Common use of Payment of Utility Charges Clause in Contracts

Payment of Utility Charges. Lessee shall contract for, in its own name, and pay when due, all charges for the connection and use of water, gas, electricity, and other utility services, if any, supplied to the Leased Property during the Term. Under no circumstances shall Lessor be responsible for any interruption of any such utility service unless caused by the gross negligence or willful acts or omissions of Lessor. If utilities serving the Leased Property are so disrupted on account of the gross negligence, or willful act or omission of Lessor, Lessor shall promptly restore the utilities at Lessor’s sole cost and expense. The term “negligence” as used in this Section 8.1 shall not include negligence imputed as a matter of law to Lessor solely by reason of Lessor’s failure to act in respect of matters which are or were the obligation of Lessee under this Lease or solely as a result of Lessor’s ownership of the Leased Property.