lessee shall obtain and
maintain loss of income and extra expense insurance in amounts as will reimburse
Lessee for direct or indirect loss of earnings attributable to all perils
commonly insured against by prudent lessees in the business of Lessee or
attributable to prevention of access to the Premises as a result of such perils.

                 (c)         No Representation of Adequate Coverage. Lessor
makes no representation that the limits or forms of coverage of insurance
specified herein are adequate to cover Lessee's property, business operations or
obligations under this Lease.

        8.5         Insurance Policies. Insurance required herein shall be by
companies duly licensed or admitted to transact business in the state where the
Premises are located, and maintaining during the policy term a "General
Policyholders Rating" of at least B+, V, as set forth in the most current issue
of "Best's Insurance Guide", or such other rating as may be required by a
Lender. Lessee shall not do or permit to be done anything which invalidates the
required insurance policies. Lessee shall, prior to the Start Date, deliver to
Lessor certified copies of policies of such insurance or certificates evidencing
the existence and amounts of the required insurance. No such policy shall be
cancelable or subject to modification except after 30 days prior written notice
to Lessor. Lessee shall, at least 30 days prior to the expiration of such
policies, furnish Lessor with evidence of renewals or "insurance binders"
evidencing renewal thereof, or Lessor may order such insurance and charge the
cost thereof to Lessee, which amount shall be payable by Lessee to Lessor upon
demand. Such policies shall be for a term of at least one year, or the length of
the remaining term of this Lease, whichever is less. If either Party shall fail
to procure and maintain the insurance required to be carried by it, the other
Party May, but shall not be required to, procure and maintain the same.

        8.6         Waiver of Subrogation. Without affecting any other rights or
remedies, Lessee and Lessor each hereby release and relieve the other, and waive
their entire right to recover damages against the other, for loss of or damage
to its property arising out of or incident to the perils required to be insured
against herein. The effect of such releases and waivers is not limited by the
amount of insurance carried or required, or by any deductibles applicable
hereto. The Parties agree to have their respective property damage insurance
carriers waive any right to subrogation that such companies may have against
Lessor or Lessee, as the case may be, so long as the insurance is not
invalidated thereby.

        8.7         Indemnity. Except for Lessor's gross negligence or willful
misconduct, Lessee shall indemnity, protect, defend and hold harmless the
Premises, Lessor and its agents, Lessor's master or ground lessor, partners and
Lenders, from and against any and all claims, loss of rents and/or damages,
liens, judgments, penalties, attorneys' and consultants' fees, expenses and/or
liabilities arising out of, involving, or in connection with, the use and/or
occupancy of the Premises by Lessee. If any action or proceeding is brought
against Lessor by reason of any of the foregoing matters, Lessee shall upon
notice defend the same at Lessee's expense by counsel reasonably satisfactory to
Lessor and Lessor shall cooperate with Lessee in such defense. Lessor need not
have first paid any such claim in order to be defended or indemnified.

        8.8         Exemption of Lessor from Liability. Lessor shall not be
liable for injury or damage to the person or goods, wares, merchandise or other
property of Lessee, Lessee's employees, contractors, invitees, customers, or any
other person in or about the Premises, whether such damage or injury is caused
by or results from fire, steam, electricity, gas, water or rain, or from the
breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects of pipes, fire sprinklers,
wires, appliances, plumbing, HVAC or lighting fixtures, or from any other cause,
whether the said injury or damage results from conditions arising upon the
Promises or upon other portions of the Building, or from other sources or
places. Lessor shall not be liable for any damages arising from any act or
neglect of any other tenant of Lessor nor from the failure of Lessor to enforce
the provisions of any other lease in the Project. Notwithstanding Lessor's
negligence or breach of this Lease, Lessor shall under no circumstances be
liable for injury to Lessee's business or for any loss of income or profit
therefrom.

9.         Damage or Destruction.

        9.1        Definitions.

                 (a)         "Premises Partial Damage" shall mean damage or
destruction to the Improvements on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned
Alterations and Utility Installations, which can reasonably be repaired in 3
months or less from the date of the damage or destruction, and the cost thereof
does not exceed a sum equal to 6 month's Base Rent. Lessor shall notify Lessee
in writing within 30 days from the date of the damage or destruction as to
whether or not the damage is Partial or Total.

                 (b)          "Premises Total Destruction" shall mean damage or
destruction to the improvements on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned
Alterations and Utility Installations and Trade Fixtures, which cannot
reasonably be repaired in 3 months or less from the date of the damage or
destruction and/or the cost thereof exceeds a sum equal to 6 month's Base Rent.
Lessor shall notify Lessee in writing within 30 days from the date of the damage
or destruction as to whether or not the damage is Partial or Total.

                 (c)         "Insured Loss" shall mean damage or destruction to
improvements on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations and Trade Fixtures, which was caused by an event required to be
covered by the insurance described in Paragraph 8.3(a), irrespective of any
deductible amounts or coverage limits involved.

                 (d)         "Replacement Cost" shall mean the cost to repair or
rebuild the improvements owned by Lessor at the time of the occurrence to their
condition existing immediately prior thereto, including demolition, debris
removal and upgrading required by the operation of Applicable Requirements, and
without deduction for depreciation.

                 (e)         "Hazardous Substance Condition" shall mean the
occurrence or discovery of a condition involving the presence of, or a
contamination by, a Hazardous Substance as defined in Paragraph 6.2(a), in, on,
or under the Premises.

        9.2        Partial Damage - Insured Loss. If a Premises Partial Damage
that is an Insured Loss occurs, then Lessor shall, at Lessor's expense, repair
such damage (but not Lessee's Trade Fixtures or Lessee Owned Alterations and
Utility Installations) as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect; provided, however, that Lessee shall, at
Lessor's election, make the repair of any damage or destruction the total cost
to repair of which is $5,000 or less, and, in such event, Lessor shall make any
applicable Insurance proceeds available to Lessee on a reasonable basis for that
purpose. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the required insurance was not in
force or the insurance proceeds are not sufficient to effect such repair, the
insuring Party shall promptly contribute the shortage in proceeds as and when
required to complete said repairs. In the event, however, such shortage was due
to the fact that, by reason of the unique nature of the Improvements, full
replacement cost insurance coverage was not commercially reasonable and
available, Lessor shall have no obligation to pay for the shortage in insurance
proceeds or to fully restore the unique aspects of the Premises unless Lessee
provides Lessor with the funds to cover same, or adequate assurance thereof,
within 10 days following receipt of written notice of such shortage and request
therefor. If Lessor receives said funds or adequate assurance thereof within
said 10 day period, the party responsible for making the repairs shall complete
them as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall remain in full force
and effect. If such funds or assurance are not received, Lessor may nevertheless
elect by written notice to Lessee within 10 days thereafter to: (i) make such
restoration and repair as is commercially reasonable with Lessor paying any
shortage in proceeds, in which case this Lease shall remain in full force and
effect, or (ii) have this Lease terminate 30 days thereafter. Lessee shall not
be entitled to reimbursement of any funds contributed by Lessee to repair any
such damage or destruction. Premises Partial Damage due to flood or earthquake
shall be subject to Paragraph 9.3, notwithstanding that there may be some
insurance coverage, but the net proceeds of any such insurance shall be made
available for the repairs if made by either Party.

        9.3        Partial Damage - Uninsured Loss. If a Premises Partial Damage
that is not an Insured Loss occurs, unless caused by a negligent or willful act
of Lessee (in which event Lessee shall make the repairs at Lessee's expense),
Lessor may either: (i) repair such damage as soon as reasonably possible at
Lessor's expense, in which event this Lease shall continue in full force and
effect, or (ii) terminate this Lease by giving written notice to Lessee within
30 days after receipt by Lessor of knowledge of the occurrence of such damage.
Such termination shall be effective 60 days following the date of such notice.
In the event Lessor elects to terminate this Lease. Lessee shall have the right
within 10 days after receipt of the termination notice to give written notice to
Lessor of Lessee's commitment to pay for the repair of such damage without
reimbursement from Lessor. Lessee shall provide Lessor with said funds or
satisfactory assurance thereof within 30 days after making such commitment. In
such event this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, and Lessor shall
proceed to make such repairs as soon as reasonably possible after the required
funds are available. If Lessee does not make the required commitment, this Lease
shall terminate as of the date specified in the termination notice.

        9.4         Total Destruction. Notwithstanding any other provision
hereof, if a Premises Total Destruction occurs, this Lease shall terminate 60
days following such Destruction. If the damage or destruction was caused by the
gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessee. Lessor shall have the right to
recover Lessor's damages from Lessee, except as provided in Paragraph 8.6.

        9.5        Damage Near End of Term. If at any time during the last 6
months of this Lease there is damage for which the cost to repair exceeds one
month's Base Rent, whether or not an Insured Loss, Lessor may terminate this
Lease effective 60 days following the date of occurrence of such damage by
giving a written termination notice to Lessee within 30 days after the date of
occurrence of such damage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Lessee at that time
has an exercisable option to extend this Lease or to purchase the Premises, then
Lessee may preserve this Lease by, (a) exercising such option and (b) providing
Lessor with any shortage in insurance proceeds (or adequate assurance thereof)
needed to make the repairs on or before the earlier of (i) the date which is 10
days after Lessee's receipt of Lessor's written notice purporting to terminate
this Lease, or (ii) the day prior to the date upon which such option expires. If
Lessee duly exercises such option during such period and provides Lessor with
funds (or adequate assurance thereof) to cover any shortage in Insurance
proceeds, Lessor shall, at Lessor's commercially reasonable expense, repair such
damage as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall continue in full
force and effect. If Lessee fails to exercise such option and provide such funds
or assurance during such period, then this Lease shall terminate on the date
specified in the termination notice and Lessee's option shall be extinguished.

        9.6        Abatement of Rent; Lessee's Remedies.

                 (a)         Abatement. In the event of Premises Partial Damage
or Premises Total Destruction or a Hazardous Substance Condition for which
Lessee is not responsible under this Lease, the Rent payable by Lessee for the
period required for the repair, remediation or restoration of such damage shall
be abated in proportion to the degree to which Lessee's use of the Promises is
impaired, but not to exceed the proceeds received from the Rental Value
insurance. All other obligations of Lessee hereunder shall be performed by
Lessee, and Lessor shall have no liability for any such damage, destruction,
remediation, repair or restoration except as provided herein.

                 (b)         Remedies. If Lessor shall be obligated to repair or
restore the Premises and does not commence, In a substantial and meaningful way,
such repair; or restoration within 90 days after such obligation shall accrue,
Lessee may, at any time prior to the commencement of such repair or restoration,
give written notice to Lessor and to any Lenders of which Lessee has actual
notice, of Lessee's election to terminate this Lease on a date not less than 60
days following the giving of such notice. If Lessee gives such notice and such
repair or restoration is not commenced within 30 days thereafter, this Lease
shall terminate as of the date specified in said notice. If the repair or
restoration is commenced within such 30 days, this Lease shall continue In full
force and effect "Commence" shall mean either the unconditional authorization of
the preparation of the required plans, or the beginning of the actual work on
the Premises, whichever first occurs.

        9.7         Termination; Advance Payments. Upon termination of this
Lease pursuant to Paragraph 6.2(g) or Paragraph 9, an equitable adjustment shall
be made concerning advance Base Rent and any other advance payments made by
Lessee to Lessor. Lessor shall, in addition, return to Lessee so much of
Lessee's Security Deposit as has not been, or is not then required to be, used
by Lessor.

        9.8         Waive Statutes. Lessor and Lessee agree that the terms of
this Lease shall govern the effect of any damage to or destruction of the
Premises with respect to the termination of this Lease and hereby waive the
provisions of any present or future statute to the extent inconsistent herewith.

10.         Real Property Taxes.

        10.1        Definitions.

                 (a)         "Real Property Taxes." As used herein, the term
"Real Property Taxes" shall include any form of assessment; real estate,
general, special, ordinary, or extraordinary, or rental levy or tax (other than
inheritance, personal income or estate taxes); improvement bond; and/or license
fee imposed upon or levied against any legal or equitable interest of Lessor in
the Project, Lessor's right to other income therefrom, and/or Lessor's business
of leasing, by any authority having the direct or indirect power to tax and
where the funds are generated with reference to the Project address and where
the proceeds so generated are to be applied by the city, county or other local
taxing authority of a jurisdiction within which the Project is located. The term
"Real Property Taxes" shall also include any tax, fee, levy, assessment or
charge, or any increase therein, imposed by reason of events occurring during
the term of this Lease, including but not limited to, a change in the ownership
of the Project or any portion thereof or a change in the improvements thereon.

                 (b)         "Base Real Property Taxes." As used herein, the
term "Base Real Property Taxes" shall be the amount of Real Property Taxes,
which are assessed against the Premises, Building, Project or Common Areas in
the calendar year during which the Lease is executed, in calculating Real
Property Taxes for any calendar year, the Real Property Taxes for any real
estate tax year shall be included in the calculation of Real Property Taxes for
such calendar year based upon the number of days which such calendar year and
tax year have in common.

        10.2        Payment of Taxes. Lessor shall pay the Real Property Taxes
applicable to the Project, and except as otherwise provided in Paragraph 10.3,
any increases in such amounts over the Base Real Property Taxes shall be
included in the calculation of Common Area Operating Expenses in accordance with
the provisions of Paragraph 4.2.

        10.3        Additional Improvements. Common Area Operating Expenses
shall not include Real Property Taxes specified in the tax assessor's records
and work sheets as being caused by additional improvements placed upon the
Project by other lessees or by Lessor for the exclusive enjoyment of such other
lessees. Notwithstanding Paragraph 10.2 hereof, Lessee shall, however, pay to
Lessor at the time Common Area Operating Expenses are payable under Paragraph
4.2, the entirety of any increase in Real Property Taxes if assessed solely by
reason of Alterations, Trade Fixtures or Utility Installations placed upon the
Premises by Lessee or at Lessee's request.

        10.4        Joint Assessment. If the Building is not separately
assessed, Real Property Taxes allocated to the Building shall be an equitable
proportion of the Real Property Taxes for all of the land and improvements
included within the tax parcel assessed, such proportion to be determined by
Lessor from the respective valuations assigned in the assessor's work sheets or
such other information as may be reasonably available. Lessor's reasonable
determination thereof, in good faith, shall be conclusive.

        10.5        Personal Property Taxes. Lessee shall pay prior to
delinquency all taxes assessed against and levied upon Lessee Owned Alterations
and Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all
personal property of Lessee contained in the Premises. When possible, Lessee
shall cause its Lessee-Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, Trade
Fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all other personal property to be assessed
and billed separately from the real property of Lessor. If any of Lessee's said
property shall be assessed with Lessor's real property, Lessee shall pay Lessor
the taxes attributable to Lessee's property within 10 days after receipt of a
written statement setting forth the taxes applicable to Lessee's property.

11.         Utilities. Lessee shall pay for all water, gas, heat, light, power,
telephone, trash disposal and other utilities and services supplied to the
Promises, together with any taxes thereon. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Paragraph 4.2, if at any time in Lessor's sole judgment, Lessor determines that
Lessee is using a disproportionate amount of water, electricity or other
commonly metered utilities, or that Lessee is generating such a large volume of
trash as to require an increase in the size of the dumpster and/or an increase
in the number of times per month that the dumpster is emptied, then Lessor may
increase Lessee's Base Rent by an amount equal to such increased costs.

12.         Assignment and Subletting.

        12.1        Lessor's Consent Required.

                 (a)         Lessee shall not voluntarily or by operation of law
assign, transfer, mortgage or encumber (collectively, "assign or assignment") or
sublet all or any part of Lessee's interest in this Lease or in the Premises
without Lessor's prior written consent

                 (b)         A change in the control of Lessee shall constitute
an assignment requiring consent. The transfer, on a cumulative basis, of 25% or
more of the voting control of Lessee shall constitute a change in control for
this purpose.

                 (c)         The Involvement of Lessee or its assets in any
transaction, or series of transactions (by way of merger, sale, acquisition,
financing, transfer, leveraged buy-out or otherwise), whether or not a formal
assignment or hypothecation of this Lease or Lessee's assets occurs, which
results or wilt result in a reduction of the Net Worth of Lessee by an amount
greater than 25% of such Net Worth as it was represented at the time of the
execution of this Lease or at the time of the most recent assignment to which
Lessor has consented, or as it exists immediately prior to said transaction or
transactions constituting such reduction, whichever was or is greater, shall be
considered an assignment of this Lease to which Lessor may withhold its consent.
"Net Worth of Lessee" shall mean the net worth of Lessee (excluding any
guarantors) established under generally accepted accounting principles.

                 (d)         An assignment or subletting without consent shall,
at Lessor's option, be a Default curable after notice per Paragraph 13.1(c), or
a noncurable Breach without the necessity of any notice and grace period. If
Lessor elects to treat such unapproved assignment or subletting as a noncurable
Breach, Lessor may either: (i) terminate this Lease, or (ii) upon 30 days
written notice, increase the monthly Base Rent to 110% of the Base Rent then in
effect. Further, in the event of such Breach and rental adjustment, (i) the
purchase price of any option to purchase the Premises held by Lessee shall be
subject to similar adjustment to 110% of the price previously in effect, and
(ii) all fixed and non-fixed rental adjustments scheduled during the remainder
of the Lease term shall be increased to 110% of the scheduled adjusted rent.

                 (e)         Lessee's remedy for any breach of Paragraph 12.1 by
Lessor shall be limited to compensatory damages and/or injunctive relief.

        12.2        Terms and Conditions Applicable to Assignment and
Subletting.

                 (a)         Regardless of Lessor's consent, any assignment or
subletting shall not: (i) be effective without the express written assumption by
such assignee or subleases of the obligations of Lessee under this Lease, (ii)
release Lessee of any obligations hereunder, or (iii) alter the primary
liability of Lessee for the payment of Rent or for the performance of any other
obligations to be performed by Lessee.

                 (b)         Lessor may accept Rent or performance of Lessee's
obligations from any person other than Lessee pending approval or disapproval of
an assignment. Neither a delay in the approval or disapproval of such assignment
nor the acceptance of Rent or performance shall constitute a waiver or estoppel
of Lessor's right to exercise its remedies for Lessee's Default or Breach.

                 (c)         Lessor's consent to any assignment or subletting
shall not constitute a consent to any subsequent assignment or subletting.

                 (d)         In the event of any Default or Breach by Lessee,
Lessor may proceed directly against Lessee, any Guarantors or anyone else
responsible for the performance of Lessee's obligations under this Lease,
including any assignee or sublessee, without first exhausting Lassoes remedies
against any other person or entity responsible therefore to Lessor, or any
security held by Lessor.

                 (e)         Each request for consent to an assignment or
subletting shall be in writing, accompanied by information relevant to Lessors
determination as to the financial and operational responsibility and
appropriateness of the proposed assignee or sublessee, including but not limited
to the intended use and/or required modification of the Premises, if any,
together with a fee of $1,000 or 10% of the current monthly Base Rent applicable
to the portion of the Premises which is the subject of the proposed assignment
or sublease, whichever is greater, as consideration for Lessor's considering and
processing said request. Lessee agrees to provide Lessor with such other or
additional information and/or documentation as may be reasonably requested.

                 (f)         Any assignee of, or sublessee under, this Lease
shall, by reason of accepting such assignment or entering into such sublease, be
deemed to have assumed and agreed to conform and comply with each and every
term, covenant, condition and obligation herein to be observed or performed by
Lessee during the term of said assignment or sublease, other than such
obligations as are contrary to or inconsistent with provisions of an assignment
or sublease to which Lessor has specifically consented to in writing.

        12.3         Additional Terms and Conditions Applicable to Subletting.
The following terms and conditions shall apply to any subletting by Lessee of
all or any part of the Premises and shall be deemed included in all subleases
under this Lease whether or not expressly incorporated therein:

                 (a)         Lessee hereby assigns and transfers to Lessor all
of Lessee's interest in all Rent, payable on any sublease, and Lessor may
collect such Rent and apply same toward Lessee's obligations under this Lease;
provided, however, that until a Breach shall occur in the performance of
Lessee's obligations, Lessee may collect said Rent. Lessor shall not, by reason
of the foregoing or any assignment of such sublease, nor by reason of the
collection of Rent, be deemed liable to the sublessee for any failure of Lessee
to perform and comply with any of Lessee's obligations to such sublessee. Lessee
hereby irrevocably authorizes and directs any such subleases, upon receipt of a
written notice from Lessor stating that a Breach exists in the performance of
Lessee's obligations under this Lease, to pay to Lessor all Rent due and to
become due under the sublease. Subleases shall rely upon any such notice from
Lessor and shall pay all Rents to Lessor without any obligation or right to
inquire as to whether such Breach exists, notwithstanding any claim from Lessee
to the contrary.

                 (b)         In the event of a Breach by Lessee, Lessor may, at
its option, require sublessee to attorn to Lessor, in which event Lessor shall
undertake .the obligations of the sublessor under such sublease from the time of
the exercise of said option to the expiration of such sublease; provided,
however, Lessor shall not be liable for any prepaid rents or security deposit
paid by such subleases to such sublessor or for any prior Defaults or Breaches
of such sublessor.

                 (c)         Any matter requiring the consent of the sublessor
under a sublease shall also require the consent of Lessor.

                 (d)         No subleases shall further assign or sublet all or
any part of the Premises without Lessors prior written consent.

                 (e)         Lessor shall deliver a copy of any notice of
Default or Breach by Lessee to the sublessee, who shall have the right to cure
the Default of Lessee within the grace period, if any, specified in such notice.
The subleases shall have a right of reimbursement and offset from and against
Lessee for any such Defaults cured by the subleases.

13.         Default; Breach; Remedies.

        13.1        Default; Breach. A "Default" is defined as a failure by the
Lessee to comply with or perform any of the terms, covenants, conditions or
Rules and Regulations under this Lease. A "Breach" is defined as the occurrence
of one or more of the following Defaults, and the failure of Lessee to cure such
Default within any applicable grace period:

                 (a)         The abandonment of the Premises; or the vacating of
the Premises without providing a commercially reasonable level of security, or
where the coverage of the property insurance described in Paragraph 8.3 is
jeopardized as a result thereof, or without providing reasonable assurances to
minimize potential vandalism.

                 (b)         The failure of Lessee to make any payment of Rent
or any Security Deposit required to be made by Lessee hereunder, whether to
Lessor or to a third party, when due, to provide reasonable evidence of
insurance or surety bond, or to fulfill any obligation under this Lease which
endangers or threatens life or property, where such failure continues for a
period of 3 business days following written notice to Lessee.

                 (c)         The failure by Lessee to provide (i) reasonable
written evidence of compliance with Applicable Requirements, (ii) the service
contracts, (iii) the rescission of an unauthorized assignment or subletting,
(iv) an Estoppel Certificate, (v) a requested subordination, (vi) evidence
concerning any guaranty and/or Guarantor, (vii) any document requested under
Paragraph 41 (easements), or (viii) any other documentation or information which
Lessor may reasonably require of Lessee under the terms of this Lease, where any
such failure continues for a period of 10 days following written notice to
Lessee.

                (d)         A Default by Lessee as to the terms, covenants,
conditions or provisions of this Lease, or of the rules adopted under Paragraph
2.9 hereof, other than those described in subparagraphs 13.1(a), (b) or (c),
above, where such Default continues for a period of 30 days after written
notice; provided, however, that if the nature of Lessee's Default is such that
more than 30 days are reasonably required for its cure, then it shall not be
deemed to be a Breach if Lessee commences such cure within said 30 day period
and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.

                (e)         The occurrence of any of the following events: (i)
the making of any general arrangement or assignment for the benefit of
creditors; (ii) becoming a "debtor" as defined in 11 U.S.C. Section 101 or any
successor statute thereto (unless, in the case of a petition filed against
Lessee, the same is dismissed within 60 days); (iii) the appointment of a
trustee or receiver to take possession of substantially all of Lessee's assets
located at the Premises or of Lessee's interest in this Lease, where possession
is not restored to Lessee within 30 days; or (iv) the attachment, execution or
other judicial seizure of substantially all of Lessee's assets located at the
Premises or of Lessee's interest in this Lease, where such seizure is not
discharged within 30 days; provided, however, in the event that any provision of
this subparagraph (e) is contrary to any applicable law, such provision shall be
of no force or effect, and not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

                (f)         The discovery that any financial statement of Lessee
or of any Guarantor given to Lessor was materially false.

                (g)         If the performance of Lessee's obligations under
this Lease is guaranteed: (i) the death of a Guarantor, (ii) the termination of
a Guarantor's liability with respect to this Lease other than in accordance with
the terms of such guaranty, (iii) a Guarantor's becoming insolvent or the
subject of a bankruptcy filing, (iv) a Guarantor's refusal to honor the
guaranty, or (v) a Guarantor's breach of its guaranty obligation on an
anticipatory basis, and Lessee's failure, within 60 days following written
notice of any such event, to provide written alternative assurance or security,
which, when coupled with the then existing resources of Lessee, equals or
exceeds the combined financial resources of Lessee and the Guarantors that
existed at the time of execution of this Lease.

        13.2         Remedies. If Lessee fails to perform any of its affirmative
duties or obligations, within 10 days after written notice (or in case of an
emergency, without notice), Lessor may, at its option, perform such duty or
obligation on Lessee's behalf, including but not limited to the obtaining of
reasonably required bonds, insurance policies, or governmental licenses, permits
or approvals. The costs and expenses of any such performance by Lessor shall be
due and payable by Lessee upon receipt of invoice therefor. If any check given
to Lessor by Lessee shall not be honored by the bank upon which it is drawn,
Lessor, at its option, may require all future payments to be made by Lessee to
be by cashier's check. In the event of a Breach, Lessor may, with or without
further notice or demand, and without limiting Lessor in the exercise of any
right or remedy which Lessor may have by reason of such Breach:

                 (a)         Terminate Lessee's right to possession of the
Premises by any lawful means, in which case this Lease shall terminate and
Lessee shall immediately surrender possession to Lessor. In such event Lessor
shall be entitled to recover from Lessee: (i) the unpaid Rent which had been
earned at the time of termination; (ii) the worth at the time of award of the
amount by which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination
until the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee
proves could have been reasonably avoided; (iii) the worth at the time of award
of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the term after the
time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves
could be reasonably avoided; and (iv) any other amount necessary to compensate
Lessor for all the detriment proximately caused by the Lessee's failure to
perform its obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of
things would be likely to result therefrom, including but not limited to the
cost of recovering possession of the Premises, expenses of reletting, including
necessary renovation and alteration of the Premises, reasonable attorneys' fees,
and that portion of any leasing commission paid by Lessor in connection with
this Lease applicable to the unexpired term of this Lease. The worth at the time
of award of the amount referred to in provision (iii) of the immediately
preceding sentence shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount
rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of the District within which the Premises are
located at the time of award plus one percent. Efforts by Lessor to mitigate
damages caused by Lessee's Breach of this Lease shall not waive Lessor's right
to recover damages under Paragraph 12. If termination of this Lease is obtained
through the provisional remedy of unlawful detainer, Lessor shall have the right
to recover in such proceeding any unpaid Rent and damages as are recoverable
therein, or Lessor may reserve the right to recover all or any part thereof in a
separate suit. If a notice and grace period required under Paragraph 13.1 was
not previously given, a notice to pay rent or quit, or to perform or quit given
to Lessee under the unlawful detainer statute shall also constitute the notice
required by Paragraph 13.1. In such case, the applicable grace period required
by Paragraph 13.1 and the unlawful detainer statute shall run concurrently, and
the failure of Lessee to cure the Default within the greater of the two such
grace periods shall constitute both an unlawful detainer and a Breach of this
Lease entitling Lessor to the remedies provided for in this Lease and/or by said
statute.

                 (b)         Continue the Lease and Lessee's right to possession
and recover the Rent as it becomes due, in which event Lessee may sublet or
assign, subject only to reasonable limitations. Acts of maintenance, efforts to
relet, and/or the appointment of a receiver to protect the Lessor's Interests,
shall not constitute a termination of the Lessee's right to possession.

                (c)         Pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available
under the laws or judicial decisions of the state wherein the Premises are
located. The expiration or termination of this Lease and/or the termination of
Lessee's right to possession shall not relieve Lessee from liability under any
indemnity provisions of this Lease as to matters occurring or accruing during
the term hereof or by reason of Lessee's occupancy of the Premises.

        13.3         Inducement Recapture. Any agreement for free or abated rent
or other charges, or for the giving or paying by Lessor to or for Lessee of any
cash or other bonus, inducement or consideration for Lessee's entering into this
Lease, all of which concessions are hereinafter referred to as "Inducement
Provisions", shall be deemed conditioned upon Lessee's full and faithful
performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease. Upon
Breach of this Lease by Lessee, any such Inducement Provision shall
automatically be deemed deleted from this Lease and of no further force or
effect, and any rent, other charge, bonus, inducement or consideration
theretofore abated, given or paid by Lessor under such an Inducement Provision
shall be immediately due and payable by Lessee to Lessor, notwithstanding any
subsequent cure of said Breach by Lessee. The acceptance by Lessor of rent or
the cure of the Breach which initiated the operation of this paragraph shall not
be deemed a waiver by Lessor of the provisions of this paragraph unless
specifically so stated in writing by Lessor at the time of such acceptance.

        13.4         Late Charges. Lessee hereby acknowledges that late payment
by Lessee of Rent will cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this
Lease, the exact amount of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Such
costs include, but are not limited to, processing and accounting charges, and
late charges which may be imposed upon Lessor by any Lender. Accordingly, if any
Rent shall not be received by Lessor within 5 days after such amount shall be
due, then, without any requirement for notice to Lessee, Lessee shall pay to
Lessor a one-time late charge equal to 10% of each such overdue amount or $100,
whichever is greater. The parties hereby agree that such fate charge represents
a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs Lessor will incur by reason of such
late payment. Acceptance of such late charge by Lessor shall in no event
constitute a waiver of Lessee's Default or Breach with respect to such overdue
amount, nor prevent the exercise of any of the other rights and remedies granted
hereunder. In the event that a late charge is payable hereunder, whether or not
collected, for 3 consecutive installments of Base Rent, then notwithstanding any
provision of this Lease to the contrary, Base Rent shall, at Lessor's option,
become due and payable quarterly in advance.

        13.5         Interest. Any monetary payment due Lessor hereunder, other
than late charges, not received by Lessor, when due as to scheduled payments
(such as Base Rent) or within 30 days following the date on which it was due for
non-scheduled payment, shall bear interest from the date when due, as to
scheduled payments, or the 31st day after it was due as to non-scheduled
payments. The interest ("Interest") charged shall be equal to the prime rate
reported in the Wall Street Journal as published closest prior to the date when
due plus 4%, but shall not exceed the maximum rate allowed by law. Interest is
payable in addition to the potential late charge provided for in Paragraph 13.4.

        13.6        Breach by Lessor.

                 (a)         Notice of Breach. Lessor shall not be deemed in
breach of this Lease unless Lessor falls within a reasonable time to perform an
obligation required to be performed by Lessor. For purposes of this Paragraph, a
reasonable time shall in no event be less than 30 days after receipt by Lessor,
and any Lender whose name and address shall have been furnished Lessee in
writing for such purpose, of written notice specifying wherein such obligation
of Lessor has not been performed; provided, however, that if the nature of
Lessor's obligation is such that more than 30 days are reasonably required for
its performance, then Lessor shall not be in breach if performance is commenced
within such 30 day period and thereafter diligently pursued to completion.

                 (b)         Performance by Lessee on Behalf of Lessor. In the
event that neither Lessor nor Lender cures said breach within 30 days after
receipt of said notice, or if having commenced said cure they do not diligently
pursue it to completion, then Lessee may elect to cure said breach at Lessee's
expense and offset from Rent an amount equal to the greater of one month's Base
Rent or the Security Deposit, and to pay an excess of such expense under
protest, reserving Lessee's right to reimbursement from Lessor. Lessee shall
document the cost of said cure and supply said documentation to Lessor.

14.         Condemnation. If the Premises or any portion thereof are taken under
the power of eminent domain or sold under the threat of the exercise of said
power (collectively "Condemnation"), this Lease shall terminate as to the part
taken as of the date the condemning authority takes title or possession,
whichever first occurs. If more than 10% of the floor area of the Unit, or more
than 25% of Lessee's Reserved Parking Spaces, is taken by Condemnation, Lessee
may, at Lessee's option, to be exercised in writing within 10 days after Lessor
shall have given Lessee written notice of such taking (or in the absence of such
notice, within 10 days after the condemning authority shall have taken
possession) terminate this Lease as of the date the condemning authority takes
such possession. If Lessee does not terminate this Lease in accordance with the
foregoing, this Lease shall remain in full force and effect as to the portion of
the Premises remaining, except that the Base Rent shall be reduced in proportion
to the reduction in utility of the Premises caused by such Condemnation.
Condemnation awards and/or payments shall be the property of Lessor, whether
such award shall be made as compensation for diminution in value of the
leasehold, the value of the part taken, or for severance damages; provided,
however, that Lessee shall be entitled to any compensation for Lessee's
relocation expenses, loss of business goodwill and/or Trade Fixtures, without
regard to whether or not this Lease is terminated pursuant to the provisions of
this Paragraph. All Alterations and Utility Installations made to the Premises
by Lessee, for purposes of Condemnation only, shall be considered the property
of the Lessee and Lessee shall be entitled to any and all compensation which is
payable therefor. In the event that this Lease is not terminated by reason of
the Condemnation, Lessor shall repair any damage to the Premises caused by such
Condemnation.

15.         Brokerage Fees.

        15.1        Additional Commission. In addition to the payments owed
pursuant to Paragraph 1.10 above, and unless Lessor and the Brokers otherwise
agree in writing, Lessor agrees that: (a) if Lessee exercises any Option, (b) if
Lessee acquires from Lessor any rights to the Premises or other premises owned
by Lessor and located within the Project, (c) if Lessee remains in possession of
the Premises, with the consent of Lessor, after the expiration of this Lease, or
(d) if Base Rent is increased, whether by agreement or operation of an
escalation clause herein, then, Lessor shall pay Brokers a fee in accordance
with the schedule of the Brokers in effect at the time of the execution of this
Lease.

        15.2        Assumption of Obligations. Any buyer or transferee of
Lessor's interest in this Lease shall be deemed to have assumed Lessor's
obligation hereunder. Brokers shall be third party beneficiaries of the
provisions of Paragraphs 1.10, 15, 22 and 31. If Lessor fails to pay to Brokers
any amounts due as and for brokerage fees pertaining to this Lease when due,
then such amounts shall accrue interest. In addition, if Lessor falls to pay any
amounts to Lessee's Broker when due, Lessee's Broker may send written notice to
Lessor and Lessee of such failure and if Lessor falls to pay such amounts within
10 days after said notice, Lessee shall pay said monies to its Broker and offset
such amounts against Rent. In addition, Lessee's Broker shall be deemed to be a
third party beneficiary of any commission agreement entered into by and/or
between Lessor and Lessor's Broker for the limited purpose of collecting any
brokerage fee owed.

        15.3        Representations and Indemnities of Broker Relationships.
Lessee and Lessor each represent and warrant to the other that it has had no
dealings with any person, firm, broker or finder (other than the Brokers, if
any) in connection with this Lease, and that no one other than said named
Brokers is entitled to any commission or finder's fee in connection herewith.
Lessee and Lessor do each hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold
the other harmless from and against liability for compensation or charges which
may be claimed by any such unnamed broker, finder or other similar party by
reason of any dealings or actions of the indemnifying Party, including any
costs, expenses, attorneys' fees reasonably incurred with respect thereto.

16.         Estoppel Certificates.

                 (a)         Each Party (as "Responding Party") shall within 10
days after written notice from the other Party (the "Requesting Party") execute,
acknowledge and deliver to the Requesting Party a statement in writing in form
similar to the then most current "Estoppel Certificate" form published by the
American Industrial Real Estate Association, plus such additional information,
confirmation and/or statements as may be reasonably requested by the Requesting
Party.

                 (b)         If the Responding Party shall fail to execute or
deliver the Estoppel Certificate within such 10 day period, the Requesting Party
may execute an Estoppel Certificate stating that: (i) the Lease is in full force
and effect without modification except as may be represented by the Requesting
Party, (ii) there are no uncured defaults in the Requesting Party's performance,
and (iii) If Lessor is the Requesting Party, not more than one month's rent has
been paid in advance. Prospective purchasers and encumbrancers may rely upon the
Requesting Party's Estoppel Certificate, and the Responding Party shall be
estopped from denying the truth of the facts contained in said Certificate.

                 (c)         If Lessor desires to finance, refinance, or sell
the Premises, or any part thereof, Lessee and all Guarantors shall deliver to
any potential lender or purchaser designated by Lessor such financial statements
as may be reasonably required by such lender or purchaser, including but not
limited to Lessee's financial statements for the past 3 years. All such
financial statements shall be received by Lessor and such lender or purchaser in
confidence and shall be used only for the purposes herein set forth.

17.         Definition of Lessor. The term "Lessor" as used herein shall mean
the owner or owners at the time in question of the fee title to the Premises,
or, if this is a sublease, of the Lessee's interest in the prior lease. In the
event of a transfer of Lessor's title or interest in the Premises or this Lease,
Lessor shall deliver to the transferee or assignee (in cash or by credit) any
unused Security Deposit held by Lessor. Except as provided in Paragraph 15, upon
such transfer or assignment and delivery of the Security Deposit, as aforesaid,
the prior Lessor shall be relieved of all liability with respect to the
obligations and/or covenants under this Lease thereafter to be performed by the
Lessor. Subject to the foregoing, the obligations and/or covenants in this Lease
to be performed by the Lessor shall be binding only upon the Lessor as
hereinabove defined. Notwithstanding the above, and subject to the provisions of
Paragraph 20 below, the original Lessor under this Lease, and all subsequent
holders of the Lessor's interest in this Lease shall remain liable and
responsible with regard to the potential duties and liabilities of Lessor
pertaining to Hazardous Substances as outlined in Paragraph 6.2 above.

18.         Severability. The invalidity of any provision of this Lease, as
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall in no way affect the
validity of any other provision hereof.

19.         Days. Unless otherwise specifically indicated to the contrary, the
word "days" as used in this Lease shall mean and refer to calendar days.

20.         Limitation on Liability. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 17
above, the obligations of Lessor under this Lease shall not constitute personal
obligations of Lessor, the individual partners of Lessor or its or their
individual partners, directors, officers or shareholders, and Lessee shall look
to the Premises, and to no other assets of Lessor, for the satisfaction of any
liability of Lessor with respect to this Lease, and shall not seek recourse
against the individual partners of Lessor, or its or their individual partners,
directors, officers or shareholders, or any of their personal assets for such
satisfaction.

21.         Time of Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to the
performance of all obligations to be performed or observed by the Parties under
this Lease.

22.         No Prior or Other Agreements; Broker Disclaimer. This Lease contains
all agreements between the Parties with respect to any matter mentioned herein,
and no other prior or contemporaneous agreement or understanding shall be
effective. Lessor and Lessee each represents and warrants to the Brokers that it
has made, and is relying solely upon, its own investigation as to the nature,
quality, character and financial responsibility of the other Party to this Lease
and as to the use, nature, quality and character of the Premises. Brokers have
no responsibility with respect thereto or with respect to any default or breach
hereof by either Party. The liability (including court costs and attorneys'
fees), of any Broker with respect to negotiation, execution, delivery or
performance by either Lessor or Lessee under this Lease or any amendment or
modification hereto shall be limited to an amount up to the fee received by such
Broker pursuant to this Lease; provided, however, that the foregoing limitation
on each Broker's liability shall not be applicable to any gross negligence or
willful misconduct of such Broker.

23.         Notices.

        23.1        Notice Requirements. All notices required or permitted by
this Lease or applicable law shall be in writing and may be delivered fn person
(by hand or by courier) or may be sent by regular, certified or registered mail
or U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, with postage prepaid, or by facsimile
transmission, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if served in a manner
specified in this Paragraph 23. The addresses noted adjacent to a Party's
signature on this Lease shall be that Party's address for delivery or mailing of
notices. Either Party may by written notice to the other specify a different
address for notice, except that upon Lessee's taking possession of the Premises,
the Premises shall constitute Lessee's address for notice. A copy of all notices
to Lessor shall be concurrently transmitted to such party or parties at such
addresses as Lessor may from time to time hereafter designate in writing.

        23.2        Date of Notice. Any notice sent by registered or certified
mail, return receipt requested, shall be deemed given on the date of delivery
shown on the receipt card, or if no delivery date is shown, the postmark
thereon. If sent by regular mail the notice shall be deemed given 48 hours after
the same is addressed as required herein and mailed with postage prepaid.
Notices delivered by United States Express Mail or overnight courier that
guarantee next day delivery shall be deemed given 24 hours after delivery of the
same to the Postal Service or courier. Notices transmitted by facsimile
transmission or similar means shall be deemed delivered upon telephone
confirmation of receipt (confirmation report from fax machine is sufficient),
provided a copy is also delivered via delivery or mail. If notice is received on
a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, it shall be deemed received on the next
business day.

24.         Waivers. No waiver by Lessor of the Default or Breach of any term,
covenant or condition hereof by Lessee, shall be deemed a waiver of any other
term, covenant or condition hereof, or of any subsequent Default or Breach by
Lessee of the same or of any other term, covenant or condition hereof, Lessor's
consent to, or approval of, any act shall not be deemed to render unnecessary
the obtaining of Lessor's consent to, or approval of, any subsequent or similar
act by Lessee, or be construed as the basis of an estoppel to enforce the
provision or provisions of this Lease requiring such consent. The acceptance of
Rent by Lessor shall not be a waiver of any Default or Breach by Lessee. Any
payment by Lessee may be accepted by Lessor on account of monies or damages due
Lessor, notwithstanding any qualifying statements or conditions made by Lessee
in connection therewith, which such statements and/or conditions shall be of, no
force or effect whatsoever unless specifically agreed to in writing by Lessor at
or before the time of deposit of such payment.

25.         Disclosures Regarding The Nature of a Real Estate Agency
Relationship.

                 (a)         When entering into a discussion with a real estate
agent regarding a real estate transaction, a Lessor or Lessee should from the
outset understand what type of agency relationship or representation it has with
the agent or agents in the transaction. Lessor and Lessee acknowledge being
advised by the Brokers in this transaction, as follows:

                         (i)         Lessor's Agent. A Lessor's agent under a
listing agreement with the Lessor acts as the agent for the Lessor only. A
Lessor's agent or subagent has the following affirmative obligations: To the
Lessor; A fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in
dealings with the Lessor. To the Lessee and the Lessor: a. Diligent exercise of
reasonable skills and care in performance of the agent's duties. b. A duty of
honest and fair dealing and good faith. c. A duty to disclose all facts known to
the agent materially affecting the value or desirability of the property that
are not known to, or within the diligent attention and observation of the
Parties. An agent is not obligated to reveal to either Party any confidential
information obtained from the other Party which does not involve the affirmative
duties set forth above.

                         (ii)         Lessee's Agent. An agent can agree to act
as agent for the Lessee only. In these situations, the agent is not the Lessor's
agent, even if by agreement the agent may receive compensation for services
rendered, either in full or in part from the Lessor. An agent acting only for a
Lessee has the following affirmative obligations. To the Lessee: A fiduciary
duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with the
Lessee. To the Lessee and the Lessor: a. Diligent exercise of reasonable skills
and care in performance of the agent's duties. b. A duty of honest and fair
dealing and good faith. c. A duty to disclose all facts known to the agent
materially affecting the value or desirability of the property that are not
known to, or within the diligent attention and observation of the Parties. An
agent is not obligated to reveal to either Party any confidential information
obtained from the other Party which does not involve the affirmative duties set
forth above.

                         (iii)         Agent Representing Both Lessor and
Lessee. A real estate agent, either acting directly or through one or more
associate licenses, can legally be the agent of both the Lessor and the Lessee
in a transaction, but only with the knowledge and consent of both the Lessor and
the Lessee. In a dual agency situation, the agent has the following affirmative
obligations to both the Lessor and the Lessee: a. A fiduciary duty of utmost
care, integrity, honesty and loyalty in the dealings with either Lessor or the
Lessee. b. Other duties to the Lessor and the Lessee as stated above in
subparagraphs (i) or (ii). In representing both Lessor and Lessee, the agent may
not without the express permission of the respective Party, disclose to the
other Party that the Lessor will accept rent in an amount less than that
indicated in the listing or that the Lessee is willing to pay a higher rent than
that offered. The above duties of the agent in a real estate transaction do not
relieve a Lessor or Lessee from the responsibility to protect their own
interests. Lessor and Lessee should carefully read all agreements to assure that
they adequately express their understanding of the transaction. A real estate
agent is a person qualified to advise about real estate. If legal or tax advice
is desired, consult a competent professional.

                 (b)         Brokers have no responsibility with respect to any
default or breach hereof by either Party. The liability (including court costs
and attorneys' fees), of any Broker with respect to any breach of duty, error or
omission relating to this Lease shall not exceed the fee received by such Broker
pursuant to this Lease; provided, however, that the foregoing limitation on each
Broker's liability shall not be applicable to any gross negligence or willful
misconduct of such Broker.

                 (c)         Buyer and Seller agree to identify to Brokers as
"Confidential" any communication or information given Brokers that is considered
by such Party to be confidential.

26.         No Right To Holdover. Lessee has no right to retain possession of
the Premises or any part thereof beyond the expiration or termination of this
Lease. In the event that Lessee holds over, then the Base Rent shall be
increased to 150% 125% of the Base Rent applicable immediately preceding the
expiration or termination. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as
consent by Lessor to any holding over by Lessee.

27.         Cumulative Remedies. No remedy or election hereunder shall be deemed
exclusive but shall, wherever possible, be cumulative with all other remedies at
law or in equity.

28.         Covenants and Conditions; Construction of Agreement. All provisions
of this Lease to be observed or performed by Lessee are both covenants and
conditions. In construing this Lease, all headings and titles are for the
convenience of the Parties only and shall not be considered a part of this
Lease. Whenever required by the context, the singular shall include the plural
and vice versa. This Lease shall not be construed as if prepared by one of the
Parties, but rather according to its fair meaning as a whole, as if both Parties
had prepared it.

29.         Binding Effect; Choice of Law. This Lease shall be binding upon the
parties, their personal representatives, successors and assigns and be governed
by the laws of the State in which the Premises are located. Any litigation
between the Parties hereto concerning this Lease shall be initiated in the
county in which the Premises are located.

30.         Subordination; Attornment; Non-Disturbance.

        30.1        Subordination. This Lease and any Option granted hereby
shall be subject and subordinate to any ground lease, mortgage, deed of trust,
or other hypothecation or security device (collectively, "Security Device"), now
or hereafter placed upon the Premises, to any and all advances made on the
security thereof, and to all renewals, modifications, and extensions thereof.
Lessee agrees that the holders of any such Security Devices (in this Lease
together referred to as "Lender") shall have no liability or obligation to
perform any of the obligations of Lessor under this Lease. Any Lender may elect
to have this Lease and/or any Option granted hereby superior to the lien of its
Security Device by giving written notice thereof to Lessee, whereupon this Lease
and such Options shall be deemed prior to such Security Device, notwithstanding
the relative dates of the documentation or recordation thereof.

        30.2        Attornment. Subject to the non-disturbance provisions of
Paragraph 30.3, Lessee agrees to attorn to a Lender or any other party who
acquires ownership of the Premises by reason of a foreclosure of a Security
Device, and that in the event of such foreclosure, such new owner shall not: (a)
be liable for any act or omission of any prior lessor or with respect to events
occurring prior to acquisition of ownership; (b) be subject to any offsets or
defenses which Lessee might have against any prior lessor, (c) be bound by
prepayment of more than one month's rent, or (d) be liable for the return of any
security deposit paid to any prior lessor.

        30.3        Non-Disturbance. With respect to Security Devices entered
into by Lessor after the execution of this Lease, Lessee's subordination of this
Lease shall be subject to receiving a commercially reasonable non-disturbance
agreement (a "Non-Disturbance Agreement") from the Lender which Non-Disturbance
Agreement provides that Lessee's possession of the Premises, and this Lease,
including any options to extend the term hereof, will not be disturbed so long
as Lessee is not in Breach hereof and attorns to the record owner of the
Premises. Further, within 60 days after the execution of this Lease, Lessor
shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a Non-Disturbance
Agreement from the holder of any pro-existing Security Device which is secured
by the Premises. In the event that Lessor is unable to provide the
Non-Disturbance Agreement within said 60 days, then Lessee may, at Lessee's
option, directly contact Lender and attempt to negotiate for the execution and
delivery of a Non-Disturbance Agreement.

        30.4        Self-Executing. The agreements contained in this Paragraph
30 shall be effective without the execution of any further documents; provided,
however, that, upon written request from Lessor or a Lender in connection with a
sale, financing or refinancing of the Premises, Lessee and Lessor shall execute
such further writings as may be reasonably required to separately document any
subordination, attornment and/or Non-Disturbance Agreement provided for herein.

31.         Attorneys' Fees. If any Party or Broker brings an action or
proceeding involving the Premises whether founded in tort, contract or equity,
or to declare rights hereunder, the Prevailing Party (as hereafter defined) in
any such proceeding, action, or appeal thereon, shall be entitled to reasonable
attorneys' fees. Such fees may be awarded in the same suit or recovered in a
separate suit, whether or not such action or proceeding is pursued to decision
or judgment. The term, "Prevailing Party" shall include, without limitation, a
Party or Broker who substantially obtains or defeats the relief sought, as the
case may be, whether by compromise, settlement, judgment, or the abandonment by
the other Party or Broker of its claim or defense. The attorneys' fees award
shall not be computed in accordance with any court fee schedule, but shall be
such as to fully reimburse all attorneys' fees reasonably incurred. In addition,
Lessor shall be entitled to attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in the
preparation and service of notices of Default and consultations in connection
therewith, whether or not a legal action is subsequently commenced in connection
with such Default or resulting Breach ($200 is a reasonable minimum per
occurrence for such services and consultation).

32.         Lessor's Access; Showing Premises; Repairs. Lessor and Lessor's
agents shall have the right to enter the Premises at any time, In the case of an
emergency, and otherwise at reasonable times for the purpose of showing the same
to prospective purchasers, lenders, or tenants, and making such alterations,
repairs, improvements or additions to the Premises as Lessor may deem necessary.
All such activities shall be without abatement of rent or liability to Lessee.
Lessor may at any time place on the Premises any ordinary "For Sale" signs and
Lessor may during the last 6 months of the term hereof place on the Premises any
ordinary "For Lease" signs. Lessee may at any time place on the Premises any
ordinary "For Sublease" sign.

33.         Auctions. Lessee shall not conduct, nor permit to be conducted, any
auction upon the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent. Lessor shall
not be obligated to exercise any standard of reasonableness in determining
whether to permit an auction.

34.         Signs. Except for ordinary "For Sublease" signs which maybe placed
only on the Premises, Lessee shall not place any sign upon the Project without
Lessor's prior written consent. All signs must comply with all Applicable
Requirements.

35.         Termination; Merger. Unless specifically stated otherwise in writing
by Lessor, the voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Lessee, the mutual
termination or cancellation hereof, or a termination hereof by Lessor for Breach
by Lessee, shall automatically terminate any sublease or lesser estate in the
Premises; provided, however, that Lessor may elect to continue any one or all
existing subtenancies. Lessor's failure within 10 days following any such event
to elect to the contrary by written notice to the holder of any such lesser
interest, shall constitute Lessor's election to have such event constitute the
termination of such interest.

36.         Consents. Except as otherwise provided herein, wherever in this
Lease the consent of a Party is required to an act by or for the other Party,
such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Lessor's actual
reasonable costs and expenses (including but not limited to architects',
attorneys', engineers' and other consultants' fees) incurred in the
consideration of, or response to, a request by Lessee for any Lessor consent
including but not limited to consents to an assignment, a subletting or the
presence or use of a Hazardous Substance, shall be paid by Lessee upon receipt
of an invoice and supporting documentation therefor. Lessor's consent to any
act, assignment or subletting shall not constitute an acknowledgment that no
Default or Breach by Lessee of this Lease exists, nor shall such consent be
deemed a waiver of any then existing Default or Breach, except as may be
otherwise specifically stated in writing by Lessor at the time of such consent.
The failure to specify herein any particular condition to Lessor's consent shall
not preclude the imposition by Lessor at the time of consent of such further or
other conditions as are then reasonable with reference to the particular matter
for which consent is being given. In the event that either Party disagrees with
any determination made by the other hereunder and reasonably requests the
reasons for such determination, the determining party shall furnish its reasons
in writing and in reasonable detail within 10 business days following such
request.

37.         Guarantor.

        37.1        Execution. The Guarantors, if any, shall each execute a
guaranty in the form most recently published by the American Industrial Real
Estate Association, and each such Guarantor shall have the same obligations as
Lessee under this Lease.

        37.2        Default. It shall constitute a Default of the Lessee if any
Guarantor fails or refuses, upon request to provide: (a) evidence of the
execution of the guaranty, including the authority of the party signing on
Guarantor's behalf to obligate Guarantor, and in the case of a corporate
Guarantor, a certified copy of a resolution of its board of directors
authorizing the making of such guaranty, (b) current financial statements, (c)
an Estoppel Certificate, or (d) written confirmation that the guaranty is still
in effect.

38.         Quiet Possession. Subject to payment by Lessee of the Rent and
performance of all of the covenants, conditions and provisions on Lessee's part
to be observed and performed under this Lease, Lessee shall have quiet
possession and quiet enjoyment of the Premises during the term hereof.

39.         Options. If Lessee is granted an option, as defined below, then the
following provisions shall apply.

        39.1        Definition. "Option" shall mean: (a) the right to extend the
term of or renew this Lease or to extend or renew any lease that Lessee has on
other property of Lessor; (b) the right of first refusal or first offer to lease
either the Premises or other property of Lessor; (c) the right to purchase or
the right of first refusal to purchase the Premises or other property of Lessor.

        39.2        Options Personal To Original Lessee. Any Option granted to
Lessee in this Lease is personal to the original Lessee, and cannot be assigned
or exercised by anyone other than said original Lessee and only while the
original Lessee is in full possession of the Premises and, if requested by
Lessor, with Lessee certifying that Lessee has no intention of thereafter
assigning or subletting.

        39.3        Multiple Options. In the event that Lessee has any multiple
Options to extend or renew this Lease, a later Option cannot be exercised unless
the prior Options have been validly exercised.

        39.4        Effect of Default on Options.

                 (a)         Lessee shall have no right to exercise an Option:
(i) during the period commencing with the giving of any notice of Default and
continuing until said Default is cured, (ii) during the period of time any Rent
is unpaid (without regard to whether notice thereof is given Lessee), (iii)
during the time Lessee is in Breach of this Lease, or (iv) In the event that
Lessee has been given 3 or more notices of separate Default, whether or not the
Defaults are cured, during the 12 month period immediately preceding the
exercise of the Option.

                 (b)         The period of time within which an Option may be
exercised shall not be extended or enlarged by reason of Lessee's inability to
exercise an Option because' of the provisions of Paragraph 39.4(a).

                 (c)         An Option shall terminate and be of no further
force or effect, notwithstanding Lessee's due and timely exercise of the Option,
if, after such exercise and prior to the commencement of the extended term,(i)
Lessee fails to pay Rent for a period of 30 days after such Rent becomes due
(without any necessity of Lessor to give notice thereof), (ii) Lessor gives to
Lessee 3 or more notices of separate Default during any 12 month period, whether
or not the Defaults are cured, or (iii) if Lessee commits a Breach of this
Lease.

40.         Security Measures. Lessee hereby acknowledges that the Rent payable
to Lessor hereunder does not include the cost of guard service or other security
measures, and that Lessor shall have no obligation whatsoever to provide same.
Lessee assumes all responsibility for the protection of the Premises, Lessee,
its agents and invitees and their property from the acts of third parties.

41.         Reservations. Lessor reserves the right: (i) to grant, without the
consent or joinder of Lessee, such easements, rights and dedications that Lessor
deems necessary, (ii) to cause the recordation of parcel maps and restrictions,
and (iii) to create and/or install new utility raceways, so long as such
-easements, rights, dedications, maps, restrictions, and utility raceways do not
unreasonably interfere with the use of the Premises by Lessee. Lessee agrees to
sign any documents reasonably requested by Lessor to effectuate such rights.

42.         Performance Under Protest. If at any time a dispute shall arise as
to any amount or sum of money to be paid by one Party to the other under the
provisions hereof, the Party against whom the obligation to pay the money is
asserted shall have the right to make payment "under protest" and such payment
shall not be regarded as a voluntary payment and there shall survive the right
on the part of said Party to institute suit for recovery of such sum. If it
shall be adjudged that there was no legal obligation on the part of said Party
to pay such sum or any part thereof, said Party shall be entitled to recover
such sum or so much thereof as it was not legally required to pay.

43.         Authority. If either Party hereto is a corporation, trust, limited
liability company, partnership, or similar entity, each individual executing
this Lease on behalf of such entity represents and warrants that he or she is
duly authorized to execute and deliver this Lease on its behalf. Each party
shall, within 30 days after request, deliver to the other party satisfactory
evidence of such authority.

44.         Conflict. Any conflict between the printed provisions of this Lease
and the typewritten or handwritten provisions shall be controlled by the
typewritten or handwritten provisions.

45.         Offer. Preparation of this Lease by either party or their agent and
submission of same to the other Party shall not be deemed an offer to lease to
the other Party. This Lease is not intended to be binding until executed and
delivered by all Parties hereto.

46.         Amendments. This Lease may be modified only in writing, signed by
the Parties in interest at the time of the modification. As long as they do not
materially change Lessee's obligations hereunder, Lessee agrees to make such
reasonable non-monetary modifications to this Lease as may be reasonably
required by a Lender in connection with the obtaining of normal financing or
refinancing of the Premises.

47.         Multiple Parties. If more than one person or entity is named herein
as either Lessor or Lessee, such multiple Parties shall have joint and several
responsibility to comply with the terms of this Lease.

48.         Waiver of Jury Trial. The Parties hereby waive their respective
rights to trial by jury in any action or proceeding involving the Property or
arising out of this Agreement.

49.         Mediation and Arbitration of Disputes. An Addendum requiring the
Mediation and/or the Arbitration of all disputes between the Parties and/or
Brokers arising out of this Lease [  ] is [x] is not attached to this Lease.

 

LESSOR AND LESSEE HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND REVIEWED THIS LEASE AND EACH TERM AND
PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN, AND BY THE EXECUTION OF THIS LEASE SHOW THEIR
INFORMED AND VOLUNTARY CONSENT THERETO. THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE THAT, AT THE
TIME THIS LEASE IS EXECUTED, THE TERMS OF THIS LEASE ARE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE
AND EFFECTUATE THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF LESSOR AND LESSEE WITH RESPECT TO THE
PREMISES.

 

ATTENTION: NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY THE AMERICAN
INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OR BY ANY BROKER AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY,
LEGAL EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE OR THE TRANSACTION TO WHICH IT
RELATES. THE PARTIES ARE URGED TO:

1.         SEEK ADVICE OF COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGAL AND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS
LEASE.

2.         RETAIN APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE THE
CONDITION OF THE PREMISES. SAID INVESTIGATION SHOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED
TO: THE POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, THE ZONING OF THE PREMISES,
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY THE CONDITION OF THE ROOF AND OPERATING SYSTEMS,
COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND THE SUITABILITY OF THE
PREMISES FOR LESSEE'S INTENDED USE.

 

WARNING: IF THE PREMISES ARE LOCATED IN A STATE OTHER THAN CALIFORNIA, CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF THE LEASE MAY NEED TO BE REVISED TO COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF THE
STATE IN WHICH THE PREMISES ARE LOCATED. The parties hereto have executed this
Lease at the place and on the dates specified above their respective signatures.

 

 

Executed at:__________________________

Executed at:___________________________

   

on:__________________________________

on:___________________________________

   

By:         LESSOR:

By:         LESSEE:

   

Henry A. Rose and Michael Rosenthal

,

ThermoView Industries. Inc

.,

Executor of the Estate of Ralph N. Rosenthal

a Delaware corporation

       

By:__________________________________

By:__________________________________

   

Name Printed: Henry A. Rose

Name Printed:_________________________

Title:_________________________________

Title:________________________________

           

By:__________________________________

By:__________________________________

   

Name Printed: Michael Rosenthal

Name Printed:_________________________

Title:_________________________________

Title:_________________________________

   

Address:______________________________

Address:______________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

   

Telephone: (    ) ________________________

Telephone: (    ) ________________________

   

Facsimile: (    ) _________________________

Facsimile: (    ) ________________________

   

Federal ID No. _________________________

Federal ID No. _________________________

 

These forms are often modified to meet changing requirements of law and needs of
the Industry. Always write or call to make sure you are, utilizing the most
current form: American Industrial Real Estate Association, 700 South Flower
Street, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90017. (213) 887-8777.

®Copyright 1998-By American Industrial Real Estate Association.

All rights reserved.

No part of these works may be reproduced In any form without permission in
writing.

 

ADDENDUM TO LEASE

DATE: June 2, 2004

   

        This is an Addendum to that certain Lease, dated, for reference purposes
only, June 2, 2004, between Henry A. Rose and Michael Rosenthal, Executor of the
Estate of Ralph N. Rosenthal, (herein called "Lessor"), and ThermoView
Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, (herein called "Tenant"). In the event
of a conflict between the terms and provisions of the Lease and this Addendum,
this Addendum shall be deemed controlling.

 

1.         Monthly Base Rent Schedule:

        Per Article 1.5 of the Lease, Lessee shall pay monthly Base Rent as
follows:

 

August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005 - $5,500.50 per month, less $972.22 T.I.
credit = $4,528.28 Base Rent per month, plus rental tax.

August 1, 2005 through July 31, 2006 - $5,983.00 per month, less $972.22 T.I.
credit = $5,010.78 Base Rent per month, plus rental tax.

August 1, 2006 through July 31, 2007 - $6,176.00 per month, less $972.22 T.I.
credit = $5,203.78 Base Rent per month, plus rental tax.

   

Note: This is a modified gross lease. The Premises presently have water, gas,
electricity, and telephone service lines (collectively the "Utilities") to the
Premises. Each of the Utilities is either separately metered, or is subject to
reasonable allocation by the Lessor. Lessee shall be responsible for contracting
with each such provider of Utilities where separately metered, and shall be
responsible for payment of all such Utility services. With respect to any
Utilities that are not separately metered, Lessor shall be responsible for
contracting with each such Utilities provider, and provide Lessee with a
statement, on a monthly basis for Lessee to pay, reflecting the total amount of
Utilities consumed, and the basis for any allocation to Lessee.

2.         Early Possession:

        Per Article 1.4, Lessee shall be allowed to take early possession of the
Premises upon execution of this Lease, rent-free until Lease commencement, to
perform their Tenant Improvements to the Premises. Lessee's early possession of
the Premises shall be subject to all of the terms of this Lease including
insurance requirements.

 

3.         Security Deposit:

        Per Article 1.7 (c), upon commencement of this Lease, Lessee's security
deposit in the amount of $3,977.42 from the Lease dated September 23, 2002 for
Suite 102, shall be transferred to this Lease.

 

4.         Tenant Improvements, Tenant Improvement (T.I.) Allowance and Signing
Bonus:

        Lessee shall accept the leased Premises in "as-is" condition and shall
perform their own Tenant Improvements (T.I.'s) to the leased Premises at their
sole expense. Lessee represents that they are a licensed and insured contractor,
licensed and insured in the State of Arizona, and that all Tenant Improvements
shall be completed in a workmanlike manner and in compliance with all applicable
building codes and required permits. Lessee shall provide Lessor with a
Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Tempe upon completion of the Tenant
Improvements. The general design and floor plan of the completed space shall be
as per the attached exhibit B. Final construction plans shall be submitted to
the Lessor prior to commencement of work for Lessor's reasonable prior approval.

 

        Lessor shall provide Lessee with a Tenant Improvement allowance in the
amount of Thirty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars, ($35,000.00) to be paid in
the form of a monthly credit against the Base Rent in the amount of Nine Hundred
Seventy-Two and 22/100 Dollars ($972.22) per month for each of the Thirty-Six
(36) months of the Lease term. In order to receive the Tenant Improvement
allowance and Base Rent credit described herein, Lessee must not be in default
of the Lease and shall be a Lessee in good standing.

 

        Lessor shall also provide Lessee with a Signing Bonus in the amount of
Thirty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($30,000.00) to be paid in full upon the
execution of the Lease.

5.         Termination of Original Lease:

        Effective upon the commencement date of this lease, August 1, 2004, the
Lessee's original Lease dated September 23, 2002 for Suite 102 shall be
terminated.

 

6.         Common Area Operating Expenses:

        Notwithstanding anything contained in Paragraph 4.2 to the contrary,
Lessee will be responsible for Lessee's share of increases in Common Area
Operating Expenses, as defined in the Lease, in excess of the Project's actual
Common Area Operating Expenses for the year ending 2004.

 

        Except as modified herein, all other terms and conditions of the Lease
shall remain in full force and effect.

     

By:         LESSOR

By:         LESSEE

       

Henry A. Rose and Michael Rosenthal,

ThermoView Industries, Inc.,

Executor of the Estate of Ralph N. Rosenthal

a Delaware Corporation

           

By: ________________________________

By:________________________________

                Henry A. Rose

     

Title:_______________________________

Title:_______________________________

   

By: __________________________________

 

                Michael Rosenthal

     

Title: ________________________________

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT "A"

   

Exhibit A contains a drawing depicting the property and premises

   

TENANT'S PREMISES ARE CROSS-HATCHED

 

Not to Scale - For Reference Purposes Only

 

 

EXHIBIT "B"

   

Exhibit B contains a drawing depicting the office portion of the leased premises

     

Note: The storage/break/phone room may change in location but the components
will be there.

 

All new ceiling in showroom, decorative grid in showroom ceiling and new
lighting in showroom will stay with property

 

Not to Scale - For Reference Purposes Only

 

NOTE: This plan shows the T.I. planned for the "office"
Portion of the Premises. The warehouse portion
will remain basically the same.

 

 

EXHIBIT "c"

   

Exhibit C contains a drawing depicting the designated parking spaces for Lessee.

   

X=THERMOVIEW DESIGNATED COVERED PARKING SPACE