Exhibit 10.3

 

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STANDARD OFFER, AGREEMENT AND ESCROW

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE

(Non-Residential)

AIR Commercial Real Estate Association

 

 

 

 

April 12, 2005

 

 

 

(Date for Reference Purposes)

 

1.              Buyer.

 

1.1  S.R. Partners, a California general partnership, (“Buyer”) hereby offers to
purchase the real property, hereinafter described, from the owner thereof
(“Seller”) (collectively, the “Parties” or individually, a “Party”), through an
escrow (“Escrow”) to close 30 or 120 days after the waiver or expiration of the
Buyer’s Contingencies, or sooner if Buyer so elects (“Expected Closing Date”) to
be held by Commerce Escrow Company (“Escrow Holder”) whose address is 1545
Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600, Los Angeles, California 90017, Attn: Khanh Doan,
Phone No. (213) 484-0855, Facsimile No. (213) 484-0417 upon the terms and
conditions set forth in this agreement (“Agreement”). Buyer shall have the right
to assign Buyer’s rights hereunder, but any such assignment shall not relieve
Buyer of Buyer’s obligations herein unless Seller expressly releases Buyer.

 

1.2  The term “Date of Agreement” as used herein shall be the date when by
execution and delivery (as defined in paragraph 20.2) of this document or a
subsequent counteroffer thereto, Buyer and Seller have reached agreement in
writing whereby Seller agrees to sell, and Buyer agrees to purchase, the
Property upon terms accepted by both Parties.

 

2.              Property.

 

2.1  The real property (“Property”) that is the subject of this offer consists
of (insert a brief physical description) approximately 158,756 square feet of
land and improvements thereon is located in the City of Los Angeles, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, is commonly known by the street address of 201
Sotello Street and is legally described as: (Legal description shall be
furnished through escrow and shall be subject to Buyer’s approval as part of
Buyer’s approval of condition of title under Paragraph 9.1(f) below.) (APN:
5409-3-26,28,29).

 

2.2  If the legal description of the Property is not complete or is inaccurate,
this Agreement shall not be invalid and the legal description shall be completed
or corrected to meet the requirements of Fidelity National Title Company (Attn:
Jeff Dasse) (“Title Company”), which shall issue the title policy hereinafter
described.

 

2.3  The Property includes, at no additional cost to Buyer, the permanent
improvements thereon, including those items which pursuant to applicable law are
a part of the property, as well as the following items, if any, owned by Seller
and at present located on the Property: electrical distribution systems (power
panel, bus ducting, conduits, disconnects, lighting fixtures); telephone
distribution systems (lines, jacks and connections only); space heaters;
heating, ventilating, air conditioning equipment (“HVAC”); air lines; fire
sprinkler systems; security and fire detection systems; carpets; window
coverings; wall coverings; and those other items set forth in Paragraph 28 of
the addendum (collectively, the “Improvements”).

 

2.4  The fire sprinkler monitor: o is owned by Seller and included in the
Purchase Price, o is leased by Seller, and Buyer will need to negotiate a new
lease with the fire monitoring company, or o ownership will be detemined during
Escrow and shall be subject to Buyer’s approval as part of Buyer’s approval of
the condition of title of personal property as set forth in Paragraph 9.1(l)
below.

 

2.5  Except as provided in Paragraph 2.3, the Purchase Price does not include
Seller’s personal property, furniture and furnishings,
and                                                                                                                                                   all
of which shall be removed by Seller prior to Closing in compliance with all
applicable laws, except to the extent that such items are sold or leased by
Seller to the tenant under the new lease described in Paragraph 32, in which
case they shall be removed in compliance with all applicable laws upon the
expiration of termination of such lease.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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©2003 - AIR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION

FORM OF A-5-3/04E

 

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3.              Purchase Price.

 

3.1  The purchase price (“Purchase Price”) to be paid by Buyer to Seller for the
Property shall be $4,850,000.00, conditionally subject to increase by up to an
additional $150,000 as described in Paragraph 33, to a total of $5,000,000.00,
payable as follows:

 

 

 

(a)          Cash down payment, including the Deposit as defined in paragraph
4.3 (or if an all cash transaction, the Purchase Price):

 

$

4,850,000.00

 

(Strike if not applicable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b)         Cash held in escrow for conditional payments under Paragraph 33.

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of “New Loan” as defined in paragraph 5.1, if any:

 

$

150,000.00

 

 

 

(c)   Buyer shall take title to the Property subject to and/or assume the
following existing deed(s) of trust (“Existing Deed(s) of Trust”) securing the
existing promissory note(s) (“Existing Note(s)”):

 

 

 

 

 

(i)    An Existing Note (“First Note”) with an unpaid principal balance as of
the Closing of approximately:

 

$

 

 

(Strike if not applicable)

 

Said First Note is payable at
$                                                            per month,
including interest at the rate of                     % per annum until paid
(and/or the entire unpaid balance is due
on                                                                           ).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(ii)   An Existing Note (“Second Note”) with an unpaid principal balance as of
the Closing of approximately:

 

$

 

 

 

 

Said Second Note is payable at
$                                                        per month, including
interest at the rate of                     % per annum until paid (and/or the
entire unpaid balance is due
on                                                                           ).

 

 

 

(Strike if not applicable)

 

(d)   Buyer shall give Seller a deed of trust (“Purchase Money Deed of Trust”)
on the roperty, to secure the promissory note of Buyer to Seller described in
paragraph 6

 

 

 

 

 

(“Purchase Money Note”) in the amount of:

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Purchase Price (subject to condition in Paragraph 33):

 

$

5,000,000.00

 

 

3.2  If Buyer is taking title to the Property subject to, or assuming, an
Existing Deed of Trust and such deed of trust permits the beneficiary to demand
payment of fees including, but not limited to, points, processing fees, and
appraisal fees as a condition to the transfer of the Property, Buyer agrees to
pay such fees up to a maximum of 1.5% of the unpaid principal balance of the
applicable Existing Note.

 

4.              Deposits.

 

4.1  o Buyer has delivered to Broker a check in the sum of
$                                  , payable to Escrow Holder, to be held by
Broker until both Parties have executed this Agreement and the executed
Agreement has been delivered to Escrow Holder, orý Buyer shall deliver to Escrow
Holder a check in the sum of $100,000.00 when both Parties have executed this
Agreement and the executed Agreement has been delivered to Escrow Holder.  When
cashed, the check shall be deposited into the Escrow’s trust acount to be
applied toward the Purchase Price of the Property at the Closing.  Should Buyer
and Seller not enter into an agreement for purchase and sale, Buyer’s check or
funds shall, upon request by Buyer, be promptly returned to Buyer.

 

4.2  Additional deposits:

 

(a) Within 5 business days after the Date of Agreement, Buyer shall deposit with
Escrow Holder the additional sum of $ N/A to be applied to the Purchase Price at
the Closing.

 

(b) Within 5 business days after the contingencies discussed in paragraph 9.1(a)
through (k), and (q) are approved or waived, Buyer shall deposit with Escrow
Holder the additional sum of $ N/A to be applied to the Purchase Price at the
Closing.

 

4.3  Escrow Holder shall deposit the funds deposited with it by Buyer pursuant
to paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 (collectively the “Deposit”), in a State or Federally
chartered bank in an interest bearing account whose term is appropriate and
consistent with the timing requirements of this transaction.  The interest
therefrom shall accrue to the benefit of Buyer, who hereby acknowledges that
there may be penalties or interest forfeitures if the applicable instrument is
redeemed prior to its specified maturity.  Buyer’s Federal Tax Identification
Number is                                   . NOTE: Such interest bearing
account cannot be opened until Buyer’s Federal Tax Identification Number is
provided.

 

5.              Financing Contingency. (Strike if not applicable)

 

5.1  This offer is contingent upon Buyer obtaining from an insurance company,
financial institution or other lender, a commitment to lend to Buyer a sum equal
to at least                    % of the Purchase Price, at terms reasonably
acceptable to Buyer.  Such loan (“New Loan”) shall be secured by a first deed of
trust or mortgage on the Property.  If this Agreement provides for Seller to
carry back junior financing, then Seller shall have the right to approve the
terms of the New Loan.  Seller shall have 7 days from receipt of the commitment
setting forth the proposed terms of the New Loan to approve or disapprove of
such proposed terms.  If Seller fails to notify Escrow Holder, in writing, of
the disapproval within said 7 days it shall be conclusively presumed that Seller
has approved the terms of the New Loan.

 

5.2  Buyer hereby agrees to diligently pursue obtaining the New Loan.  If Buyer
shall fail to notify its Broker, Escrow Holder and Seller, in writing
within                      days following the Date of Agreement, that the New
Loan has not been obtained, it shall be conclusively presumed that Buyer has
either obtained said New Loan or has waived this New Loan contingency.

 

5.3  If, after due diligence, Buyer shall notify its Broker, Escrow Holder and
Seller, in writing, within the time specified in paragraph 5.2 hereof, that
Buyer has not obtained said New Loan, this Agreement shall be terminated, and
Buyer shall be entitled to the prompt return of the Deposit, plus any interest
earned thereon, less only Escrow Holder and Title Company cancellation fees and
costs, which Buyer shall pay.

 

6.              Seller Financing (Purchase Money Note). (Strike if not
applicable)

 

6.1  The Purchase Money Note shall provide for interest on unpaid principal at
the rate of                        % per annum, with principal and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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interest paid as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

The Purchase Money Note and Purchase Money Deed of Trust shall be on the current
forms commonly used by Escrow Holder, and be junior and subordinate only to the
Existing Note(s) and/or the New Loan expressly called for by this Agreement.

 

6.2  The Purchase Money Note and/or the Purchase Money Deed of Trust shall
contain provisions regarding the following (see also paragraph 10.3 (b)):

 

(a)  Prepayment.  Principal may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time
without penalty, at the option of the Buyer.

 

(b)  Late Charge.  A late charge of 6% shall be payable with respect to any
payment of principal, interest, or other charges, not made within 10 days after
it is due.

 

(c)  Due On Sale.  In the event the Buyer sells or transfers title to the
Property or any portion thereof, then the Seller may, at Seller’s option,
require the entire unpaid balance of said Note to be paid in full.

 

6.3  If the Purchase Money Deed of Trust is to be subordinate to other
financing, Escrow Holder shall, at Buyer’s expense prepare and record on
Seller’s behalf a request for notice of default and/or sale with regard to each
mortgage or deed of trust to which it will be subordinate.

 

6.4  WARNING: CALIFORNIA LAW DOES NOT ALLOW DEFICIENCY JUDGEMENTS ON SELLER
FINANCING.  IF BUYER ULTIMATELY DEFAULTS ON THE LOAN, SELLER’S SOLE REMEDY IS TO
FORECLOSE ON THE PROPERTY.

 

7.              Real Estate Brokers.

 

7.1  The following No real estate broker(s) (“Brokers”) and brokerage
relationships exist in this transaction . and are consented to by the Parties
(check the applicable boxes):

 

o

 

                                                                                                                    represents
Seller exclusively (“Seller’s Broker”);

 

 

 

 

o

 

                                                                                                                    represents
Buyer exclusively (“Buyer’s Broker”); or

 

 

 

 

o

 

                                                                                                                    represents
both Seller and Buyer (“Dual Agency”).

 

The Parties acknowledge that Brokers are the procuring cause of this Agreement.
 See paragraph 24 regarding the nature of a real estate agency relationship.
 Buyer shall use the services of Buyer’s Broker exclusively in connection with
any and all negotiations and offers with respect to the Property for a period of
1 year from the date inserted for reference purposes at the tope of page 1.

 

7.2  Buyer and Seller each represent and warrant to the other that he/she/it has
had no dealings with any person, firm, broker or finder in connection with the
negotiation of this Agreement and/or the consummation of the purchase and sale
contemplated herein, other than the Brokers named in paragraph 7.1, and no
broker or other person, firm or entity, other than said Brokers is/are entitled
to any commission or finder’s fee in connection with this transaction as the
result of any dealings or acts of such Party.  Buyer and Seller do each hereby
agree to indemnify, defend, protect and hold the other harmless from and against
any costs, expenses or liability for compensation, commission or charges which
may be claimed by any broker, finder or other similar party, other than said
named Brokers by reason of any dealings or act of the indemnifying Party.

 

8.              Escrow and Closing.

 

8.1  Upon acceptance hereof by Seller, this Agreement, including any
counteroffers incorporated herein by the Parties, shall constitute not only the
agreement of purchase and sale between Buyer and Seller, but also instructions
to Escrow Holder for the consummation of the Agreement through the Escrow.
 Escrow Holder shall not prepare any further escrow instructions restating or
amending the Agreement unless specifically so instructed by the Parties or a
Broker herein.  Subject to the reasonable approval of the Parties, Escrow Holder
may, however, include its standard general escrow provisions.

 

8.2  As soon as practical after the receipt of this Agreement and any relevant
counteroffers, Escrow Holder shall ascertain the Date of Agreement as defined in
paragraphs 1.2 and 20.2 and advise the Parties and Brokers, in writing, of the
date ascertained.

 

8.3  Escrow Holder is hereby authorized and instructed to conduct the Escrow in
accordance with this Agreement, applicable law and custom and practice of the
community in which Escrow Holder is located, including any reporting
requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.  In the event of a conflict between
the law of the state where the Property is located and the law of the state
where the Escrow Holder is located, the law of the state where the Property is
located shall prevail.

 

8.4  Subject to satisfaction of the contingencies herein described, Escrow
Holder shall close this escrow (the “Closing”) by recording a general warranty
deed (a grant deed in California) and the other documents required to be
recorded, and by disbursing the funds and documents in accordance with this
Agreement.

 

8.5  Buyer and Seller shall each pay one-half of the Escrow Holder’s charges and
Seller shall pay the usual recording fees and any required documentary transfer
taxes.  Seller shall pay the premium for a standard coverage owner’s or joint
protection policy of title insurance.

 

8.6  Escrow Holder shall verify that all of Buyer’s contingencies have been
satisfied or waived prior to Closing.  The matters contained in paragraphs 9.1
subparagraphs (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), (i), (n), and (o), and (q), 9.4, 9.5, 12,
13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, and 24 are, however, matters of agreement between
the Parties only and are not instructions to Escrow Holder.

 

8.7  If this transaction is terminated for non-satisfaction and non-waiver of a
Buyer’s Contingency, as defined in paragraph 9.2, then neither of the Parties
shall thereafter have any liability to the other under this Agreement, except to
the extent of a breach of any affirmative covenant or warranty in this
Agreement.  In the event of such termination, Buyer shall be promptly refunded
all funds deposited by Buyer with Escrow Holder, less only Title Company and
Escrow Holder cancellation fees and costs, all of which shall be Buyer’s
obligation.

 

8.8  The Closing shall occur on the Expected Closing Date, or as soon thereafter
as the Escrow is in condition for Closing; provided, however, that if the
Closing does not occur by the Expected Closing Date and said Date is not
extended by mutual instructions of the Parties, a Party not then in default
under this Agreement may notify the other Party, Escrow Holder, and Brokers, in
writing that, unless the Closing occurs within 5 business days following said
notice, the Escrow shall be deemed terminated without further notice or
instructions.

 

8.9  Except as otherwise provided herein, the termination of Escrow shall not
relieve or release either Party from any obligation to pay Escrow Holder’s fees
and costs or constitute a waiver, release or discharge of any breach or default
that has occurred in the performance of the obligations, agreements, covenants
or warranties contained therein.

 

8.10  If this Escrow is terminated for any reason other than Seller’s breach or
default, then at Seller’s request, and as a condition to the return of Buyer’s
deposit, Buyer shall within 5 days after written request deliver to Seller, at
no charge, copies of all surveys, engineering studies, soil reports, maps,
master plans, feasibility studies and other similar items prepared by or for
Buyer that pertain to the Property.  Provided, however, that Buyer shall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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not be required to deliver any such report if the written contract which Buyer
entered into with the consultant who prepared such report specifically forbids
the dissemination of the report to others.

 

9.              Contingencies to Closing.

 

9.1  The Closing of this transaction is contingent upon the satisfaction or
waiver of the following contingencies.  IF BUYER FAILS TO NOTIFY ESCROW HOLDER,
IN WRITING, OF THE DISAPPROVAL OF ANY OF SAID CONTINGENCIES WITHIN THE TIME
SPECIFIED THEREIN, IT SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY PRESUMED THAT BUYER HAS APPROVED
SUCH ITEM, MATTER OR DOCUMENT.  Buyer’s conditional approval shall constitute
disapproval, unless provision is made by the Seller within the time specified
therefore by the Buyer in such conditional approval or by this Agreement,
whichever is later, for the satisfaction of the condition imposed by the Buyer.
 Escrow Holder shall promptly provide all Parties with copies of any written
disapproval or conditional approval which it receives.  With regard to
subparagraphs (a) through (l) the pre-printed time periods shall control unless
a different number of days is inserted in the spaces provided or otherwise
specified in the addendum attached hereto.  See Paragraph 29 of the addendum
regarding any time periods applicable to Buyer’s Contingencies, as defined in
Paragraph 9.2 below.

 

(a) Disclosure.  Seller shall make to Buyer, through escrow, all of the
applicable disclosures required by law (See AIR Commercial Real Estate
Association (“AIR”) standard form entitled “Seller’s Mandatory Disclosure
Statement”) and provide Buyer with a completed Property Information Sheet
(“Property Information Sheet”) concerning the Property, duly executed by or on
behalf of Seller in the current form or equivalent to that published by the AIR
within 10 or                days following the Date of Agreement.  Buyer has 10
days from the receipt of said disclosures, or 60 days from the Date ofAgreement,
whichever is later, to approve or disapprove the matters disclosed.

 

(b) Physical Inspection.  Buyer has 10 or                days from the receipt
of the Property Information Sheet or 60 days from the Date of Agreement,
whichever is later, to satisfy itself with regard to the physical aspects and
size of the Property.

 

(c) Hazardous Substance Conditions Report.  Buyer has 30 or                days
from the receipt of the Property Information Sheet or 60 days from the Date of
Agreement, whichever is later, to satisfy itself with regard to the
environmental aspects of the Property.  Seller recommends that Buyerobtain a
Hazardous Substance Conditions Report concerning the Property and relevant
adjoining properties.  Any such report shall be paid for by Buyer.  A “Hazardous
Substance” for purposes of this Agreement is defined as any substance whose
nature and/or quantity of existence, use, manufacture, disposal or effect,
render it subject to Federal, state or local regulation, investigation,
remediation or removal as potentially injurious to public health or welfare.  A
“Hazardous Substance Condition” for purposes of this Agreement is defined as the
existence on, under or relevantly adjacent to the Property of a Hazardous
Substance that would require remediation and/or removal under applicable
Federal, state or local law.

 

(d) Soil Inspection.  Subject to Paragraph 14, Buyer has 30
or                days from the receipt of the Property Information Sheet or 60
days from the Date of Agreement, whichever is later, to satisfy itself with
regard to the condition of the soils on the Property.  Seller recommends that
Buyer obtain a soil test report.  Any such report shall be paid for by Buyer.
 Seller shall provide Buyer copies of any soils report that Seller may have
within 10 days of the Date of Agreement.

 

(e) Governmental Approvals.  Buyer has 30 or 60 days from the Date of Agreement
to satisfy itself with regard to approvals and permits from governmental
agencies or departments which have or may have jurisdiction over the Property
and which Buyer deems necessary or desirable in connection with its intended use
of the Property, including, but not limited to, permits and approvals required
with respect to zoning, planning, building and safety, fire, police, handicapped
and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, transportation and
environmental matters.

 

(f) Conditions of Title.  Escrow Holder shall cause a current commitment for
title insurance (“Title Commitment”) concerning the Property issued by the Title
Company, as well as legible copies of all documents referred to in the Title
Commitment (“Underlying Documents”) to be delivered to Buyer within 10
or                days following the Date of Agreement.  Buyer has 60 days from
the Date of Agreement, but not less than 10 days from thereceipt of the Title
Commitment and Underlying Documents to satisfy itself with regard to the
condition of title.  The disapproval of Buyer of any monetary encumbrance, which
by the terms of this Agreement is not to remain against the Property after the
Closing, shall not be considered a failure of this contingency, as Seller shall
have the obligation, at Seller’s expense, to satisfy and remove such disapproved
monetary encumbrance at or before the Closing.

 

(g) Survey.  Buyer has 60 days from the Date of Agreement, but not less than 30
or                days from the receipt of the Title Commitment and Underlying
Documents to satisfy itself with regard to any ALTA title supplement based upon
a survey prepared to American Land Title Association (“ALTA”) standards for an
owner’s policy by a licensed surveyor, showing the legal description and
boundary lines of the Property, any easements of record, and any improvements,
poles, structures and things located within 10 feet of either side of the
Property boundary lines.  Any such survey shall be prepared at Buyer’s direction
and expense.  If Buyer has obtained a survey and approved the ALTA title
supplement, Buyer may elect within the period allowed for Buyer’s approval of a
survey to have an ALTA extended coverage owner’s form of title policy, in which
event Buyer shall pay any additional premium attributable thereto.

 

(h) Existing Leases and Tenancy Statements.  Seller shall within 10 or
            days of the Date of Agreement provide both Buyer and Escrow Holder
with legible copies of all leases, subleases or rental arrangements
(collectively, “Existing Leases”) affecting the Property, and with a tenancy
statement (“Estoppel Certificate”) in the latest form or equivalent to that
published by the AIR, executed by Seller and/or each tenant and subtenant of the
Property.  Seller shall use its best efforts to have each tenant complete and
execute an Estoppel Certificate.  If any tenant fails orrefuses to provide an
Estoppel Certificate then Seller shall complete and execute an Estoppel
Certificate for that tenancy.  Buyer has 10 days from thereceipt of said
Existing Leases and Estoppel Certificates or 60 days from the Date of Agreement,
whichver is later, to satisfy itself with regard to the Existing Leases and any
other tenancy issues.  Without limiting the foregoing, Seller agrees to cause
any lease of the property or any portion thereof to be terminated asof the
Closing, so that Buyer can lease the entire property under the new lease
described in Paragraph 32.

 

(i) Other Agreements.  Seller shall within 10 or                days of the Date
of Agreement provide Buyer with legible copies of all other agreements (“Other
Agreements”) known to Seller that will affect the Property.  after Closing.
 Buyer has 60 days from the Date of Agreement, but not less than 10 days from
the receipt of said Other Agreements to satisfy itself with regard to such
Agreements.

 

(j) Financing.  If paragraph 5 hereof dealing with a financing contingency has
not been stricken, the satisfaction or waiver of such New Loan contingency.

 

(k) Existing Notes.  If paragraph 3.1(c) has not been stricken, Seller shall
within 10 or                days of the Date of Agreement provide Buyer with
legible copies of the Existing Notes, Existing Deeds of Trust and related
agreements (collectively, “Loan Documents”) to which the Property will remain
subject after the Closing.  Escrow Holder shall promptly request from the
holders of the Existing Notes a beneficiary statement (“Beneficiary Statement”)
confirming: (1) the amount of the unpaid principal balance, the current interest
rate, and the date to which interest is paid, and (2) the nature and amount of
any impounds held by the beneficiary in connection with such loan.  Buyer has 10
or                days from the receipt of the Loan Documents and Beneficiary
Statements to satisfy itself with regard to such financing.  Buyer’s obligation
to close is conditioned upon Buyer being able to purchase the Property without
acceleration or change in the terms of any Existing Notes or charges to Buyer
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Agreement or approved by Buyer, provided, however, Buyer shall pay the transfer
fee referred to in paragraph 3.2 hereof.

 

(l) Personal Property.  In the event that any personal property is included in
the Purchase Price, Buyer has 10 or 60 days from the Date of Agreement to
satisfy itself with regard to the title condition of such personal property.
 Seller recommends that Buyer obtain a UCC-1 report.  Any such report shall be
paid for by Buyer.  Seller shall provide Buyer copies of any liens or
encumbrances affecting such personal property that it is aware of within 10
or                days of the Date of Agreement.

 

(m) Destruction, Damage or Loss.  There shall not have occurred prior to the
Closing, a destruction of, or damage or loss to, the Property or any portion
thereof, from any cause whatsoever, which would cost more than $ 50,000.00
10,000.00 to repair or cure.  If the cost of repair or cure is $50,000.00
10,000.00 or less, Seller shall repair or cure the loss prior to the Closing.
 Buyer shall have the option, within 10 days after receipt of written notice of
a loss costing more than $ 50,000.00 10,000.00 to repair or cure, to either
terminate this transaction or to purchase the Propertynotwithstanding such loss,
but without with deduction or offset against the Purchase Price.  If the cost to
repair or cure is more than $ 50,000.00 10,000.00, and Buyer does not elect to
terminate this transaction, Buyer shall be entitled to any insurance proceeds
applicable to such loss.  Unless otherwise notified in writing, Escrow Holder
shall assume no such destruction, damage or loss has occurred prior to Closing.
 Seller shall within 10 days of the Date of Agreement provide Buyer with legible
copies of any and all correspondence, documents, and/or files (excepting
Seller’s internally prepared confidential memoranda which have not been
disclosed to any third party) in Seller’s possession or control relating to any
prior casualty involving the Property for which Seller or any of Seller’s
tenants of the Property made a claim against any insurance policy insuring
against casualty or damage to the Property caused by fire, earthquake, flood, or
other natural hazard.

 

(n) Material Change.  Buyer shall have 10 days following receipt of written
notice of a Material Change or 60 days after the Date of Agreement, whichever is
later, within which to satisfy itself with regard to such change. “Material
Change” shall mean a change in the status of the use, occupancy, tenants, or
condition of the Property that occurs after the date of this offer and prior to
the Closing.  Unless otherwise notified in writing, Escrow Holder shall assume
that no Material Change has occurred prior to the Closing.

 

(o) Seller Performance.  The delivery of all documents and the due performance
by Seller of each and every undertaking and agreement to be performed by Seller
under this Agreement.

 

(p) Warranties.  That each representation and warranty of Seller herein be true
and correct as of the Closing.  Escrow Holder shall assume that this condition
has been satisfied unless notified to the contrary in writing by any Party prior
to the Closing.

 

(q) Feasibility Studies.  Buyer shall have 60 days after the Date of Agreement
to satisfy itself with regard to the feasibility of the Property for Buyer’s
intended use based on any feasibility studies or reports on the Property
prepared by or for Buyer.  Any such feasibility study or report shall be paid by
Buyer.

 

(q) Brokerage Fee.  Payment at the Closing of such brokerage fee as is specified
in this Agreement or later written instructions to Escrow Holder executed by
Seller and Brokers (“Brokerage Fee”). It is agreed by the Parties and Escrow
Holder that Brokers are a third party beneficiary of this Agreement insofar as
the Brokerage Fee is concerned, and that no change shall be made with respect to
the payment of the Brokerage Fee specified in this Agreement, without the
written consent of Brokers.

 

9.2  All of the contingencies specified in subparagraphs (a) through (pq) of
paragraph 9.1 are for the benefit of, and may be waived by, Buyer, and may be
elsewhere herein referred to as “Buyer’s Contingencies.”

 

9.3  If any Buyer’s Contingency or any other matter subject to Buyer’s approval
is disapproved as provided for herein in a timely manner (“Disapproved Item”),
Seller shall have the right within 10 days following the receipt of notice of
Buyer’s disapproval to elect to cure such Disapproved Item prior to the Expected
Closing Date (“Seller’s Election”). Seller’s failure to give to Buyer within
such period, written notice of Seller’s commitment to cure such Disapproved Item
on or before the Expected Closing Date shall be conclusively presumed to be
Seller’s Election not to cure such Disapproved Item.  If Seller elects, either
by written notice or failure to give written notice, not to cure a Disapproved
Item, Buyer shall have the election, within 10 days after Seller’s Election to
either accept title to the Property subject to such Disapproved Item, or to
terminate this transaction.  Buyer’s failure to notify Seller in writing of
Buyer’s election to accept title to the Property subject to the Disapproved Item
without deduction or offset shall constitute Buyer’s election to terminate this
transaction.  Unless expressly provided otherwise herein, Seller’s right to cure
shall not apply to the remediation of Hazardous Substance Conditions or to the
Financing Contingency.  Unless the Parties mutually instruct otherwise, if the
time periods for the satisfaction of contingencies or for Seller’s and Buyer’s
said Elections would expire on a date after the Expected Closing Date, the
Expected Closing Date shall be deemed extended for 3 business days following the
expiration of: (a) the applicable contingency period(s), (b) the period within
which the Seller may elect to cure the Disapproved Item, or (c) if Seller elects
not to cure, the period within which Buyer may elect to proceed with this
transaction, whichever is later.  See Paragraph 29.

 

9.4  Buyer understands and agrees that until such time as all Buyer’s
Contingencies have been satisfied or waived, Seller and/or its agents may
solicit, entertain and/or accept back-up offers to purchase the Property.

 

9.5  The Parties acknowledge that extensive local, state and Federal legislation
establish broad liability upon owners and/or users of real property for the
investigation and remediation of Hazardous Substances.  The determination of the
existence of a Hazardous Substance Condition and the evaluation of the impact of
such a condition are highly technical and beyond the expertise of Brokers.  The
Parties acknowledge that they have been advised by Brokers to consult their own
technical and legal experts with respect to the possible presence of Hazardous
Substances on the Property or adjoining properties, and Buyer and Seller are not
relying upon any investigation by or statement of Brokers with respect thereto.
 The Parties hereby assume all responsibility for the impact of such Hazardous
Substances upon their respective interests herein.

 

10.       Documents Required at or before Closing:

 

10.1 Five days prior to the Closing date Escrow Holder shall obtain an updated
Title Commitment concerning the Property from the Title Company and provide
copies thereof to each of the Parties.

 

10.2 Seller shall deliver to Escrow Holder in time for delivery to Buyer at the
Closing:

 

(a) Grant or general warranty deed, duly executed and in recordable form,
conveying fee title to the Property to Buyer.

 

(b) If applicable, the Beneficiary Statements concerning Existing Note(s).

 

(c) If applicable, the Existing Leases and Other Agreements together with duly
executed assignments thereof by Seller and Buyer.  See also Paragraph 32. The
assignment of Existing Leases shall be on the most recent Assignment and
Assumption of Lessor’s Interest in Lease form published by the AIR or its
equivalent.

 

(d) If applicable, Estoppel Certificates executed by Seller and/or the tenant(s)
of the Property.

 

(e) An affidavit executed by Seller to the effect that Seller is not a “foreign
person” within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 1445 or successor
statutes.  If Seller does not provide such affidavit in form reasonably
satisfactory to Buyer at least 3 business days prior to the Closing, Escrow
Holder shall at the Closing deduct from Seller’s proceeds and remit to Internal
Revenue Service such sum as is required by applicable Federal law with respect
to purchases from foreign sellers.

 

(f) If the Property is located in California, an affidavit executed by Seller to
the effect that Seller is not a “nonresident” within the meaning of California
Revenue and Tax Code Section 18662 or successor statutes.  If Seller does not
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at least 3 business days prior to the Closing, Escrow Holder shall at the
Closing deduct from Seller’s proceeds and remit to the Franchise Tax Board such
sum as is required by such statute, if any.

 

(g) If applicable, a bill of sale, duly executed, conveying title to any
included personal property to Buyer, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A
(the “Bill of Sale”).

 

(h) If the Seller is a corporation, a duly executed corporate resolution
authorizing the execution of this Agreement and the sale of the Property.

 

10.3  Buyer shall deliver to Seller through Escrow:

 

(a) The cash portion of the Purchase Price and such additional sums as are
required of Buyer under this Agreement shall be deposited by Buyer with Escrow
Holder, by federal funds wire transfer, or any other method acceptable to Escrow
Holder as immediately collectable funds, no later than 2:00 P.M. on the business
day prior to the Expected Closing Date.

 

(b) If a Purchase Money Note and Purchase Money Deed of Trust are called for by
this Agreement, the duly executed originals of those documents, the Purchase
Money Deed of Trust being in recordable form, together with evidence of fire
insurance on the improvements in the amount of the full replacement cost naming
Seller as a mortgage loss payee, and a real estate tax service contract (at
Buyer’s expense), assuring Seller of notice of the status of payment of real
property taxes during the life of the Purchase Money Note.

 

(c) The Assignment and Assumption of Lessor’s Interest in Lease form specified
in paragraph 10.2(c) above, duly executed by Buyer.  SeeParagraph 32.

 

(d) Assumptions duly executed by Buyer of the obligations of Seller that accrue
after Closing under any Other Agreements.

 

(e) If applicable, a written assumption duly executed by Buyer of the loan
documents with respect to Existing Notes.

 

(f) If the Buyer is a corporation, a duly executed corporate resolution
authorizing the execution of this Agreement and the purchase of the Property.

 

10.4  At Closing (and as a condition to the Closing), Escrow Holder shall cause
to be issued to Buyer a standard coverage (or ALTA extended, if elected pursuant
to 9.1(g)) owner’s form policy of title insurance effective as of the Closing,
issued by the Title Company in the full amount of the Purchase Price, insuring
title to the Property vested in Buyer, subject only to the exceptions approved
by Buyer and complying with Paragraph 30.  In the event there is a Purchase
Money Deed of Trust in this transaction, the policy of title insurance shall be
a joint protection policy insuring both Buyer and Seller.  See Paragraph 30.

 

IMPORTANT: IN A PURCHASE OR EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY, IT MAY BE ADVISABLE TO
OBTAIN TITLE INSURANCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE CLOSE OF ESCROW SINCE THERE MAY BE
PRIOR RECORDED LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES WHICH AFFECT YOUR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY
BEING ACQUIRED.  A NEW POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE SHOULD BE OBTAINED IN ORDER TO
ENSURE YOUR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY THAT YOU ARE ACQUIRING.

 

11.       Prorations and Adjustments.

 

11.1  Taxes.  Applicable real property taxes and special assessment bonds shall
be prorated through Escrow as of the date of the Closing, based upon the latest
tax bill available.  The Parties agree to prorate as of the Closing any taxes
assessed against the Property by supplemental bill levied by reason of events
occurring prior to the Closing.  Payment of the prorated amount shall be made
promptly in cash upon receipt of a copy of any supplemental bill.

 

11.2  Insurance.  WARNING: Any insurance which Seller may have maintained will
terminate on the Closing.  Buyer is advised to obtain appropriate insurance to
cover the Property.

 

11.3  Rentals, Interest and Expenses.  Scheduled rentals, interest on Existing
Notes, utilities, and operating expenses shall be prorated as of the date of
Closing.  The Parties agree to promptly adjust between themselves outside of
Escrow any rents received after the Closing.

 

11.4  Security Deposit.  Security Deposits held by Seller shall be given to
Buyer as a credit to the cash required of Buyer at the Closing.

 

11.5  Post Closing Matters.  Any item to be prorated that is not determined or
determinable at the Closing shall be promptly adjusted by the Parties by
appropriate cash payment outside of the Escrow when the amount due is
determined.

 

11.6  Variations in Existing Note Balances.  In the event that Buyer is
purchasing the Property subject to an Existing Deed of Trust(s), and in the
event that a Beneficiary Statement as to the applicable Existing Note(s)
discloses that the unpaid principal balance of such Existing Note(s) at the
closing will be more or less than the amount set forth in paragraph 3.1(c)
hereof (“Existing Note Variation”), then the Purchase Money Note(s) shall be
reduced or increased by an amount equal to such Existing Note Variation.  If
there is to be no Purchase Money Note, the cash required at the Closing per
paragraph 3.1(a) shall be reduced or increased by the amount of such Existing
Note Variation.

 

11.7  Variations in New Loan Balance.  In the event Buyer is obtaining a New
Loan and the amount ultimately obtained exceeds the amount set forth in
paragraph 5.1, then the amount of the Purchase Money Note, if any, shall be
reduced by the amount of such excess.

 

12.       Representation and Warranties of Seller and Disclaimers.

 

12.1  Seller’s warranties and representations shall survive the Closing and
delivery of the deed for a period of 3 years, and, are true, material and relied
upon by Buyer and Brokers in all respects.  By closing this transaction, Seller
will be deemed to have reaffirmed Seller’s warranties and representations as of
the Closing.  Seller hereby makes the following warranties and representations
to Buyer and Brokers:

 

(a) Authority of Seller.  Seller is the owner of the Property and/or, subject to
the consent of Congress Financial Corporation and the Bank of New York
(collectively “Lenders”), which Seller shall use its best efforts to obtain, has
the full right, power and authority to sell, convey and transfer the Property to
Buyer as provided herein, and to perform Seller’s obligations hereunder.  If
this transaction is terminated due to Sellers’ failure to timely obtain the
approvalof either or both of the Lenders, then Seller shall promptly reimburse
Buyer for Buyer’s actual, reasonable out-of-pocket costs of entering this
Agreement and investigating the Property, including but not limited to costs of
third party consultants and attorneys fees.

 

(b) Maintenance During Escrow and Equipment Condition At Closing.  Except as
otherwise provided in paragraph 9.1(m) hereof, Seller shall maintain the
Property until the Closing in its present condition, ordinary wear and tear
excepted.  The HVAC, plumbing, elevators, loading doors and electrical systems
shall be in good operating order and condition at the time of Closing.

 

(c) Hazardous Substances/Storage Tanks.  Seller has no knowledge, except as
otherwise disclosed to Buyer in writing, of the existence or prior existence on
the Property of any Hazardous Substance, nor of the existence or prior existence
of any above or below ground storage tank.

 

(d) Compliance.  Seller has no knowledge of any aspect or condition of the
Property which violates applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes or covenants,
conditions or restrictions, or of improvements or alterations made to the
Property without a permit where one was required, or of any unfulfilled order or
directive of any applicable governmental agency or casualty insurance company
requiring any investigation, remediation, repair, maintenance or improvement be
performed on the Property.

 

(e) Changes in Agreements.  Prior to the Closing, Seller will not violate or
modify any Existing Lease or Other Agreement, or create any new leases or other
agreements affecting the Property, without Buyer’s written approval, which
approval will not be unreasonably withheld.

 

(f) Possessory Rights.  Seller has no knowledge that anyone will, at the
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disclosed by this Agreement or otherwise in writing to Buyer.

 

(g) Mechanics’ Liens.  There are no unsatisfied mechanics’ or materialmens’ lien
rights concerning the Property.

 

(h) Actions, Suits or Proceedings.  Seller has no knowledge of any actions,
suits or proceedings pending or threatened before any commission, board, bureau,
agency, arbitrator, court or tribunal that would affect the Property or the
right to occupy or utilize same.

 

(i) Notice of Changes.  Seller will promptly notify Buyer and Brokers in writing
of any Material Change (see paragraph 9.1(n)) affecting the Property that
becomes known to Seller prior to the Closing.

 

(j) No Tenant Bankruptcy Proceedings.  Seller has no notice or knowledge that
any tenant of the Property is the subject of a bankruptcy or insolvency
proceeding.

 

(k) No Seller Bankruptcy Proceedings.  Seller is not the subject of a
bankruptcy, insolvency or probate proceeding.

 

(l) Personal Property.  Seller has no knowledge that anyone will, at the
Closing, have any right to possession of any personal property included in the
Purchase Price nor knowledge of any liens or encumbrances affecting such
personal property, except as disclosed by this Agreement or otherwise in writing
to Buyer.

 

(m) True Copies.  All copies of all documents, reports and records provided by
Seller to Buyer are true and correct copies.

 

12.2  Buyer hereby acknowledges that, except as otherwise stated in this
Agreement, Buyer is purchasing the Property in its existing condition and will,
by the time called for herein, make or have waived all inspections of the
Property Buyer believes are necessary to protect its own interest in, and
itscontemplated use of, the Property.  The Parties acknowledge that, except as
otherwise stated in this Agreement, no representations, inducements, promises,
agreements, assurances, oral or written, concerning the Property, or any aspect
of the occupational safety and health laws, Hazardous Substance laws, or any
other act, ordinance or law, have been made by either Party or Brokers, or
relied upon by either Party hereto.

 

12.3  In the event that Buyer learns that a Seller representation or warranty
might be untrue prior to the Closing, and Buyer elects to purchase the Property
anyway then, and in that event, Buyer waives any right that it may have to bring
an action or proceeding against Seller or Brokers regardingsaid representation
or warranty.  However, if Buyer elects to terminate this transaction prior to
the Closing due to Buyer’s learning that a Seller representation or warranty
might be untrue, Buyer shall be entitled to recover from Seller any
out-of-pocket costs incurred by Buyer in connection with negotiating and
carrying out thistransaction, including but not limited to costs incurred for
Buyer’s inspection and other due diligence activities in connection with this
transaction.  In such event buyer shall provide to Seller commercially
reasonable eveidence of such costs.

 

12.4  Any environmental reports, soils reports, surveys, and other similar
documents which were prepared by third party consultants and provided to Buyer
by Seller or Seller’s representatives, have been delivered as an accommodation
to Buyer and without any representation or warranty as to thesufficiency,
accuracy, completeness, and/or validity of said documents, all of which Buyer
relies on at its own risk.  Seller believes said documents to be accurate, but
Buyer is advised to retain appropriate consultants to review said documents and
investigate the Property.

 

13.       Possession.

 

Possession of the Property shall be given to Buyer at the Closing subject to the
rights of tenants under Existing Leases.

 

14.       Buyer’s Entry.

 

At any time during the Escrow period, Buyer, and its agents and representatives,
shall have the right at reasonable times and subject to rights of tenants, to
enter upon the Property for the purpose of making inspections and tests
specified in this Agreement.  No destructive testing shall be conducted,
however, without Seller’s prior approval which shall not be unreasonably
withheld.  Following any such entry or work, unless otherwise directed in
writing by Seller, Buyer shall return the Property to the condition it was in
prior to such entry or work, including the recompaction or removal of any
disrupted soil or material as Seller may reasonably direct.  All such
inspections and tests and any other work conducted or materials furnishedwith
respect to the Property by or for Buyer shall be paid for by Buyer as and when
due and Buyer shall indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless Seller and the
Property of and from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees), damages, including those for injury to
person or property, arising out of or relating to any such work or materials or
the acts or omissions of Buyer, its agents or employees in connection therewith.
 Nothwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Buyer shall not permit
any borings, drillings or samplings to be done without the prior written consent
of the Seller, which Seller shall not withhold or delay if Seller concludes that
the findings will not have to be reported to any governmental agency.  If Seller
does not give such written consent within 5 days after Buyer’s request, Buyer
may cancel this Agreeement with no further obligation by giving written notice
of cancellation to Seller.

 

15.       Further Documents and Assurances.

 

The Parties shall each, diligently and in good faith, undertake all actions and
procedures reasonably required to place the Escrow in condition for Closing as
and when required by this Agreement.  The Parties agree to provide all further
information, and to execute and deliver all further documents,reasonably
required by Escrow Holder or the Title Company.

 

16.       Attorneys’ Fees.

 

If any Party or Broker brings an action or proceeding (including arbitration)
involving the Property 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 reliefsought, 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.

 

17.       Prior Agreements/Amendments.

 

17.1  This Agreement supersedes any and all prior agreements between Seller and
Buyer regarding the Property.

 

17.2  Amendments to this Agreement are effective only if made in writing and
executed by Buyer and Seller.

 

18.       Broker’s Rights.

 

18.1  If this sale is not consummated due to the default of either the Buyer or
Seller, the defaulting Party shall be liable to and shall pay to Brokers the
Brokerage Fee that Brokers would have received had the sale been consummated.
 If Buyer is the defaulting party, payment of said Brokerage Fee is in addition
to any obligation with respect to liquidated or other damages.

 

18.2  Upon the Closing, Brokers are authorized to publicize the facts of this
transaction.

 

19.       Notices.

 

19.1  Whenever any Party, Escrow Holder or Brokers herein shall desire to give
or serve any notice, demand, request, approval, disapproval or other
communication, each such communication shall be in writing and shall be
delivered personally, by messenger, by commercial overnight courier, or
bycertified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the address set
forth in this Agreement or by facsimile transmission.

 

19.2  Service of any such communication shall be deemed made on the date of
actual receipt if personally delivered.  Any such communication sent by regular
certified mail, return receipt requested, shall be deemed given on the date of
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shown, 2 business days after mailing. 48 hours after the same is mailed.
 Communications sent by United States Express Mail or overnight courier that
guarantee next day delivery shall be deemed delivered 24 hours after delivery of
the same to the Postal Service or courier.  Communications transmitted by
facsimile transmission shall be deemed delivered upon telephonic confirmation of
receipt (confirmation report from fax machine is sufficient)., provided a copy
is also delivered via delivery or mail.  If such communication is received on a
Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, it shall be deemed received on the next
business day.

 

19.3  Any Party or Broker hereto may from time to time, by notice in writing,
designate a different address to which, or a different person or additional
persons to whom, all communications are thereafter to be made.

 

20.       Duration of Offer.

 

20.1  If this offer is not accepted by Seller on or before 5:00 P.M. according
to the time standard applicable to the city of Los Angeles, California on the
date of April 30, 2005,it shall be deemed automatically revoked.

 

20.2  The acceptance of this offer, or of any subsequent counteroffer hereto,
that creates an agreement between the Parties as described in paragraph 1.2,
shall be deemed made upon delivery to the other Party or either Broker herein of
a duly executed writing unconditionally accepting the last outstanding offer or
counteroffer.

 

21.       LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. (This Liquidated Damages paragraph is applicable
only if initialed by both Parties).

 

THE PARTIES AGREE THAT IT WOULD BE IMPRACTICABLE OR EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIX,
PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, THE ACTUAL DAMAGES WHICH WOULD BE SUFFERED BY
SELLER IF BUYER FAILS TO PERFORM ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
 THEREFORE, IF, AFTER THE SATISFACTION OR WAIVER OF ALL CONTINGENCIES PROVIDED
FOR THE BUYER’S BENEFIT, BUYER BREACHES THIS AGREEMENT, SELLER SHALL BE ENTITLED
TO LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 . (SUCH $100,000 SHALL BE THE
$100,000 DEPOSIT DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 4.1.) UPON PAYMENT OF SAID SUM TO
SELLER, BUYER SHALL BE RELEASED FROM ANY FURTHER LIABILITY TO SELLER, AND ANY
ESCROW CANCELLATION FEES AND TITLE COMPANY CHARGES SHALL BE PAID BY SELLER.

 

 

 

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22.       ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. (This Arbitration of Disputes paragraph is
applicable only if initialed by both Parties.)

 

22.1  ANY CONTROVERSY AS TO WHETHER SELLER IS ENTITLED TO THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
AND/OR BUYER IS ENTITLED TO THE RETURN OF DEPOSIT MONEY, SHALL BE DETERMINED BY
BINDING ARBITRATION BY, AND UNDER THE COMMERCIAL RULES OF THE AMERICAN
ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (“COMMERCIAL RULES”). ARBITRATION HEARINGS SHALL BE HELD
IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED.  ANY SUCH CONTROVERSY SHALL BE
ARBITRATED BY 3 ARBITRATORS WHO SHALL BE IMPARTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERS WITH AT
LEAST 5 YEARS OF FULL TIME EXPERIENCE IN BOTH THE AREA WHERE THE PROPERTY IS
LOCATED AND THE TYPE OF REAL ESTATE THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS AGREEMENT.  THEY
SHALL BE APPOINTED UNDER THE COMMERCIAL RULES.  THE ARBITRATORS SHALLHEAR AND
DETERMINE SAID CONTROVERSY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE INTENTION OF
THE PARTIES AS EXPRESSED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND UPON
THE EVIDENCE PRODUCED AT AN ARBITRATION HEARING.  PRE-ARBITRATION DISCOVERY
SHALL BE PERMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMMERCIAL RULES OR STATE LAW
APPLICABLE TO ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS.  THE AWARD SHALL BE EXECUTED BY AT LEAST
2OF THE 3 ARBITRATORS, BE RENDERED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE
HEARING, AND MAY INCLUDE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS TO THE PREVAILING PARTY PER
PARAGRAPH 16 HEREOF.  JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED ON THE AWARD IN ANY COURT OF
COMPETENT JURISDICTION NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF A PARTY DULYNOTIFIED OF
THE ARBITRATION HEARING TO APPEAR THEREAT.

 

22.2  BUYER’S RESORT TO OR PARTICIPATION IN SUCH ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS SHALL
NOT BAR SUIT IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION BY THE BUYER FOR DAMAGES
AND/OR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE UNLESS AND UNTIL THE ARBITRATION RESULTS IN AN AWARD
TO THE SELLER OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, IN WHICH EVENT SUCH AWARD SHALL ACT AS A
BAR AGAINST ANY ACTION BY BUYER FOR DAMAGES AND/OR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE.

 

22.3  NOTICE: BY INITIALING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE AGREEING TO HAVE ANY
DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE “ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES”
PROVISION DECIDED BY NEUTRAL ARBITRATION AS PROVIDED BY CALIFORNIA LAW AND YOU
ARE GIVING UP ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT POSSESS TO HAVE THE DISPUTE LITIGATED IN A
COURT OR JURY TRIAL.  BY INITIALING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR
JUDICIAL RIGHTS TO DISCOVERY AND APPEAL, UNLESS SUCH RIGHTS ARE SPECIFICALLY
INCLUDED IN THE “ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES” PROVISION.  IF YOU REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO
ARBITRATION AFTER AGREEING TO THIS PROVISION, YOU MAY BE COMPELLED TO ARBITRATE
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE.  YOUR AGREEMENT
TO THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION IS VOLUNTARY.

 

WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING AND AGREE TO SUBMIT DISPUTES ARISING
OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE “ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES” PROVISION TO
NEUTRAL ARBITRATION.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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23.       Miscellaneous.

 

23.1  Binding Effect.  This Agreement shall be binding on the Parties only if
without regard to whether or not paragraphs 21 and 22 are initialed by both of
the Parties.  Paragraphs 21 and 22 are each incorporated into this Agreement
only if initialed by both Parties at the time that the Agreement is executed.
 See Paragraph 31.

 

23.2  Applicable Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by, and paragraph 22.3
is amended to refer to, the laws of the state in which the Property is located.

 

23.3  Time of Essence.  Time is of the essence of this Agreement.

 

23.4  Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed by Buyer and Seller in
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.  Escrow Holder, after
verifying that the counterparts are identical except for the signatures, is
authorized and instructed to combine the signed signature pages on one of the
counterparts, which shall then constitute the Agreement.

 

23.5  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.

 

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

 

23.7  1031 Exchange.  Both Seller and Buyer agree to cooperate with each other
in the event that either or both wish to participate in a tax-deferred exchange
under Section 1031 of the Internal Revnue Code (a “1031 exchange”). Any party
initiating an 1031 exchange shall bear all costs of such exchange,. and shall
hold the other party harmless from and against any costs, expenses or liability
which arise out of, are related to, or are in any way connected with closing the
transaction as a 1031 exchange rather than a sale.  In no event shall the
Closing be delayed by reason of either party’s initiation or participation in a
1031 exchange.

 

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

 

24.1  The Parties and Brokers agree that their relationship(s) shall be governed
by the principles set forth in the applicable sections of the California Civil
Code, as summarized in paragraph 24.2.

 

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

 

(a) Seller’s Agent.  A Seller’s agent under a listing agreement with the Seller
acts as the agent for the Seller only.  A Seller’s agent or subagent has the
following affirmative obligations: (1) To the Seller: A fiduciary duty of utmost
care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with the Seller. (2)  To the
Buyer and the Seller: a. Diligent exercise of reasonable skills and care in
performance of the agent’s duties. b. A duty of honest and fair dealingand 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.

 

(b) Buyer’s Agent.  A selling agent can, with a Buyer’s consent, agree to act as
agent for the Buyer only.  In these situations, the agent is not the Seller’s
agent, even if by agreement the agent may receive compensation for services
rendered, either in full or in part from the Seller.  An agent acting only for a
Buyer has the following affirmative obligations. (1) To the Buyer: A fiduciary
duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with the Buyer.
(2) To the Buyer and the Seller: a. Diligent exercise of reasonable skills and
care in performance of the agent’s duties.  b. Aduty 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 theproperty 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.

 

(c) Agent Representing Both Seller and Buyer.  A real estate agent, either
acting directly or through one or more associate licenses, can legally be the
agent of both the Seller and the Buyer in a transaction, but only with the
knowledge and consent of both the Seller and the Buyer. (1) In a dual agency
situation, the agent has the following affirmative obligations to both the
Seller and the Buyer: a. A fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity,honesty and
loyalty in the dealings with either Seller or the Buyer.  b. Other duties to the
Seller and the Buyer as stated above in their respective sections (a) or (b) of
this paragraph 24.2. (2) In representing both Seller and Buyer, the agent may
not without the express permission of the respective Party, disclose to the
other Party that the Seller will accept a price less than the listing price or
that the Buyer will pay a price greater than the price offered. (3) The above
duties of the agent in a real estate transaction do not relieve a Seller or
Buyer from the responsibility to protect their own interests.  Buyer and Seller
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.

 

(d) Further Disclosures.  Throughout this transaction Buyer and Seller may
receive more than one disclosure, depending upon the number of agents assisting
in the transaction.  Buyer and Seller should each read its contents each time it
is presented, considering the relationship between them and the real estate
agent in this transaction and that disclosure.  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 Agreement shall not exceed
the fee received by such Broker pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however,
that the foregoing limitation on eachBroker’s liability shall not be applicable
to any gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Broker.

 

24.3  Confidential Information: 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.

 

25.       Construction of Agreement.  In construing this Agreement, all headings
and titles are for the convenience of the parties only and shall not be
considered a part of this Agreement.  Whenever required by the context, the
singular shall include the plural and vice versa.  Unless otherwise specifically
indicated to the contrary, the word “days” as used in this Agreement shall mean
and refer to calendar days.  This Agreement 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.

 

26          Additional Provisions:

 

Additional provisions of this offer, if any, are as follows or are attached
hereto by an addendum consisting of paragraphs 28 through 33 . (If there are no
additional provisions write “NONE”.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ATTENTION: NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY THE AIR COMMERCIAL
REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OR BY ANY BROKER AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL
EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS AGREEMENT 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 AGREEMENT.

2.                                      RETAIN APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW
AND INVESTIGATE THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY.  SAID INVESTIGATION SHOULD
INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: THE POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES,
THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTY, THE INTEGRITY AND CONDITION OF ANY STRUCTURES AND
OPERATING SYSTEMS, AND THE SUITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY FOR BUYER’S INTENDED USE.

 

WARNING: IF THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN A STATE OTHER THAN CALIFORNIA, CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT MAY NEED TO BE REVISED TO COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF
THE STATE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED.

 

NOTE:

1.                                      THIS FORM IS NOT FOR USE IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.

2.                                      IF THE BUYER IS A CORPORATION, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT THIS AGREEMENT BE SIGNED BY TWO CORPORATE OFFICERS.

 

The undersigned Buyer offers and agrees to buy the Property on the terms and
conditions stated and acknowledges receipt of a copy hereof.

 

 

BROKER:

 

BUYER:

 

 

 

 

 

S.R. Partners,
a California general Partnership

 

 

 

 

 

Attn:

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Steve Riboli

 

Title:

 

 

 

Date:

 

 

Address:

 

 

 

Name Printed:

Steve Riboli

 

 

 

 

Title:

General Partner

 

Telephone:

(      )

 

 

Telephone:

(       )

 

Facsimile:

(      )

 

 

Facsimile:

(       )

 

Email:

 

 

 

 

Federal ID No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

Date:

 

 

 

 

Name Printed:

 

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

 

Address:

737 Lamar Street

 

 

 

Los Angeles, California 90031

 

 

 

Telephone:

(323) 223-1401 ext. 24

 

 

 

Facsimile:

(323) 221 -7261

 

 

 

Email:

 

 

 

 

Federal ID No.

 

 

 

27.       Acceptance.

 

27.1  Seller accepts the foregoing offer to purchase the Property and hereby
agrees to sell the Property to Buyer on the terms and conditions therein
specified.

 

27.2  Seller acknowledges that Brokers have been retained to locate a Buyer and
are the procuring cause of the purchase and sale of the Property set forth in
this Agreement.  In consideration of real estate brokerage service rendered by
Brokers, Seller agrees to pay Brokers a real estate Brokerage Fee in a sum equal
to                % of the Purchase Price divided in such shares as said Brokers
shall direct in writing.  This Agreement shall serve as an irrevocable
instruction to Escrow Holder to pay such Brokerage Fee to Brokers out of the
proceeds accruing to the account of Seller at the Closing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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27.3  Seller acknowledges receipt of a copy hereof and authorizes its
representatives Brokers to deliver a signed copy to Buyer.

 

NOTE: A PROPERTY INFORMATION SHEET IS REQUIRED TO BE DELIVERED TO BUYER BY
SELLER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

 

 

BROKER:

 

SELLER:

 

 

 

 

 

201 West Sotello Realty, Inc.,
a California corporation

 

 

 

 

 

Attn:

 

 

 

By:

/s/ /Domenic Gatto

 

Title:

 

 

 

Date:

April 15, 2005

 

Address:

 

 

 

Name Printed:

Domenic Gatto

 

 

 

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

 

Telephone:

(      )

 

 

Telephone:

(718 ) 442-7000

 

Facsimile:

(      )

 

 

Facsimile:

(718 ) 442-9103

 

Email:

 

 

 

 

Federal ID No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Neil Abitabilo

 

 

 

Date:

April 15, 2005

 

 

 

Name Printed:

Neil Abitabilo

 

 

 

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Address:

7 North Street

 

 

 

Staten Island, NY 10302

 

 

 

Telephone:

(718 ) 442-7000

 

 

 

Facsimile:

(718 ) 442-5105

 

 

 

Email:

 

 

 

 

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: AIR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION, 700 South Flower Street,
Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90017. (213) 687-8777.

 

© Copyright 2003 By AIR Commercial Real Estate Association.

All rights reserved.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ADDENDUM TO OFFER, AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE (NON-RESIDENTIAL)

 

This Addendum is incorporated into and made a part of that certain Standard
Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions For Purchase of Real Estate
(Non-Residential), dated April 12, 2005 (the “Agreement”), between S.R.
Partners, a California general Partnership (the “Buyer”) and 201 West Sotello
Realty, Inc., a California corporation (the “Seller”).  To the extent of any
conflict between the terms and provisions of this Addendum and the terms and
provisions of the Agreement, the terms and provisions of this Addendum shall be
controlling.

 

28.  PERSONAL PROPERTY; TENANT’S TRADE FIXTURES AND FUEL TANKS.

 

In addition to those items listed in Paragraph 2.3 of this Agreement, the
“Property” includes, at no additional cost to Buyer, the following items: (a)
any assignable permits, approvals and other land use entitlements of Seller
obtained from governmental agencies regarding the use of the Property; (b) any
tangible personal property of Seller used exclusively in connection with the
operation, maintenance or improvements on the Property (including but not
limited to any and all plans and specifications for improvements on the Property
which are owned by Seller) as of the date of execution of this Agreement; and
(c) certain contract rights, warranties, documents, and records, all as more
specifically described in the Bill of Sale attached hereto as Exhibit A.  As set
forth in Paragraph 10.2(g) of the Agreement, Seller shall deliver to Buyer
through escrow at the Closing the Bill of Sale, in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit A, conveying to Buyer title to the personal property included in the
Property.

 

The parties acknowledge that the Property is presently occupied by an affiliate
of Seller, Atlantic Express of L.A., Inc. (“AELA”), which will continue to
occupy the Property after the Closing pursuant to a new lease as described in
Paragraph 32.  Buyer is not purchasing the personal property and trade fixtures
of AELA located on the Property, which includes, among other things, a fleet of
buses, related equipment for maintaining and servicing such buses, underground
fuel tanks, and office furnishings.  The parties acknowledge that such items
will remain on the Property after the Closing for continued use by AELA as the
tenant.  However, Seller agrees to remain obligated after the Closing to cause
all such personal property and trade fixtures of AELA, including but not limited
to the underground fuel tanks (unless removal of the fuel tanks is waived as
described below), to be removed from the Property in accordance with all
applicable laws (including but not limited to all laws governing the removal and
closing of underground fuel tanks and remediation of the surrounding area)
immediately upon the expiration or termination of AELA’s lease described in
Paragraph 32.

 

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As to the underground fuel tanks, upon the expiration or termination of AELA’s
lease described in Paragraph 32, as it may be extended, the Parties shall
cooperate, at AELA’s sole cost and expense, in testing the underground fuel
tanks and surrounding area (with four test borings around the tanks at the depth
of the tanks in a manner consistent with the test borings made by Buyer as part
of Buyer’s due diligence before the Closing) to determine if any leakage has
occurred from the tanks.  If such tests indicate that the tanks are in good
condition, based upon comparison with the results of Buyer’s tests before the
Closing, they shall be left on the Property and become Buyer’s property and
Buyer shall be responsible thereafter for their maintenance.  However, if such
tests indicate that the underground fuel tanks have leaked, based upon
comparison with the results of Buyer’s tests before the Closing, Seller shall be
responsible for causing the underground fuel tanks to be removed from the
Property in accordance with all applicable laws as described above.

 

29.  CONTINGENCY PERIOD; ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS; BUYER’S UNILATERAL RIGHT TO
CANCEL.

 

Notwithstanding any shorter period set forth in Paragraph 9.1 or elsewhere in
this Agreement, Buyer shall have sixty (60) days from the Date of Agreement (the
“Due Diligence Period”) to review and approve all aspects to this transaction,
including but not limited to matters related to Buyer’s Contingencies listed in
Section 9.1.  Accordingly, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Agreement, Buyer may cancel this transaction for any reason (or no reason)
within such 60-day Due Diligence Period (as such period may be extended under
Paragraph 9.1) by giving written notice to Seller of such cancellation.  (If
Buyer so elects, Buyer may provide Seller the opportunity in such cancellation
notice to cure specific defects as provided in Paragraph 9.3 as an alternative
to cancellation, in which case such defects shall be listed by Buyer in the
cancellation notice and the provisions of Paragraph 9.3 shall then apply.)  In
the event of such cancellation, Buyer shall be promptly refunded all funds
deposited by or on behalf of Buyer with Escrow Holder or Seller (less only
customary cancellation fees and costs of Title Company and Escrow Holder to the
extent required of Buyer upon cancellation elsewhere in this Agreement) and
Buyer shall thereafter have no further obligation under this Agreement.

 

In order to facilitate Buyer’s due diligence review, Seller shall provide to
Buyer and Buyer’s consultants reasonable access (during normal business hours
upon at least 24 business hours’ advance notice) during the Due Diligence
Period, at the Property or at another location in Los Angles County, California,
as Seller may elect, to inspect any contracts, agreements, documents, records,
plans and specifications, reports, studies, and files (excepting tax returns and
Seller’s internally prepared confidential memoranda which have not been
disclosed to any third party, but including files, records and correspondence
regarding Seller’s past and current tenants and other occupants at the Property
and files, records and correspondence regarding any prior casualties or damage
at or to the Property,

 

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including but not limited to damage by fire, flood, earthquake, soil subsidence,
or hazardous materials spills, and/or regarding any insurance claims regarding
the Property), relating to the Property which are in Seller’s possession or
control.

 

30.  TITLE POLICY AND ENDORSEMENTS.

 

Escrow Holder shall cause to be issued to Buyer an ALTA extended coverage
owner’s form policy of title insurance [with the following endorsements or
substantially equivalent endorsements issued by Title Company in the State of
California: CLTA Endorsement Nos. 101.4 (regarding mechanic’s liens) and 116.7
(regarding legal subdivision), and a special endorsement reasonably approved by
Buyer insuring against any surface entry or other entry above a depth of 500
feet below the surface by the holder of any reserved oil or mineral rights],
effective as of the Closing (the “Title Policy”), issued by the Title Company in
the full amount of the Purchase Price, insuring title to the Property vested in
Buyer or its nominee, subject only to the exceptions approved by Buyer.  Buyer
shall pay the additional premium for ALTA extended coverage and for the listed
endorsements.  Seller shall pay the premium for standard coverage and shall
provide all information and perform such other acts as are required to enable
the issuance of the Title Policy with the specified endorsements.

 

31.  EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS AGREEMENT; RELATED ASSIGNEE OR NOMINEE.

 

The preparation and/or delivery of unsigned drafts of this Agreement shall not
create any legally binding rights in the Property and/or obligations of the
parties.  This Agreement shall not be effective until all Parties have duly
executed and delivered it.  Buyer reserves the right, at any time prior to the
Closing, to assign its rights and delegate its obligations hereunder to a
person, persons, trust or entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
control with Buyer, or to designate a nominee to take title to the Property at
the Closing.

 

32.  LEASE CONTINGENCY.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the effectiveness of
this Agreement is conditioned upon both (a) the execution and delivery by Buyer
and AELA (the current occupant of the Property as described in Paragraph 28
above) to each other, concurrently with the execution and delivery of this
Agreement, of a written lease (the “AELA Lease”) for the Property for a 10-year
term to commence as of the Closing, on terms and conditions acceptable both to
Buyer and to AELA, each of them in its sole discretion; and (b) the execution
and delivery to Buyer by Atlantic Express Transportation Corporation (“AETC”) as
guarantor, concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, of a
lease guaranty in a form acceptable to Buyer and AETC,

 

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each of them in its sole discretion, guaranteeing to Buyer the performance of
AELA’s obligations as tenant under the AELA Lease.

 

33.  CONTINGENT PURCHASE PRICE INSTALLMENT.

 

The $4,850,000 Purchase Price described in Paragraph 3.1(a) shall be paid to
Seller through escrow at the Closing.  Buyer’s obligation to pay to Seller each
installment of the additional $150,000 of the Purchase Price described in
Paragraph 3.1(b) (which shall be due in three equal installment payments of
$50,000 each as described below) shall be conditioned upon Buyer’s timely (as
defined below) actual receipt (and retention free of bankruptcy claims or other
insolvency claims) of the full rent and all other monetary charges due from the
lessee or guarantor under the AELA Lease throughout the lease term up through
the date the applicable installment is due.  If such condition is satisfied, the
first $50,000 installment shall be due and payable to Seller six (6) years and
ninety (90) days after the date of the Closing.  If such condition is satisfied,
the second $50,000 installment shall be due and payable to Seller seven (7)
years and ninety (90) days after the date of the Closing.  If such condition is
satisfied, the final $50,000 installment shall be due and payable to Seller
eight (8) years and ninety (90) after the date of the Closing.  (In this regard
the parties acknowledge that Buyer’s agreement to pay such additional $150,000
in installments is being made in specific reliance upon all payments under the
AELA Lease being timely made up through the due dates of such installments and
that Buyer would not otherwise agree to pay more than $4,850,000 for the
Property.)

 

As used in this Paragraph 33, “timely” shall mean that Buyer (or Buyer’
successor-in-interest as lessor under the AELA Lease) has received each
applicable lease payment by the earlier of the following: (a) within thirty (30)
days after the scheduled due date of such payment prescribed in the AELA Lease
(without regard to any delays available to the lessee under bankruptcy or other
laws), or (b) prior to the termination of the AELA Lease due to lessee’s default
or any other reason.

 

Prior to the Closing, Buyer shall deposit with Escrow Holder the $150,000 for
the three conditional installments of the Purchase Price described above. 
Escrow Holder shall hold such funds and invest them in an interest-bearing
account reasonably approved by Buyer throughout the AELA Lease term until the
applicable date each $50,000 installment is due.  The funds for each $50,000
installment shall be deemed to be Buyer’s funds unless and until the condition
to Buyer’s obligation to pay such funds to Seller is fully satisfied, at which
time such funds, without interest, shall be paid to Seller.  The Parties agree
to execute such escrow instructions regarding the funds as Escrow Holder may
reasonably require.  Seller shall pay all fees charged by Escrow Holder
regarding Escrow Holder’s holding such funds.  If Escrow Holder declines to hold
such funds in escrow for up to eight years and ninety days, as described above,
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when due Escrow Holder’s fees regarding such funds, then such funds shall be
released to Buyer (or Buyer’s successor-in-interest) and deposited into a
separate interest-bearing bank account of Buyer (or Buyer’s
successor-in-interest).  The interest earned on such funds, whether earned
through an escrow account or a bank account of Buyer (or Buyer’s
successor-in-interest), shall be paid to Buyer (or Buyer’s
successor-in-interest) from time to time upon the request of Buyer (or Buyer’s
successor-in-interest).

 

If any payment of rent or other monetary charges due from the lessee under the
AELA Lease is not paid in a timely manner (as defined above), any portion of
the  $150,000 deposit which has not yet been released to Seller, together with
accrued interest, shall be immediately released to Buyer (or Buyer’s
successor-in-interest), and Buyer shall have no further obligation to Seller
regarding such balance of the $150,000. Escrow Holder may conclusively rely upon
a written notice from Buyer (or Buyer’s successor-in-interest) that Buyer (or
such successor-in-interest) is entitled to the release of the funds due to
failure of timely receipt of payment, without the necessity of any written
instructions from Seller.  (As a matter of agreement between the Parties with
which Escrow Holder need not be concerned, Buyer shall not give such a notice
unless such a failure of timely receipt of payment has actually occurred.) 
Seller’s sole and exclusive remedy for any default by Buyer under this Paragraph
33 shall be to pursue a civil claim for damages based upon Buyer’s contractual
obligations to Seller under this Paragraph 33.  In no event shall Buyer’s
obligations to Seller for the conditional $150,000 in installments of the
Purchase Price be deemed to be, nor result in, a lien upon the Property, nor
shall Buyer be required to give any security for such obligation.

 

Without limiting the foregoing, to the extent all or any part of such $150,000
does not become part of the Purchase Price and thus does not have to be paid by
Buyer to Seller, Buyer agrees to reduce by such amount retained by Buyer the
rent or other monetary charges last due under the AELA Lease at the end of the
10-year lease term after all other obligations of the lessee and guarantor under
the AELA Lease have been fully satisfied (either by performance of such
obligations or by payment of the damages resulting from nonperformance).  Such
reduction of the last amounts due during the AELA Lease term shall be without
prejudice to Buyer’s right to terminate the AELA Lease if AELA or its successor
as lessee defaults in any other obligations under the AELA Lease.  In the event
Seller and AELA notify Buyer in writing during the 10-year AELA Lease term that
Seller is no longer affiliated with AELA and jointly request in such notice that
Buyer send Seller, at a specified address, copies of any future default notices
served by Buyer on AELA under the AELA Lease, Buyer agrees to send Seller copies
of any such notices at such address by certified mail.  Such notices shall be
provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only and shall not be
preconditions to Buyer’s right to take any action, enforce any obligation, or
pursue any remedy under this Agreement or the AELA Lease.  This notice provision
shall not be construed to limit Buyer’s rights against AELA nor give Seller any
rights to cure defaults by AELA.

 

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BILL OF SALE

 

FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt and adequacy of which is hereby
acknowledged, the undersigned, 201 West Sotello Realty, Inc., a California
corporation (“Transferor”), hereby sells, transfers, assigns and conveys to S.R.
Partners, a California general partnership (“Transferee”), the entire owner’s
interest (free of liens, encumbrances and claims) and any other right, title and
interest of Transferor in and to the personal property listed on Schedule 1
attached hereto (the “Personal Property”).  Transferor hereby represents and
warrants to Transferee that Transferor is hereby conveying to Transferee good,
marketable title to the Personal Property, in its “as is” condition, but free of
any liens, encumbrances or claims of any kind.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Transferor has executed this Bill of Sale as
of                             , 2005, at Los Angeles, California.

 

 

 

 

TRANSFEROR:

 

 

201 West Sotello Realty, Inc.,
a California corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

 

Domenic Gatto, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

 

 

, Chief Financial Officer

 

EXHIBIT A

 

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INVENTORY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

 

1.                                       To the extent assignable, the entire
owner’s interest (free of liens, encumbrances, and claims) and any other right,
title and interest of Transferor in, to and under any and all site plans,
construction and development drawings, plans and specifications, parking
agreements, surveys, engineering studies, soil reports, licenses and permits
(including but not limited to any zoning approvals, land use entitlements, sewer
and water permits and licenses, building permits, certificates of occupancy,
demolition and excavation permits, curb-cut and right-of-way permits, utility
permits, and drainage rights, permits and agreements), and similar or equivalent
governmental documents of every kind and character whatsoever pertaining or
applicable to or in any way connected with the development, construction,
ownership or operation of the real property at 201 Sotello Street, in Los
Angeles, California (the “Property”), including all buildings and other
improvements thereon or thereunder.

 

2.                                       The entire owner’s interest (free of
liens, encumbrances, and claims) and any other right, title and interest of
Transferor in, to, and under any and all contractual or statutory guaranties,
warranties, affidavits, lien waivers and agreements given heretofore and with
respect to the construction or composition of all improvements located in, on,
upon or under and comprising a part of the Property.

 

3.                                       The entire owner’s interest (free of
liens, encumbrances, and claims) and any other right, title and interest of
Transferor in and to any tangible personal property of Transferor located on and
used exclusively in connection with the operation, maintenance or improvement of
the Property (including but not limited to all records, reports, studies and
other documents relating to the operation, maintenance, improvement, and repair
of the Property).

 

The items described in this inventory shall not be deemed to include buses,
fuel, bus maintenance supplies, bus line business licenses, bus line records,
and other personal property relating specifically to the bus line operations
conducted on the Property by Atlantic Express of L.A., Inc., an affiliate of
Transferor which owns such items.

 

SCHEDULE 1 to EXHIBIT A

 

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