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Alterations and Improvements by Subtenant
Alterations and Improvements by Subtenant contract clause examples

Alterations and Improvements By Subtenant. Subtenant shall not make any to the Premises without first # obtaining the written approval of such Alterations from each of Master Landlord and Sublandlord to the extent approval is required under the Master Lease and # otherwise complying with all provisions of the Master Lease, as incorporated herein, applicable to such Alterations; provided, however, approval by Sublandlord shall not be required if Master Landlord provides its approval. All such Alterations shall be constructed only after necessary permits, licenses and approvals have been obtained from appropriate governmental agencies and all improvements shall be constructed as to conform to all relevant codes, regulations, and ordinances. All such Alterations shall be made at Subtenant’s sole cost and shall be diligently prosecuted to completion. Upon the expiration of this Sublease, Subtenant shall comply with Article 15 of the Master Lease, as incorporated herein, except to the extent that Master Landlord waives such requirement in writing. Subtenant shall permit no mechanics’ or other liens to be recorded against the Premises related to work performed by or for Subtenant or anyone claiming by, under or through Subtenant. Should such a lien be made or filed against the Premises or real property on which the Premises are situated, Subtenant at its sole cost, shall bond against or discharge said lien within thirty (30) days after Sublandlord’s or Master Landlord’s request to do so. Sublandlord acknowledges that Subtenant plans to install its own security system for the Premises and make the alterations described in Exhibit E, provided Master Landlord consents to the same and does not require that they be restored. Sublandlord’s contingent waiver of its approval right to Subtenant’s Alterations shall not affect or diminish any of Subtenant’s other obligations to Sublandlord under Section 8 of the Master Lease as incorporated herein, and Subtenant shall provide to Sublandlord all notices, lien waivers, and “as built” drawings and other items required to be delivered to Sublandlord pursuant to that Section. In addition, to the extent Subtenant is delayed in completing its initial alterations to the Premises due to # delays by Sublandlord, but only if the delay continues for two (2) business days after Subtenant’s delivery of a second request for approval in compliance with the notice provisions of this Sublease, which second request must be in writing or sent by email to Sublandlord’s email address provided under Section 10.1 above or # mandatory construction work stoppages imposed by governmental entities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (by statute, orders or other restrictions), Subtenant shall be entitled to abate one (1) day of rent next coming due with respect to the applicable phase of the Premises for each day of such delay.

Tenant may, in its sole discretion and without the prior consent of Landlord, make any alterations, additions or improvements (collectively, “Alterations”) in or to the Premises. All such Alterations shall be performed by Tenant in a good and workmanlike manner and comply with all Requirements. Tenant’s contractor shall obtain all applicable building and occupancy permits required by law. Tenant agrees to indemnify Landlord and hold it harmless against any loss, liability or damage resulting from such work. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Lease, Landlord will not make any Alterations in or to the Premises without the prior written consent of Tenant.

Any alterations or improvements that Subtenant desires to make to the Premises shall be subject to the terms of the Prime Lease with respect to alterations and improvements, with such terms and requirements benefiting both Landlord as well as the Sublandlord. Subtenant shall pay for all fees charged by Landlord in connection with any alterations being performed by, through, under or on behalf of Subtenant in or about the Premises. Sublandlord, at no expense to Sublandlord, shall reasonably cooperate with any requests by Subtenant for obtaining the approval of Landlord to any improvements or alterations Subtenant desires to make to the Premises.

Alterations and Improvements by Tenant. Tenant shall make no alterations, decorations, installations, removals, additions or improvements in or to the Premises, the Building or elsewhere on the Property, nor permit any holes to be drilled or made in or on the Premises, the Building or elsewhere on the Property except in each instance in such place and manner and by contractors or mechanics all as shall first have been approved in writing by Landlord. No such installations or other work shall be undertaken or begun by Tenant until Landlord has approved written plans and specifications therefor; and no amendments or additions to such plans and specifications shall be made without prior written consent of Landlord. Any such alteration, decoration, installation, removal, addition and improvement shall be done at the sole expense of Tenant and at such times and in such manner as Landlord may designate. If Tenant shall make any alterations, decorations, installations, removals, additions or improvements, then Landlord may elect to require Tenant, at the Tenant’s expense, at the expiration of this Lease, to restore the Premises, the Building and the Property (as the case may be) to substantially the same condition as existed at the Term Commencement Date.

The approval of Plans, or consent by Sublandlord and Prime Land Landlord to the making of any Alterations, does not constitute Sublandlord’s representation that such Plans or Alterations comply with any applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, or rules and regulations. Sublandlord shall not be liable to Subtenant or any other party in connection with Sublandlord’s approval of any Plans, or Sublandlord’s consent to Subtenant’s performing any Alterations. If any Alterations made by or on behalf of Subtenant require Sublandlord to make any alterations or improvements to any part of the Building in order to comply with any applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, or rules and regulations, Subtenant shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by Sublandlord in connection with such alterations or improvements.

Alterations and Improvements. Any alterations, additions or improvements to the Subleased Premises by or for Subtenant (collectively referred to as “Alterations”) shall require the prior written consent of both Sublandlord and Master Landlord, to the extent required under Article 9 of the Original Lease, as incorporated herein, and be made in accordance with Article 9 of the Original Lease. Sublandlord may condition its consent upon Subtenant’s agreeing to pay all Sublandlord’s and Master Landlord’s costs and expenses incurred in connection with approving such Alterations. Subtenant shall be solely responsible for # the planning, construction and completion of any Alterations by or on behalf of Subtenant and # removal of such Alterations

Improvements; Alterations. Improvements to the Premises shall be installed at Tenant's expense only in accordance with plans and specifications which have been previously approved in writing by Landlord, which approval shall be governed by the provisions set forth in this Section 8(a). No alterations or additions in or to the Premises may be made without Landlord's prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; provided, however, Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to any alteration or addition that would not affect (in the reasonable discretion of Landlord) the # Building's Structure or the Building's Systems (including the Building's restrooms or mechanical rooms), # exterior appearance of the Building, # appearance of the Building's common areas or elevator lobby areas, # provision of services to other occupants of the Building, # the safety of other tenants in the Building, and # the appearance, character, reputation, value, marketability, and desirability of the Building, and in each instance is in compliance with all applicable Laws. Tenant shall not paint or install lighting or decorations, signs, window or door lettering, or advertising media of any type visible from the exterior of the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent may be withheld in Landlord's sole and absolute discretion. All alterations, additions, and improvements shall be constructed, maintained, and used by Tenant, at its risk and expense, in accordance with all Laws; Landlord's consent to or approval of any alterations, additions or improvements (or the plans therefor) shall not constitute a representation or warranty by Landlord, nor Landlord's acceptance, that the same comply with sound architectural and/or engineering practices or with all applicable Laws, and Tenant shall be solely responsible for ensuring all such compliance. Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant or any other party in connection with Landlord's approval of any plans and specifications for any alterations, or Landlord's consent to Tenant's performing any alterations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Tenant shall be permitted to make interior, non- structural alterations within the Premises without Landlord's prior consent (but with five (5) business days prior written notice thereof to Landlord), provided that such alterations # do not affect or impact any structural components or any mechanical, electrical or plumbing systems or equipment of the Building, # do not impact any other tenant's premises, # are not visible from outside of the Premises, # do not exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) in the aggregate, and # do not require the issuance of a building permit; provided that such alterations shall be subject to the other terms and conditions of this Lease governing improvements and alterations.

Except as specified in an exhibit attached to this Lease (if any), Tenant accepts the Premises in their as-is condition as of the Commencement Date and Tenant shall pay for all tenant improvements, whether the work is performed by Landlord or by Tenant. If any improvements to the Premises or other work on the Premises by Tenant causes the need to comply with any Laws in areas outside of the Premises including without limitation the Americans with Disabilities Act or regulations pertaining to earthquake codes, Tenant shall pay the cost thereof as well. Tenant shall make no improvements or alterations on the Premises of any kind, including the initial work to be performed by Tenant in the Premises, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Prior to the commencement of any work by Tenant, Tenant shall first submit the following to Landlord and obtain Landlord’s written consent to all of the following which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld: Tenant’s plans and specifications; Tenant’s estimated costs; and the names of all of Tenant’s contractors and subcontractors. Landlord to approve, or provide Tenant Improvement comments back to Tenant within 20 days after submittal. If Landlord is to perform some or all of such work, Landlord shall have the right to require Tenant to pay for the cost of the work in advance or in periodic installments. If the work is to be performed by Tenant, Landlord shall have the right to require Tenant to furnish adequate security to assure timely payment to the contractors and subcontractors for such work. All work performed by Tenant shall be done in strict compliance with all applicable building, fire, sanitary, and safety codes, and other applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and ordinances, and Tenant shall secure all necessary permits for the same. Tenant shall keep the Premises free from all liens in connection with any such work. All work performed by the Tenant shall be carried forward expeditiously, shall not interfere with Landlord’s work or the work to be performed by or for other tenants, and shall be completed within a reasonable time. Landlord or Landlord’s agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to inspect the quality and progress of such work. All improvements, alterations and other work performed on the Premises by either Landlord or Tenant shall be the property of Landlord when installed, except for Tenant’s trade fixtures, and may not be removed at the expiration of this Lease unless the applicable Landlord’s consent specifically provides otherwise. Notwithstanding Landlord’s consent to improvements

Alterations and Improvements. No alterations, additions or improvements (collectively or individually, the “Alterations”) shall be made to the Sublease Premises except in accordance with this Sublease and the applicable provisions of Article 8 of the Master Lease, and with the prior written consent of Master Lessor and Sublessor, which consent of Sublessor shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed (it being agreed that Sublessor may reasonably withhold its consent if Master Lessor withholds consent for any reason). However, if Sublessee’s proposed Alterations qualify as a Cosmetic Alteration under Master Lease [Section 8.1] and the total cost thereof does not exceed the Monthly Base Rent then in effect under this Sublease, Sublessee may make such Alterations upon not less than ten (10) days prior written notice to Sublessor without need for the consent of Sublessor or Master Lessor.

Alterations and Improvements By Subtenant. Subtenant shall not make any to the Premises without first # obtaining the written approval of such Alterations from each of Master Landlord and Sublandlord to the extent approval is required under the Master Lease and # otherwise complying with all provisions of the Master Lease, as incorporated herein, applicable to such Alterations; provided, however, approval by Sublandlord shall not be required if Master Landlord provides its approval. All such Alterations shall be constructed only after necessary permits, licenses and approvals have been obtained from appropriate governmental agencies and all improvements shall be constructed as to conform to all relevant codes, regulations, and ordinances. All such Alterations shall be made at Subtenant’s sole cost and shall be diligently prosecuted to completion. Upon the expiration of this Sublease, Subtenant shall comply with [Article 15] of the Master Lease, as incorporated herein, except to the extent that Master Landlord waives such requirement in writing. Subtenant shall permit no mechanics’ or other liens to be recorded against the Premises related to work performed by or for Subtenant or anyone claiming by, under or through Subtenant. Should such a lien be made or filed against the Premises or real property on which the Premises are situated, Subtenant at its sole cost, shall bond against or discharge said lien within thirty (30) days after Sublandlord’s or Master Landlord’s request to do so. Sublandlord acknowledges that Subtenant plans to install its own security system for the Premises and make the alterations described in Exhibit E, provided Master Landlord consents to the same and does not require that they be restored. Sublandlord’s contingent waiver of its approval right to Subtenant’s Alterations shall not affect or diminish any of Subtenant’s other obligations to Sublandlord under Section 8 of the Master Lease as incorporated herein, and Subtenant shall provide to Sublandlord all notices, lien waivers, and “as built” drawings and other items required to be delivered to Sublandlord pursuant to that Section. In addition, to the extent Subtenant is delayed in completing its initial alterations to the Premises due to # delays by Sublandlord, but only if the delay continues for two (2) business days after Subtenant’s delivery of a second request for approval in compliance with the notice provisions of this Sublease, which second request must be in writing or sent by email to Sublandlord’s email address provided under Section 10.1 above or # mandatory construction work stoppages imposed by governmental entities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (by statute, orders or other restrictions), Subtenant shall be entitled to abate one (1) day of rent next coming due with respect to the applicable phase of the Premises for each day of such delay.

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