Common use of Fire and Casualty Clause in Contracts

Fire and Casualty. If the Premises are damaged by fire or other serious disaster or accident and the Premises becomes uninhabitable as a result, (a) Tenant may immediately vacate the Premises and terminate this Agreement upon notice to Landlord or (b) Landlord may terminate this Agreement upon notice to Tenant. Tenant will be responsible for any unpaid rent or will receive any prepaid rent up to the day of such fire, disaster or accident. If the Premises are only partially damaged and inhabitable, Landlord may make full repairs and will do so within a prompt and reasonable amount of time. At the discretion of Landlord, the rent may be reduced while the repairs are being made.