2015-01 District Office Lease — Instructions
NO LEASE OR ATTACHMENT CAN BE SIGNED BEFORE THEY HAVE BEEN
APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNSEL.
The term for a District Office Lease for the 114th Congress may not commence prior to January
3,2015.
Members should endeavor to lease space through the last day of a congressional term rather
than the last day of a calendar year. For the 114th Congress,leases should end on January 2,
2017,not December 31,2016.
A. The preamble has three blank lines to be filled in. (1)Landlord's name;(2)Landlord's address;
and(3)Member/Member-Elect's name.
B. Section 1 has three blank lines to be filled in. (1)square footage of the leased office(optional);
(2)street address of the leased office; and(3)city, state and ZIP code of the leased office.
C Section 2 has boxes that can be checked on whether any lease amenities(such as parking,
utilities,janitorial services,trash removal,etc.)are included in the lease. Note that this checklist
is only for convenience and the listed amenities are not required Some of the options have a
blank line to be filled in to provide additional information about an amenity.
D Section 3 has two blank lines to be filled in: (1)date lease begins(must be on or after January 3,
2015); and(2)date lease ends(must be on or before January 2, 2017).
E. Section 4 has one blank line for the monthly rent amount(write"zero"if no rent is to be paid).
F. Section 5 has one blank line—the number of days' notice required for either party to terminate
the lease before the end of the term. A standard period is 30 days, but any figure is acceptable. If
the lease may not be terminated early, enter"N/A"in this blank.
G. Sections 1-9, other than filling in the blanks, may not be altered or deleted.
H. Section 11 has space provided to list any additional lease provisions.
I. Prior to either party signing a lease,the Member/Member-Elect must submit the proposed lease,
accompanied by a copy of the District Office Lease Attachment for the 114th Congress,to the
Administrative Counsel for review and approval. If the proposed terms and conditions of the
lease are determined to be in compliance with applicable law and House Rules and Regulations,
the Administrative Counsel will notify the Member/Member-Elect that(s)he may proceed with
the signing of the lease. Please submit the proposed lease and District Office Lease Attachment
either by e-mail in PDF form(leases@mail.house.gov)or fax(202-225-6999).
J. The Member/Member-Elect is required to personally sign the documents. A signed and
dated District Office Lease Attachment must accompany this lease. Once signed by both
parties,the Lease and the District Office Lease Attachment must be submitted to the
Administrative Counsel for final approval. They may be sent by email in PDF form or faxed to
202-225-6999,but the originals still must be submitted by inter office mail (217 Ford House
Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515)after emailing or faxing.
K. If approved,Administrative Counsel will send the forms to Finance so that payment can begin. If
there are errors on the form,the Member office will be contacted and required to correct them.
VS. Mouse of representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
District Office Lease
(Page 1 of 3—114th Congress)
Pursuant to 2 U.S C A. § 4313, and the Regulations of the Committee on House Administration (as
modified from time to time by Committee Order)relating to office space in home districts,
City of Clermont , 685 W Montrose Street
(Landlord's name) (Landlord's street address,city,state,ZIP code)
("Lessor"),and Daniel Webster , a Member/Member-Elect of the U.S. House of
Representatives("Lessee"),agree as follows:
1. Location. Lessor shall lease to Lessee 155 square feet of office space located at
685 W Montrose Street
(Office street address)
in the city, state and ZIP code of Clermont,FL 34711
(Office city,state and ZIP)
2. Lease Amenities.Note that this checklist is for convenience only and the listed amenities are not
required. However,the interior wiring of a CAT 5e or better and broadband internet access to the
building will likely expedite the process for the office to be fully operational.
The Lease includes(please check any and complete all that apply).
(Telephone Service Available. (interior wiring CAT 5e or better)
IBroadband Internet Access to Building. (e.g.,COMCAST, COX or like provider)
['Parking ❑ no. of assigned parking spaces❑ no. of unassigned parking spaces
p General off-street parking on an as available basis
nUtilities Includes:
['Janitorial Services Frequency:
❑Trash Removal. Frequency:
(Carpet Cleaning. Frequency:
nWindow Washing. ❑Window Treatments.
nTenant Alterations Included In Rental Rate.
nAfter Hours Building Access.
[Office Furnishings Includes:
['Cable TV Accessible. If checked, Included in Rental RateD Yes®No
(Building Manager. ®Onsite Don Call Contact Name:
Phone Number: Email Address:
3. Term. Lessee shall have and hold the leased premises for the period beginning January 3 ,
20 2015 and ending January 2 , 2017 The term of this District Office Lease("Lease")
may not exceed two(2)years and may not extend beyond January 2, 2017,which is the end of
the constitutional term of the Congress to which the Member is elected.
4. Rent. The monthly rent shall be $400 00 , and is payable in arrears on or before the
last day of each calendar month. Rent payable under this Lease shall be prorated on a daily basis
for any fraction of a month of occupancy.
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Washington, D.C. 20515
District Office Lease
(Page 2 of 3—114th Congress)
5. Early Termination. This Lease may be terminated by either party giving 30 days' prior
written notice to the other party The commencement date of such termination notice shall be the
date such notice is delivered or, if mailed,the date such notice is postmarked
6. Payments. During the term of this Lease, rent payments under Section 4 of this Lease shall be
remitted to the Lessor by the Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. House of Representatives
(the"CAO")on behalf of the Lessee.
7. District Office Lease Attachment for 114`h Congress. The District Office Lease Attachment
attached hereto is incorporated herein by reference, and this Lease shall have no force or effect
unless and until accompanied by an executed District Office Lease Attachment for the 114th
Congress
8. Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts and by facsimile
copy, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall be deemed
to be one and the same instrument.
9. Section Headings. The section headings of this Lease are for convenience of reference only and
shall not be deemed to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof
10. Modifications. Any amendments, additions or modifications to this Lease inconsistent with
Sections 1 through 9 above shall have no force or effect to the extent of such inconsistency.
11. Other. Additionally,the Lessor and the Lessee agree to the following:
[Signature page follows.]
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Washington, D.C.20515
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28. Counterparts. This Attachment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by
facsimile copy, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall be
deemed to be one and the same instrument
29. Section Headings. The section headings of this Attachment are for convenience of reference
only and shall not be deemed to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have duly executed this District Office Lease Attachment as of the
later date written below by the Lessor or the 1.essee
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This District Office Lease Attachment and the attached Lease or Amendment have been reviewed and are
approved,pursuant to Regulations of the Committee on House Administration.
Signed Date ,20
(Administrative Counsel)
Send completed forms to Adnumstrative Counsel,217 Ford House Office Ruddtng, Washuigton DC 20515
Copies may also be faxed to 202-225-6999