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<br />ARTICLE IV
<br />RENT
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<br />4.1. Rent. From the Effective Date until October 31, 2026, the Rent shall be free of charge,
<br />which the Parties acknowledge constitutes part of the overall consideration exchanged between
<br />Landlord and Tenant under this Lease, including other valuable consideration provided elsewhere
<br />herein. Thereafter, beginning on November 1, 2026, Rent shall be Five Hundred Fifty Dollars
<br />($550.00) per month paid to the Commission in lawful United States currency without notice,
<br />demand, deduction, set-off, counterclaim or recoupment, and without relief from valuation or
<br />appraisement laws, in monthly installments on or before the first (1st) day of each calendar month..
<br />Subsequent renewals negotiated to commence after the expiration of this Lease Term, if any, may be
<br />subject to increased rental rates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall be responsible for
<br />Utilities, as set forth in Section VIII, and any other services it desires for its use and benefit, including,
<br />but not limited to, internet and security services.
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<br />ARTICLE V
<br />MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO THE PREMISES
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<br />5.1. Landlord Maintenance and Repairs. Landlord shall, at its expense: (a) keep the
<br />foundations and roof of the Premises in good order, repair and condition; and (b) maintain the
<br />exterior walls of the Premises in a structurally sound condition, except to the extent that there is
<br />damage caused by any act or omission of Tenant or its employees, agents, contractors, invitees or
<br />licensees, and (c) repair or replace window glass, using glass of comparable quality to the existing
<br />glass, when such glass is damaged or destroyed as a result of unforeseen external events, including,
<br />without limitation, break-ins, vandalism, vehicular impact, severe weather, or other accidental
<br />causes not attributable to Tenant or its employees, agents, contractors, invitees or licensees. For
<br />clarity, Landlord shall not be responsible for repair or replacement of windows or window
<br />components due to age, ordinary wear-and-tear, deterioration, or draftiness, which shall be the
<br />responsibility of Tenant under Section 5.2. Landlord shall be responsible for the replacement and
<br />maintenance of all heating, ventilating, and cooling equipment and systems serving the Premises
<br />(the "HVAC Systems"); provided, however, that Landlord may bill Tenant for such replacement if
<br />Landlord's consultant determines with reasonable certainty that the need to replace the HVAC
<br />Systems was as a result of Tenant's misuse of it or Tenant's failure to notify the Landlord of its
<br />malfunctioning. Landlord shall provide the necessary mains, meters, and conduits for water and
<br />sewer facilities and electric service to the Premises, as well as water for operation of the heat pumps
<br />located in the Premises. Landlord will not provide internet service. Any equipment related to such
<br />service must be set up and maintained by the Tenant. Except as provided in this Section 5.1,
<br />Landlord shall not be obligated to make repairs, replacements or improvements of any kind to or for
<br />the Premises, or any trade fixtures or equipment contained therein, all of which such repairs,
<br />replacements or improvements shall be the responsibility of Tenant.
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<br />5.2. Tenant Maintenance and Repairs. Except for repairs to be performed by Landlord
<br />pursuant to Section 5.1, Tenant shall: (a) keep the Premises clean, neat, sanitary and safe, and in
<br />good order, repair and condition, including, without limitation, that Tenant shall make all
<br />maintenance, repairs, alterations, additions, or replacements to the Premises such as door repairs,
<br />window repairs and replacements required due to age, deterioration, draftiness, or ordinary wear-
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