Rules and Regulations

Latest Update: November 25, 2017

In order to maintain a happy, clean, safe environment for all of our Tenants, please observe the following Rules and Regulations during your tenancy:

1. Tenant may not conduct any auction, “flea market” or “garage sale” on the Premises nor store any goods or merchandise on the Property except for Tenant’s own business use.  Food may not be prepared in the Premises except in small amounts for consumption by Tenant.  Vending machines or dispensing machines may not be placed in the Premises without Landlord’s written approval.  The Premises may not be used or occupied as sleeping quarters or for lodging purposes.  Animals may not be kept in or about the Property.

2. Tenant shall not obstruct sidewalks, driveways, loading areas, parking areas, corridors, hallways, vestibules, stairs and other similar areas designated for the collective use of tenants, or use such areas for Tenant’s storage, temporary or otherwise, or for any purpose other than ingress and egress to and from the Premises.  Tenant shall comply with parking rules and guidelines as may be posted on the Property from time to time.

3. Tenant shall not make any loud noises, unusual vibrations, unpleasant odors, objectionable or illegal activities on the Property.  Tenant shall not permit the operation of any equipment in the Premises that could annoy other occupants of the Property.  Tenant shall not interfere with the possession of other tenants of the Property.      

4.  Tenant may not bring any flammable, explosive, toxic, noxious, dangerous or hazardous materials onto the Property.

5. Installation of security systems, telephone, television and other communication cables, fixtures and equipment must comply with Section 7.04 of the Lease, except that routine installation and construction of normal communication devices that do not require any holes in the roof or exterior walls of the Property do not require the written approval of Landlord.

6. Movement into or out of the building through public entrances, lobbies or corridors that requires use of a hand truck, dolly or pallet jack to carry freight, furniture, office equipment, supplies and other large or heavy material, must be limited to the service entrances and freight elevators only and must be done at times and in a manner so as not to unduly inconvenience other occupants of the Property.  All wheels for such use must have rubber tires and edge guards to prevent damage to the building.  Tenant shall be responsible for and shall pay all costs to repair damages to the building caused by the movement of materials by Tenant.

7.      Requests by Tenant for building services, maintenance and repair must be made in writing to the office of the building manager designated by Landlord and must be dated.  Tenant shall give prompt written notice to Landlord of any significant damage to or defects in the Premises or the Property, especially including plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, roofs, windows, doors, foundation and structural components, regardless of whose responsibility it is to repair such damage.

8.      Tenant shall not change locks or install additional locks or alarm systems on doors without the prior written consent of Landlord.  If Tenant changes locks or installs additional locks or alarm systems on the Property, Tenant shall within five days thereafter provide Landlord with a copy of each separate key to each lock.  Upon termination of Tenant’s occupancy of the Premises, Tenant must surrender all keys to the Premises and to the Property to Landlord.

9.      Harmful liquids, toxic wastes, bulky objects, insoluble substances and other materials that may cause clogging, stains or damage to plumbing fixtures or systems must not be placed in the lavatories, water closets, sinks or drains.  Tenant must pay the costs to repair and replace drains, plumbing fixtures and piping that is required because of damage caused by Tenant.

10.    Tenant shall cooperate with Landlord and other occupants of the Property in keeping the Property and the Premises neat and clean.  Nothing may be swept, thrown or left in the corridors, stairways, elevator shafts, lobbies, loading areas, parking lots or any other common areas on the Property.  All trash and debris must be properly placed in receptacles provided therefor.

11. Landlord has the power and authority to regulate the weight and position of heavy furnishings and equipment on the floor of the Premises, including safes, groups of filing cabinets, machines, and any other item that may overload the floor.  Tenant shall notify the Landlord when heavy items are to be taken into or out of the building and the placement and transportation of heavy items may be done only with the prior written approval of Landlord.

12. No window screens, blinds, draperies, awnings, solar screen films, window ventilators or other materials visible from the exterior of the Premises may be placed in the Premises without Landlord’s approval.  Landlord is entitled to control all lighting that may be visible from the exterior of the building.

13. No advertisement, sign, notice, handbill, poster or banner may be exhibited, distributed, painted or affixed upon the Property.  No directory of tenants is allowed on the Property other than that provided by Landlord.

14. Tenant agrees to cooperate with and assist Landlord in the prevention of peddling, canvassing and soliciting on the Property.

15. Tenant accepts any and all liability for damages and injuries to persons and property resulting from the serving and sales of alcoholic beverages on or from the Property.

16. Any person entering and leaving the building before and after normal working hours, or building hours if posted by Landlord, whichever applies, may be required to identify himself to security personnel by signing a list and giving the time of day and destination or location of the applicable Premises.  Normal building business hours are established by Landlord from time to time.

17. Smoking Prohibited.  Smoking is absolutely prohibited within the Premises and on the Property except in designated smoking locations on the side of the buildings.