EXHIBIT 10.1
Fort Hill Center
0000 Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx
FORT HILL CENTER
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
by and between
FT. HILL OFFICE ASSOCIATES, LLC
a Virginia Limited Liability Company
as Seller
and
MIDLANTIC PARTNERSHIP, LP
a DeLaware Limited Partnership
as Purchaser
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES.
This Purchase and Sale Agreement (this "CONTRACT" or "AGREEMENT") is made
between FT. HILL OFFICE ASSOCIATES, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company
("SELLER"), and MIDLANTIC PARTNERSHIP, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
("PURCHASER") as of July 21, 2005 (the "EFFECTIVE DATE").
2. PROPERTY.
On the terms and conditions stated in this Contract, Seller hereby agrees
to sell to Purchaser and Purchaser hereby agrees to purchase from Seller all of
the following described property (collectively, the "PROPERTY"):
2.1 LAND. Seller's fee interest in and to all of that certain tract of
land situated in Centreville, Virginia and described more particularly in
EXHIBIT A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, together with
all of Seller's right, title and interest appurtenant to such land, including
all of Seller's right, title and interest, if any, in and to (i) all minerals,
oil, gas, and other hydrocarbon substances thereon, (ii) all adjacent strips,
streets, roads, alleys and rights-of-way, public or private, open or proposed
pertaining thereto, (iii) all easements, privileges, and hereditaments
pertaining thereto, whether or not of record, and (iv) all access, air, water,
riparian, development, and utility, and solar rights pertaining thereto
(collectively, the "LAND")
2.2 IMPROVEMENTS. The office buildings and all other improvements and
structures constructed on the Land (collectively, the "IMPROVEMENTS"). The Land
and Improvements are referred to herein as the "REAL PROPERTY."
2.3 PERSONAL PROPERTY. All of Seller's right, title and interest, if any,
in the following additional property ("PERSONAL PROPERTY"):
2.3.1. TANGIBLE PROPERTY.
(i) mechanical systems, fixtures and equipment comprising a
part of or attached to or located upon the Improvements,
(ii) maintenance equipment and tools owned by Seller, located
on the Land and used exclusively in connection with the Improvements,
(iii) site plans, surveys, plans and specifications, marketing
materials and floor plans in Seller's possession which relate exclusively to the
Real Property,
(iv) all signs, supplies, appliances, security systems,
decorations, furniture, furnishings, machinery, landscaping and other tangible
personal property owned by Seller, located at and/or used in connection with the
leasing, management, operation, maintenance and/or repair of the Property,
(v) pylons and other signs located on the Land, and
(vi) other tangible property of every kind and character owned
by Seller and located in or on the Real Property (collectively, the "TANGIBLE
PROPERTY").
2.3.2. LEASE RIGHTS. Leases and rental agreements with tenants
occupying space in the Improvements (collectively, the "LEASES"), and any
guaranties or other security applicable thereto and all security deposits,
advance rental, or like payments, if any, held by Seller in connection with the
Leases.
2.3.3. OTHER CONTRACT RIGHTS. To the extent assignable or
transferable, only the contracts or agreements as set forth in that certain
Certification of Operating Contracts (as hereinafter defined) (collectively, the
"CONTRACT RIGHTS"), related to the Real Property, Tangible Property or Leases
(other than insurance policies), including, without limitation, Seller's
interest in all management, employment, maintenance, construction, commission,
architectural, parking, telecommunication, supply or service contracts,
warranties, guarantees and bonds and other agreements related to the
Improvements, Tangible Property, or Leases and that Purchaser elects to assume
by delivery of written notice to Seller of Purchaser's Contract Assumption
Notice as set forth in EXHIBIT C within ten (10) days of the receipt of the
Assumption Approval as set forth in Section 9.1(a) below (collectively, the
"OPERATING CONTRACTS").
2.3.4. PERMITS. To the extent assignable or transferable, all
permits, licenses, certificates of occupancy, and governmental approvals which
relate to the Real Property, Tangible Property, Leases, the Contract Rights or
the Operating Contracts (collectively, together with any pending applications
thereon or any renewals thereof, the "PERMITS").
2.3.5. CLAIMS AND AWARDS. Any pending or future award made with
respect to condemnation of the Land or Improvements, any award or payment for
damage to the Real Property or claim or cause of action against third parties
for damage, injury or loss with respect to the ownership, maintenance and
operation of the Real Property.
2.3.6. BOOKS AND RECORDS. Any and all data, books and records
related to the Property and the operations of the Property, including without
limitation, clients and tenant lists, market reports, operations manuals,
service and warranty records, correspondence and property tax records.
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3. PURCHASE PRICE.
3.1 PAYMENT. The purchase price (the "PURCHASE PRICE") for the Property
will be the sum of Ten Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($10,450,000.00). The Purchase Price will be payable in accordance with Sections
4 and 9 hereof. The Purchase Price, plus or minus any adjustments required under
this Agreement, will be payable by wire transfer of US Dollar funds immediately
available at the Closing (hereinafter defined) in accordance with the written
instructions delivered by Seller to Purchaser at least two (2) business days
prior to Closing.
4. CONSIDERATION.
4.1 DEPOSIT NOTE AND TITLE COMPANY. Within three (3) business days after
the execution of this Contract by all parties hereto, Purchaser will deposit
with First American Title Insurance Company (the "TITLE COMPANY"), as xxxxxxx
money, a non-interest bearing demand promissory note in the amount of Five
Hundred Twenty-two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($522,500.00)
representing five percent (5%) of the Purchase Price (the "DEPOSIT NOTE").
4.2 APPLICATION OF DEPOSIT NOTE. The Deposit Note shall be in the form of
EXHIBIT B attached hereto. The Deposit Note shall be cancelled (i) at the time
of Closing or (ii) upon the occurrence of a material default by Seller or the
failure of a condition precedent to Purchaser's obligation to close hereunder.
Upon the occurrence of a material default by Purchaser which leads to the
termination of this Agreement, the Deposit Note shall be delivered by Escrow
Agent to Seller, and the Deposit Note shall constitute liquidated damages, as
set forth in Section 10.2 hereof.
4.3 DISPUTE AS TO DEPOSIT NOTE. In the event of a dispute with respect to
the right to receive the Deposit Note, the Title Company may deliver the Deposit
Note into a court of competent jurisdiction located within the State within
which the Property is located in an interpleader proceeding. All attorneys' fees
and costs and Title Company's costs and expenses incurred in connection with
such interpleader will be assessed against the party that is not awarded the
Deposit Note.
5. TITLE AND SURVEY.
5.1 STATE OF TITLE TO BE CONVEYED. Title to the Property shall be conveyed
to Purchaser at Closing in fee simple by a Special Warranty Deed (as hereinafter
more particularly set forth), free and clear of any and all liens, mortgages,
deeds of trust, security interests and other encumbrances (collectively,
"ENCUMBRANCES"), except for those items identified in the owner's title
insurance commitment and not contained in the Purchaser's Title and Survey
Objections (as such term is defined below).
5.1.1 ACCEPTED TITLE. Purchaser has received an owner's title
insurance commitment (the "TITLE COMMITMENT") and copies of certain of the title
exception documents referred to therein from the Seller. Purchaser will deliver
written notice to Seller within ten (10) business days from the Effective Date
identifying the title exception documents referred to in the
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Title Commitment which have not been received by Purchaser (the "EXCEPTION
NOTICE"). Within forty-five (45) days after the Effective Date, Seller will send
to Purchaser a copy of an updated survey for the Property (the "SURVEY") and
copies of the title exception documents listed in the Exception Notice. Within
ten (10) business days after Purchaser's receipt of the Survey for the Property
and those previously identified missing title exception documents listed in the
Exception Notice (the "OBJECTION PERIOD"), Purchaser shall notify Seller in
writing of any objections it has to the state of title or Survey of the Property
("PURCHASER'S TITLE AND SURVEY OBJECTIONS"). Upon the expiration of the
Objection Period, except for Purchaser's Title and Survey Objections, Purchaser
shall be deemed to have accepted the form and substance of the title commitment
and the Survey (the accepted Title Commitment and the accepted Survey shall
hereinafter be referred to as the "ACCEPTED TITLE").
5.1.2 PURCHASER'S TITLE AND SURVEY OBJECTIONS. Seller shall take any
reasonable steps or bring any reasonable action or proceeding to eliminate or
modify any of Purchaser's Title and Survey Objections, provided that Seller
shall in no event be obligated to expend sums in excess of $100,000.00 in
connection with the elimination or removal of any Purchaser's Title and Survey
Objections. In addition, Seller shall pay off, defease or bond at Closing, as
the case may be, to the extent of the net proceeds available at Closing, any
mortgages on the Property, other than any Existing Loan being assumed by
Purchaser pursuant to Section 4.1(a) hereof, other monetary liens or monetary
encumbrances against the Property, mechanic's liens for work requested by Seller
(as opposed to tenants of the Property), and any judgments and federal tax liens
against Seller. Seller, at its sole option, may attempt to eliminate or modify
all or a portion of Purchaser's Title and Survey Objections to Purchaser's
reasonable satisfaction prior to the Closing Date or within such additional
period of time (up to thirty (30) days in the aggregate thereafter), for which
Seller shall have the right to adjourn the Closing. In the event Seller is
unable or unwilling to attempt to eliminate or modify all of Purchaser's Title
and Survey Objections to the reasonable satisfaction of Purchaser, Seller shall
provide written notice to Purchaser of those objections Seller will not attempt
or be able to cure ("SELLER'S NOTICE") within ten (10) business days after
Seller's receipt of Purchaser's Title and Survey Objections. Thereafter,
Purchaser shall have the option (as its sole and exclusive remedy) to (x)
terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice to Seller of Purchaser's
election to terminate this Agreement (the "TERMINATION NOTICE") by the earlier
to occur of (i) the Closing Date (as the same may be adjourned as provided in
this Agreement), or (ii) five (5) business days after receipt of Seller's
Notice, time being of the essence to the giving of Purchaser's notice or (y)
proceed to Closing without adjustment to the Purchase Price. If Purchaser shall
duly issue the Termination Notice, then this Agreement shall thereupon
terminate, and upon such termination, Purchaser shall be entitled to the return
of the Deposit Note, together with reimbursement for its reasonable third party
out-of-pocket costs (not in excess of $10,000), and neither party shall have any
obligation hereunder other than the Surviving Obligations.
5.1.3 FURTHER TITLE OBJECTIONS. Purchaser may, at or prior to
Closing, notify Seller in writing of any objection to title (i) raised by the
Title Company between the expiration of the Objection Period and the Closing and
(ii) not disclosed by the Title Company or otherwise known to Purchaser prior to
the expiration of the Objection Period; provided that Purchaser must notify
Seller of such new objection to title within two (2) business days of being made
aware of the existence of such matter. If Purchaser sends such notice to Seller,
Purchaser and Seller shall have the same rights and obligations with respect to
such notice as apply to Purchaser's Title and
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Survey Objections under Subsection 5.1.2 above.
6. DUE DILIGENCE.
6.1 ITEMS TO BE DELIVERED BY SELLER. Seller, at Seller's sole cost and
expense, has delivered to Purchaser the following items:
6.1.1. OPERATING CONTRACTS. Copies of all of the Operating
Contracts, as they may have been modified, supplemented or amended, along with a
list of all Operating Contracts certified by Seller (the "CERTIFICATION OF
OPERATING CONTRACTS").
6.1.2. LEASES. Copies of the Leases along with a rent roll
identifying all of the leases of space within the Property, together with a
schedule identifying each tenant, the date, term, rent, demised premises and
expiration date of each of the Leases (the "RENT ROLL") and all lease
guaranties, estoppels and subordination, nondisturbance and attornment
agreements in Seller's possession affecting such Leases.
6.1.3. TAX STATEMENTS. Copies of the real estate and personal
property tax statements covering the Property for the three (3) previous tax
years and, if received by Seller, the valuation notice issued with respect to
the Real Property for the year of Closing.
6.1.4. TESTS AND INSPECTIONS. Copies of soils, structural and other
engineering inspections, tests, surveys, studies and reports in Seller's
possession pertaining to the Real Property.
6.1.5. PERMITS. Copies of all Permits.
6.1.6. WARRANTIES. Copies of all unexpired warranties and guaranties
covering the Tangible Property and the roof, elevators, heating and air
conditioning system and any other component of the Improvements and third party
bonds, warranties and guaranties which will be in effect after Closing with
respect to the Property.
6.1.7. UTILITY BILLS. Copies of all utility bills received during
the last year of Seller's ownership of the Property and a list of all utility
deposits or bonds.
6.1.8. INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENTS. Copies of income and expense
statements with respect to the Property, including capital expenditures, for the
three (3) most recent calendar years.
6.1.9. OPERATING BUDGETS. An operating budget for the Property, not
including capital expenditures, for the year immediately preceding the current
year.
6.1.10. NOTICES OF VIOLATIONS. Copies of notices of violation
received by Seller with respect to the Property from any governmental authority,
if any.
6.1.11. LITIGATION. Copies of filed pleadings in any litigation
related to the Property that is on-going as of the Effective Date (as
hereinafter defined)
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6.1.12. LOAN DOCUMENTS. Copies of the documents with respect to the
Existing Loan as set forth on EXHIBIT L attached hereto (the "LOAN DOCUMENTS").
6.1.13. LITIGATION. A certificate of Seller (the "LITIGATION
CERTIFICATE") identifying any claim, demand, suit, unfilled lien, proceedings,
or litigation of any kind, pending or outstanding, before any court or
administrative, governmental or regulatory authority, agency or body, domestic
or foreign, or to any order, judgment, injunction or decree of any court,
tribunal or other governmental authority, or to the knowledge of Seller,
threatened or likely to be made or instituted, which individually or in the
aggregate would have a material adverse effect on the business or financial
condition of the Property or in any way be binding upon Purchaser or its
successors or assigns or affect or limit Purchaser's or its successors' or
assigns' full use and enjoyment of the Property or which would limit or restrict
in any way any of Seller's rights or abilities to enter into this Agreement, the
Ancillary Agreements or any agreement, document and instrument executed and
delivered by or on behalf of Seller pursuant to this Agreement and consummate
the assignments, transfers, conveyances and any other transaction contemplated
hereby or thereby.
6.2 ITEMS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASER. Seller shall also make available to
Purchaser promptly after the Effective Date at a central location the following
items in Seller's possession, which may be reviewed and copied at Purchaser's
sole cost and expense:
6.2.1. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Copies of any surveys, site plans,
subdivision plans, and as-built plans and specifications for the Real Property.
6.2.2. FILES. Copies of all correspondence and working files
maintained by the manager of the Property relating to the Property.
6.3 DUE DILIGENCE. Within 30 days after the Effective Date, Purchaser
shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by notice to Seller in
Purchaser's sole discretion based on good faith on its due diligence review of
the Property.
The items set forth above in Sections 6.1 and 6.2 are collectively referred to
herein as the "PROPERTY INFORMATION."
7. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS .
7.1 SELLER'S REPRESENTATIVES AND WARRANTIES. As a material inducement to
Purchaser to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby, Seller hereby makes to Purchaser each of the
representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Section 7.1 which
representations and warranties are true to such Seller's knowledge as of the
date hereof and as of the date of the Closing. As a condition to Purchaser's
obligation to complete the purchase of the Property (i) such representations and
warranties (as so qualified) must continue to be true as of the date of the
Closing and (ii) such Seller shall have complied with all of the covenants
contained herein. The term "Seller's knowledge" or "to the knowledge of Seller"
shall mean the actual knowledge, or knowledge obtained following due inquiry of
the manager of the Property, of Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, the CEO and Director of Asset
Management of
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Seller and of Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Chief Financial Officer of Ft. Hill Manager,
Inc., Manager of Seller, without investigation on their part to determine the
existence or absence of such facts.
(a) TITLE. Seller owns the Property, free and clear of all
Encumbrances other than those Encumbrances set forth in the Title Commitment.
Except for the Property Seller will own no assets other than the Property.
(b) AUTHORITY. Seller has full right, authority, power and capacity:
(i) to enter into this Agreement and each agreement, document and instrument to
be executed and delivered by or on behalf of Seller pursuant to this Agreement,
(ii) to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby; and (iii) to
transfer, sell and deliver the Property in accordance with this Agreement. This
Agreement, document and instrument executed and delivered by or on behalf of
Seller pursuant to this Agreement constitutes, or when executed and delivered
will constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable
in accordance with its respective terms. The execution, delivery and performance
of this Agreement, and every document and instrument by or on behalf of Seller:
(x) does not and will not violate Seller's partnership agreement, declaration of
trust, operating agreement, charter or bylaws, if applicable; (y) does not and
will not violate any foreign, federal, state, local or other laws applicable to
Seller or the Property or require Seller to obtain any approval, consent or
waiver of, or make any filing with, any person or authority (governmental or
otherwise) that has not been obtained or made; and (z) does not and will not
result in a breach of, constitute a default under, accelerate any obligation
under or give rise to a right of termination of, any indenture or loan or credit
agreement or any other agreement, contract, instrument, mortgage, lien, lease,
permit, authorization, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination
or arbitration award to which Seller is a party or by which the property of
Seller, including, but not limited to, the Property, is bound or affected, or
result in the creation of any Encumbrance on the Property .
(c) NO OTHER AGREEMENTS TO SELL. Seller represents that it has made
no agreement with, and covenants that it will not enter into any agreement with,
and has no obligation (absolute or contingent) to, any other person or firm to
sell, transfer or in any way encumber the Property or any of Seller's interest
in the Property or to not sell the Property or any of Seller's interest in the
Property or to enter into any agreement with respect to a sale, transfer or
encumbrance of or put or call right with respect to the Property. Seller
represents that it has not made any agreement with, and covenants that it will
not enter into any agreement with, and has no obligation (absolute or
contingent) to, any other person or firm to sell, transfer or in any way
encumber the Property or to sell the Property, or to enter into any agreement
with respect to a sale, transfer or encumbrance of or put or call right with
respect to the Property.
(d) NO BROKERS. Seller represents that it has not entered into, and
covenants that it will not enter into, any agreement, arrangement or
understanding with any person or firm which will result in the obligation of
Purchaser to pay any finder's fee, brokerage commission or similar payment in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.
(e) LEASES . The Rent Roll is a true, correct and complete schedule
of all Leases with respect to the Property. Except as set forth on the Rent
Roll, there are no other leases, subleases, tenancies or other rights of
occupancy in effect with respect to the Property. True, correct and complete
copies of the Leases, together with all amendments and supplements
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thereto and all other documents and correspondence relating thereto, have been
delivered or made available to Purchaser and its agents and underwriters. Except
as set forth on the Rent Roll, all such Leases are valid and enforceable and as
of the date of the Rent Roll are in full force and effect, and none of the
Leases have been assigned and all brokerage commissions payable under any of the
Leases have been paid or will be paid prior to the Closing. Neither the Seller,
any lessee under any Lease, is in default under such Lease, and Seller does not
know of any event which, but for the passage of time or the giving of notice, or
both, would constitute a default under such Leases, except such defaults that
would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on
the condition, financial or otherwise, or on the earnings, business affairs or
business prospects of the Property. No lessee under any of the Leases has an
option or right of first refusal to purchase the premises demised under such
Leases. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will
not give rise to any breach, default or any event which, but for the passage of
time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a default under any of
the Leases. Each of the Leases is assignable by the Seller and, except as
disclosed on the Rent Roll, none of the Leases requires the consent or approval
of any party in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(f) NO CONTRACTS. No agreements, undertakings or contracts affecting
the Property, written or oral, will be in existence as of the Closing, except as
set forth on the Certification of Operating Contracts, and true and correct
copies of such contracts have been delivered to Purchaser. With respect to any
such contracts set forth on the Certification of Operating Contracts delivered
to Purchaser, each such contract is valid and binding on the Seller and is in
full force and effect in all material respects. Neither Seller, and to the
knowledge of Seller no other party to any such contract, has breached or
defaulted under the terms of such contract, except for such breaches or defaults
that would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect
on the business or operations of the Property.
(g) LIABILITIES; INDEBTEDNESS. Except as set forth on EXHIBIT L, the
Seller has not incurred any indebtedness related to the Property except in each
instance for trade payables and other customary and ordinary expenses in the
ordinary course of business that will be paid and discharged in full as of the
Closing.
(h) INSURANCE. The Seller currently maintains or causes to be
maintained all of the usual and customary public liability, casualty and other
insurance coverage with respect to the Property. All such insurance coverage
shall be maintained in full force and effect through the Closing and all
premiums due and payable thereunder have been, and shall be, fully paid when
due.
(i) PERSONAL PROPERTY. All equipment, fixtures and personal property
located at or on the Property shall remain and not be removed prior to the
Closing, except for equipment that becomes obsolete or unusable, which may be
disposed of or replaced in the ordinary course of business.
(j) CLAIMS OR LITIGATION. Except for those matters disclosed on the
Seller Litigation Certification neither the Seller, or the Property is subject
to any claim, demand, suit, unfiled lien, proceeding, or litigation of any kind,
pending or outstanding, before any court or
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administrative, governmental or regulatory authority, agency or body, domestic
or foreign, or to any order, judgment, injunction or decree of any court,
tribunal or other governmental authority, or to the knowledge of Seller,
threatened or likely to be made or instituted, which individually or in the
aggregate would have a material adverse effect on the business or financial
condition of the Property or in any way be binding upon Purchaser or its
successors or assigns or affect or limit Purchaser's or its successors' or
assigns' full use and enjoyment of the Property or which would limit or restrict
in any way any of Seller's rights or abilities to enter into this Agreement, any
ancillary agreements or any agreement, document and instrument executed and
delivered by or on behalf of Seller pursuant to this Agreement and consummate
the assignments, transfers, conveyances and any other transaction contemplated
hereby or thereby.
(k) ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
(i) As of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing, and except as set
forth in the environmental reports and materials previously delivered to
Purchaser (collectively, "ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS"), the Property (which shall
include all leased and vacant space, land surface water, groundwater and any and
all improvements located on, in or under the Property) is now and will be at the
Closing free of all contamination which exists as or has arisen from, directly
or indirectly:
(a) any "hazardous waste," "underground storage tanks," "petroleum,"
"regulated substance," or "used oil" as defined by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq.),
as amended ("RCRA"), or by any regulations promulgated thereunder;
(b) any "hazardous substance" as defined by the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C.
Section 9601, et seq.), as amended ("CERCLA"), or by any regulations
promulgated thereunder (including without limitation asbestos, radon, mold
and lead based paint);.
(c) any "oil" or other "hazardous substance" as defined by the Oil and
Hazardous Substance Control Act of 1976, as amended, or by and regulations
promulgated thereunder;
(d) any substance the presence of which on, in or under the Property is
prohibited or regulated by any federal, state or local environmental law
(an "ENVIRONMENTAL LAW"); and
(e) any other hazardous materials as to which remedial action is required
under applicable Environmental Laws (together with substances described in
subsections (a) - (d) above, "HAZARDOUS MATERIALS").
(ii) As of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing, and except as set
forth in the Environmental Reports delivered to Purchaser:
(a) the Property is now and will be at the Closing free from
asbestos and any asbestos containing materials (including the
presence of any asbestos in the
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insulation or other materials used comprising any part of the
improvements), mold, radon and lead based paint that would have a
material adverse effect on the Property;
(b) the Seller has not placed, located, sited or buried any
underground storage tanks at the Property and to the knowledge of
Seller, no underground storage tanks are located on, at or under the
Property;
(c) to the knowledge of Seller, the Property does not appear on any
state or federal CERCLA, RCRA, Superfund or other similar lists and,
to the knowledge of Seller, the Property is not proposed to be
included on any such list;
(d) the Seller has never used any part of the Property as a sanitary
landfill, waste dump site or for the treatment, storage or disposal
of hazardous waste as defined in RCRA and no part of the Property
has ever been used as a sanitary landfill, waste dump site or for
the treatment, storage or disposal of hazardous waste as defined in
RCRA;
(e) no notice of violation or other written communication has been
received by the Seller or any predecessor in title from a
governmental agency or other entity or person, alleging or
suggesting any violation of any Environmental Law on or with respect
to the Property;
(f) neither the Seller nor any of such Seller's agents, licensees or
invitees have placed or permitted the placement of any Hazardous
Materials in, on, under or over the Property in violation of any
Environmental Law;
(g) to the knowledge of Seller, no other party has placed any
Hazardous Material in, on, under or over any of the Property in
violation of any Environmental Law; and
(h) to the knowledge of Seller, the Property is not subject to any
federal, state or local lien (including any "Superfund" lien),
proceedings, claim, liability, or action, or the threat or
likelihood thereof, relating to the clean-up, removal or remediation
of any Hazardous Material from the Properly and the Contributed
Entity has not received any request or information from the United
States Environmental Protection Agency or any other public,
governmental or quasi governmental agency or authority with
jurisdiction over any Environmental Law.
(l) FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY. The income statements for
the Property previously provided to Purchaser fairly present in all material
respects the results of operations and corresponding income or losses for the
Property for the three year period ended December 31, 2004, in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Except as set
forth on Schedule 7.1(l) attached hereto, there has been no material adverse
change since December 31, 2004, financial or otherwise, in the financial
condition of the Property.
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(m) COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. The Seller possesses such certificates,
approvals, licenses, authorities or permits issued by the appropriate local,
state or federal agencies or bodies necessary to conduct the business to be
conducted by it, and, to the knowledge of Seller, the Seller has not received
any written notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of
any such certificate, approval, license, authority or permit which, singly or in
the aggregate, if the subject of an unfavorable decision, ruling, or finding,
would materially and adversely affect the condition, financial or otherwise, or
the earnings, business affairs or business prospects of the Property. To the
knowledge of Seller, it has not received any written or other notice of any
violation of any applicable zoning, building or safety code, rule, regulation or
ordinance, or of any employment, environmental, wetlands or other regulatory
law, order, regulation or other requirement, including without limitation the
Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA") or any restrictive covenants or other
easements, Encumbrances or agreements, relating to the Property, which remains
uncured. The Property has been constructed and is operated in accordance with
all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. All approvals regarding
zoning, land use, subdivision, environmental and building and construction laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations have been obtained, and such approvals will
not be invalidated by the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement; provided, however, the Property (including, all improvements) is
substantially in compliance with the ADA.
(n) CONDEMNATION AND MORATORIA. There are (i) no pending or
threatened condemnation or eminent domain proceedings, or negotiations for
purchase in lieu of condemnation, which affect or would affect any portion of
the Property; (ii) no pending or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened
moratoria on utility or public sewer hook-ups or the issuance of permits,
licenses or other inspections or approvals necessary in connection with the
construction or reconstruction of improvements, including without limitation
tenant improvements, which affect or would affect any portion of the Property;
and (iii) no pending or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened proceeding to
change adversely the existing zoning classification as to any portion of the
Property. No portion of the Property is a designated historic property or
located within a designated historic area or district and there are no
graveyards or burial grounds located within the Property.
(o) CONDITION OF IMPROVEMENTS. There is no material defect in the
condition of (i) the Property, (ii) the improvements thereon, (iii) the roof,
foundation, load bearing walls or other structural elements thereof, or (iv) the
mechanical, electrical, plumbing and, safety systems therein, nor any material
damage from casualty or other cause, nor any soil condition of any nature that
will not support all of the improvements thereon without the need for unusual or
new subsurface excavations, fill, footings, caissons or other installations.
(p) TAXES. Except as set forth on Schedule 7.1(p) attached hereto,
(i) all taxes (including real estate taxes (or similar levies) due and owing
with respect to the Property) required to be paid by the Seller on or before the
date hereof have been paid and all tax or information returns required to be
filed on or before the date hereof by or on behalf of the Seller have been filed
and all such tax or information returns required to be filed hereafter will be
filed on or before the date due in accordance with all applicable laws prior to
the incurrence of any penalties or interest thereon and all taxes shown to be
due on any returns have been paid or will be paid when due; (ii) there is no
action, suit, lien (other than liens for taxes not yet due and
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payable) or proceeding pending against or threatened with respect to the Seller
or the Property in respect of any tax, nor is any claim for additional tax
asserted by any taxing authority; (iii) Seller has no employees; and (iv) since
its formation, Seller has not engaged in the sale of goods or services. Except
as set forth on Schedule 7.1(p) attached hereto, neither the Seller nor any of
its federal, state and local income or franchise tax returns are the subject of
any audit or examination by any taxing authority. Except as set forth on
Schedule 7.1(p) attached hereto, Seller has not executed or filed with the
Internal Revenue Service or any other taxing authority any agreement now in
effect extending the period for assessment or collection of any income or other
taxes. The Seller is classified a partnership for federal, state and (where
applicable) local income tax purposes. Seller has complied in all material
respects with all applicable laws relating to the withholding and payment of
taxes and has timely withheld from employee wages and paid over to the proper
governmental entities all amounts required to be so withheld and paid over under
applicable law.
(q) MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS. All management, services and similar
agreements relating to the Property that are intended to be assigned by Seller
and to be assumed by Purchaser are described on the Certification of Operating
Contracts (collectively, the "MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS"), and all such Management
Agreements are terminable as of Closing.
(r) ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES. Since December 31, 2004, except as
set forth or referred to on Schedule 7.1(r), there has not been with respect to
the Seller:
(a) any material adverse change in the financial condition of
the Seller or the Property;
(b) any change in the condition of the Property or the
business or liabilities of the Seller except normal and usual
changes in the ordinary course of business which have not
been, individually or in the aggregate, materially adverse;
(c) any damage, destruction or loss, whether or not covered by
insurance, individually or in the aggregate, materially and
adversely affecting the Property;
(d) any change in the accounting methods or practices with
respect to the Property or in depreciation or amortization
policies theretofore used or adopted;
(e) any material liability with respect to the Property,
contingent or otherwise, other than for operating expenses,
obligations under the Operating Contracts incurred for fair
consideration and taxes accrued with respect to operations
during such period, all incurred in the ordinary course of
business; or any other material change in the business of the
Seller.
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(s) CONSENTS. (i) No consents, approvals, waivers, notifications,
acknowledgements or permissions are required in order for Seller to fully
perform its respective obligations under this Agreement or which, if left
unobtained at Closing and thereafter, individually or in the aggregate, would
have a material adverse affect on the value, operation, occupation, use or
development of the Property, and (ii) the execution and delivery of this
Agreement by Seller and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby, including without limitation the execution of any related agreements,
will not require the consent of, or any prior filing with or notice to or
payment to, any governmental authority or other entity.
(t) DISCLOSURE. The representations and warranties contained in this
Agreement (including Schedules and Exhibits) or in any information, statement,
certificate or agreement furnished or to be furnished to Purchaser by Seller in
connection with the Closing pursuant to this Agreement, do not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary
to make the statements and information contained herein or therein, in light of
the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading.
(u) EFFECT OF TRANSACTIONS. After giving effect to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, Purchaser will be the sole owner of the Property
free and clear of any Encumbrances, other than the Encumbrances as specifically
provided for in this Agreement.
(v) ERISA. The Seller has no (i) labor agreement to which it is a
party, or by which it is bound, including "employee pension benefit plans" as
defined in Section 3(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,
as amended ("ERISA"); (ii) employment, profit sharing, deferred compensation,
bonus, pension, retainer, consulting, retirement, welfare or incentive plan,
fund, program or contract to which it is a party, or by which it is bound; (iii)
written or other formal personnel policies; or (iv) plan or agreement under
which "fringe benefits" (including, but not limited to, vacation plans or
programs, sick leave plans or programs, and related benefits) are afforded to
its employees.
(w) ORDINARY COURSE. From the date hereof through the date of
Closing, Seller shall take all actions reasonably necessary within its power to
ensure that the Seller continues to operate the Property in the ordinary course
of business and substantially as operated on the date of this Agreement.
(x) ACCESS. From the date hereof through the date of Closing, Seller
shall take all actions reasonably necessary within its power to ensure that the
Seller gives the Purchaser and its respective agents, attorneys and
representatives full access to its books, records and documents, including any
surveys or environmental site assessments related to the Property, and to the
Property as Purchaser may reasonably request; provided however, that until
Closing each party shall not disclose and shall cause its agents, attorneys and
representatives not to disclose to any third party any confidential data or
information secured in connection with the transaction contemplated under this
Agreement and, if Closing does not occur as herein provided, each party, at its
expense, will promptly return to the other parties, all books, records and other
documents and papers obtained from such other parties, and all documents derived
there from, and all copies thereof and shall preserve the confidentiality of any
data or information exchanged
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or secured in connection with the transaction contemplated hereunder.
(y) NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENTS. From the date hereof through the date of
Closing, Seller will give prompt written notice to Purchaser of any material
development affecting the Property and the operations and results of operations
related to the Property. Each party hereto will give prompt written notice to
the other parties of any material development affecting the ability of such
party to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No
disclosure by any party pursuant to this Section 7.1 (z) however, shall be
deemed to amend or supplement any Schedule or to prevent or cure any
misrepresentation, breach of warranty or breach of covenant.
(z) BANKRUPTCY. There has not been filed any petition or application
with respect to, or any proceeding commenced by or against, any of the assets of
the Seller under any bankruptcy law, and the Seller has not made any assignment
for the benefit of creditors. The Seller is not "insolvent" within the meaning
of any bankruptcy law. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall render such
Seller insolvent.
7.2 SURVIVAL OF SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES- INDEMNIFICATION.
The representations and warranties of Seller set forth in Sections 7.1
(a)-7.1(aa) hereof and the statements contained in the Seller Estoppel
Certificate, if any, and the covenants of the Seller set forth in Sections 7.4.1
through 7.4.7 shall survive Closing for a period of time equal to fifteen (15)
months following the last day of the Purchaser's fiscal year in which Closing
takes place. Seller hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, protect and hold
harmless Purchaser, its agents, representatives, employees, directors, officers
and principals from and against any and all claims, losses, damages,
liabilities, costs or expenses of any kind or character whatsoever (including
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) (such matters being collectively referred
to as "LIABILITIES") arising out of or resulting from a breach of Seller's
representations and warranties as set forth in this Agreement and for any
Liabilities resulting from any inaccuracies in Seller's Estoppel Certificate if
any, and for a breach or non-performance of any of Seller's Covenants in this
Agreement and for Seller's obligation as owner under any leasing commission
agreements, except for claims commissions which arise as a result of lease
renewals occurring after Closing. This indemnity shall survive Closing for a
period of time equal to fifteen (15) months following the last day of the
Purchaser's fiscal year in which Closing takes place.
7.3 PURCHASER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Purchaser represents and
warrants to Seller that, as of the date hereof:
7.3.1. ORGANIZATION. Purchaser is duly formed, validly existing and
in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization, and is or will
be by the Closing Date duly qualified to transact business in the State in which
the Property is located.
7.3.2. AUTHORITY. Purchaser has all the requisite power and
authority, has taken all actions required by its organizational documents and
applicable law, and has obtained all necessary consents, to execute and deliver
this Contract and to consummate the transactions
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contemplated in this Contract. Each individual executing this Contract on behalf
of Purchaser is duly authorized to do so.
7.4 SELLER'S COVENANTS. Seller agrees that during the period from the
Effective Date through the Closing Date, or earlier termination of this
Contract, Seller will perform the following covenants:
7.4.1. OPERATION OF THE PROPERTY. Seller agrees that from the date
of this Agreement to the Closing, it will: (i) operate the Property only in the
ordinary course and in a commercially reasonable manner, and use its reasonable
efforts to preserve its relations with tenants and others having business
dealings with it; (ii) operate and maintain the Property as required by the
Leases, and otherwise maintain the Property in its present condition, make all
necessary repairs and replacements (including repairs and replacements to
building systems), and deliver the Property as of the Closing substantially in
the condition it is in on the Effective Date, ordinary wear and tear, and damage
by fire or other casualty excepted; (iii) maintain fire and casualty insurance,
with broad form extended coverage on the Improvements, in an amount for the
Property at least equal to the replacement cost for the Improvements on the
Property, with a deductible not in excess of $1,000 (such insurance to be
canceled by Seller promptly after the Closing, subject to resolution of any
pending claims thereunder and with tail insurance if such coverage is claims
made coverage); (iv) maintain rental loss insurance in an amount equal to the
reasonably anticipated income from the Property (rent, common area (and building
operation) charges, and real estate tax and insurance contributions) for a
12-month period (such insurance to be canceled by the Seller promptly after the
Closing, subject to resolution of any pending claims thereunder and with tail
insurance if such coverage is claims made coverage); (v) not mortgage or
encumber any part of the Property or take or suffer any other action affecting
title to the Property, nor enter into any loan, without the prior written
consent of Purchaser; (vi) not make any commitment or incur any liability to any
labor union, through negotiations or otherwise, with respect to the Property;
and (vii) not become a party to any new licenses, equipment leases, contracts or
agreements of any kind relating to the Property, except such contracts or
agreements as will be terminated at or prior to Closing without cost or expense
to Purchaser or contracts which Purchaser agrees in its sole discretion to
assume at Closing, and without having obtained in each case the prior written
consent of Purchaser and only in compliance with all operating covenants,
Leases, loan documents and Encumbrances contained in the Title Commitment.
7.4.2. LEASES.
7.4.2.1 Seller agrees that from the date of this Agreement to
the Closing, it will: (i) not cancel or terminate (except for nonpayment of rent
in the case of Tenant Leases), modify or amend any of the Leases, or accept
surrender thereof, enter into any new leases in excess of five thousand (5,000)
square feet, or consent to the assignment, subletting or mortgaging of any lease
or space, without having obtained in each case the prior written consent of
Purchaser, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld (any such approved
new leases being herein referred to as "NEW LEASES" and the leases to be
modified or amended by any such approved modification or amendment being
referred to herein as the "MODIFIED LEASES"); (ii) execute and deliver in the
ordinary course of business all New Leases and modifications or amendments of
Modified Leases approved by Purchaser in accordance with clause (i); (iii)
comply with and perform all provisions and obligations to the complied with
and/or performed
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by the Seller under Leases, the New Leases and the Modified Leases; (iv)
promptly provide Purchaser with copies of all written notices delivered or
received under the Leases, New Leases or Modified Leases, and all sales reports
and correspondence received from tenants, neighboring property owners, any
insurance company which carries insurance on the Property, any governmental
authorities, or from any other person or entity with respect to the Property or
any portion thereof; and (v) use good faith reasonable efforts prior to the
Closing Date to satisfy all conditions to Closing.
7.4.2.2 In the event that the Closing occurs hereunder and the
Purchaser shall have approved the Seller's entry into any New Leases or the
modification or amendment of any Lease in accordance with clause (i) of Section
7.4.2.1, then the Purchaser shall pay to the Seller at closing: (a) on account
of each New Lease an amount equal to the sum of the leasing commissions incurred
in connection with such New Lease, plus the amount of all tenant work and tenant
allowances to be paid by the Seller under such New Lease multiplied by the
Purchaser's Portion (as hereinafter defined); and (b) on account of each
Modified Lease, an amount equal to the sum of the leasing commissions incurred
in connection with the modification or amendment of such Modified Lease, plus
the amount of all tenant work and tenant allowances to be paid by the Seller as
a result of the modification or amendment of such Modified Lease multiplied by
the Purchaser's Portion.
7.4.2.3 As used herein, "PURCHASER'S PORTION" means: (1) with
respect to a New Lease, the percentage of the term of any New Lease that falls
after the Closing Date and (2) with respect to a Modified Lease, the percentage
of the period beginning on the date of the modification or amendment of such
Modified Lease and ending on the last day of the term of such Modified Lease.
7.4.3. NOTICE OF LITIGATION. Seller shall promptly advise Purchaser
of any notice of litigation received by Seller that may affect the ownership or
operation of the Property.
7.4.4. NO ENCUMBRANCES. Except for the Encumbrances contained in the
Accepted Title, Seller shall not suffer or permit Encumbrances against the
Property.
7.4.5. TENANT ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES. (a) Seller agrees and provided
this Agreement is in full force and effect, within five (5) business days after
being requested by Purchaser to do so, to deliver to all tenants of the Property
a request for an estoppel certificate in the form of EXHIBIT D attached hereto,
which form may be revised if so requested by the Existing Lender. The parties
agree that, subject to the provisions of subparagraph (b) below, it shall be a
condition to Purchaser's obligation to close under this Agreement that an
estoppel certificate either substantially in the form of EXHIBIT D or in the
form required by a tenant's Lease, dated not earlier than ten (10) business days
prior to the Closing Date, be delivered to Purchaser no later than five (5)
business days before Closing from tenants under the Leases occupying, in the
aggregate, not less than 75% of the rentable area of the Property, including all
tenants occupying at least a full floor or more of space (a "TENANT ESTOPPEL"),
Seller agrees to use good faith efforts to obtain such Tenant Estoppels,
provided however, Seller shall not be obligated to pay tenants in order to do
so. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at Closing Seller delivers such Tenant
Estoppels from tenants occupying at least 60% of the rentable area of the
Property, Seller may execute and deliver to Purchaser, at Closing, its own
certificate with respect
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to tenants occupying up to an additional 15% of the rentable area of the
Property (substantially in the form of EXHIBIT D or in the form required by a
tenant's Lease, appropriately modified to reflect that they are certificates of
Seller and made to Seller's knowledge; hereinafter, the "SELLER'S ESTOPPEL
CERTIFICATE") and the statements of Seller contained therein shall survive the
Closing until the earlier of (a) one hundred and eighty (180) days after
Closing, or (b) the date Purchaser obtains an estoppel certificate from a tenant
for whom Seller delivered a Seller's Estoppel Certificate.
(b) The parties agree that each Tenant Estoppel containing non-material
exceptions, qualifications or modifications shall be deemed to be an acceptable
estoppel certificate for purposes of this Section 7.4.5. In the event a Tenant
Estoppel contains a material exception or qualification or alleges a material
default by Seller (collectively, a "MATERIAL DEFAULT"), subject to the following
provisions of this Section 7.4.5), Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy shall
be to terminate this Agreement by delivering notice thereof in writing to
Seller, on the earlier of five (5) business days after the date of delivery to
Purchaser of a Tenant Estoppel alleging a Material Default or the Closing Date
(the "ESTOPPEL TERMINATION NOTICE"), time being of the essence as to the giving
of such notice. If Purchaser shall timely give the Estoppel Termination Notice,
then subject to Seller's option set forth below, this Agreement shall terminate,
and upon such termination, Purchaser shall be entitled to the return of the
Xxxxxxx Money and all interest thereon, and neither party shall have any
obligation hereunder other than the Surviving Obligations. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Purchaser shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement if
Tenant Estoppel(s) allege Material Default(s) if (x) such Material Default(s)
can be remedied by the performance of work costing not more than $50,000 in the
aggregate for all such Tenant Estoppel(s) or the payment of money not exceeding
$50,000 in the aggregate with respect to such tenants and (y) Seller elects (by
written notice to Purchaser given simultaneously with Seller's delivery of such
Tenant Estoppel to Purchaser), at Seller's option (but Seller shall have no
obligation), to cure the nonconforming matter set forth in such estoppel by
either performing or causing to be performed the work on or prior to the Closing
Date, by paying the money on or prior to the Closing Date, or by granting
Purchaser a credit against the Purchase Price in an amount reasonably necessary
to perform such work, as reasonably determined by Seller and Purchaser, in which
event Seller shall, at or before the Closing, cure, perform, pay or grant
Purchaser a credit with respect to the same.
7.4.6 C,C & R ESTOPPEL. Seller shall use its "best efforts" to
obtain and deliver to Purchaser prior to the Closing Date estoppel certificates
from the beneficiaries of the conditions, covenants and restrictions created by
those documents listed on the Title Commitment substantially in the form of
EXHIBIT E hereto.
7.4.7 POA ESTOPPEL. Intentionally Omitted.
7.4.8 LISTINGS AND OTHER OFFERS. Seller shall not list the Property
or any part thereof with any broker or otherwise solicit or make or accept any
offers to sell the Property or any part thereof, engage in any discussions or
negotiations with respect to the sale or disposition of the Property or any part
thereof with any third party, or enter into any contract, agreement or letter of
intent regarding the disposition of the Property or any part thereof.
7.4.9 COVENANT TO REMEDY BREACHES. Without limiting the obligations
of
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Seller set forth in this Agreement, Seller covenants to use all reasonable
efforts within its control (i) to prevent the breach of any representation or
warranty of Seller hereunder, (ii) to satisfy all covenants of Seller hereunder
and (iii) to promptly cure any breach of a representation, warranty or covenant
of Seller hereunder upon its learning of same. Compliance with this covenant
shall not limit any Seller's liability for a breach of, or failure to perform,
any other representation, warranty or covenant herein.
8. DISCLAIMERS. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, SELLER HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, GUARANTY OR REPRESENTATION, ORAL OR WRITTEN,
PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE, OF, AS TO, OR CONCERNING (I) THE NATURE AND CONDITION
OF THE PROPERTY AND THE SUITABILITY THEREOF FOR ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES AND USES
WHICH PURCHASER MAY ELECT TO CONDUCT THEREON, (II) THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF ANY
RIGHT-OF-WAY, LEASE, POSSESSION, LIEN, ENCUMBRANCE, LICENSE, RESERVATION,
CONDITION OR ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE PROPERTY, (III) THE
COMPLIANCE OF THE PROPERTY OR ITS OPERATION WITH ANY LAWS, ORDINANCES OR
REGULATIONS OF ANY GOVERNMENT OR OTHER AUTHORITY OR BODY, OR (IV) THE EXISTENCE
OF ANY TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE OR WASTE IN, ON, UNDER THE SURFACE OF OR
ABOUT THE PROPERTY.
8.1 PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Purchaser acknowledges that this Contract
affords Purchaser the opportunity for investigations, examinations and
inspections of the Property and all Property Information.
8.2 SURVIVAL. The provisions of this Section 8 shall survive the
termination of this Contract and the Closing.
9. CLOSING.
9.1 CLOSING DATE. Subject to the provisions of 9.1 (a), the consummation
of this transaction (the "Closing") will take place at the offices of HUNTON &
XXXXXXXX LLP, in Washington, D.C., or at such other location upon which Seller
and Purchaser mutually agree, upon a date which is twenty (20) days following
satisfaction of all of the "conditions precedent" set forth in Section 9.5 below
(the "CLOSING DATE"), unless Seller and Purchaser mutually agree to an earlier
or later date; provided, however, that this Agreement will terminate if Closing
does not occur prior to December 31, 2005.
9.1(a) Within five (5) days after the Effective Date, Seller shall
notify the holder of the Existing Loan (the "EXISTING LENDER") of Seller's
desire to defease the Existing Loan in connection with the Closing, and shall
promptly and diligently complete all requested applications and related
defeasance document requirements (the "DEFEASANCE DOCUMENTS") necessary to
satisfy the Defeasance Requirements. The defeasance of the Existing Loan (the
"DEFEASANCE") shall be a condition precedent to Purchaser's obligation to
acquire the Property. In the event the Defeasance is not completed on the
Closing Date, Purchaser shall have the right to terminate this Agreement. Until
such time as Closing occurs and Purchaser has delivered the
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Purchase Price, Seller shall in no event be obligated to advance, expend or
incur any sums in connection with satisfying the Defeasance Requirements (as
defined below)
9.1(b) Within five (5) days of the Effective Date, Seller shall promptly
provide Existing Lender with written notice in conformity with the provisions of
the note and mortgage evidencing the Existing Loan (the "DEFEASANCE
REQUIREMENTS"), advising of Seller's intention to defease the Existing Loan in
accordance with Defeasance Requirements including but not limited to the
following:
(i) Providing a true and complete copy of this Agreement to Existing
Lender including any and all information requested by Existing
Lender;
(ii) Request Existing Lender provide all required documentation
provided for under the Existing Loan in order to defease the
Existing Loan;
(iii) Engage the services of certified public accountant reasonably
accountable to Purchaser in order to provide the CPA certifications
required by the Existing Loan.
Seller shall be responsible for the payment of the purchase price for the
purchase of the securities necessary to defease the Existing Loan and for the
costs of the Defeasance, all such amounts to be paid out of the proceeds of the
Purchase Price. Seller and Purchaser agree to fully and completely cooperate
with each other as may be required to comply with the Defeasance Requirements
(including, without limitation, staging a multiple-day Defeasance closing, with
Purchaser responsible for advancing all funds necessary to consummate the
Defeasance), in order that the Loan shall be fully and completely defeased upon
conveyance of the Property to Purchaser under this Agreement. At Closing, upon
delivery of the Purchase Price, the Seller and Purchaser agree to allocate a
portion of the Purchase Price as my be required to purchase the security
investment as provided for in the Defeasance Documents for delivery to the
Existing Lender and any other entities in order to fully and completely satisfy
the Defeasance Requirements.
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9.2 SELLER'S OBLIGATIONS AT THE CLOSING. At the Closing, Seller will do,
or cause to be done, the following:
9.2.1. DOCUMENTS. Seller will execute, acknowledge (if necessary),
and deliver the following documents:
9.2.1.1 Special Warranty Deed in the form and substance of
EXHIBIT G (the "DEED");
9.2.1.2 An Assignment and Assumption of Landlord's Interest in
Leases in the form and substance of EXHIBIT H;
9.2.1.3 Blanket Conveyance, Xxxx of Sale, and Assignment in
the form and substance of EXHIBIT I;
9.2.1.4 Certificate of Non-Foreign Status in the form and
substance of EXHIBIT J; and
9.2.1.5 Notification of change of ownership in the form and
substance of EXHIBIT LK
9.2.1.6 An updated Rent Roll certified by Seller as true,
complete and accurate and dated no earlier than five (5) business days prior to
Closing.
9.2.2. ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS. Seller will deliver to Purchaser
originals within Seller's possession or control of all items enumerated in
Section 6.1 and 6.2 of this Contract and copies of all items enumerated in
Section 6.2 for which no originals were delivered.
9.2.3. POSSESSION. Seller will deliver possession of the Property,
subject to the Leases and Encumbrances as provided for in this Agreement.
9.2.4. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS. Seller will execute and deliver or
obtain for delivery to the Title Company any other instruments reasonably
necessary and customarily required to consummate the sale of the Property
pursuant to this Contract, including, by way of example, closing statements and
evidence of the authority of the party executing instruments on behalf of
Seller; provided, however, that Seller shall not be obligated to indemnify the
Title Company.
9.2.5. COSTS. Seller will pay all amounts allocated to Seller
pursuant to Section 9.1 and Section 9.4 of this Contract.
9.3 PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS AT THE CLOSING. At the Closing, Purchaser will
do, or cause to be done, the following:
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9.3.1. PAYMENT OF CONSIDERATION. Purchaser will timely deposit the
cash portion of the Purchase Price, as adjusted in accordance with the
provisions of this Contract, with the Title Company.
9.3.2. DOCUMENTS. Purchaser will execute, acknowledge (if
necessary), and deliver the following documents:
9.3.2.1 An Assignment and Assumption of Landlord's Interest in
Leases in the form and substance of EXHIBIT H;
9.3.2.2 Blanket Conveyance, Xxxx of Sale, and Assignment in
the form and substance of EXHIBIT I; and
9.3.2.3 Notification of change of ownership in the form and
substance of EXHIBIT K.
9.3.3. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS. Purchaser will execute and deliver or
obtain for delivery to the Title Company any instruments reasonably necessary to
consummate the sale of the Property pursuant to this Contract, including, by way
of example, closing statements and evidence of the authority of the party
executing instruments on behalf of Purchaser and all documents required by the
Existing Lender in connection with Defeasance of the Existing Loan.
9.3.4. COSTS. Purchaser will pay all costs allocated to Purchaser
pursuant to Section 9.4 of this Contract.
9.4 COSTS AND ADJUSTMENTS AT CLOSING.
9.4.1. EXPENSES. Purchaser shall pay, on the Closing Date, the title
insurance premium for the owner's policy, all survey charges, all recording and
filing charges and fees to record the documents evidencing the conveyance of the
Property all transfer taxes except (for those set forth below as Seller's
obligation), of any state and/or local real property transfer or similar taxes,
and all other costs and charges of the closing and consummation of the purchase
and sale transaction contemplated in this Agreement as customarily charged to
and payable by a purchaser in such transactions in the location in which the
Property is situate (including one-half of the escrow charges of the Title
Company). Seller shall pay, on the Closing Date, all customary fees, costs and
charges of the closing and consummation of the purchase and sale transaction
contemplated in this Agreement as customarily charged to and payable by a seller
in such transactions in the location in which the Property is situate (including
one-half of the escrow charges of the Title Company) including the Grantor's tax
assessed at $1.00 per $1,000.00 on account of any state and/or local real
property transfer or similar taxes. Each party shall pay its own attorneys' fees
and the fees of any accountants and/or advisors incurred in connection with the
transaction contemplated in this Agreement.
9.4.2. REAL ESTATE TAXES. Real estate taxes on the Property for the
real estate fiscal year in which Closing occurs will be prorated between Seller
and Purchaser as of 11:59 P.M. on the day preceding the Closing Date. If the
amount of such taxes is not known at
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Closing, the proration of such real estate taxes and assessments will be based
on the amount of such taxes and assessments for the previous real estate tax
fiscal period. As soon as the actual amount of real estate taxes on the Property
for the year of Closing is known, Seller and Purchaser will, if necessary,
readjust the amount of such taxes to be paid by each party with the result that
Seller will pay for those taxes applicable to the Property up to but not
including the Closing Date, and Purchaser will pay for those taxes and
assessments applicable to the Property on and after the date of Closing. The
provisions of this Section 9.4.2 will survive the Closing. Purchaser shall pay
the cost of any general and special assessments.
9.4.3. TENANT REBATES. To the extent that any tenant is entitled to
any rebate, concession, deduction or offset under its Lease, such entitlement
shall be included as a closing adjustment by credit towards the Purchase Price.
Further, to the extent that any tenant is entitled to future tenant improvements
work to be paid for by the landlord under such tenant's Lease, the amount of
landlord's liability for such work shall be included as a closing adjustment by
credit towards the Purchase Price. The Parties agree to initially adjust rents,
tenant charges and operating expenses as of 11:59 P. M. on the last day of the
month immediately preceding the Closing (the "ADJUSTMENT DATE"). On a date that
is forty-five (45) days following Closing ("SUPPLEMENTAL ADJUSTMENT Date") the
parties agree to further adjust rents, tenant charges and operating expenses as
of date of Closing on a per diem basis for the month in which Closing occurs.
Payments due on account of the Supplemental Adjustment Date shall be delivered
to the party entitled to such payment within ten (10) days of the Supplemental
Adjustment Date. Rent and such tenant charges which are due but uncollected as
of the Closing shall not be adjusted, but, with respect to tenants whose rent is
no more than six (6) months in arrears, provided Seller provides in a timely
manner all back-up materials, reconciliations and other information requested by
tenants with respect thereto, Purchaser shall remit promptly to or on behalf of
Seller any such amounts actually paid by such tenants to Purchaser (provided
that such amounts shall be in excess of the then current rent and other charges
due) within six (6) months after the Closing. Purchaser's obligations with
respect to such delinquent rent and other charges shall be limited to billing
the applicable tenant therefor on no more than six (6) occasions.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, Seller retains all
rights against former tenants whose Tenant Leases have expired or have been
terminated and possession discontinued prior to the Closing; provided, however,
in no event shall Seller be entitled after the Closing to institute any
litigation or other proceedings against any tenant that is in occupancy at the
Property as of the Closing with respect to any obligations or liabilities of
such tenant relating to the Property or arising out of such tenant's occupancy
thereof. Purchaser shall have no further obligation or liability to Seller under
this subsection after the expiration of said six (6) month period. No adjustment
shall be made with respect to percentage or overage rent. Except as otherwise
adjusted, Seller shall remain responsible and liable to Purchaser to refund to
tenants (or reimburse Purchaser for any refunds to tenants of) any excess
payments made by tenants for real estate taxes (including any arising as a
result of tax appeals), insurance, utility, common area maintenance operating
expenses and building expenses applicable to the period prior to the Closing,
such responsibility and liability to survive Closing until such time as all
audit rights of tenants under Leases with respect to periods prior to the
Closing shall have expired and all amounts owing to tenants as a result of any
such audits shall have been fully paid by Seller to the applicable tenant
(directly or by reimbursement to Purchaser). The parties agree that in the event
that any tax appeals relating to the Property, whether now existing or hereafter
filed, results in any rebate of real property or other taxes paid for the
Property, such rebate (after deducting
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therefrom all costs and expenses of procuring the same) shall be prorated as of
the Closing between Seller and Purchaser based on respective periods of
ownership.
9.4.4. PREPAID RENT AND SECURITY DEPOSITS. All prepaid rentals,
tenant security deposits, whether cash or non-cash (including security deposits
for tenants who owe rent or other charges as of the Closing), together with all
interest required to be paid thereon which has accrued through the Closing,
shall be delivered to Purchaser at the Closing. Promptly following the Closing,
Seller shall cause any tenants who have posted letters of credit as security
deposits to have such security deposits amended or re-issued so that they run to
the benefit of Purchaser as landlord under the Leases.
9.4.5. UTILITY DEPOSITS. Seller shall be entitled to retain all
utility deposits and to obtain the return of same. Seller shall cooperate with
Purchaser, at Purchaser's cost, with respect to the transfer of utilities.
9.4.6. OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES. Except as otherwise expressly
stated herein, all other income and ordinary operating expenses for or
pertaining to the Property, including, but not limited to, public utility
charges, maintenance and service charges, will be prorated as of 12:01 A.M. on
the Adjustment Date.
9.4.7. ADJUSTMENT. To the extent that errors are discovered in, or
additional information becomes available with respect to, the prorations and
allocations made at Closing, Seller and Purchaser agree to make such
post-Closing adjustments as may be necessary to correct any inaccuracy; however,
all prorations (except for prorations and allocations of ad valorem taxes and
tenant reimbursables and for prorations or allocations that have been
specifically identified as disputed and are then currently in dispute) will be
final within sixty (60) days after Closing.
9.5 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS AT CLOSING. The
obligations of the Purchaser to be performed on and after the Closing Date shall
be subject to the fulfillment of each of the conditions set forth below in a
manner satisfactory to the Purchaser or the waiver of such conditions by the
Purchaser.
9.5.1 Each of the representations and warranties made by the Seller
in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date.
9.5.2 The Seller shall have complied with each and every covenant
made by the Seller herein.
9.5.3 The Defeasance has been completed.
9.5.4 The effectiveness of the Purchaser's Registration Statement on
Form S-11 (as amended from time to time, the "REGISTRATION STATEMENT") to
be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission after the execution
of this Agreement and the closing and funding of the public offering
thereunder, is a condition precedent to the obligations of all parties to
this Agreement to effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
on the Closing Date (as defined below). This condition may not be waived
by any party to this Agreement.
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In the event all of the "conditions precedent" have not been satisfied by the
Closing Date or the Extended Closing Date, this Agreement shall automatically
terminate upon the Closing Date or the Extended Closing Date without the
requirement of either party providing written notice.
10. REMEDIES.
10.1 DEFAULT BY SELLER. Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this
Contract, in the event that Seller fails to consummate this Contract or if
Seller fails to perform any of Seller's other material obligations hereunder
either prior to or at the Closing and such failure or refusal results from any
reason other than the termination of this Contract by Purchaser pursuant to a
right to terminate expressly set forth in this Contract or Purchaser's failure
to perform Purchaser's obligations under this Contract, Purchaser may as its
only remedy either (i) terminate this Contract by giving written notice thereof
to Seller prior to or at the Closing, in which event Purchaser will be entitled
to a return of the Deposit Note, whereupon neither party hereto will have any
further rights or obligations hereunder, except (a) that Seller will authorize
the Title Company to deliver to Purchaser the Deposit Note and Title Company
will deliver the Deposit Note to Purchaser free of any claims by Seller or any
other person with respect thereto, (b) that Seller shall reimburse Purchaser for
its out of pocket costs associated with the negotiation and preparation of this
Agreement and its examination of the Property, including, without limitation,
the fees and disbursements of its counsel, advisers, and agents, and (c) for
provisions which survive Closing by their terms or (ii) enforce specific
performance of Seller's duties and obligations under this Contract, provided
that the right to enforce specific performance shall not require Seller to
remove any title Encumbrances placed on the Property after the Effective Date or
require Seller to perform any covenant beyond the then current ability of
Seller. In the event Purchaser fails to file an action for specific performance
of this Contract on or before ninety (90) days after the date of such
non-performance, Purchaser shall be deemed to have elected to proceed under
clause (i) above and shall be deemed to have waived its right to enforce
specific performance of this Contract.
10.2 DEFAULT BY PURCHASER. In the event that Purchaser fails or refuses to
consummate the purchase of the Property pursuant to this Contract and if such
failure to consummate results from any reason other than termination of this
Contract by Purchaser pursuant to a right to terminate expressly set forth in
this Contract or Seller's failure to perform Seller's material obligations under
this Contract, then Seller, as Seller's sole and exclusive remedy, will have the
right to terminate this Contract by giving written notice thereof to Purchaser
prior to or at the Closing, whereupon neither party hereto will have any further
rights or obligations hereunder, except (i) that Purchaser will authorize the
Title Company to deliver the Deposit Note to Seller as liquidated damages and
Title Company will deliver the Deposit Note to Seller free of any claims by
Purchaser or any other person with respect thereto and (ii) for provisions which
survive Closing by their terms. It is agreed that the amount to which the Seller
is entitled under this Section 10.2 is a reasonable forecast of just
compensation for the harm that would be caused by Purchaser's breach and that
the harm that would be caused by such breach is one that is incapable or very
difficult of accurate estimation.
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10.3 FEES. In the event either party to this Contract commences legal
action of any kind to enforce the terms and conditions of this Contract, the
prevailing party in such litigation will be entitled to collect from the other
party all costs, expenses and attorneys' fees incurred in connection with such
action. This Section 10 shall survive Closing or earlier termination of this
Contract.
11. RISK OF LOSS, DESTRUCTION, AND CONDEMNATION.
11.1 RISK OF LOSS. Risk of loss for damage to the Property, or any part
thereof, by fire or other casualty from the effective date of this Contract
through the Closing Date will be on Seller. Upon Closing, full risk of loss with
respect to the Property will pass to Purchaser.
11.2 CASUALTY.
11.2.1. MAJOR DAMAGE. If, prior to Closing, the Property, or any
portion thereof, is damaged by fire, or any other cause of whatsoever nature,
Seller will promptly give Purchaser written notice of such damage. If the cost
for repairing such damage, in the reasonable judgment of Purchaser, exceeds Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00), Purchaser will have the option,
exercisable by written notice delivered to Seller within fifteen (15) days of
Seller's notice of damage to Purchaser, either (i) to require Seller to convey
the Property to Purchaser, in its damaged condition and to assign to Purchaser
all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to any claims Seller may have
under the property insurance policies covering the Property and pay any and all
deductibles of such policies or any uninsured portion of the cost of repairing
the damage to Purchaser, in which event Seller will have no further liability or
obligation to repair or replace the Property, or (ii) to terminate this
Contract. If Purchaser elects to terminate this Contract, the Xxxxxxx Money
shall be returned to Purchaser, and thereafter neither party hereto will have
any further duties or obligations hereunder except under provisions which
survive termination by their terms.
11.2.2. MINOR DAMAGE. If the cost for repairing such damage will, in
the reasonable judgment of Purchaser, not exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000.00), Purchaser will have the option, exercisable by written notice
delivered to Seller within ten (10) days of Seller's notice of damage to
Purchaser, either (i) to require Seller to repair and restore the Property to
substantially the same condition it was in prior to such casualty, in which
event the Closing Date shall be postponed for a reasonable period of time to
allow Seller to accomplish such repair and restoration, or (ii) to require
Seller to convey the Property to Purchaser on the Closing Date in its damaged
condition and assign to Purchaser all of Seller's right, title and interest in
and to any claims Seller may have under the property insurance policies covering
the Property, in which event Seller will have no further liability or obligation
to repair or replace the Property.
11.2.3. CASUALTY REVEALING DEFECTS. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in Sections 11.2.1 or 11.2.2, in the event that prior to Closing, the
Property or any portion thereof is damaged by fire, or any cause of whatsoever
nature, and such casualty or any investigation into the cause of such casualty
reveals that a defect exists in the Property and that such defect may cause a
similar casualty in the future or that the Property is in violation of safety,
environmental, hazardous waste, building code, health, fire, safety or other
laws, orders, ordinances or
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regulations, then Purchaser will have the option as its sole and exclusive
remedy, exercisable by written notice delivered to Seller within ten (10)
business days of the discovery of such defect or violation, to terminate this
Contract, in which event the Xxxxxxx Money shall be returned to Purchaser, and
thereafter neither party hereto will have any further duties or obligations
hereunder except under provisions which survive termination by their terms.
11.3 CONDEMNATION. If during the pendency of this Contract and prior to
Closing, condemnation proceedings are commenced with respect to all or any
material portion of the Property, Purchaser may, at Purchaser's election,
terminate this Contract by written notice to Seller within fifteen (15) days
after Purchaser has been notified of the commencement of condemnation
proceedings. In the event of such termination, the Deposit Note will be promptly
returned to Purchaser and, thereafter, neither party will have any further
duties or obligations hereunder except under provisions which survive
termination by their terms. If Purchaser does not exercise such right to
terminate within the period prescribed, then Seller shall transfer to Purchaser
its right to appear and to defend Seller's interests in the Property in such
condemnation proceedings, and any award in condemnation will become the property
of Purchaser; provided, however, the Closing shall not be delayed by reason of
any such proceedings.
12. REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONS AND FEES.
Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser that Seller has not contacted
or entered into any written agreement with any real estate broker, agent,
finder, or any party in connection with this transaction. Purchaser hereby
represents and warrants to Seller that Purchaser has not contacted or entered
into any agreement with any real estate broker, agent, finder, or any party in
connection with this transaction. Each party hereby indemnifies and agrees to
hold the other party harmless from any loss, liability, damage, cost, or expense
(including reasonable attorneys' fees) paid or incurred by the other party by
reason of a breach of the representation and warranty made by such party under
this Section 12. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the
indemnities set forth in this Section 12 will survive the Closing.
13. NOTICES.
13.1 WRITTEN NOTICE. All notices, demands and requests which may be given
or which are required to be given by either party to the other party under this
Contract must be in writing.
13.2 METHOD OF TRANSMITTAL. All notices, demands and requests required to
be in writing must be sent by United States certified or registered mail,
postage fully prepaid, return receipt requested, or by Federal Express or a
similar nationally recognized overnight courier service, or by facsimile with a
confirmation copy delivered by a nationally recognized overnight courier
service. Notice will be considered effective on the earlier to occur of the
Business Day of actual receipt or the Business Day at least twenty-four (24)
hours after depositing same with the overnight courier service.
13.3 ADDRESSES. The addresses for proper notice under this Contract are as
follows:
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SELLER: PURCHASER:
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Ft. Hill Office Associates, LLC Midlantic Office Trust, Inc.
00000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000 00000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, COO Attn: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, CEO
WITH A COPY TO: WITH A COPY TO:
Shaiman, Drucker, Beckman, Sobel, & Hunton & Xxxxxxxx, LLP
Xxxxxxx, LLP
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx 0000 X Xxxxxx, X.X.
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: S. Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Esquire Attn: Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esquire
Either party may from time to time by written notice designate a different
address to the other party. Counsel to the parties hereto shall have the right
to issue any notices as provided for in this Agreement.
14. ASSIGNMENT.
Neither party will have the right to assign this Contract; provided,
however, that the Purchaser may assign this Contract, to any Affiliate
(hereinafter defined) of Purchaser or direct Seller to convey the Property to a
designee. Notwithstanding any such assignment, Purchaser shall remain fully
liable as a primary obligor for the performance of all Purchaser's obligations
hereunder. The term "AFFILIATE" shall mean, with respect to Purchaser, (x) an
entity that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under
common control with Purchaser, (y) an entity, the majority of the economic
interest of which is owned by Purchaser or (2) an entity in which Purchaser has
a direct or indirect economic interest regardless of percentage of the
Purchaser's economic interest therein. Any attempted assignment in violation of
this Section 14 shall be void and without force or effect.
15. INTERPRETATION.
15.1 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Contract embodies the entire agreement between
the parties and cannot be varied except by the written agreement of the parties.
15.2 GENDER AND NUMBER. Words of any gender used in this Contract will be
construed to include any other gender and words in the singular number will be
construed to include the plural, and vice versa, unless the context requires
otherwise.
15.3 CAPTIONS. The captions used in connection with the Articles, Sections
and Subsections of this Contract are for convenience only and will not be deemed
to expand or limit the meaning of the language of this Contract.
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15.4 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Contract will be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective legal representatives,
successors and permitted assigns.
15.5 MULTIPLE COUNTERPARTS. This Contract may be executed in several
counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, and all of which will
constitute but one and the same instrument.
15.6 CONTROLLING LAW. This Contract will be construed under, governed by
and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State within which the Property
is located.
15.7 EXHIBITS. All exhibits, attachments, annexed instruments and addenda
referred to herein will be considered a part hereof for all purposes with the
same force and effect as if copied verbatim herein.
15.8 NO RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Seller and Purchaser have each been
represented by counsel in the negotiations and preparation of this Contract;
therefore, this Contract will be deemed to be drafted by both Seller and
Purchaser, and no rule of construction will be invoked respecting the authorship
of this Contract.
15.9 SEVERABILITY. All agreements and covenants contained in this Contract
are severable. In the event any agreement or covenant is held to be invalid by
any court, this Contract will be interpreted as if such invalid agreement or
covenant were not contained herein.
15.10 CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN WORDS. "ANY" will be construed as "any and
all." "INCLUDING" will be construed as "including but not limited to."
15.11 TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is important to both Seller and Purchaser in
the performance of this Contract, and both parties have agreed that strict
compliance is required as to any date set out in this Contract.
15.12 BUSINESS DAYS. "BUSINESS DAY" means any day on which business is
generally transacted by banks in the State within which the Property is located
.. If the final date of any period which is set out in any paragraph of this
Contract falls upon a day which is not a Business Day, then, and in such event,
the time of such period will be extended to the next Business Day.
16. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Purchaser and Seller agree not to record this Contract and further agree
to hold all information related to this transaction in strict confidence, and
will not disclose same to any person other than directors, officers, employees
and agents of each, as well as to consultants, banks or other third parties
working with Seller or Purchaser in connection with the transaction ("RELATED
PARTIES") who need to know such information for the purpose of consummating this
transaction. This prohibition will not be applicable to disclosure of
information required by applicable law, rule or regulation but will survive the
Closing for a period of six (6) months. Except as provided in this Section 16,
prior to Closing, any release to the public of information
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with respect to the matters set forth in this Contract will be made only in the
form approved by Purchaser and Seller and their respective counsel.
17. IRS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
For the purpose of complying with any information reporting requirements
or other rules and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") that are
or may become applicable as a result of or in connection with the transaction
contemplated by this Contract, including, but not limited to, any requirements
set forth in proposed Income Tax Regulation Section 1.6045-4 and any final or
successor version thereof (collectively the "IRS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS"),
Seller and Purchaser hereby designate and appoint the Title Company to act as
the "REPORTING PERSON" (as that term is defined in the IRS Reporting
Requirements) to be responsible for complying with any IRS Reporting
Requirements. The Title Company hereby acknowledges and accepts such designation
and appointment and agrees to fully comply with any IRS Reporting Requirements
that are or may become applicable as a result of or in connection with the
transaction contemplated by this Contract. Without limiting the responsibility
and obligations of the Title Company as the Reporting Person, Seller and
Purchaser hereby agree to comply with any provisions of the IRS Reporting
Requirements that are not identified therein as the responsibility of the
Reporting Person, including, but not limited to, the requirement that Seller and
Purchaser each retain an original counterpart of this Contract for at least four
(4) years following the calendar year of the Closing.
18. OFFER.
The submission of a copy of this Contract to the other party shall not
constitute an offer from the submitting party to the other party. This Contract
shall become effective and binding only upon execution and delivery by both
Seller and Purchaser.
19. SECTION 1031 EXCHANGE.
Intentionally Omitted.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Contract has been executed by the Parties hereto.
SELLER:
FT. HILL OFFICE ASSOCIATES, LLC
a Virginia limited liability company
By: Ft. Hill Manager, Inc.
a Virginia corporation,
its Manager
By: /s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXXXXXX
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
Chief Operating Officer
PURCHASER:
MIDLANTIC PARTNERSHIP, LP
a Delaware limited partnership
By: Midlantic Office Properties, LLC
a Delaware limited liability company
General Partner
By: /s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXXXX
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Chief Executive Officer,
President, Treasurer and Secretary
