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District Office Lease
(Page 1 of 2—113th Congress)
Pursuant to 2 U.S.0 § 57,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, 10
City of Clermont , 685 West Montrose Street,Clermont,FL 34711
(Landlord's name) (Landlord's street address,city,state,ZIP code)
("Lessor"),and Congressman Daniel Webster ,a Member/Member-Elect of the U.S House of
Representatives("Lessee"),agree as follows:
1. Location. Lessor shall lease to Lessee 162 square feet of office space located at
685 West Montrose Street
(Office street address)
in the city,state and ZIP code of Clermont,FL 34711
(Office city,state and ZIP)
2. Parking. The Lease includes(please check any and all that apply):
❑ parking spaces that are assigned
❑ parking spaces that are unassigned
E. General off-street parking on an as available basis
❑ No off-street parking
3. Term. Lessee shall have and hold the leased premises for the period beginning
January ,2013 and ending January ,2015 .The term of this
District Office Lease("LEASE")may not exceed two years and may not extend beyond January
2,2015,which is the end of the constitutional term of the Congress to which the Member is
elected
4. Rent. The monthly rent shall be 500' 6° ,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
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 shall be remitted to the
Lessor by the Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. House of Representatives("CAO")on
behalf of the Lessee.
7. District Office Lease Attachment for 113th 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 113th
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.
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9. Section Headings. The section headings of this Lease are for convenience of reference only and
shall not be deemed to limit or affect ahy 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'
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have duly executed this District Office Lease as of the later date
written below by the Lessor or the Lessee. red_
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City'of Clermont
Print Name(Lessor/Landlord) • -ssee)
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Date Date
This District Office Lease must be accompanied by an executed District Office Lease Attachment
District Otfi F Lease Attachment- Instructions
The District Office Lease Attachment("Attachment") is a four-page document that must accompany
every Lease or District Office Lease Amendment("Amendment")that is submitted for a
Member/Member-Elect's District Office.
NO LEASE,AMENDMENT OR ATTACHMENT CAN BE SIGNED BEFORE THEY HAVE
BEEN APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNSEL.
The term of a District Office Lease or Amendment for the 113th Congress may not commence
prior to January 3,2013.
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 1136 Congress,leases should end on January 2,2015,not
December 31,2014.
Four things are required:
1 The signature of the Landlord and date;
2. The signature of the Member/Member-Elect of Congress and date;
3. Contact information for the person in the Member/Member-Elect's office whom we should call if
there are any problems or questions(scheduler,etc.);and
4. The signature from the Office of the Administrative Counsel.
A few things to keep in mind:
• The Member/Member-Elect is required to personally sign the documents.
• The Attachment SHALL NOT have any provisions deleted or changed.
• Even if rent is zero, an Attachment is still required.
• Prior to either party signing a Lease or Amendment,the Member/Member-Elect must
submit the proposed Lease or Amendment,accompanied by a copy of the Attachment,to
the Administrative Counsel for review and approval. If the Administrative Counsel
determines that the proposed terms and conditions of the Lease or Amendment are 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 execution of the Lease or Amendment.
Please submit the proposed Lease or Amendment and Attachment either by e-mail in PDF form
(leases @mail house.gov)or by fax(202-225-6999).
• Once signed by both parties,the Lease or Amendment and the Attachment must be submitted to
the Administrative Counsel for final approval. The Attachment should be submitted at the same
time the Lease or Amendment is sent to the Administrative Counsel. They may be sent by email
in PDF form or faxed to(202-225-6999),but the originals still must be submitted by interoffice
mail(217 Ford House Office Building,Washington,D.C.20515)after emailing or faxing.
• Without a properly signed and submitted Attachment,the Lease or Amendment cannot be
approved and payments will not be made.
• The parties agree that any charges for default,early termination or cancellation of the Lease or
Amendment which result from actions taken by or on behalf of the Lessee shall be the sole
responsibility of the Lessee, and are not reimbursable from the Member's Representational
Allowance.
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District Office Lease Attachment
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1. Incorporated District Office Lease Attachment. Lessor(Landlord)and Lessee
(Member/Member-Elect of the U.S. House of Representatives)agree that this District Office
Lease Attachment("Attachment")is incorporated into and made part of the Lease("Lease")and,
if applicable,District Office Lease Amendment("Amendment")to which it is attached.
2. Performance. Lessor expressly acknowledges that neither the U.S. House of Representatives
("House")nor its Officers are liable for the performance of the Lease. Lessor further expressly
acknowledges that payments made by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House("CAO")to
Lessor to satisfy Lessee's rent obligations under the Lease—which payments are made solely on
behalf of Lessee in support of his/her official and representational duties as a Member of the
House—shall create no legal obligation or liability on the part of the CAO or the House
whatsoever Lessee shall be solely responsible for the performance of the Lease and Lessor
expressly agrees to look solely to Lessee for such performance.
3. Modifications. Any amendment to the Lease must be in writing and signed by the Lessor and
Lessee. Lessor and Lessee also understand and acknowledge that the Administrative Counsel for
the CAO("Administrative Counsel")must review and give approval of any amendment to the
Lease prior to its execution.
4. Compliance with House Rules and Regulations. Lessor and Lessee understand and
acknowledge that the Lease shall not be valid,and the CAO will not authorize the disbursement
of funds to the Lessor,until the Administrative Counsel has reviewed the Lease to determine that
it complies with the Rules of the House and the Regulations of the Committee on House
Administration,and approved the Lease by signing on page 4 of this Attachment
5. Payments. The Lease is a fixed term lease with monthly installments for which payment is due
in arrears on or before the end of each calendar month In the event of a payment dispute,Lessor
agrees to contact the Office of Finance of the House at 202-225-7474 to attempt to resolve the
dispute before contacting Lessee.
6. Void Provisions. Any provision in the Lease purporting to require the payment of a security
deposit shall have no force or effect. Furthermore,any provision in the Lease purporting to vary
the dollar amount of the rent specified in the Lease by any cost of living clause,operating
expense clause,pro rata expense clause,escalation clause,or any other adjustment or,measure
during the term of the Lease shall have no force or effect.
7. Certain Charges. The parties agree that any charge for default,early termination or cancellation
of the Lease which results from actions taken by or on behalf of the Lessee shall be the sole
responsibility of the Lessee,and shall not be paid by the CAO on behalf of the Lessee.
8. Death,Resignation or Removal. In the event g e t Lessee dies,resigns or is removed from office
during the term of the Lease,the Clerk of the House may,at his or her sole option,either: (a)
terminate the Lease by giving thirty(30)days' prior written notice to Lessor; or(b)assume the
obligation of the Lease and continue to occupy the premises for a period not to exceed sixty(60)
days following the certification of the election of the Lessee's successor. In the event the Clerk
- elects to terminate the Lease,the commencement date of such thirty(30)day termination notice
shall be the date such notice is delivered to the Lessor or, if mailed,the date n which
o such notice
is postmarked.
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9. Term. The term of the Lease may not exceed the constitutional term of the Congress to which
the Lessee has been elected. The Lease may be signed by the Member-Elect before taking office.
Should the Member-Elect not take office to serve �'
o se e as a Member of the ]13 Congress,the Lease
will be considered null and void.
10. Early Termination. If either Lessor or Lessee terminates the Lease under the terms of the Lease,
the terminating party agrees to promptly file a copy of any termination notice with the Office of
Finance, U.S.House of Representatives,B-245 Longworth House Office Building, Washington,
D.C. 20515,and with the Administrative Counsel,Office of the Chief Administrative Officer,
U.S. House of Representatives,217 Ford House Office Building,Washington,D.C. 20515.
11. Notification upon Occurrence of Certain Events. Lessor agrees to promptly notify Lessee in
writing in the event Lessor sells,transfers,or otherwise disposes of the leased premises; in the
event Lessor is placed in bankruptcy proceedings(whether voluntarily or involuntarily); in the
event the leased premises is foreclosed upon; or in the event of any similar occurrence. Lessee
shall promptly file a copy of any such notice with the Office of Finance,U.S. House of
Representatives,B-245 Longworth House Office Building,Washington,D.C.20515.
12. Estoppel Certificates. Lessee agrees to sign an estoppel certificate relating to the leased
premises(usually used in instances when the Lessor is selling or refinancing the building)upon
the request of the Lessor. Such an estoppel certificate shall not require the review and approval
of the Administrative Counsel.
13. Maintenance of Common Areas. Lessor agrees to maintain in good order, at its sole expense,
all public and common areas of the building including, but not limited to,all sidewalks,parking
areas, lobbies,elevators,escalators,entryways,exits,alleys and other like areas.
14. Maintenance of Structural Components. Lessor also agrees to maintain in good order,repair
or replace as needed,at its sole expense,all structural and other components of the premises
including,but not limited to, roofs, ceilings,walls(interior and exterior),floors,windows,doors,
foundations,fixtures,and all mechanical,plumbing,electrical and air conditioning/heating
systems or equipment(including window air conditioning units provided by the Lessor)serving
the premises.
15. Lessor Liability for Failure to Maintain. Lessor shall be liable for any damage, either to
persons or property, sustained by Lessee or any of his or her employees or guests,caused by
Lessor's failure to fulfill its obligations under Sections 13 and 14.
16. Initial Alterations. Lessor shall make any initial alterations to the leased premises, as requested
by Lessee and subject to Lessor's consent,which shall not be unreasonably withheld The cost of
such initial alterations shall be included in the annual rental rate.
17. Federal Tort Claims Act. Lessor agrees that the Federal Tort Claims Act,28 U.S.0 §§2671-
80,satisfies any and all obligations on the part of the Lessee to purchase private liability
insurance. Lessee shall not be required to provide any certificates of insurance to Lessor.
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18. Limitation of Liability. Lessor agrees that neither Lessee nor the House nor any of the House's
officers or employees will indemnify or hold harmless Lessor against any liability of Lessor to
any third party that may arise during or as a result of the Lease or Lessee's tenancy.
19. Compliance with Laws. Lessor shall be solely responsible for complying with all applicable
permitting and zoning ordinances or requirements,and with all local and state building codes,
safety codes and handicap accessibility codes(including the Americans with Disabilities Act),
both in the common areas of the building and the leased space of the Lessee.
20. Electronic Funds Transfer. Lessor agrees to accept monthly rent payments by Electronic Funds
Transfer and agrees to provide the Office of Finance,U.S House of Representatives,with all
banking information necessary to facilitate such payments.
21. Refunds. Lessor shall promptly refund to the CAO,without formal demand,any payment made
to the Lessor by the CAO for any period for which rent is not owed because the Lease has ended
or been terminated.
22. Conflict. Should any provision of this Attachment be inconsistent with any provision of the
attached Lease or attached Amendment,the provisions of this Attachment shall control,and those
inconsistent provisions of the Lease or the Amendment shall have no force and effect to the
extent of such inconsistency.
23. Construction. Unless the clear meaning requires otherwise,words of feminine,masculine or
neuter gender include all other genders and,wherever appropriate,words in the singular include
the plural and vice versa.
24. Fair Market Value. The Lease or Amendment is entered into at fair market value as the result
of a bona fide,arms-length,marketplace transaction. The Lessor and Lessee certify that the
parties are not relatives nor have had,or continue to have,a professional or legal relationship
(except as a landlord and tenant).
25. District Certification. The Lessee certifies that the office space that is the subject of the Lease is
located within the district the Lessee was elected to represent unless otherwise authorized by
Regulations of the Committee on House Administration.
26. 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
27. 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.
[Signature page follows]
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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 Lessee.
City of Clermont
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Print Name(Lessor) Print Name(Lessee)
Lessor Signature Lessee Signature
January 22, 2013
Date Date
From the Member's Office,who is the point of contact for questions
Name Phone( ) E-mail @mail house gov
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 Administrative Counsel,217 Ford House Office Building, Washington,D C 20515
Copies may also be faxed to 202-225-6999