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Exhibit 10.1

 

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE

QUALSTAR CORPORATION 

 

2017 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN 

 

This Amendment to the Qualstar Corporation 2017 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of July 8, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), by Qualstar Corporation, a California corporation (the “Company”).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the Company previously adopted the Qualstar Corporation 2017 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), effective as of June 13, 2017;

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18 of the Plan, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) may amend or discontinue the Plan, at any time, subject to approval by the Company’s stockholders entitled to vote at a meeting;

 

WHEREAS, on May 23, 2019, the Board approved an increase to the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Plan by 100,000 shares to a total of 300,000 shares (the “Plan Reserve Increase”), to be made effective upon the requisite approval by the Company’s stockholders (the “Stockholders”);

 

WHEREAS, on July 8, 2019, the Stockholders approved the Plan Reserve Increase, pursuant to a vote held at the Company’s 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders; and

 

WHEREAS, to record and effectuate the adoption of the Plan Reserve Increase, the Company has caused its authorized officer to execute this Amendment.

 

AGREEMENT

 

NOW THEREFORE, the Company hereby agrees as follows:

 

1.           Section 3(a) of the Plan is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

 

“(a) Stock Issuable. The maximum number of shares of Stock reserved and available for issuance under the Plan shall be 300,000 shares subject to adjustment as provided in Section 3(c). Subject to such overall limitation, the maximum aggregate number of shares of Stock that may be issued in the form of Incentive Stock Options shall not exceed 300,000, subject in all cases to adjustment as provided in Section 3(c). For purposes of this limitation, the shares of Stock underlying any Awards under the Plan or the shares of common stock of the Company under the Company’s 2008 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, that are forfeited, canceled or otherwise terminated (other than by exercise) shall be added back to the shares of Stock available for issuance under the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following shares shall not be added to the shares authorized for grant under the Plan: (i) shares tendered or held back upon exercise of an Option or settlement of an Award to cover the exercise price or tax withholding, and (ii) shares subject to a Stock Appreciation Right that are not issued in connection with the stock settlement of the Stock Appreciation Right upon exercise thereof. In the event the Company repurchases shares of Stock on the open market, such shares shall not be added to the shares of Stock available for issuance under the Plan. Subject to such overall limitations, shares of Stock may be issued up to such maximum number pursuant to any type or types of Award; provided, however, that Stock Options or Stock Appreciation Rights with respect to no more than 100,000 shares of Stock may be granted to any one individual grantee during any one calendar year period. The shares available for issuance under the Plan may be authorized but unissued shares of Stock or shares of Stock reacquired by the Company.”

 

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2.           Except as expressly modified by this Amendment, the Plan remains in full force and effect pursuant to its terms. All references to the Plan in other documentation shall be deemed to be a reference to the Plan as amended by this Amendment.

 

3.           This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to the conflict of laws provisions thereof.

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Amendment to be duly executed effective as of the date first written above.

 

 

 

Qualstar Corporation

 

 

 

By:      /s/STEVEN N. BRONSON

Name: Steven N. Bronson

Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

LEE &

.        ASSOCIATES

A I RCR !

STANDARD  SUBLEASE MULTI-TENANT

 

1. Basic Provisions ("Basic provisions").

 

1.1 Parties: This Sublease ("Sublease"), dated for reference purposes only  May 20, 2019 , Is made by and between  Oualstar Corporation  ("Sublessor") and  Stillwater Agency, Inc. ("Sublessee"), (collectively the "Parties", or Individually a "Party").

1.2(a)    Premises: That certain  portion of the Project (as defined  below), commonly known  as (street address, unit/suite, city, state)   1 30 W. Cochran Street. Unit C. Simi Valley; CA 93065   ("Premises"). The Premises are located In the County of Ventura and consist of approximately15,160        square feet. In addition to Sublessee's rights to use and occupy the Premises as hereinafter specified, Sublessee shall have nonexclusive rights to the Common Areas (as defined below) as hereinafter specified, but shall not ha11e any rights to the roof, the exterior walls, or the 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."

1.2(b)    Parking:   Forty-Fjye (45)   unreserved vehicle par king spaces.

 

	 	
			3.

				
			Term:  One (1) years and  Seyen and One-half  (7 1/2)   months commencing   luly 15, 2019  ("Commencement Date") and ending   February 28. 2021   ("Expiration Date").

			

	 	
			4.

				
			Early Possession: If the Premises are available Sublessee may have non-exclusive possession of the Premises commencing July 1 5, 2019  ("Early Possession Date").

			

	 	
			5.

				
			Base Rent:  $12,886.00 per month ("Base Rent"), payable on the first (lst) day of each month commencing

			

 

September 1 , 2019 .

l0If this box Is checked, there are provisions In this Sublease for the Base Rent to be adjusted.

 

	 	
			6.

				
			Sublessee's Share of Operating Expenses;  Nine and fourteen One-Hundreths  percent ( 9.1383%)

			

 

("Sublessee's Share"). In the event that that size of the Premises and/or the Project are modified during the term of this

Lease, lessor shall recalculate late lessee's Share to reflect such modification .

 

	 	
			7.

				
			Base Rent and other Monies Paid Upon Execution:

			

	 	
			a.

				
			Base Rent: Sl9,329.00 for the period August 15, 2019 - September 31, 2019.

			

	 	
			b.

				
			Security Deposit: $12,886.00 ("Security Deposit").

			

 

©  Other:  $3,927.00  for  operating and tr i p le net expenses from July 1 5, 2019 - August 31, 2019 .

(d) Total Due Upon Execution of this lease: $36,142.00.

 

	 	
			8.

				
			Agreed Use: The Premisesshall be used and occupied only for  design, marketing, production, general office  and related legal uses   and for no other purposes.

			

	 	
			9.

				
			Real Estate Brokers:

			

	 	
			a.

				
			Representation: Each Party acknowledges receiving a Disclosure Regarding Real Estate Agency Relationship, confirms and consents to the following agency relationships In this Sublease with the following real estate brokers ("Broker(s)") and/or their agents ("Agent(s)"):

			

 

Sublessor's Brokerage Firm   Lee & Associate LA North /Ventura, lnc.   License No. 0101 3724 / 01483890  Is the broker of (check one):X            the Sublessor; or      both the Sublessee and Sublessor (dual agent).

Sublessor's Agent Mike Tingus I Grant Fulkerson. SJOR License No. 01 013724 I 01483890 Is (check one): the Sublessor's Agent (salesperson or broker associate); or both the Sublessee's Agent and the Sublessor's Agent (dual agent).

Sublessee's Brokerage Firm Lee & Associates - LA North Nentura . Inc. license No. 00875413 Is the broker of (check one): X  the Sublessee; or  both the Sublessee and Sublessor (dual agent).

Sublessee's Agent Joe Jusko   License No.   00875413   Is (check one):          X the Sublessee's Agent (salesperson or broker associate); or  both the Sublessee's Agent and the Sublessor's Agent (dual agent).

 

	 	
			b.

				
			Payment to Brokers:  Upon execution and delivery of this Sublease by both Parties, Sublessor 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

			

 

or _% of the total Base Rent) for the brokerage services rendered by the Brokers.                                                      - 1.10      Guarantor. The obligations of the Sublessee under this Sublease shall be guaranteed by Lance Wilson

("Guarantor").

1.11 Attachments. Attached hereto are the following, all of which constitute a part of this Sublease: X an  Addendum consisting of Paragraphs _1_ through 2;

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			X other (specify): Exhibit "N' (Personal Guaranty) .

				
			Exhibit “A” Personal Guaranty

				 
	
			2. Premises.

				 	 

 

	 	
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			Letting. Sublessor hereby subleases to Sublessee, and Sublessee hereby subleases from Sublessor, the Premises, for the term, at the rental, and upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions set  forth in this  Sublease. While the approximate square footage of the Premises may have been used In the marketing of the Premises for purposes of comparison, the Base Rent stated herein Is NOT tied to square footage and Is not subject to adjustment should the actual size be determined to be different Note: Sublessee Is advised to verify the actual size prior to executing this Sublease.

			

 

Condition. Sublessor shall deliver the Premises to Sublessee broom clean and, free of debris and shall provide a, one time, janitorial service which shall Include sanitation of the restrooms on the Commencement Date or the Early Possession Date, whichever first occurs ("Start Date"), and warrants that the existing electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, lighting, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems ("HVAC"), and any Items which the Sublessor Is obligated to construct pursuant to the Work Letter attached hereto, If any, other than those constructed by Sublessee, shall be In good operating condition on said date. 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, Sublessor shall, as Sublessor's sole obligation with respect to such matter, except as otherwise provided In this Sublease, promptly after receipt of written notice from Sublessee setting forth with specificity the nature and extent of such non-compliance,

malfunction or failure, rectify same at Sublessor'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. If Sublessee does not give Sublessor the required notice within the appropriate warranty period, correction of any such non-compliance, malfunction or failure shall be the obligation of Sublessee at Sublessee's sole cost and expense.

 

	 	
			3.

				
			Compliance. Sublessor warrants that any Improvements, alterations or utility Installations made or Installed by or on behalf of Sublessor to or on the Premises comply with all applicable covenants or restrictions of record and applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances ("Applicable Requirements") In effect on the date that they were made or Installed. Sublessor makes no warranty also the use to which Sublessee will put the Premises or to modifications which may be required by the Americans with Disabilities Act or any similar laws as a result of Sublessee's use. NOTE: Sublessee Is responsible for determining whether or not the zoning and other Applicable Requirements are appropriate for Sublessee'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, Sublessor shall, except as otherwise provided, promptly after receipt of written notice from Sublessee setting forth with specificity the nature and extent of such non-compliance, rectify the same.

 

	 	
			4.

				
			Acknowledgements. Sublessee acknowledges that: (a) It has been given an opportunity to Inspect and measure

			

 

the Premises, (b) It has been advised by Sublessor 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 Sublessee's Intended use, (c) Sublessee 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, (d) It Is not relying on any representation as to the size of the Premises made by Brokers or Sublessor,(e) the square footage of the Premises was not material to Sublessee's decision to sublease the Premises and pay the Rent stated herein, and (f ) neither Sublessor, Sublessor'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 Sublease. In addition, Sublessor acknowledges that: (I) Brokers have made no representations, promises or warranties concerning Sublessee's ability to honor the Sublease or suitability to occupy the Premises, and (II) It Is Sublessor's sole responsibility to Investigate the financial capability and/or suitability of all

proposed tenants.

 

	 	
			5.

				
			Americans with Disabilities Act. In the event that as a result of Sublessee's use, or Intended use, of the Premises the Americans with Disabilities Act or any similar law requires modifications or the construction or Installation of Improvements In or to the Premises, Building, Project and/or Common Areas, the Parties agree that such modifications, construction or Improvements shall be made at:  Sublessor's expense; X  Sublessee's expense.

			

	 	
			6.

				
			Vehicle Parking. Sublessee 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 for parking . Sublessee 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 pickup trucks, herein called "Permitted Size Vehicles." Sublessor may regulate the loading and un loading 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 Sublessor.

 

	 	
			a.

				
			Sublessee shall not permit or allow any vehicles that belong to or are controlled by Sublessee or Sublessee's employees, suppliers, shippers, customers, contractors or Invitees to be loaded, unloaded, or par ked In areas other than those designated by Sublessor for such activities.

			

	 	
			b.

				
			Sublessee shall not service or store any vehicles In the Common Areas.

			

	 	
			c.

				
			If Sublessee permits or allows any of the prohibited activities desert in this Paragraph 2.6, then Sublessor shall have the right, without notice,  In addition to such other rights and remedies that It may have, to remove or tow

			

 

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away the vehicle Involved and charge the cost to Sublessee, which cost shall be Immediately payable upon demand by Sublessor. ●

 

	 	
			1.

				
			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 Premises that are provided and designated by the Sublessor from time to time for the general nonexclusive use of Sublessor, Sublessee and other tenants of the Project and their respective employees, suppliers, shippers, customers, contractors and Invitees, Including parking areas, loading and unload Ing areas, trash areas, roofs, roadways, walkways, driveways and landscaped areas.

			

 

2.B Common Areas - Sublessee's Rights. Sublessor grants to Sublessee, for the benefit of Sublessee and Its employees, suppliers, shippers, contractors, customers and Invitees, during the term of this Sublease, the nonexclusive 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 Sublessor 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 Sublessor or Sublessor's designated agent, which consent may be revoked at any time. In the event that any unauthorized storage shall occur then Sublessor 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 Sublessee, which cost shall be Immediately payable upon demand by Sublessor.

 

	 	
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			Common Areas - Rules and Regulations. Sublessor or such other person(s) as Sublessor 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. Sublessee 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. Sublessor shall not be responsible to Sublessee for the noncompliance with said Rules and Regulations by other tenants of the Project.

 

	 	
			10.

				
			Common Areas ●Changes. Sublessor shall have the right, In Sublessor'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   add additional buildings and Improvements to the Common Areas;

			

	 	
			d.

				
			To  use  the  Common Areas while engaged In making addition aI Improvements, repairs or alterations to the Project, or any portion thereof; and

			

	 	
			e.

				
			To do and perform such other acts and make such other changes In, to or with respect to the Common Areas and Project as Sublessor may, In the exercise of sound business Judgment. deem to be appropriate.

			

	 	
			3.

				
			Possession.

			

	 	
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			Early Possession. Any provision herein granting Sublessee Early Possession of the Premises Is subject to and conditioned upon the Premises being available for such possession prior to the Commencement Date. Any grant of Early Possession only conveys a non-exclusive right to occupy the Premises. If Sublessee 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 Ear ly Possession. All other terms of this Sublease (Including but not limited to the obligations to pay Sublessee'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.

 

	 	
			2.

				
			Delay In Commencement. Sublessor agrees to use Its best commercially reasonable efforts to deliver possession of the Premises by the Commencement Date. If, despite said efforts, Sublessor Is unable to deliver possess ion as agreed, the rights and obligations of Sublessor and Sublessee shall be as set forth In Paragraph 3.3 of the Master Lease (as

			

 

modified by Paragraph 6.3 of this Sublease).

 

	 	
			3.

				
			Sublessee Compliance. Sublessor shall not be required to tender possession of the Premises to Sublessee until Sublessee complies with Its obligation to provide evidence of Insurance. Pending delivery of such evidence, Sublessee shall be required to perform all of Its obligations under this Sublease from and after the Start Date, including the payment of Rent, notwithstanding Sublessor's election to withhold possession pending receipt of such evidence of Insurance. Further, if Sublessee Is required to perform any other conditions prior  to or concurrent with the Start Date, the Start Date shall occur but Sublessor may elect to withhold possession until such conditions are satisfied .

			

	 	
			4.

				
			Rent and Other Charges.

			

	 	
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			Rent Defined.  All monetary obligations of Sublessee to Sublessor under the terms of this Sublease (except for the Security Deposit} are deemed to be rent ("Rent"). Rent shall be payable In lawful money of the United States to Sublessor at the address stated herein or to such other persons or at such other places as Sublessor may designate In writing.

			

	 	
			2.

				
			Common Area Operating Expenses. Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor during the term hereof, In addition to the Base Rent, Sublessee's Share of all Common Area Operating Expenses, as hereinafter defined, during each calendar year of the term of this Sublease, In accordance with the following provisions:

			

	 	
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			"Common  Area  Operating Expenses" are defined, for the purposes of this Sublease, as  those  costs Incurred by

			

 

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Sublessor relating to the operation of the Project, which are Included In the following list:

 

	 	
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			Costs related to the operation, repair and maintenance, In neat, clean, good order and condition, but not the replacement 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 faculties, fences and gates, elevators, roofs, and roof drainage systems.

(bb) Exterior signs and any tenant directories. (cc) Any fire sprinkler systems.

 

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

			

 

(Ill) The cost of 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.

 

	 	
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			Real Property Taxes.

			

	 	
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			Insurance premiums.

			

	 	
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			Any deductible portion of an Insured loss concerning the Building or the Common Areas.

			

	 	
			b.

				
			The Inclusion of the Improvements, facilities and services set forth In Subparagraph 4.2(a) shall not be deemed to Impose an obligation upon Sublessor to either have said Improvements or facilities or to provide those services unless Sublessor already provides the services, or Sublessor has agreed elsewhere In this Sublease to provide the same or some of them.

			

	 	
			c.

				
			Sublessee's Share of Common Area Operating Expenses Is payable mont ly on the same day as the Base Rent Is due hereunder. The amount of such payments shall be based on Sublessor's estimate of the Common Area Operating Expenses. Within 60 days after written request (but not more than once each year) Sublessor shall deliver to Sublessee a reasonably detailed statement showing Sublessee's Share of the actual Common Area Operating Expenses Incurred

			

 

during the preceding year. If Sublessee's payments under this Paragraph 4.2(c) during the preceding year exceed Sublessee's Share as Indicated on such statement, Sublessor shall credit the amount of such overpayment against Sublessee's Share of Common Area Operating Expenses next becoming due. If Sublessee's payments under this Paragraph 4.2(c) during the preceding year were less than Sublessee's Share as Indicated on such statement, Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor the amount of the deficiency within 10 days after delivery by Sublessor to Sublessee of the statement.

 

	 	
			2.

				
			Utilities . Sublessee shall pay for all water, gas, heat, light, power, telephone, trash disposal and other utilities and services supplied to the Premises, together with any taxes thereon. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 4.2, If at any time In Sublessor's sole judgment, Sublessor determines that Sublessee Is using a disproportionate amount

			

 

of water, electricity or other commonly metered utilities, or that Sublessee Is generating such a large volume of trash as to require an Increase In the size ot the dumpster and/or an Increase In the number ot t1mes per month that the dumpster Is emptied, then Sublessor may Increase Sublessee's Base Rent by an amount equal to such Increased costs.

 

	 	
			5.

				
			Security Deposit. The rights and obligations of Sublessor and Sublessee asto said Security Deposit shall be as set

			

 

forth In Paragraph 5 of the Master Lease (as modified by Paragraph 7.3 of this Sublease).

 

	 	
			6.

				
			Master Lease.

			

	 	
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			Sublessor Is the lessee of the Premises by virtue of the "Master Lease•, wherein Cypress P ointe, Simi Valley, LLC Is the lessor, hereinafter the "Master Lessor".

			

	 	
			2.

				
			This Sublease Is and shall be at all times subject and subordinate to the Master Lease.

			

	 	
			3.

				
			The terms, conditions and respective obligations of Sublessor and Sublessee to each other under this Sublease shall be the terms and conditions of the Master Lease except for those provisions of the Master Lease which are directly contradicted by this Sublease In which event the terms of this Sublease document shall control over the Master Lease. Therefore, for the purposes of this Sublease, wherever In the Master Lease the word "Lessor" ls used It shall be deemed to mean the Sublessor herein and wherever In the Master Lease the word "Lessee" ls used It shall be deemed to mean the Sublessee herein.

			

	 	
			4.

				
			During the term of this Sublease and for all periods subsequent for obligations which have arisen prior to the

			

 

termination of this Sublease, Sublessee does hereby expressly assume and agree to perform and comply with, for the benefit of Sublessor and Master Lessor, each and every obligation of Sublessor under the Master Lease except for the following paragraphs which are excluded therefrom : None .

 

	 	
			5.

				
			The obligations that Sublessee has assumed under paragraph 6.4 hereof are hereinafter referred to asthe "Sublessee's Assumed Obllg1tlons". The obligations that sublessee has not assumed under paragraph 6.4 hereof are hereinafter referred to as the "Sublessor's Remaining Obligations''.

			

	 	
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			Sublessee shall hold Sublessor free and harmless from all liability, judgments, costs, damages, claims  or

			

 

demands, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of Sublessee's failure to comply with or perform Sublessee's Assumed Obligations.

 

	 	
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			Sublessor agrees to maintain the Master Lease during the entire term of this Sublease, subject, however, to any

			

 

earlier termination of the Master Lease without the fault of the Sublessor, and to comply with or perform Sublessor's Remaining Obligations and to hold Sublessee free and harmless from all liability, judgments, costs, damages, claims or demands arising out of Sublessor's failure to comply with or perform Sublessor's Remaining Obligations.

 

	 	
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			Sublessor represents to Sublessee that the Master Lease Is In full force and effect and that no default exists on

			

 

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5.Assignment of Sublease and Default.

	 	
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			Sublessor hereby assigns and transfers to Master Lessor the Sublessor's Interest In this Sublease, subject however to the provisions of Paragraph 8.2hereof.

			

	 	
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			Master Lessor, by executing this document, agrees that until a Default shall occur In the performance of Sublessor's Obligations under the Master Lease, that Sublessor may receive, collect and enjoy the Rent accruing under this Sublease. However, If   Sublessor shall Default In the performance of Its obligations to Master Lessor then Master       Lessor may, at Its option, receive and collect, directly from Sublessee, all Rent owing and to be owed under this Sublease. Master Lessor shall not, by reason of this assienment of the Sublease nor by reason of the collection of the Rent from the Sublessee, be deemed liable to Sublessee for any failure of the Sublessor to perform and comply with Sublessor's Remaining Obligations.

			

	 	
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			Sublessor hereby Irrevocably authorizes and directs Sublessee upon receipt of any written notice from the Master Lessor stating that a Defa ult exists In the performance of Sublessor's obligations under the Master Lease, to pay to Master Lessor the Rent due and to become due under the Sublease. Sublessor agrees that Sublessee shall have the right to rely upon any such statement and request from Master Lessor, and that Sublessee shall pay such Rent to Master Lessor without any obligation or right to Inquire as to whether such Default exists and notwithstanding any notice from

			

 

or claim from Sublessor to the contrary and Sublessor shall have no right or claim against Sublessee for any such Rent so paid by Sublessee.

 

	 	
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			No changes or modifications shall be made to this Sublease without the consent of Master Lessor.

			

 

B. Consent of Master Lessor.

 

	 	
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			In the event that the Master Lease requires that Sublessor obtain the consent of Master Lessor to any subletting by Sublessor then, this Sublease shall not be effective unless, within 10 days of the date hereof, Master Lessor signs this Sublease thereby giving Its consent to this Subletting.

			

	 	
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			In the event that the obligations of the Sublessor under the Master Lease have been guaranteed by third parties, then neither this Sublease, nor the Master Lessor's consent, shall be effective unless, within 10 days of the date hereof, said guarantors sign this Sublease thereby giving their consent to this Sublease.

			

	 	
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			In the event that Master Lessor does give such consent then:

			

	 	
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			Such consent shall not release Sublessor of Its obligations or alter the primary liability of Sublessor to pay the Rent and perform and comply with all of the obligations of Sublessor to be performed under the Master Lease.

			

	 	
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			The acceptance of Rent by Master Lessor from Sublessee or anyone else liable under the Master Lease shall not be deemed a waiver by Master Lessor of any provisions of the Master Lease.

			

	 	
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			The consent to this Sublease shall not constitute a consent to any subsequent subletting or assignment.

			

	 	
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			In the event of any Default of Sublessor under the Master Lease, Master Lessor may proceed directly against Sublessor, any guarantors or anyone else liable under the Master Lease or this Sublease without first exhausting Master Lessor's remedies against any other person or entity liable thereon to Master Lessor.

			

	 	
			e.

				
			Master Lessor may consent to subsequent subletting and assignments of the Master Lease or this Sublease or any amendments or modifications thereto without notifying Sublessor or anyone else Liable under the Master Lease and without obtaining their consent and such action shall not relieve such persons from liability.

			

 

(f) In the event that Sublessor shall Default in Its obligations under the Master Lease, then Master Lessor, at Its option and without being obligated to do so, may require Sublessee to attorn to Master Lessor In which event Master Lessor shall undertake the obligations of Sublessor under this Sublease from the time of the exercise of said option to termination of this Sublease but Master lessor shall not be liable for any prepaid Rent nor any Security Deposit paid by Sublessee, nor shall Master Lessor be liable for any other Defaults of the Sublessor under the Sublease.

 

	 	
			4.

				
			The signatures of the Master Lessor and any Guarantors of Sublessor at the end of this document shall constitute their consent to the terms of this Sublease.

			

 

B.5 Master Lessor acknowledges that, to the best of Master Lessor's knowledge, no Default presently exists under the Master Lease of obligations to be performed by Sublessor and that the Master Lease Is In full force and effect.

8.6 In the event that Sublessor Defaults under Its obligations to be performed under the Master Lease by Sublessor, Master Lessor agrees to deliver to Sublessee a copy of any such notice of default. Sublessee shall have the right to cure any Default of Sublessor described In any notice of default If Sublessee does so within the same number of days set forth In the notice of default given to Sublessor. If such Default Is cured by Sublessee then Sublessee shall have the right of reimbursement and offset from and against Sublessor.

 

	 	
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			Additional Brokers Commissions .

			

	 	
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			Sublessor agrees that if Sublessee exercises any option or right of first refusal as granted by Sublessor herein , or any option or right substantially similar thereto, either to extend the term of this Sublease, to renew this Sublease, to purchase the Premises, or to lease or purchase adjacent property which Sublessor may own or In which Sublessor has an Interest, then Sublessor shall pay to Broker a fee In accordance with the schedule of Broker In effect at the time of the execution of this Sublease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sublessor's obligation under this Paragraph Is limited to a transaction In which Sublessor Is acting as a Sublessor, lessor or seller.

			

	 	
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			If a separate brokerage fee agreement Is attached then Master Lessor agrees that If Sublessee shall exercise any option or right of first refusal granted to Sublessee by Master Lessor In connection with this Sublease, or any option or

			

 

right substantially similar thereto, either to extend or renew the Master Lease, to purchase the Premises or any part

thereof, or to lease or purchase adjacent property which Master Lessor may own or In which Master Lessor has an

Interest, or If Broker Is the procuring cause of any other lease or sale entered             into between Sublessee and Master Lessor

Pertaining  to the Premises, any part thereof, or any adjacent property which Master Lessor owns or In which It has an

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Interest, then as to any of said transactions, Master Lessor shall pay to Broker a fee, In cash, In accordance with the schedule attached to such brokerage fee agreement.

 

	 	
			1.

				
			Any fee due from Sublessor or Master Lessor hereunder shall be due and payable upon the exercise of any option to extend or renew, upon the execution of any new lease, or, In the event of a purchase, at the close of escrow.

			

	 	
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			Any transferee of Sublessor's Interest In this Sublease, or of Master Lessor's Interest In the Master Lease, by accepting an assignment thereof, shall be deemed to have assumed the respective obligations of Sublessor or Master Lessor under this Paragraph 9. Broker shall be deemed to be a third-party beneficiary of this paragraph 9.

			

 

10. Representations and Indemnities of Broker Relationships. The Parties each represent and warrant to the other that It has had no dealings with any person, firm, broker, agent or finder (other than the Brokers and Agents, If any) In connection with this Sublease, and that no one other than said named Brokers and Agents Is entitled to any commission or finder's fee In connection herewith. Sublessee and Sublessor 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.

11. Attorney's 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, Sublessor 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).

12. No Prior or Other Agreements; Broker Disclaimer. This Sublease 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. Sublessor and Sublessee 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 Sublease 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 Sublessor or Sublessee under this Sublease or any amendment or modification hereto shall be limited to an amount up to the fee received by such Broker pursuant to this Sublease; 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.

 

	 	
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			Accessibility; Americans with Disabilities Act.

			

	 	
			a.

				
			The Premises:

			

 

 X have not undergone an Inspection by a Certified Access Specialist (CASp). Note: A Certified Access Specialist (CASp) can Inspect the subject premises and determine whether the subject premises comply with all of the applicable construction-related accessibility standards under state law. Although state law does not require a CASp Inspection of the subject premises, the commercial property owner or lessor may not prohibit the lessee or tenant from obtaining a CASp Inspection of the subject premises for the occupancy or potential occupancy of the lessee or tenant, If requested by the lessee or tenant. The parties shall mutually agree on the arrangements for the time and manner of the CASp Inspection, the payment of the fee for the CASp Inspection, and the cost of making any repairs necessary to correct violations of construction-related accessibility standards within the premises.

_have undergone an Inspection by a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) and It was determined that the Premises met all

applicable  construction-relate d accessibility standards pursuant to California Civil Code §55.51 et seq. Lessee

acknowledges that It received a copy of the Inspection report at least 48 hours prior to executing this Lease and agrees to keep such report confidential.

_have undergone an Inspection by a Certlfled Access Specialist (CASp) and It was determined that the Premises did not meet all applicable construction-related accessibility standards pursuant to C&llforn la Civil Code §55.51 et seq. Lessee acknowledges that It received a copy of the Inspection report at least 48 hours prior to executing this Lease and agrees to keep such report confidential except as necessary to complete repairs and corrections of violations of construction

related accessibility standards.

In the event that the Premises have been Issued an Inspection report by a CASp the Lessor shall provide a copy of the disability access Inspection certificate to Lessee within 7 days of the execution of this Lease.

 

	 	
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			Since compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state and local accessibility statutes are dependent upon lessee's specific use of the Premises, Lessor makes no warranty or representation as to whether or not the Premises comply with ADA or any similar legislation. In the event that Lessee's  of the Premises requires modifications or additions to the Premises In order to be In compliance with AD                                                                      other accessibility statutes, Lessee agrees to make any such necessary modifications and/or addition

			

 

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ATTENTION: NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY AIR CRE OR BY ANY REAL ESTATE BROKER AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFCIENCY, LEGAL EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS SUBLEASE OR THE TRANSACTIO N TO WHICHIT RELATES,THE PARTIES ARE URGED TO:

 

	 	
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			SEEK ADVICE OF COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGALAND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS SUBLEASE.

			

	 	
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			RETAINAPPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE THE CONDITION OF THE PREMISES. SAID INVESTIGATION SHOULD!NCWDE BUT NOT BE LIMITEDTO:  THE POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, THE ZONING OFTHE PROPERTY, THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY,THE CONDITION OF THE ROOF AND OPERATING SYSTEMS,AND THE SUITABILITY OF THE PREMISES FOR SUBLESSEE'S INTENDED USE.

			

 

WARNI NG: IF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED, I           STATE OTHER THAN CALIFORNIA, CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE

iTH THE LAWS OF THE STATE IN WHICHTHE PROPERTY IS LOCATED.

Executed At:

On: _

 

By:

Name Printed: _

Title: Phone: Fax: EmaII:

Address:

Federal ID No.: _

BROKER

Lee & Associates- LA North/Ventura,Inc.

Attn: Mike Tlngus I Grant Fulkerson, SIOR

Tltle: President I Pri ncipal

Address: 26050 Mureau Road,Suite 101

Calabasas, CA 91302

Phone: 818-223-4388

Fax:  818-591-1450

Emal!: mtlngus@lee-re.com I gfulkerson@lee-re.com Federal ID No.:_

Broker/AGENT DRE license #:  01013724 I 01483890

Consent to the above Sublease Is hereby given. Executed At:

Executed On:

IBy Master Lessor:

Cypress Pointe Simi Valley, LLC

 

Fax:

Emal!:  sophla@stlllwateragency.com

Address: Federal ID No.:

BROKER

Lee &Associates● LA North/Ventura, Inc.

Attn: (oe Jusko Title:   Principal

Address : 26050 Mureau Road. Suite 101

Calabasas, CA 91302

Phone:  019-223-4388

Fax: 818-591-1450

Email:  !lusko@lee-re.com Federal ID No.:

Broker/AGENT DRE License #:  00875413

Executed At: Executed On:

 

By:

Name Printed: Brian L. Haryey

 

By:

 

 

Tttle: President

Phone: 310-208-8077

iTitle:_-

 

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ADDENDUM TO AIR STANDARD SUBLEASE MULTI-TENANT

Sublease dated:                 May 20, 2019

Sublessor:                      Qualstar Corporation

Lessee:                          Stillwater Agency, Inc.

Property Address:               130 W. Cochran, Unit C, Simi Valley, CA 93065

IN THB E     VENT OF ANY CONFLICT  BETWEEN  THE  PRINTED PROVISIONS OP THE  LEASE AND THIS ADDENDUM, THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ADDENDUM SHALL CONTROL.

 

	 	
			1.

				
			Base Rent (1.5 Cont.).

			

 

The  monthly Base Rent shall be abated from July 15, 2019 to August 15,2019.

2.              Operating Expenses/Triple Net Expenses (1.7 C Cont.).

The Operating Expense and Triple Net expenses are $2,618.00 per month.

APPROVAL OF LEASE ADDENDUM PARAGRAPHS 1 THROUGH 2

 

SUBLESSOR:

Tltle:.        ..,           

 

 

Title:.                    President.                          

 

Date:

 

5-22-19

 

MASTER LESSOR:

Cypress Pointe Simi Valley, LLC

 

By:

Name:       Brian Harvey

 

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