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BETWEEN THE UNDERSIGNED:
1. - Mr. FAUGERAS - residing in MERIGNAC, 8 avenue des Martyrs
de la Liberation,
Born in VERTHEUIL (33) on June 27, 1923.
2. - CENTRE FRANCAIS DU SPORT, a limited liability company with a
capital of twenty thousand francs, whose head office is located in MERIGNAC on
avenue Kennedy - chemin de Magret, registered with the Bordeaux Corporate and
Trade Register under No. 321831281 81B447,
Represented by its manager, Ms.
Fabienne QUENNOUELLE, residing in ST-MEDARD-EN-JALLES, 26
rue Jean Valmy Baysse - born in Paris 8th on January 25, 1957,
3. - Mr. Jean-Marc CHICCO - residing in BOUSCAT at 320 avenue Leon
Blum, Residence Medicis acting on his own behalf as well as in the name of and
on behalf of POWER COMPACT - a business corporation that is being set up with a
capital of 400,000 Francs whose head office shall be located on avenue Kennedy,
chemin de Magret,
Born in MARSEILLE on December 26, 1951,
WHEREAS:
Through a private writing attached hereto and dated in MERIGNAC on
March 30, 1981, Mr. FAUGERAS leased premises to CENTRE FRANCAIS DU SPORT located
in MERIGNAC on chemin de Magret, avenue Kennedy, having an approximate area of
200 square metres built on fenced land with an approximate area of 1,200 square
metres, with an office, water, drive force electricity, W.C. and sink, lighting
by 4 neon tubes, telephone owned by the lessor, as well as forced air heating
with a fuel tank.
This lease went into effect on April 1, 1981 in consideration of
annual rent of THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED Francs (39,600 F) duty free
plus right to the lease.
Among the other clauses, the lease of March 30, 1981 contained
(translation) "There may be assignment with the consent of the owners".
Contrary to the clauses of the attached lease, Mr. Chicco
acknowledges having only half of the raw land at his disposal (illegible). The
other half of the land being reserved to the other lease.
NOW THEREFORE, IT WAS THEN AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
"Effective NOVEMBER 1, 1982, Mr. CHICCO, acting in his capacity,
takes the place of CENTRE FRANCAIS DU SPORT in its rights and obligations toward
Mr. FAUGERAS and thus becomes the new lessee of the aforementioned premises
located in MERIGNAC avenue Kennedy - chemin de Magret."
A copy of the assigned lease remains attached hereto and was
initialled by all the undersigned parties.
Mr. FAUGERAS hereby authorizes CENTRE FRANCAIS DU SPORT to
transfer his rights to the premises forming the subject hereof to Mr. CHICCO,
acting in his capacity, through a private writing, whose activity shall
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be (translation) "The design, manufacture and marketing of electronic-based
products".
Moreover, Mr. FAUGERAS relieves the parties from the services to
be made in application of Article 1690 of the Civil Code.
Upon the execution of the March 30, 1981 lease, CENTRE FRANCAIS DU
SPORT paid Mr. FAUGERAS a security deposit of 9,900 F plus a security for the
telephone in the amount of 1,000 adjustable to twice the bimonthly invoices. Mr.
FAUGERAS shall reimburse the sums he held as security deposits directly to
CENTRE FRANCAIS DU SPORT.
On the other hand, Mr. CHICCO, acting in his capacity, undertakes
to provide, within the month following the execution hereof, a contract of
suretyship in the amount of 7,000 Francs as security deposit, guaranteeing, at
the end of the lessee's enjoyment and for one month after all has been moved and
all keys returned, any and all sums that may be owed by the lessee as rent,
refundable tax expenses, repairs or in any other way as well as those for which
the lessor may be held liable.
Moreover, within the month following the execution hereof, Mr.
CHICCO shall also provide a second contract of suretyship in the amount of 6,000
Francs corresponding to the telephone.
These sums shall not be interest bearing.
DECLARATION FOR REGISTRATION
The parties declare that the right to the transferred lease was
not the subject of any payment whatsoever. However and for the collection of
duties, the parties assess it at ONE THOUSAND Francs.
Mr. CHICCO shall assume the expenses, duties and fees hereof.
Executed in BORDEAUX, in four counterparts including one for
registration.
This third day of November,
in the year one thousand, nine hundred and eighty-two.
Read and approved Read and approved
(s) (s)
Read and approved
(s)
F. Quennouelle, Manager
CENTRE FRANCAIS DU SPORT
Registered in Bordeaux (West)
On 17/11/82, Bord. 288 No.2
Receipt: fifty francs
(s)
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LEASE 3/6/9/
OWNER: Mr. FAUGERAS
LESSEE: CENTRE FRANCAIS DU SPORT, whose manager is
Ms. FABIENNE QUENNOUELLE
Residing in Saint Medard-en-Jalles
26 rue Jean Valmy Baysse.
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LEASE
BETWEEN THE UNDERSIGNED:
Mr. Jean FAUGERAS, residing at 8 avenue des Martyrs de la
Liberation, 33700 MERIGNAC, owner
Party of the first part,
AND:
CENTRE FRANCAIS DU SPORT, whose manager is Ms. FABIENNE
QUENNOUELLE, residing at 26 rue Jean Valmy Baysse in Saint Medard-en-Jalles,
acting on behalf of CENTRE FRANCAIS DU SPORT, whose head office is located in
MERIGNAC on avenue Kennedy- chemin de Magret,
Party of the second part,
IT WAS AGREED AND DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Mr. Jean Faugeras leases to CENTRE FRANCAIS DU SPORT, which
accepts, for a term of nine years effective April 1, 1981, the lessee's only
option being to end it upon expiry of each three-year period and to notify the
owner at least six months in advance.
DESIGNATION:
Premises located in MERIGNAC 33700, chemin de Magret, with an
approximate area of 200 square metres built on fenced land having an approximate
area of 1,200 square metres with an office, water, drive force electricity, W.C.
and sink, lighting by 4 neon tubes, telephone owned by the lessor, as well as
forced air heating with a fuel tank.
EXPENSES AND CONDITIONS:
This rental takes place in accordance with the customary legal
expenses and conditions and moreover under the following conditions:
1. The premises shall be used as warehouse and workshop and to
sell various material related to the lessee's business as
described in the Trade Register.
2. The lessee undertakes to maintain the leased premises in
good condition.
3. At the end of the lease, it shall return the leased
premises in the condition they are in on this date after
having seen and accepted them. As the parties expressly
agree, the lessee undertakes in the stead and place of the
lessors to make all repairs that may be necessary in the
leased premises except however major repairs as defined in
Artice 606 of the Civil Code which remain incumbent upon
the lessors.
4. The lessee shall accurately pay personal property taxes,
all tenants' expenses and quantity charges related thereto,
it shall pay all city and police costs which lessees are
normally required
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to pay, the whole so that the lessors are never worried or
required to pay them.
Throughout the term of the lease, the lessee alone shall
assume water and electricity consumption costs, subscriber
fees and telephone tolls and eventually gas supply and
garbage removal expenses.
The lessee further undertakes not to pollute in any way La
Dovozo stream where waste water from the premises flows.
5. The lessee shall take out insurance with a solvent company
to cover risks of fire, theft, tenants' risks, water
damage; it shall show proof of such insurance and the
payment of related premiums upon request by the lessors.
In the event of changes to the current layout and in the
event stored products would entail an extra insurance
premium, the lessee shall pay the lessor the surcharge
calculated over and above the simple risk.
6. There may be assignment with the consent of the owners.
7. The lessee shall not sublet all or part of the leased
premises without the consent of the owners.
8. However, the lessee may assign its right to this lease to
the successor of its business, provided it remains
guarantor and is jointly and severally liable with its
successor for the payment of rent and the execution of all
the clauses and conditions of this lease.
9. The lessee make carry out all work and make all
improvements it shall deem necessary in the leased
premises, however, once the lease has expired, such work
shall remain, without compensation, vested with the owners.
10. The annual maintenance contract with Aircalo effective the
upcoming July 81-82 season.
RENT:
This rental is granted and accepted in consideration of an annual
rent of THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED FRANCS (39,600 F) duty free, payable
in advance at the lessors' domicile effective April 1, 1981, in addition to the
rent, the tax to the right to the lease is 2.50 % and shall be paid with each
term.
SECURITY DEPOSIT:
Upon the execution of this lease, the leasing corporation paid Mr.
FAUGERAS, who acknowledges such, the sum of NINE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED FRANCS
(9,900 F) as security deposit.
This security deposit shall be returned to the lessee upon
termination of the enjoyment, less any sums it might owe to the lessor.
The telephone deposit is one thousand francs, adjustable to twice
the bimonthly invoices.
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In that it is a commercial premise, the aforementioned rent shall
be adjusted every three (3) years in accordance with the conditions provided for
by law (INSEE Index).
It is expressly agreed that failure to pay just one term of the
rent or appurtenances when due or in the event of the evidenced non-performance
of just one condition of the lease and one month after simple summons to pay or
execute sent to the person or to the elected domicile, containing a reference to
this clause that has remained without effect, this lease shall be automatically
terminated, at the lessor's discretion, even in the event of payment or
performance subsequent to the expiry of the above time period and the eviction
shall take place upon simple summary order.
The lessee shall assume the expenses, costs and fees of Agence
DUBOIS in this lease.
For the execution hereof, each of the parties elects domicile in
its/his/her respective residence.
Executed in triplicate in MERIGNAC on March 30, 1981.
Mr. (illegible) is civilly liable with respect to the rent and the
various expenses ensuing from the leasing of said immovable.
Read and approved Read and approved
(s) (s)
Fabienne Quennouelle
Read and approved
(s)
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Professional Civil
Parrtnership NOTICE WITH OFFER OF RENEWAL TENDING
TO ADJUST THE RENT
Jean-Michel LACAZE
Claude ROCHER
Denis LE PUIL ON THIS TWELFTH DAY OF APRIL, IN THE
Yves MAS YEAR ONE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED AND
Bailiffs EIGHTY-ONE
Partners
Cours Alsace Lorraine
33000 BORDEAUX
At the request of:
Mr. Jean FAUGERAS, born in
VERTHEUIL (33) on June 27, 1923, residing in MERIGNAC (33700)
16 rue Andre Malraux.
Electing domicile at our law firm.
We, the undersigned, the Professional
Civil Partnership of Jean-Michel LACAZE - Claude ROCHER -
Denis LE PUIL - Yves MAS, Bailiffs, Partners, Residence de
BORDEAUX 33000, domiciled at 7 cours Alsace et Lorraine,
HAVE NOTIFIED AND INFORMED:
Mr. Jean Marc CHICCO, POWER COMPACT,
chemin de Magret, avenue Kennedy, 33700 MERIGNAC referred to
hereinafter as such:
That, according to the lease under
private writing dated November 3, 1982, my petitioner leased
him premises for commercial use located in MERIGNAC (33700)
chemin de Magret, avenue Kennedy, for a term of nine years
which shall expire on October 31, 1991.
That my petitioner, through this
notification, intends to terminate said lease and consequently
serve notice on Mr. Jean Marc CHICCO, POWER COMPACT, for the
THIRTY FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER, ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND
NINETY-ONE.
Informing him that my petitioner does
not intend to object, in principle, to the renewal of the
lease for a term of nine years effective the expiry date of
the prior notice period set out in this notice, if Mr. Jean
Marc CHICCO, POWER COMPACT, intends to avail himself thereof;
but that he intends to forthwith subject said renewal to the
condition that the annual rent be raised to the sum of
TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED FRANCS (26,400 F).
That consequently, he offers to grant
Mr. Jean Marc CHICCO, POWER COMPACT, in accordance with
Article 6-1 of the Order-in-Council dated September 30, 1953
amended by the Order-in-Council dated July 3, 1972, effective
November 1, 1991 a new nine-year lease as per the conditions
of the prior lease and in consideration of annual rent of
TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED FRANCS (26,400 F), payable
quarterly and in advance according to the same terms and
conditions.
That if he intends either to contest
this notice or request payment of an eviction compensation, he
shall, on pain of foreclosure, petition the high court of
justice by summons before expiry of a two-year period
effective the date for which this notice is given to him.
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That if he just intends to discuss
the amount of the above proposed rent, by accepting the
principle of the renewal of his lease, Mr. Jean Marc CHICCO.
POWER COMPACT, shall have the option of petitioning the
presiding judge of the high court as per the conditions set
out in Articles 29 and following of the order-in-council dated
September 30, 1953, one month after receipt by my petitioner
of a preliminary factum in accordance with the provisions of
these texts, my petitioner reserving the same option if his
proposal is not accepted.
Fees 126.00
SCT 24.05
1/2 DP
Art. 2 63.00
Copy P.
Art. 14 WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Postage 2.30
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D.F. 215.35 RECORDED
VAT 18.6%
Reg. 40.06
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Total 255.41 COST: TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE FRANCS, 41 CENTIMES
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COMMERCIAL LEASE
BETWEEN THE UNDERSIGNED:
MR. Jean FAUGERAS residing in MERIGNAC - 8 avenue
des Martyrs de la Liberation -
Born in VERTHEUIL (33 - Gironde) on June 27, 1923,
HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "LESSOR",
PARTY OF THE FIRST PART,
Mr. Jean Marc CHICCO - residing in BOUSCAT -
Residence Medicis - 320 avenue Leon Blum - born in MARSEILLE on December
26, 1951, acting on his own behalf as well as in the name of and on
behalf of POWER COMPACT- a business corporation with a capital of 400,000
Francs, in the process of being set up whose head office shall be located
in the premises forming the subject matter hereof,
HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "LESSEE",
PARTY OF THE SECOND PART
IT HAS BEEN AGREED AND DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
The aforementioned LESSOR hereby leases, in
accordance with the provisions of Order-in-Council No. 53-960 dated
September 30, 1953,
To Mr. Jean Marc CHICCO acting in his capacity,
The immovable property designated hereinafter
located in MERIGNAC - on chemin de Magret - avenue Kennedy -
DESIGNATION
New premises, bare, with an area of 200 square
metres, no water, electricity or toilet. These premises are built on land
measuring 1,200 square metres, only half of which is at the disposal of
the LESSEE.
AS SAID PROPERTY EXISTS IN ITS CURRENT STATE,
LESSEE DECLARING THAT HE IS FAMILIAR WITH IT HAVING
VISITED IT WITH A VIEW TO THIS LEASE.
INTENDED USE OF THE LEASED PREMISES
The property presently leased shall be used
exclusively to design, manufacture and market electronic-based products.
TERM
This lease is granted and accepted for a term of
nine full and consecutive years to take effect on November 1, 1982 and to
end on October 31, 1991.
In accordance with the provisions of Article 3-1 of
the September 30, 1953 Order-in-Council, the LESSEE shall have the option
of cancelling the lease upon expiry of each three-year period in
consideration of a
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prior notice of at least six months by registered letter with
acknowledgement of receipt.
GENERAL EXPENSES AND CONDITIONS
This lease is granted and accepted subject to the
customary and legal expenses and conditions and further subject to the
following ones that the LESSEE undertakes to perform without being
entitled to any compensation or decrease in the rent determined
hereinafter.
I -- The LESSEE shall take the leased premises in
their condition on the effective day of the enjoyment.
II -- He undertakes to maintain the leased premises
in good condition.
III -- At the end of the lease, he shall return the
leased premises to the condition in which they are on this date, after
having seen and accepted them.
As the parties expressly agree, the LESSEE
undertakes in the stead and place of the LESSOR to carry out all repairs
that may be required in the leased premises except however major repairs
as defined in Article 606 of the Civil Code which remain incumbent upon
the LESSOR.
IV -- The LESSEE shall accurately pay personal
property taxes, all tenants' expenses and quantity charges related
thereto, he shall pay all city and police costs which lessees are
normally required to pay, the whole so that the LESSOR is never worried
or required to pay them.
Throughout the term of the lease, the LESSEE alone
shall assume water and electricity consumption costs, subscriber fees and
telephone tolls and eventually gas supply and garbage removal expenses.
V -- He shall take out insurance with a solvent
company to cover risks of fire, theft, tenants' risks, water damage; he
shall show proof of such insurance and the payment of related premiums
when so asked.
In the event of changes to the current layout and in
the event stored products would entail an extra insurance premium, the
LESSEE shall pay the LESSOR the surcharge calculated over and above the
simple risk.
VI -- There may only be assignment with the consent
of the LESSOR.
VII -- However, the LESSEE may assign his right to
this lease to the successor of his business, provided he remains
guarantor and is jointly and severally liable with his successor for the
payment of rent and the execution of all the clauses and conditions of
this lease.
VIII -- The LESSEE shall not sublet the premises
forming the subject hereof without the consent of the LESSOR.
IX -- The LESSEE shall assume the cost of all
changes or improvements required to carry on its business. However,
unless he has the LESSOR's express written permission, he shall not, in
the leased premises, carry out any demolition, drill holes in walls or
partitions, change the layout or increase the height. In any event, once
the lease has expired, such work shall remain, without compensation,
vested with the LESSOR.
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RENT
This lease is entered into and accepted in
consideration of an annual rent of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FRANCS (18,000 F)
duty free plus the right to the lease.
The LESSEE undertakes to pay the above fixed rent in
four equal instalments payable in advance at regular intervals, that is,
on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year. The rent shall
be payable at the domicile of the LESSOR or his agent.
In that it is a commercial premise, the
aforementioned rent shall be adjusted every three (3) years in accordance
with the time restrictions, format and merits of Articles 26 and 27 of
the September 30, 1953 Order-in-Council, as amended. The base index to be
considered to review the rent is the INSEE Index of the construction cost
for the second quarter of 1982 totalling 717.
It is expressly agreed that failure to pay just one
term of the rent or appurtenances when due or in the event of the
evidenced non-performance of just one condition of the lease and one
month after simple summons to pay or execute sent to the person or to the
elected domicile, containing a reference to this clause that has remained
without effect, this lease shall be automatically terminated, at the
LESSOR's discretion, even in the event of payment or performance
subsequent to the expiry of the above time period and the eviction shall
take place upon simple summary order.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Within the month following the execution hereof, Mr.
CHICCO, acting in his capacity, undertakes to provide a contract of
suretyship in the amount of THREE THOUSAND Francs as security deposit,
guaranteeing, until the end of the LESSEE's enjoyment and for one month
after all has been moved and all keys returned, any and all sums that may
be owed by the LESSEE as rent, refundable tax expenses, repairs or in any
other way as well as those for which the LESSOR may be held liable.
This sum shall not bear interest.
FEES
The LESSEE shall be responsible for and shall assume
legal fees and expenses, stamp duties and registration costs.
ELECTION OF DOMICILE
For the execution hereof and, in particular, for the
service of any extrajudicial documents or proceedings, the LESSEE elects
domicile at the leased premises and the LESSOR at his abovementioned
residence.
Executed in duplicate, one counterpart remitted to
each party in BORDEAUX
On this third day of November, in the year one
thousand, nine hundred and eighty-two.
Read and approved Read and approved
(s) (s)
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COMMERCIAL LEASE
BETWEEN THE UNDERSIGNED: HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE LESSEE
Mr. Jean Marc Chicco residing at Residence Medecis, 320 avenue Leon Blum, in
Bouscat, born in Marseille on 26/12/51, acting on his own behalf as well as in
the name and on behalf of Power Compact, a business corporation with a capital
of 11,232,500.00, whose head office is on avenue Magret in Merignac, party of
the first part
AND THE LESSOR, Mr. Jean Faugeras, residing at 8 avenue des Martyrs de la
Liberation, Merignac 33700
The above parties shall be referred to hereinafter as the "Lessee" and "Lessor"
respectively
IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
Mr. Jean Faugeras enters into this lease with and leases to Mr. Jean Marc
Chicco, representing Power Compact, who accepts, the premises designated
hereinafter, appurtenance of an immovable located on avenue de Magret in
Merignac and belonging to Mr. Jean Faugeras.
DESIGNATION
A 3rd hangar of an approximate area of 269 square meters adjoining the leased
hangar. Access to the hangar either by the inside or by the far side of Parc
Cadera, in accordance with the undertaking of 15/6/88.
As said premises continue and conform and without the need for further
designation, the Lessee declaring that he is familiar with the property having
seen and visited it with a view hereto and finding it in the condition necessary
for the use for which it is intended.
TERM
This lease is granted and accepted for a term of 9 full and consecutive years to
commence on January 1, 1989 and to end on October 31, 1997.
Upon expiry of each three-year period, the Lessee shall have the option to end
this lease by sending the Lessor a prior notice of at least six months by an
extrajudicial document.
RENT
This lease is granted and accepted in consideration of an annual rent in
principal of eighty thousand francs, duty free, Value Added Tax extra.
RENT ADJUSTMENT
This rent is fixed for the first three-year period only and shall be adjusted at
the outset of each of the other periods under conditions provided by applicable
legislation.
Until the new rent is fixed, the past rent shall continue to apply, subject to
later adjustment.
PRICE INDEX CLAUSE
The base index is that of the second quarter of 1988, namely, 912.
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EXPENSES AND CONDITIONS
This lease is granted and accepted pursuant to the following expenses, clauses
and conditions, notwithstanding those ensuing from law or custom, that the
Lessee undertakes to respect, on pain of immediate cancellation, without
prejudice of all other indemnities and damages, namely:
I - EXPENSES
1. Reimburse the Lessor or his agent by paying with each installment of the
rent, even on an interim basis, the share of expenses and services, garbage
disposal, sewer spill, sweeping and other taxes incumbent upon the
immovable and the half or any other legal quota of the special tax to
benefit the FOND NATIONAL D'AMELIORATION DE L'HABITAT, (National Housing
Improvement Fund), all new levies, taxes, income tax increases legally
incumbent upon tenants; said expenses, services and taxes calculated in
proportion to the rent or on the basis of the apportionments set out in the
part ownership regulation
2. Further, directly pay all personal water, gas, electricity, telephone and
other consumptions, as per his meter readings and statements as well as all
income taxes incumbent upon him, such as personal property tax and business
licenses, without the Lessor being held liable.
II -- OCCUPANCY - ENJOYMENT
3. In the leased premises, only to carry on trades corresponding to those
carried on by the Lessee, excluded are car bodyworks, boiler works and
other trades that might adversely affect the environment as well as other
products emitting harmful products.
4. Not to assign or sublet, in whole or in part, any right to this lease, on
pain of cancellation, except to a successor to his business and provided he
remains as guarantor and is jointly and severally liable with his successor
for the payment of the rent and the execution of the lease's conditions. In
the event of assignment, a copy of the assignment shall be remitted at no
cost to the owner no later than ten days before the expiry of the time
period to contest.
5. Keep the premises furnished, supplied with material and goods to at all
times meet the payment of the rent and the execution of the lease's
conditions. At all times, keep the premises open and filled with customers.
III - MAINTENANCE - WORK
6. Accept the premises in their current and overall state without asking the
Lessor for any repair of any kind; carry out at the outset of this lease as
well as throughout its duration, all repairs, small or large, without
exception, maintain the front, locks and grounds of the leased premises,
this statement being simply an indication and not limitative, in that once
the enjoyment has ended, the Lessee returns the premises in a perfect state
of repair and maintenance. The Lessor shall maintain responsibility for the
major repairs under Article 606 of the Civil Code.
If required by one of the parties, a site inventory in several copies,
which shall be attached hereto, shall be prepared by the Lessor's architect
at the Lessee's expense.
7. Maintain, repair and change where necessary, at his expense, water tanks,
conduits, gutters, rain water downpipes, etc., that might affect the leased
premises, gas and electricity lines, plumbing fixtures, such as W.C.s,
flushes, etc. guarantee them against freezing.
Maintain, repair or replace, at his expense, glazing that might cover
certain portions of the leased premises and not exercise any recourse
against the Lessor because of seepage through such glazing.
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8. Not to make any change, demolish, drill holes in walls or partitions, etc.,
without the express written consent of the Lessor or his agent. All
authorized work shall be carried out on contract by the immovable and under
the direction of the Lessor's architect whose fees shall be assumed by the
Lessee.
Upon expiry of the lease, all embellishments and improvements shall
remain the Lessor's property unless he prefers the remittance of the
premises in their original state.
9. At his expense and as many times as necessary or required by law, have the
chimneys, stoves and furnaces of the leased premises swept. The Lessee
acknowledges having been informed that he cannot hook up slow combustion or
gas burning heating devices to the existing chimneys.
10. Without the power to discuss the urgency or claim any compensation or
decrease in rent, suffer and permit all work the Lessor shall deem
necessary, any blocking of yard and courtyard spaces, borrowed light and
all neighboring construction that could decrease daylight and the view,
regardless of the duration, not to exceed 40 days, allowing the architects,
contractors, workers responsible for carrying out the work to access the
leased premises.
11. Agree directly with any company on the use and consumption of gas and
electricity and, as the case may be, water, without any guarantee by the
Lessor. The Lessee shall reimburse the Lessor for the cost of any
alteration or change in the main water and gas lines, main electricity
lines and transformers, resulting from a change by the Lessee in the supply
of water, gas and electricity.
12. At the end of the enjoyment, return the premises in good state of repair of
all types. At his expense, have the Lessor's architect prepare a list of
the Lessee's repairs and pay the amount.
IV -- LIABILITY - RECOURSES
13. Insure himself with a reputable company against the breakage of glass,
fire, explosions and water damage to cover his movables, material and goods
as well as to cover tenants' risks and recourses by neighbors, with
assignment in favour of the Lessor. The insurance policies shall contain a
waiver to all recourses against the owner and his agent. Justify any
request regarding the existence and the terms and conditions of said
policies and the payment of the premiums.
Pay or reimburse all insurance premiums or extra premiums that would be
claimed from the Lessor because of the exercise of his business or the
nature of his goods.
14. Immediately notify the Lessor or his agent of accidents that might occur in
the water, gas or electricity lines, otherwise he shall be liable for the
damages these accidents might cause: by his own means and at his own
expense, he shall protect the immovable's fixtures against detected leaks
during the time it takes to notify the contractors and carry out the work.
15. Waive any recourse in liability against the Lessor:
a) - in the event of theft, breaking and entering or any delictual or
criminal act of which the Lessee may be a victim in the leased
premises or the appurtenances of the immovable;
b) - in the event of change or cutback in the guard services of the
immovable, for all consequences that would result from the remittance
of keys by the Lessee to the janitor;
c) - in the event the premises would be destroyed in whole or in part or
expropriated;
d) - in the event of trouble affecting the enjoyment by the fault of
third parties regardless of their capacity, the Lessee to act directly
against them without impleading the Lessor or his agent;
e) - in the event of humidity, leaks, seepage or any other cause as well
as leaks in common lines obscured by housing set up by the Lessor. The
Lessee shall moreover insure himself against such risks;
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f) - in the event of the interruption, even prolonged, of water, gas,
electricity, heating or elevator;
g) - in the event of the lack of aeration or lighting in basements, if
any, as in the case of flood, even by sewer backup, the Lessor not
being liable for damaged goods or for any other damage.
V - IMMOVABLE BY-LAW
16. Refrain from anything that could disrupt, by his action or the action of
people working for him, other businesses in the immovable, the tranquility
of other occupants and the orderly conduct of business. Not to package or
unpackage in the common areas of the immovable. Not allow any vehicle to
access the immovable's yard. Apart from the front, not to display any sign,
crate or flower pot in the windows and doors of the immovable, or any other
item of whatever nature. Not have any noisy or dirty animal. Not conduct or
allow any sale by public auction in the leased premises, in any event
whatsoever, even after death. Comply with the by-laws established by the
Lessor or his agent for the beating of carpets, the removal of garbage, the
proper running and the tranquility of the immovable or the part ownership
regulation.
17. Pay all city and police expenses usually incumbent upon tenants. Correctly
pay all taxes and personal levies, movable or otherwise, incumbent upon
tenants so that the Lessor is never worried or sought after in any way in
this respect. Assume personal responsibility for all administrative or
other authorizations that may be necessary.
18. Allow the Lessor, his representative, architect or contractors to access
the leased premises as often as shall be necessary. Where a notice shall
have been given within the prescribed time limits or six months before
expiry of this lease, the Lessor shall be entitled to post a sign at the
location of his choosing and the Lessee shall be obliged to allow the
leased premises to be visited during business days and hours on pain of
damages.
19. Not to overload the floors and, in the case of doubt, ascertain the
authorized weight with the immovable's architect.
20. Not install any machine or motor without the Lessor's written
authorization. Immediately remove those installed after authorization if
their operation would warrant justified claims from tenants or neighbours.
21. It is formally agreed that all tolerances by the Lessor regarding the above
conditions regardless of the frequency and duration cannot be considered as
amending or deleting these conditions or as generating any right
whatsoever. The Lessor or his agent may always terminate it.
SPECIAL CLAUSES
Harmful products or chemical products may not be stored without the Lessor's
consent.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Upon the execution hereof, the Lessee pays the Lessor or his representative the
sum of fifteen thousand francs which may eventually be replaced by a contract of
suretyship for the same value which shall neither bear interest nor be
chargeable for the last months of the enjoyment and which shall be returned to
him upon termination of the enjoyment less any sums the Lessee may owe the
Lessor or for which the Lessee may be liable.
INCLUDING RECEIPT
In the event of a change in rent, the security deposit shall be adjusted
accordingly.
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CANCELLATION CLAUSE
It is expressly agreed that failure to pay just one installment of the rent
and appurtenances when due or in the event of the non-performance of just one
condition of the lease and one month after simple summons that remains
unanswered, this lease shall be automatically terminated, at the Lessor's
discretion, without the need for further formalities except simple summary order
to, if need be, compel the Lessee to vacate the premises and order the sale of
the movables and goods, notwithstanding any subsequent offers and conciliations;
in this case, the Lessor shall keep the rent paid in advance as compensation
without prejudice to his right to the payment of the rent accrued or to accrue
including the term commenced upon the vacancy of the premises, the price of
tenants' repairs and subject to all other rights and actions.
In the event of the Lessee's death, his heirs and representatives shall be
jointly and severally liable for the payment of the rent and the performance of
the conditions of the lease.
REGISTRATION
The parties require the registration until _______________________________.
For the registration only, the extraordinary expenses of the lease are
evaluated at __________________________________________________________________.
FEES
The Lessee is bound to pay all the current and future costs, duties and
fees hereof,
JURISDICTION
For any disputes involving this lease or its consequences, the parties
elect the exclusive jurisdiction of the Bordeaux court system.
ELECTION OF DOMICILE
For the execution hereof, the parties elect domicile, namely:
-Lessor: 8 avenue des Martyrs de la Liberation, 33700 Merignac
-Lessee: In the leased premises
Executed in three counterparts, in Merignac, on January 1, 1989.
(s) (s)
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ON THIS THIRD DAY OF NOVEMBER,
IN THE YEAR ONE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED
AND EIGHTY-NINE
AT THE REQUEST OF:
Mr. FAUGERAS
16 rue Andre Malraux
33700 MERIGNAC
Electing domicile at our law firm
One of the undersigned partners of the Professional Civil Partnership of Paul
CELLE, Catherine CELLE and Michel LICHTWITZ, Bailiffs, in BORDEAUX, 8 rue
Castelnau dAuros,
HAVING STATED AND DECLARED TO:
1.- Mr. Jean Marc CHICCO
Avenue Leon Blum
320 Residence Medicis
33110 LE BOUSCAT
2.- POWER COMPACT
Chemin Magret
Avenue Kennedy
MERIGNAC
33700 MERIGNAC
represented by its legal representatives domiciled
in such capacity at said head office
That according to the rider dated November 3, 1982, Mr. FAUGERAS, owner, leased
commercial premises located in MERIGNAC, chemin Magret, avenue Kennedy, to Mr.
Jean Marc CHICCO and to POWER COMPACT.
That this rider was concluded for a term of 3, 6, 9 years expiring on April 1,
1990 and in consideration of annual rent which, after adjustment, was: 56,448.00
Frs. (INSEE Index, 3rd quarter, 1986).
That to terminate such lease, our petitioner gives NOTICE and further refers to
the SIX MONTH period set out in the first paragraph of Article 5 of the
September 30, 1953 Order-in-Council.
That this notice is given to give rise to the right to renewal of the tenant and
to determine the conditions of the new lease.
That the petitioner wants this renewal to occur according to the following new
conditions:
- Adjustment in the price of the rent which shall be 60,578.34 Frs. Annually.
Bearing in mind that pursuant to Article 1 of the Act of January 2, 1970; the
5th paragraph of Article 5 of Order-in-Council No. 53960 dated September 30,
1953 is thus amended; "The notice must be given by extrajudicial document. It
must on pain of nullity: stipulate the reasons for which it is given and
indicate that the tenant who intends to either contest the notice or request the
payment of an eviction compensation, must, ON PAIN OF FORECLOSURE, petition the
court before expiry of a period of TWO YEARS effective the date for which the
notice was given."
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WITHOUT PREJUDICE
RECORDED
COST OF THE INSTRUMENT
Fees 63.00
S.C.T. (1) 23.26
Postal charges 4.50
Fixed duty 31.50
*** Interim cost 144.89
Including V.A.T. 22.73
(1) S.C.T.: Service de Compensation des Transports (Conveyance
Compensation Service)
** FILE NO. 10065**
DEED NO. 83265
**** VERY IMPORTANT ****
** REMEMBER THE ABOVE FILE NUMBER FOR EACH
SETTLEMENT OR MAIL.
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This instrument was remitted by a sworn clerk in
accordance with the conditions indicated under the
below item marked by an "X' and in accordance with the
statements made to said clerk.
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(LEGAL /X/ To MR. Name CARDOLACCIA
PERSON) -----------
First name Christian Title Director of Administration
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and Finance for POWER COMPACT who declared
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being the legal representative (the
document was remitted in a sealed envelope
under the conditions set out in Article
657 of the NCCP). Notification card
provided for by law was remitted and the
simple letter under Article 658 of the
NCCP containing a copy of the instrument
was sent on the first business day following the date
of this instrument.
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(REMITTED AT / / As circumstances made it impossible to serve the person, the
THE DOMICILE, instrument was remitted in a sealed envelope without any
AT THE references except, on one side, the name and address of the
RESIDENCE OR recipient of the instrument and, on the other side, the Bailiff's
AT CITY HALL) stamp affixed to the flap of the envelope A notification card was
left at the domicile.
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/X/ no one was able or wanted to accept the instrument and
verifications indicate that the recipient clearly lives at the
indicated address.
To the city hall of Bruges
where acknowledgement of receipt was given. A notification card
was left at the domicile and the letter under Article 658 of the
New Code of Civil Procedure was sent to Mr. J. Marc Chicco on
8/11/89
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