Exhibit 10.22
COMMERICAL LEASE AND DEPOSIT RECEIPT
(Updated February 2016)
RECEIVED FROM GrowGeneration Corporation (Darren Lampert), California, DC hereinafter referred to as LESSEE,
| BASIS: | TOTAL | RECEIVED |
| Security deposit (not applicable toward last month's rent) | $5,300 | October 2015 |
In the event this Lease is not accepted by the Lessor within na days, the total deposit received will be refunded.
Lessee offers to lease from Lessor the premises described as 353 College Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 94501
("the Premises") consisting of approximately 3,300 square feet, which is approximately 100% of the total rental square footage of the entire property upon the following terms and conditions:
| 1. | TERM. The term will commence on (date) Feb. 1, 2016 and end on (date) Dec. 31, 2017 . |
| 2. | RENT. The base rent will be |
Rent payable on the 1st day of each month and considered advance payment for that month as follows:
| $5,300 | Feb. 2016 — March 2016 |
| $5,600 | April 2016 — December 2016 |
As of 10.31.16, tenant will COMMIT to the below rate; if notice to vacate given on 10.31.16, premises will be signed and shown by real estate agents to insure new tenant can take occupancy by 1.1.17.
| $6.000 | January - December 2017 |
All rents will be paid to Lessor, at the following address
Check payable to: David & Linda Gates, 2671 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon. CA 94583 (Attn: BJ). In the event rent is not received by Lessor within 5 days after due date, Lessee agrees to pay a late charge of $500.00 plus interest at 12% per annum on the delinquent amount. Lessee further agrees to pay $50.00 for each dishonored bank check. The late charge period is not a grace period, and Lessor is entitled to make written demand for any rent if not paid when due.
| 3. | USE. The premises are to be used for the operation of Hydroponic & Gardening and for no other purpose, without prior written consent of Lessor. Lessee will not commit any waste upon the premises, or any nuisance or act which may disturb the quiet enjoyment of any tenant in the building_ | |
| 4. | USE PROHIBITED. Lessee will not use any portion of the premises for purposes other than those specified. No use will be made or permitted to be made upon the premises, not acts done, which will increase the existing rate of insurance upon the property, or cause cancellation of insurance policies covering the property. Lessee will not conduct or permit any sale by auction on the premises. | |
| 5. | ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Lessee will not assign this Lease or sublet any portion of the premises without prior written consent of the Lessor, which will not be unreasonable withheld. Any such assignment or subletting without consent will be void and, at the option of the Lessor, will terminate this lease. | |
| 6. | ORDINANCES AND STATUTES: Lessee will comply with all statutes, ordinances, and requirements of all municipal, state and federal authorities now in force, or which may later be in force, regarding the use of the premises. The commencement or pendency of any state or federal court abatement proceeding affecting the use of the premises will, at the option of the Lessor, be deemed a breach of this lease. | |
| 7. | MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS. Unless other indicated, Lessee acknowledges that the premises are in good order and repair. Lessee will, at his or her own expense, maintain the premises in a good and safe condition, including plate glass, electrical wiring, plumbing and heating and air conditioning installations, and any other system or equipment. The premises will be surrendered, at termination of the Lease, in as good condition as received, normal wear and tear accepted. Lessee will be responsible for all repairs required during the term of the lease, except the following which will be maintained by Lessor: roof, exterior walls, structural foundations (including any retrofitting required by governmental authorities) and the following: - |
plumbing between the building and the main connections. Landlord responsible for any major repairs A/C, heating and compliance with American with disabilities act
Lessee ☐ will, ☐ will not maintain the property adjacent to the premises, such as sidewalks, driveways, lawns, and shrubbery. No improvements or alternation of the premises will be made without the prior written consent of the Lessor. Prior to the commencement of any substantial repair, improvement, or alteration, Lessee will give Lessor at least two (2) days written notice in order that Lessor may post appropriate notices to avoid any liability for liens.
| 8. | ENTRY AND INSPECTION. Lessee will permit Lessor or Lessor's agents to enter the premises at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice for the purpose of inspecting the premises, and will permit Lessor, at any time within sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of this Lease, to place upon the premises any usual "For Lease" signs, and permit persons desiring to lease the premises to inspect the premises at reasonable times. |
Property Address: 353 College Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 94501
| 9. | INDEMNIFICATION OF LESSOR. Lessor will not be liable for any damage or injury to Lessee, or any other person, or to any property, occurring on the premises. Lessee agrees to hold Lessor harmless from any claims for damages arising out of Lessee's use of the premises, and to indemnify Lessor for any expense incurred by Lessor in defending any such claims. |
| 10. | POSSESSION. If Lessor is unable to deliver possession of the premises at the commencement date set forth above, Lessor will not be liable for any damage caused by the delay, nor will this Lease be void or voidable, but Lessee will not be liable for any rent until possession is delivered. Lessee may terminate this Lease if possession is not delivered within na days of the commencement term in Item 1. |
| 11. | LESSEE'S INSURANCE. Lessee, at his or her expense, will maintain plate glass, public liability, and property damage insurance insuring Lessee and Lessor with minimum coverage as follows: $1,000,000 per occurrence Lessee will provide Lessor with a Certificate of Insurance showing lessor as additional insured. The policy will require ten (10) day's written notice to lessor prior to cancellation or material change of coverage. |
| 12. | LESSOR'S INSURANCE. Lessor will maintain hazard insurance covering one hundred percent (100%) actual cash value of the improvements throughout the Lease term. Lessor's insurance will not insure Lessee's personal property, leasehold improvements, or trade fixtures. |
| 13. | SUBROGATION. To the maximum extent permitted by insurance policies which may be owned by the parties, Lessor and Lessee waive any and all rights of subrogation against each other which might otherwise exist. |
| 14. | UTILITIES. Lessee agrees that he or she will be responsible for the payment of all utilities, including water, gas, electricity, heat and other services delivered to the premises, except:_____________________________________________________. |
| 15. | SIGNS. Lessee will not place, maintain, nor permit any sign or awning on any exterior door, wall, or window of the premises without the express written consent of Lessor, which will not be unreasonably withheld, and of appropriate governmental authorities. |
| 16. | ABANDONMENT OF PREMISES. Lessee will not vacate or abandon the premises at any time during the term of this Lease. If Lessee does abandon or vacate the premises, or is dispossessed by process of law, or otherwise, any personal property belonging to Lessee left on the premises will be deemed to be abandoned, at the option of Lessor. |
| 17. | CONDEMNATION. If any part of the premises is condemned for public use, and a part remains which is susceptible of occupation by Lessee, this Lease will, as to the part taken, terminate as of the date the condemnor acquires possession. Lessee will be required to pay such proportion of the rent for the remaining term as the value of the premises remaining bears to the total value of the premises at the date of condemnation; provided, however, that either party may, at his or her option, terminate this lease as of the date the condemnor acquires possession. In the event that the premises are condemned in whole, or the remainder is not susceptible for use by the Lessee, this Lease will terminate upon the date which the condemnor acquires possession. All sums which may be payable on account of any condemnation will belong solely to the Lessor; except that Lessee will be entitled to retain any amount awarded to him or her for his or her trade fixtures and moving expenses. |
| 18. | TRADE FIXTURES. Any and all improvements made to the premises during the term will belong to the Lessor, except trade fixtures of the Lessee. Lessee may, upon termination, remove all his or her trade fixtures, but will pay for all costs necessary to repair any damage to the premises occasioned by the removal. |
| 19. | DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES. In the event of a partial destruction of the premises during the term, from any cause except acts or omission of Lessee, Lessor will promptly repair the premises, provided that such repairs can be reasonably made within sixty (60) days. Such partial destruction will not terminate this Lease, except that Lessee will be entitled to a proportionate reduction of rent which such repairs are being made, based upon the extent to which the making of such repairs interferes with the business of Lessee on the premises. If the repairs cannot be made within sixty (6) days, this Lease may be terminated at the option of either party by giving written notice to the other party within the sixty (60) day period. |
| 20. | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Lessee will not use, store, or dispose of any hazardous substances upon the premises, except the use and storage of such substances that are customarily used in Lessee's business, and are in compliance with all environmental laws. Hazardous substances means any hazardous waste, substance or toxic materials regulated under any environmental laws or regulations applicable to the property. Lessee will be responsible for the cost of removal of any toxic contamination cause by Lessee's use of the premises. |
| 21. | INSOLVENCY. The appointment of a receiver, an assignment for the benefits of creditors, or the filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or against Lessee, will constitute a breach of this Lease by Lessee. |
| 22. | DEFAULT. In the event of any breach of this Lease by Lessee, Lessor may, at his or her option, terminate the Lease and recover from Lessee: (a) the worth at the time of award of the unpaid rent which had been earned at the time of termination; (b) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of the award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could have been reasonably avoided; (c) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could be reasonably avoided; and (d) any other amount necessary to compensate Lessor for all the detriment proximately caused by the Lessee's failure to perform his or her obligations under the Lease or which in the Ordinary course of things would be likely to result therefrom, including, but not limited to, that portion of any leasing commission paid by Lessor and applicable to the unexpired term of the lease. |
Lessor may, in the alternative, continue this Lease in effect, as long as Lessor does not terminate Lessee's right to possession, and Lessor may enforce all of Lessor's rights and remedies under the Lease, including the right to recover the rent as it becomes due under the Lease. If said breach of Lease continues, Lessor may, at any time thereafter, elect to terminate the Lease.
These provisions will not limit any other rights or remedies which Lessor may have.
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Property Address: 353 College Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 94501
| 23. | SECURITY. The security deposit will secure the performance of the Lessee's obligations. Lessor may, but will not be obligated to, apply all or portions of the deposit on account of Lessee's obligations. Any balance remaining upon termination will be returned to Lessee. Lessee will not have the right to apply the security deposit in payment of the last month's rent |
| 24. | DEPOSIT REFUNDS. The balance of all deposits will be refunded within thirty (30) days (or as otherwise required by law), from date possession is delivered to Lessor or his or her authorized agent, together with a statement showing any charges made against the deposits by Lessor. |
| 25. | ATTORNEY FEES. In any action, arbitration, or other proceeding involving a dispute between Lessor and Lessee arising out of this Lease, the prevailing party will be entitled to a reasonable attorney fee, expert witness fees, and costs. |
| 26. | WAIVER. No failure of Lessor to enforce any term of this Lease will be deemed to be a waiver. |
| 27. | NOTICES. Any notice which either party may or is required to give, will be given by mailing the notice, postage prepaid, to Lessee at the premises, or to Lessor at the address shown in Item 2, or at such other places as may be designated in writing by the parties from time to time. Notice will be effective five (5) days after mailing, or on personal delivery, or when receipt is acknowledged in writing. |
| 28. | HOLDING OVER. Any holding over after the expiration of the Lease, with the consent of Owner, will be a month-to-month tenancy at a monthly rent equal to the preceding month's rent plus 12 percent , payable in advance and otherwise subject to the terms of this Lease, as applicable, until either party terminates the tenancy by giving the other party thirty (30) days written notice. |
| 29. | TIME. Time is of the essence of this Lease. |
| 30. | HEIRS, ASSIGNS, SUCCESSORS. This lease is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs, assigns, and successors of the parties. |
| 31. | OPTION TO RENEW. Provided that Lessee is not in default in the performance of this Lease, Lessee will have the option to renew the Lease for an additional term of 24 months commencing at the expiration of the initial Lease term. All of the terms and conditions of the Lease will apply during the renewal term in accordance with the cost of living increase provision set forth in Item 2. The option will be exercised by written notice given to lessor not less than 90 days prior to the expiration of the initial Lease term. If notice is not given within the time specified, this Option will expire. |
| 32. | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The parties are alerted to the existence of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which may require costly structural modifications. The parties are advised to consult with a professional familiar with the requirements of the Act. |
| 33. | LESSOR'S LIABILTY. In the event of a transfer of Lessor's title or interest to the property during the term of this Lease, Lessee agrees that the grantee of such title or interest will be substituted as the Lessor under this Lease, and the original Lessor will be released of all further liability; provided, that all deposits will be transferred to the grantee. |
| 34. | ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE. |
| a. | On ten (1o) days' prior written-notice-from Lessor, Lessee will execute, acknowledge, and delivery to Lessor a statement in writing: [1] certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or; if modified, stating the nature of such modifications and certifying that this Lease, as so modified, is in full force and effect), the amount of any security deposit, and the date to which the rent and other charges are paid in advance, if any; and [2] acknowledging that there are not, to Lessee's knowledge, any uncured defaults on the part of Lessor, or specifying such defaults if any are claimed. Any such statement may be conclusively relied upon by any prospective buyer or encumbrancer of the premises. |
| b. | At Lessor's option, Lessee's failure to deliver such statement with such time will be a material breach of this Lease or will be conclusive upon Lessee: [1] that this Lease is in full force and effect, without modification except as may be represented by Lessor; [2] that there are no uncured defaults in Lessor's performance; and [3] that not more than one month's rent has been paid in advance. |
| c. | If
Lessor desires to finance, refinance, or sell the premises, or any part thereof, Lessee agrees to deliver to any lender or
buyer designated by Lessor such financial statements of Lessee as may be reasonably required by such lender or buyer. All financial statements will be received by the Lessor or the lender or buyer in confidence and will be used only for the purposes set forth. |
| 35. | SUBORDINATION. This Lease, at Lessor's option, will be subordinate to any mortgage, deed of trust, or other security now existing or later placed upon the property provided, however, that Lessee's right to quiet possession will not be disturbed if Lessee is not in default on the payment of rent or other provision of this lease. |
| 36. | ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The foregoing constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and may be modified only in wiring signed by all parties. The following exhibits are a part of this Lease: |
Exhibit A: Standard Lease Disclosure Addendum
Exhibit B: Agency Disclosure
| 37. | ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. |
Option for additional lease open for discussion by August 1.2017.
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The undersigned Lessee acknowledges that he or she has thoroughly read and approved each of the provisions contained in this Offer, and agrees to the terms and conditions specified.
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Property Address: 353 College Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 94501
| Lessee | Darren Lampert, CEO |
Date | 2/22/16 | Lessee | Date |
Darren Lampert
CEO/Chairman CRI Former
GrowGeneration Corp
503 N. Main Street, Suite 740
Pueblo, Colorado 81003
Email: Darren@growgeneration.com
Mobile: 914-9244235
ACCEPTANCE
The undersigned Lessor accepts the forgoing Offer and agrees to lease the premises on the terms and conditions set forth above.
| Lessee | David Gates |
Date | 2.1.2016 | Lessee | Linda S. Gates | Date | 2.1.2016 | |
| David L Gates | Linda S. Gates |
| Lessors Address: | 2671 Crow Canyon Road | Telephone: | 925-736-8176 | Fax: | |
| San Ramon, CA 94583 | bj@dgates.com |
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