UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 21, 2021

 

POWER REIT

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

001-36312

(Commission File Number)

 

45-3116572

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

301 Winding Road

Old Bethpage, NY 11804

(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 750-0371

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Shares   PW   NYSE (American)
         
7.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference $25 per Share   PW.A   NYSE (American)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company [  ]

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [  ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On June 18, 2021, Power REIT (“Power REIT” or the “Trust”), through a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust (“PropCo”), in connection with the acquisition of a 10 acre property (5 acres per lot) located in Crowley County, Colorado (the “Property”), entered into a 20 year triple-net lease (the “Lease”) with JKL2 Inc. (the “Tenant”). The Lease provides that the Tenant is responsible for paying all expenses related to the Property, including maintenance expenses, insurance and taxes. The Lease requires the Tenant to maintain a medical cannabis license and operate in accordance with all Colorado regulations with respect to its operations.

 

As part of the Lease, Power REIT agreed to fund approximately $2,500,000 of property improvements.

 

The Lease is structured whereby after an initial deferred rent period, the rental payments provide PropCo with a full return of its original invested capital over the next three years and thereafter, provide an approximately 13.0% return increasing 3% rate per annum.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the lease does not purport to be complete and are qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Lease, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated into this Current Report on Form 8-K by reference.

 

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

 

On June 18, 2021, the Trust, through PropCo, completed the acquisition of a property with a total of approximately 10 acres located in Crowley County, Colorado for $400,000.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On June 18, 2021, the Trust issued a press release regarding the acquisition of the Property. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in Item 7.01 of this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such information shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Trust, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit   Description of Exhibit
     
10.1   Lease Agreement with JKL2 Inc.
     
99.1   Power REIT Press Release issued on June 21, 2021

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Some of the information in this press release contains forward-looking statements and within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. When used in this press release, words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “continue,” “intend,” “should,” “may,” “target,” or similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on such statements. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include those discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as well as in other reports that we file with the SEC.

 

Forward-looking statements are based on beliefs, assumptions and expectations as of the date of this press release. We disclaim any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements reflecting new estimates, events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  POWER REIT
   
Date: June 21, 2021 By /s/ David H. Lesser
   

David H. Lesser

Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

LEASE AGREEMENT

 

THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (“Lease”) is made as of this 18th day of June, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), by and between PW CO CanRE JKL LLC a Colorado LLC, with an address of which for notice purposes is C/O Power RET, 301 Winding Road, Old Bethpage, New York 11804 (“Landlord”) and JKL2 Inc., a Wyoming C-Corporation, with addresses of which for notice purposes are 20173 (Lot 21) Sherman Lane and 20103 Sherman Lane (Lot 22) Ordway, Colorado 81063 (“Tenant”).

 

WHEREAS, on or prior to the date hereof, Landlord has acquired all of the right, title and interest in that certain 10 acre (5 acres per Lot) parcel of property on that certain lot identified as 20173 (Lot 21) Sherman Lane and 20103 Sherman Lane (Lot 22) Ordway, Colorado 81063 and being more particularly described on Exhibit 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein (the “Property”), together with all rights appurtenant thereto and with all improvements located or to be constructed thereon in accordance with the terms hereof (collectively, the “Premises”); and

 

WHEREAS, in connection with the lease of the Property by Tenant, Tenant has agreed to purchase, install and construct that certain 12,000 square foot greenhouse with a 6,440 square foot pump house/head house and an additional 6,440 square foot head house (collectively the “Buildings”) and Landlord has agreed to provide certain funds towards the cost of such construction based upon an agreed upon budget of Landlord costs as attached hereto as Exhibit 2 (the “Project Budget”); and

 

WHEREAS, as a condition of this Lease, Chelsey Joseph, Jill Lamoureux, and Alan Kane (the “Guarantors”) have agreed to unconditional guarantee the payment and performance of this Lease pursuant to the terms and conditions of those certain guarantees executed and delivered of even date herewith;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Landlord and Tenant, intending to be legally bound, enter into the Lease on the following terms, conditions and covenants:

 

1. PROPERTY; TERM.

 

1.1 PREMISES. On or prior to the date hereof, Landlord has acquired the Property. Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord the Property, being that certain property for all purposes of this Lease and irrespective of any variation thereof which might ever be determined by measurement (together, the land and Buildings shall be referred to as the “Premises”). The Premises is situated on the real property described in Exhibit 1 attached hereto.

 

1.2 LEASE TERM.

 

(a) Initial Term. The initial term of this Lease (“Initial Term”) shall be two hundred forty (240) full calendar months from the Effective Date, plus the portion of the month in which the Effective Date occurs if the Effective Date is other than the first day of the month.

 

 

 

 

(b) Options to Renew. Provided Tenant is not in default of any of the terms or conditions of the Lease beyond the applicable notice and cure period at the time of exercise, Tenant is granted two (2) successive options (each, an “Option Term”, collectively, the “Option Terms”, and successively the “First Option Term” and the “Second Option Term”) to extend the term of the Lease following the initial Term and then following the First Option Term if so exercised, upon the following terms and conditions. Each Option Term shall be for five years. The Tenant shall deliver written notice of its intent to exercise each Option Term, delivering such written notice to Landlord prior to but not after the date which is 365 days prior to the expiration of the initial Term (as to the First Option Term) or 365 days prior to the expiration of the First Option Term (for the Second Option Term), but no earlier than the date which is fifteen (15) months prior to the expiration of the then current Term. Subject to the conditions herein expressed, delivery of the written notice of the intent to exercise the then applicable Option Term shall irrevocably commit the Tenant to the Option Term so exercised. Each Option Term shall be subject to all the terms, covenants and conditions of the Lease, except as modified by this provision (meaning, no further options will be re-imposed, subject only to the Second Option Term). If Tenant does not so exercise any such Option Term in the time and manner herein provided, time being strictly of the essence, any and all of Tenant’s option rights for the Option Term at bar (and any otherwise succeeding Option Term) shall irrevocably be deemed waived. The Base Rent and monthly installments thereof for each year of each Option Term shall be as specified on the attached Rent Schedule, if exercised.

 

The Initial Term, as so extended in accordance with the terms hereof, shall be referred to hereinafter as the “Term.” Tenant shall have no right to operate its business on the Premises until Tenant has provided Landlord with a certificate of insurance evidencing the insurance coverages that Tenant is obligated to maintain pursuant to this Lease together with a copy of the validly issued and currently effective Colorado State licenses to operate a grow/processing facility for recreational marijuana issued to Tenant that will be operating on the Premises. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant is expressly permitted to make the Improvements on the Premises prior to receipt of all Cannabis Use Permits (defined below) For these purposes the “Cannabis Use Permits” are defined as follows is defined as follows:

 

1.2.1 Cannabis Use Permits: Tenant acknowledges and agrees, and Landlord requires, that Tenant shall secure all State of Colorado and all County of Crowley, Colorado required licenses and approvals of all applicable jurisdictions and regulatory bodies, including those required under the Marijuana Code, Title 44, Article 10, Section 101 et. seq. and any and all applicable rules, and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, as such may be amended or substituted from time to time (the “Marijuana Code”) to operate for its intended recreational marijuana cultivation facility, and any other permitted use per Tenant’s permit, including without limitation, those necessary to be in compliance with the Marijuana Code (collectively, the “Cannabis Use Permits”). Tenant shall evidence all such Cannabis Use Permits by providing a copy of same to Landlord. Tenant covenants and agrees that during the Term of this Lease Tenant shall use its best efforts to keep all such Cannabis Use Permits in full force and effect with the State of Colorado at that time and to materially comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations including the Marijuana Code.

 

1.2.2 Zoning Approvals: Tenant represents and warrants that prior to commencement of operation, they will have obtained and will maintain all required state and local permits, licenses and approvals, including any local land use and zoning permits necessary for their construction of the Buildings and all related improvements (together with the Cannabis Use Permits, the “Permits and Approvals”) and none of the Permits and Approvals have been appealed. Tenant further represents and warrants that they have provided copies of all Permits and Approvals to Landlord.

 

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1.2.3 Landlord’s Right of Termination for Legal Climate Risk Change: If at any time during the Term(s) of the Lease, the legal landscape in which Colorado sanctioned and approved use herein contemplated interplays with the Federal Issues (defined below), is altered such that there has occurred or there is imminent to occur (or actually occurring) a seizure of Landlord’s property, or imminent to occur (or actually occurring) Federal action to impose or seek criminal sanctions or civil forfeiture upon Landlord or any of its assets by reason of this Lease and/or the related activities contemplated herein to occur (or occurring), then Landlord may terminate the Lease upon 30 days’ prior written notice to Tenant of termination, whereupon the Lease shall be deemed and treated as though it had naturally expired on the indicated termination date set forth in such notice, unless Tenant is able to prevent or cure, as applicable, the material adverse consequence prior to such termination date and provided further, during such thirty (30) day period, Tenant shall cease any operation or activity to the extent necessary to address the actual threat to Landlord as credibly presented and communicated in writing to Tenant. Landlord expressly acknowledges, however, that the current legal landscape as of the Effective Date hereof, including the current status of Federal Issues, shall not in and of itself constitute such a legal climate risk change permitting any such termination. Upon any such termination, Landlord shall not have any obligation to reimburse or recompense Tenant for any costs Tenant has incurred related to Tenant’s improvements of the Premises; the Buildings shall remain on the Property; and in any event rents and charges hereunder shall remain due and owing through any actual termination date arising.

 

2. RENT AND OTHER CHARGES.

 

2.1 BASE RENT. Tenant agrees to pay monthly rent (“Base Rent”) on the first day of each month of the Term, together with any and all rental, sales or use taxes levied by any governmental body for the use or occupancy of the Premises and any rent or other charges payable hereunder in accordance with the column entitled “Monthly Rent” on the Rent Schedule attached as Exhibit 3.

 

2.1.1 FEDERAL LEGALIZATION. In the event of the federal legalization of the recreational use of cannabis in the United States, the monthly rent will be adjusted such that the amount due will be the amount listed in the column entitled “Rent if Reset” in the Rent Schedule attached as Exhibit 3 (the “Rent if Reset”).

 

2.1.2 Rent Payment Address: Base Rent or the Rent if Reset, as applicable, (and any and all other items of rent, additional rent or sums due Landlord hereunder) shall be paid without demand, without necessity of notice, without reduction, without set off and without deduction in wire transfer of immediately available funds or by check or money order to Landlord at 301 Winding Road, Old Bethpage, New York 11804 or such other address as Landlord directs in writing from time to time at least 30 days prior to next rental installment where such writing is given in accordance with the notice provisions of this Lease. Rent may NOT be paid in cash.

 

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2.2 LATE CHARGES. If any Base Rent or other payment due under this Lease is not received by Landlord within five (5) days of the due date of such payment, Tenant shall pay, in addition to such payment a late charge equal to the greater of (i) three percent (3.0%) of the payment which is past due or (ii) Two Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($250.00). If any payment due from Tenant shall remain overdue for more than ten (10) days, interest shall accrue daily on the past due amount from the date such amount was due until paid or judgment is entered at a rate equivalent to the lesser of ten percent (10%) per annum and the highest rate permitted by law. Interest on the past due amount shall be in addition to and not in lieu of the five percent (3.0%) late charge or any other remedy available to Landlord.

 

2.3 ADDITIONAL RENT. This Lease shall be deemed to be a “triple net” lease, it being the express understanding and intent of Landlord and Tenant that the Base Rent or Rent if Reset, as applicable, due hereunder shall be absolutely net to Landlord and that all costs and expenses for the Premises, to the extent practicable, shall be paid directly to the applicable service provider or entity charging such expense by Tenant. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, Tenant shall pay all expenses arising in connection with the Premises, including without limitation, all Operating Expenses (as hereinafter defined). All charges payable by Tenant under the terms of this Lease other than Base Rent or Rent if Reset, as applicable, are called “Additional Rent.” The term “Rent” shall mean Base Rent and Additional Rent.

 

2.4 OPERATING EXPENSES.

 

2.4.1 DEFINITIONS. For all purposes of this Lease, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them herein.

 

2.4.1.1 “Operating Expenses” shall mean any reasonable and actual expenses incurred whether by Landlord or by others on behalf of Landlord, arising out of Landlord’s maintenance, operation, management, insuring, repair, replacement (if such replacement is generally regarded in the industry as increasing operating efficiency or is required under any Applicable Law that was not in effect or not applicable to the Property on the Effective Date) and administration of the Buildings and the Premises including, without limitation: (i) all real estate, personal property and other ad valorem taxes, and any other levies, charges, local improvement rates, and assessments whatsoever assessed or charged against the Buildings, the Premises and the equipment and improvements owned by Landlord therein contained, including any amounts assessed or charged in substitution for or in lieu of any such taxes, excluding only income or capital gains taxes imposed upon Landlord, and including all fees and costs associated with the appeal of any assessment on taxes; (ii) insurance that Landlord is obligated or permitted to obtain under this Lease and any reasonable industry standard deductible amount applicable to any claim made by Landlord under such insurance; and (iii) dues and assessments under any applicable deed restrictions or declarations of covenants and restrictions.

 

2.4.1.2 Operating Expenses shall, however, exclude: (i) interest and amortization on mortgages and other debt costs or ground lease payments, if any; (ii) depreciation of Buildings and other improvements (except permitted amortization of certain capital expenditures); (iii) legal fees in connection with leasing, tenant disputes or enforcement of leases; (iv) real estate brokers’ commissions or marketing costs; (v) improvements or alterations to tenant spaces not required by law or Landlord’s insurance underwriting standards; (vi) the cost of providing any service directly to, and paid directly by, any tenant; (vii) costs of any items to the extent Landlord receives reimbursement from insurance proceeds or from a warranty or other such third party (such proceeds to be deducted from Operating Expenses in the year in which received); and (viii) capital expenditures, except those (a) made primarily to reduce Operating Expenses or increases therein, or to comply with laws or insurance requirements (excluding capital expenditures to cure violations of laws or insurance requirements that existed prior to the date of this Lease), or (b) for replacements (as opposed to additions or new improvements); provided, any such permitted capital expenditure shall be amortized (with interest at the prevailing loan rate available to Landlord when the cost was incurred) over: (x) the period during which the reasonable estimated savings in Operating Expenses equals the expenditure, if applicable, or (y) the useful life of the item as reasonably determined by Landlord, but in no event fewer than five (5) years nor more than ten (10) years.

 

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2.4.2 PAYMENT OF OPERATING EXPENSES. In addition to the payment of Base Rent or Rent if Reset, as applicable, Tenant shall pay to Landlord all Operating Expenses in accordance with the terms hereof. Landlord shall bill Tenant for its Operating Expenses as incurred and such payment will be due in full with the next monthly rent payment. All such amounts are deemed items of additional rent and are subject to sales tax (if applicable) which Tenant shall pay together with all such moneys as and when paid to Landlord.

 

2.4.3 UTILITIES; JANITORIAL SERVICES.

 

2.4.3.1 Utilities at the Premises. Tenant shall be solely responsible for and shall promptly pay directly to the service providers all charges for gas, heat, light, electricity, water, sewer, security, power, telephone and any other utility or service used in or servicing the Premises exclusively and all other costs and expenses involved in the care, maintenance, and use thereof and not related to the rest of the Premises. Such charges shall include all security deposits and other charges by utility companies.

 

2.4.3.2 Property Services. Tenant shall be solely responsible for and shall promptly pay for all window washing, janitorial service and trash and debris removal charges relating to the Premises. Tenant shall maintain the Premises in a clean and orderly fashion.

 

3. USE OF PROPERTY.

 

3.1 PERMITTED USES. Tenant may use the Premises for a State of Colorado officially sanctioned, approved, permitted and authorized recreational marijuana cultivation facility as further described below, in compliance with all of the Permits and Approvals described above, or for any other use permitted by the Marijuana Code (the “Permitted Use”); and for no other use or purpose whatsoever if not in compliance with the Permits and Approvals. Tenant shall NOT be permitted to sell any product to be consumed on site whatsoever. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that the Permitted Use is the intended use to be permitted under this Lease. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Landlord acknowledges and agrees that Tenant’s Permitted Use shall not be a violation of this Lease while and so long as Tenant is properly licensed, permitted and approved with all Permits and Approvals in good standing (the “Legal Compliance Clarification”).

 

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3.2 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.

 

3.2.1 LANDLORD’S COMPLIANCE. Tenant shall be responsible for any costs associated with making any modifications to the Buildings required pursuant to any federal, state or local laws, ordinances, Buildings codes, and rules and regulations of governmental entities having jurisdiction over the Premises, including but not limited to the Board of Fire Underwriters and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), all regulations and orders promulgated pursuant to the ADA, the Marijuana Code (collectively, “Applicable Laws”). Landlord shall comply with any and all Marijuana Code provisions specifically relating to landlords and specifically with respect to ADA for the structure of the Buildings. Further, Tenant shall remain responsible for ADA compliance for its employees and within the Buildings. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Applicable Laws shall not include the Federal Controlled Substances Act and any Federal law that may be violated by virtue of being in violation of the Controlled Substances Act.

 

3.2.2 TENANT’S COMPLIANCE. Tenant shall materially comply with all Applicable Laws and operational registrations and licenses, including without limitation, the Marijuana Code, and shall promptly comply with all governmental orders and directives for the correction, prevention, and abatement of any nuisances and any violation of Applicable Laws in, upon, or connected with the Premises, all at Tenant’s sole expense. Tenant warrants that all improvements or alterations of the Premises made by Tenant or Tenant’s employees, agents or contractors, either prior to Tenant’s occupancy of the Premises or during the Term, will comply with all Applicable Laws, including any and all on site security requirements set forth under Applicable Laws or as otherwise reasonably required by Landlord given the safety concerns associated with the Permitted Use hereunder. In the event that (i) Tenant’s specific use and occupancy of the Premises, or (ii) any alterations to the Premises performed by or on behalf of Tenant pursuant to this Lease, necessitates or triggers any modifications (including structural modifications) to the Premises or Buildings or alterations to the Buildings systems, the same shall be made by Landlord pursuant to a budget reasonably agreed upon by Landlord and Tenant and promptly reimbursed by Tenant within thirty (30) days after written demand by Landlord, including backup substantiating Tenant’s proportionate share of the expenses. In addition, Tenant warrants that its use of the Premises will be in material compliance with all Applicable Laws subject to the Legal Compliance Clarification.

 

3.3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. Throughout the Term, Tenant will not bring upon the Premises or release, discharge, store, dispose, or transport of any Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined) on, under, in, above, to, or from the Premises or the Buildings, except that de minimis quantities of Hazardous Materials may be used in the Premises as necessary for the customary maintenance of the Premises provided that same are used, stored and disposed of in strict compliance with Applicable Laws. For purposes of this provision, the term “Hazardous Materials” will mean and refer to any wastes, materials, or other substances of any kind or character that are or become regulated as hazardous or toxic waste or substances, or which require special handling or treatment, under any Applicable Laws.

 

If Tenant’s activities at the Premises or Tenant’s use of the Premises (a) result in a release of Hazardous Materials that is not in compliance with Applicable Laws or permits issued thereunder; (b) gives rise to any claim that requires a response under Applicable Laws or permits issued thereunder; (c) causes a significant public health threat; or (d) causes the presence at the Premises, Buildings of Hazardous Materials in levels that violate Applicable Laws or permits issued thereunder, then Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense: (i) immediately provide verbal notice thereof to Landlord as well as notice to Landlord in the manner required by this Lease, which notice shall identify the Hazardous Materials involved and the emergency procedures taken or to be taken; and (ii) promptly take all action in response to such situation required by Applicable Laws, provided that Tenant shall first obtain Landlord’s approval of the non-emergency remediation plan to be undertaken. Landlord hereby represents that to the best of its knowledge and belief as of the Effective Date there are no Hazardous Materials at the Buildings or on the Premises which exceed levels that require remediation or similar clean up or curative action be taken.

 

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Tenant shall at all times indemnify and hold harmless Landlord against and from any and all claims, suits, actions, debts, damages, costs, losses, obligations, judgments, charges and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) of any nature whatsoever suffered or incurred by Landlord to the extent they were caused by the following activities of Tenant at the Premises, Buildings or Property during the Term of this Lease and arise from events or conditions which came into existence after the Effective Date not caused by Landlord or other tenants: (i) any release, release, or disposal of any Hazardous Materials at the Premises, Buildings or Property by Tenant, or (ii) the violation of any Applicable Laws at the Premises, Buildings or Property pertaining to protection of the environment, public health and safety, air emissions, water discharges, hazardous or toxic substances, solid or hazardous wastes or occupational health and safety. The indemnification obligations of Tenant shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

 

3.4 ACCESS.

 

3.4.1 LANDLORD’S ACCESS. Landlord shall be entitled at all reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to enter the Premises to examine them and to make such repairs, alterations, or improvements thereto as Landlord is required by this Lease to make or which Landlord considers necessary or desirable; provided, Landlord shall comply with all law in respect of any such entry; Landlord may require Tenant provide an accompanying staff member or employee with any such entry; Landlord will honor any specifically closed-off areas as may be required by law for security and safety; but Landlord may nonetheless act as prudent and necessary in case of emergency. Tenant shall not unduly obstruct any pipes, conduits, or mechanical or other electrical equipment so as to prevent reasonable access thereto. Landlord shall exercise its rights under this section, to the extent possible in the circumstances, in such manner so as to reduce, if practical, interference with Tenant’s use and enjoyment of the Premises. Subject to the foregoing, Landlord and its agents have the right to enter the Premises at all reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to show them to prospective purchasers, lenders, or anyone having a prospective interest in the Buildings, and, during the last six (6) months of the Term or any renewal thereof, to show them to prospective tenants. Landlord will have the right at all times to enter the Premises with Tenant or licensed individual(s) on behalf of the Tenant to escort the Landlord in the event of an emergency affecting the Premises, subject to any applicable limitations required by the Marijuana Code or any other applicable regulations. Although Landlord shall not have the right to place “For Lease” signs in the Premises, or upon the exterior of the Premises itself, nothing herein shall limit Landlord’s rights to promote, advertise, place “For Lease” signs or otherwise market leasing of the Property in whatever lawful manner Landlord may elect, as long as such manner(s) do not materially interfere with the Premises.

 

3.4.2 TENANT’S ACCESS. Tenant shall have access to the Premises twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, 365 days per year, subject to reasonable security measures and except in the event of an emergency, casualty, force majeure or similar event which causes Landlord to limit access to tenants, which limitation of access shall be for the shortest duration as reasonably possible.

 

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3.5 QUIET POSSESSION. Provided Tenant is not in default beyond applicable notice and cure periods, Tenant shall be entitled to peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the Premises for the Term without interruption or interference by Landlord or any person claiming through Landlord.

 

3.6 COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS. Tenant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Buildings, and Tenant’s occupancy thereof, is subject to all matters of Public Record.

 

4. TENANT ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS.

 

4.1 TENANT IMPROVEMENTS; CONDITION OF PREMISES. Except as expressly provided in this Lease, Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Landlord has not undertaken to perform any modification, alteration or improvements to the Premises, and Tenant further waives any defects in the Premises and acknowledges and accepts the Premises in their “AS IS” condition, and as suitable for the purpose for which they are leased. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that if Tenant desires to expand its existing operations at the Premises or elsewhere, Landlord shall have the ability to lease space to Tenant for such operations on comparable terms and conditions as set forth in this Lease. Tenant shall continue to be responsible for all of its own construction and operational costs and expenses at all such additional facilities; provided, however, Landlord and Tenant covenant and agree to use their good faith efforts to cooperate with each other to establish a mutually agreed upon budget, lease terms and the conditions for the lease by Landlord to Tenant of all such facilities.

 

4.2 TENANT ALTERATIONS. Tenant will not make or allow to be made any alterations in or to the Premises without first obtaining the written consent of Landlord, which consent may be granted or withheld in Landlord’s sole discretion; provided, however that such Landlord consent shall not be required for changes that are not to the exterior, or are not to the structure, or are not to Buildings systems, or which are merely cosmetic in nature. All Tenant alterations will be accomplished in a good and workmanlike manner at Tenant’s sole expense, in conformity with all Applicable Laws by a licensed and bonded contractor approved in advance by Landlord, such approval of contractor not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All contractors performing alterations in the Premises shall carry workers’ compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance, automobile insurance and excess liability insurance in amounts reasonably acceptable to Landlord and shall deliver a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverages to Landlord prior to commencing work in the Premises. Upon completion of any such work, Tenant shall provide Landlord with “as built” plans, copies of all construction contracts, and proof of payment for all labor and materials. All alterations or improvements, shall remain with the Premises upon Lease termination or expiration and will be surrendered to Landlord along with the Premises at such time and will be deemed owned by Landlord at all times from and after and upon completion thereof (but rights to the use of same and Tenant’s obligations to keep in good order, condition and repair and maintain same, as a part of the Premises, shall remain with Tenant pursuant to this Lease during the term of this Lease). Tenant will have no authority or power, express or implied, to create or cause any construction lien or mechanics’ or materialmen’s lien or claim of any kind against the Premises, the Property or any portion thereof. Landlord’s interest in the Premises is not and shall not be subject to any liens as a result of Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Premises including specifically, without limitation, for improvements made by Tenant, and all such liens are expressly prohibited. Tenant will promptly cause any such liens or claims to be released by payment, bonding or otherwise within thirty (30) days after request by Landlord, and will indemnify Landlord against losses arising out of any such claim including, without limitation, legal fees and court costs. Landlord has the right, but not the obligation, to discharge any such lien. Any amount paid by Landlord for such purpose and Landlord’s related reasonable attorneys’ fees shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord upon demand and shall accrue interest from the date paid by Landlord until Landlord is reimbursed therefor at the highest rate permitted by Law. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT LANDLORD WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LABOR, SERVICES OR MATERIAL FURNISHED OR TO BE FURNISHED TO TENANT, OR TO ANYONE HOLDING THE PREMISES THROUGH OR UNDER TENANT, AND THAT NO MECHANICS’ OR OTHER LIENS FOR ANY SUCH LABOR, SERVICES OR MATERIALS WILL ATTACH TO OR AFFECT THE INTEREST OF LANDLORD IN THE PREMISES. TENANT WILL DISCLOSE THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS TO ANY CONTRACTOR ENGAGED BY TENANT PROVIDING LABOR, SERVICES OR MATERIAL TO THE PREMISES.

 

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4.3 TENANT CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS – THE ADDITION. Tenant covenants and agrees to lawfully and on a lien free basis, construct and install the Buildings pursuant to the plans and specifications jointly agreed upon by Landlord and Tenant, all such construction and installation to be done in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Such Addition shall be completed on or before January 31, 2022, and such construction completion shall be guaranteed by the Guarantors pursuant to the guarantees attached hereto. Landlord covenants and agrees to fund the cost related to the above referenced construction up to the amount described on Exhibit 2 attached hereto (the “Project Budget”). Tenant covenants and agrees that Tenant shall be responsible for any and all costs in excess of the Project Budget. Payments for the Project Budget shall be made based on progress payments based on actual out of pocket expenses incurred to third parties with the balance, if any, paid as a development fee upon “completion” which is defined hereunder as the later to occur of: (i) receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy by the applicable local and State authorities, (ii) receipt of lien waivers from all contractors who worked on site, and (iii) the commencement of lawful operations in the Addition. All contractors must submit insurance certificates acceptable to Landlord and naming Landlord prior to commencement of work.

 

4.4 FUTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS BY TENANT. Tenant covenants and agrees that Landlord shall be provided with the right (but not the obligation) to finance future capital projects of Tenant, its key principals and Guarantors at the Property and elsewhere on similar terms to this Lease or as otherwise mutually agreed upon by the parties, with all such leases being cross collateralized and cross defaulted with this Lease, the Guarantees and all other leases Landlord has entered with Tenant. During the Term of this Lease, Tenant, its key principals and Guarantors covenant and agree that they will NOT own, operate or invest in a facility that is reasonably likely to have a negative impact on the performance of the Property or their business during the Term of this Lease unless the parties mutually agree that the operations at this Property support the need for additional facilities. The Guarantors and key principals of Tenant will dedicate sufficient and reasonable time and effort and their professional attention on Tenant’s activities on the Property in priority to other professional activities until Tenant has: (A) reached stabilization of operations so that all expenses including its Base Rent, operating expenses and all other business expenses are being paid on a current and timely basis, and (B) met the Working Capital Reserve (defined below) and such funds are being held in escrow at Tenant’s bank.

 

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5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY.

 

5.1 TENANT’S INSURANCE. Tenant will throughout the Term (and any other period when Tenant is in possession of the Premises) carry and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the following types of insurance, which shall provide coverage on an occurrence basis in the amounts specified with deductible amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord:

 

(a) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE. Commercial general liability (“CGL”) insurance with coverage for premises/operations, personal and advertising injury, products/completed operations and contractual liability with combined single limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 in the annual aggregate for bodily injury and property damage per occurrence. The policy shall name the Indemnified Parties as additional insureds on a primary and non-contributory basis for all ongoing and completed operations under ISO Forms CG20 38 04 13 and CG 20 37 or their equivalents. The coverage provided under this CGL policy shall be written on an “occurrence” basis with no policy provisions that preclude coverage for any workers employed at the job site or that otherwise restrict, reduce, limit or impair contractual liability coverage or the status of any additional insureds. Completed Operations coverage shall remain in force for not less than five (5) years after completion of the work and shall include the Indemnified Parties as additional insureds on a primary and non-contributory basis.

 

(b) COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE. Comprehensive automobile liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, $500,000 per person and $100,000 property damage or a combined single limit of $1,000,000 for both Tenant-owned and leased vehicles.

 

(c) UMBRELLA COVERAGE. Tenant shall also carry and maintain Umbrella Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $5,000,000 providing excess coverage over all limits and coverages required in paragraph (b) and (c) above in this section and naming the Indemnified Parties as additional insureds on a primary and non-contributory basis.

 

(d) PROPERTY INSURANCE. Insurance of personal property, decorations, trade fixtures, furnishings, equipment, alterations, leasehold improvements and betterments made by Tenant on a replacement cost basis, with coverage equal to not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the full replacement value of the insured property. Such insurance shall be written on the ISO Special Perils form including but not limited to the perils of fire, extended coverage, windstorm, vandalism, malicious mischief and sprinkler leakage, for the full replacement cost value of the covered items and in amounts that meet any co-insurance clause of the policies of insurance with a deductible amount not to exceed $10,000. Tenant’s policy will also include business interruption/extra expense coverage in amounts sufficient to insure twelve (12) months of interrupted business operations at the Premises including payment of rent. Landlord shall be listed as a loss payee with respect to their interest in the Premises.

 

All policies referred to above shall: (i) be taken out with insurers permitted to write policies in the state of Colorado having a minimum A.M. Best’s rating of A, Class VII or as otherwise permitted by Landlord; (ii) be non-contributing with, and shall apply only as primary and not as excess to any other insurance available to Landlord or any mortgagee of Landlord; and (iii) contain an obligation of the insurers to endeavor to notify Landlord not less than thirty (30) days prior to any material change, cancellation or termination of any such policy except not less than ten (10) days prior in the case of termination due to Tenant’s nonpayment of premiums. Landlord and Landlord’s property manager, and any mortgagees named by Landlord, shall be named as additional insureds on the CGL and automobile liability policies. Tenant shall provide certificates of insurance on or before the Effective Date and thereafter at times of renewal or changes in coverage or insurer, and, if required by a mortgagee, copies of such insurance policies certified by Tenant’s insurer as being complete and current promptly upon request. If (a) Tenant fails to take out or to keep in force any insurance referred to in this Section 5.1, or should any such insurance not be approved by either Landlord or any mortgagee, and (b) Tenant does not commence and continue to diligently cure such default within five (5) business days after notice by Landlord to Tenant specifying the nature of such default, then Landlord has the right, without assuming any obligation in connection therewith, to procure such insurance at the sole cost of Tenant, and all outlays by Landlord shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of Landlord under this Lease. Tenant shall not keep or use in the Premises any article that may be prohibited by any fire or casualty insurance policy in force from time to time covering the Premises or the Buildings.

 

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(e) WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. Workers’ compensation insurance covering all employees of Tenant, as required by the laws of the State of Colorado and employers’ liability coverage subject to limits required by law.

 

(f) BUILDERS RISK. During construction work on the Property, Tenant shall procure and pay for a Builders Risk related to the contemplated construction activities reasonably acceptable to Landlord. Landlord shall be named as a loss payee with respect to its interest in the Property during construction.

 

5.2 LANDLORD’S INSURANCE. During the Term, Landlord, at its option, may carry and maintain the following types of insurance: (i) property insurance on the Buildings covering “All Risks” perils in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the Buildings (excluding any property with respect to which Tenant and other tenants are obliged to insure pursuant to Section 5.1 or similar sections of their respective leases); and (ii) commercial general liability insurance with respect to Landlord’s operations on the Property. Landlord may maintain any other commercially reasonable insurance coverages relating to the Premises, or Tenant’s activities and operations therein. All costs of such insurance are properly includable in Operating Expenses and shall be reimbursed by Tenant.

 

5.3 RELEASE AND WAIVER OF SUBROGATION RIGHTS. The parties hereto, for themselves and anyone claiming through or under them, hereby release and waive any and all rights of recovery, claim, action or cause of action, against each other, their respective agents, directors, officers and employees, for any loss or damage to all property, whether real, personal or mixed, located in the Premises or the Buildings, by reason of any cause against which the releasing party is actually insured or, regardless of the releasing party’s actual insurance coverage, against which the releasing party is required to be insured pursuant to the provisions of Sections 5.1 or 5.2. This mutual release and waiver shall apply regardless of the cause or origin of the loss or damage, including negligence of the parties hereto, their respective agents and employees except that it shall not apply to willful conduct. Each party agrees to provide the other with reasonable evidence of its insurance carrier’s consent to such waiver of subrogation upon request. This Section 5.3 supersedes any provision to the contrary which may be contained in this Lease.

 

5.4 INDEMNIFICATION OF THE PARTIES.

 

5.4.1 TENANT’S INDEMNITY. Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Landlord from and against any and all liability for any loss, injury or damage, and all costs, expenses, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, imposed on Landlord by any person whomsoever that occurs (i) in the Premises, except for any such loss, injury or damage that is caused by or results from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord, its employees or agents; or (ii) anywhere in the Property outside of the Premises as a result of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Tenant, its employees, agents or contractors; or (iii) imposed upon or suffered by Landlord due to breach or violation of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease which breach or violation in turn give rise to any such liability, costs, expenses, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees suffered by or imposed upon Landlord by operation of any Federal Issues as defined below at Section 8.2.

 

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5.4.2 LANDLORD’S INDEMNITY. Landlord hereby indemnifies Tenant from, and agrees to hold Tenant harmless against, any and all liability for any loss, injury or damage, including, without limitation, all costs, expenses, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, imposed on Tenant by any person whomsoever, that occurs in the Buildings or anywhere in the Property and that is caused by or results from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or its employees or agents. Landlord expressly does not indemnify Tenant from any consequence of any Federal Issues.

 

The provisions of this Section 5.4 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

 

6. DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION AND CONDEMNATION.

 

6.1 DESTRUCTION OR DAMAGE TO PREMISES. If the Premises are at any time damaged or destroyed in whole or in part by fire, casualty or other causes, Landlord shall have sixty (60) days from such damage or destruction to determine and inform Tenant whether Landlord will restore the Premises to substantially the condition that existed immediately prior to the occurrence of the casualty. If Landlord elects to rebuild, Landlord shall complete such repairs to the extent of insurance proceeds within one hundred eighty (180) days from the end of the sixty (60) day period. If such repairs have not been completed within that 180-day period, and Tenant desires to terminate the Lease as a result thereof, then Tenant must notify Landlord prior to Landlord’s completion of the repairs of Tenant’s intention to terminate this Lease. Landlord shall then have ten (10) days after Landlord’s receipt of written notice of Tenant’s election to terminate to complete such repairs (as evidenced by a certificate of completion). If Landlord does complete such repairs prior to the expiration of such ten-day cure period, Tenant shall have no such right to terminate this Lease. Tenant shall, upon substantial completion by Landlord, promptly and diligently, and at its sole cost and expense, repair and restore any improvements to the Premises made by Tenant to the condition which existed immediately prior to the occurrence of the casualty. If, in Landlord’s architect’s or general contractor’s reasonable estimation, the Premises cannot be restored within two hundred forty (240) days of such damage or destruction, then either Landlord or Tenant may terminate this Lease as of a date specified in such notice, which date shall not be less than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days after the date such notice is given. Until the restoration of the Premises is complete, there shall be an abatement or reduction of Base Rent in the same proportion that the square footage of the Premises so damaged or destroyed and under restoration bears to the total square footage of the Premises, unless the damaging event was caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Tenant, its employees, officers, agents, licensees, invitees, visitors, customers, concessionaires, assignees, subtenants, contractors or subcontractors, in which event there shall be no such abatement.

 

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Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, if damage to more than fifty percent (50%) of the Premises or destruction of the Premises shall occur within the last year of the Term, as the same may be extended as provided hereinafter and Landlord notifies Tenant that (i) Landlord will restore the Premises to their condition prior to the casualty, and (ii) Landlord desires to extend the Term of the Lease with Tenant, then Landlord and Tenant shall extend the Term for an additional period so as to expire five (5) years from the date of the completion of the repairs to the Premises, provided Tenant gives written notice to Landlord of Tenant’s agreement to extend the Term within fifteen (15) days after receipt of Landlord’s notice. Such extension shall be on the terms and conditions provided herein, if an option to extend this Lease remains to be exercised by Tenant hereunder, or under the terms prescribed in Landlord’s notice, if no such further extension period is provided for herein. Upon receipt of such notice from Tenant, Landlord agrees to repair and restore the Premises within a reasonable time. If Tenant refuses or fails to timely extend the Term as provided herein, Landlord at its option shall have the right to terminate this Lease as of the date of the damaging event, or to restore the Premises and the Lease shall continue for the remainder of the then unexpired Term, or until the Lease is otherwise terminated as provided herein.

 

6.2 CONDEMNATION.

 

6.2.1 TOTAL OR PARTIAL TAKING. If the whole of the Premises (provided that if 60% or more of the Premises are taken, Tenant may deem that all of the Premises are taken), or such portion thereof as will make the Premises unusable, in Landlord’s reasonable judgment, for the purposes leased hereunder, shall be taken by any public authority under the power of eminent domain or sold to public authority under threat or in lieu of such taking, the Term shall cease as of the day possession or title shall be taken by such public authority, whichever is earlier (“Taking Date”), whereupon the rent and all other charges shall be paid up to the Taking Date with a proportionate refund by Landlord of any rent and all other charges paid for a period subsequent to the Taking Date. If less than the whole of the Premises, or less than such portion thereof as will make the Premises unusable as of the Taking Date, is taken, Base Rent and other charges payable to Landlord shall be reduced in proportion to the amount of the Premises taken. If this Lease is not terminated, Landlord shall repair any damage to the Premises caused by the taking to the extent necessary to make the Premises reasonably tenantable within the limitations of the available compensation awarded for the taking (exclusive of any amount awarded for land).

 

6.2.2 AWARD. All compensation awarded or paid upon a total or partial taking of the Premises or Buildings including the value of the leasehold estate created hereby shall belong to and be the property of Landlord without any participation by Tenant; Tenant shall have no claim to any such award based on Tenant’s leasehold interest. However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude Tenant, at its cost, from independently prosecuting any claim directly against the condemning authority in such condemnation proceeding for damage to, or cost of removal of, stock, trade fixtures, furniture, and other personal property belonging to Tenant; provided, however, that no such claim shall diminish or otherwise adversely affect Landlord’s award or the award of any mortgagee.

 

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7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS.

 

7.1 Tenant shall, at its expense, throughout the Term and all renewals and extensions thereof, maintain in good order, condition and repair the Premises, including but not limited to heating and air conditioning equipment, walls, floors and ceilings, window exteriors, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment exclusively serving the Premises, electric light fixtures, bulbs, tubes and tube casings, doors, floor coverings, dock doors, levelers, plumbing system and plumbing fixtures, Tenant’s signs and utility facilities not maintained by Landlord. Landlord shall use reasonable efforts to extend to Tenant the benefit from warranties on such items, if any, that have been made by Landlord’s contractors or vendors and to extend to Tenant, as and if available, any bulk buying power that Landlord may have with such contractors or vendors. If any portion of the Premises or any system or equipment in the Premises which Tenant is obligated to repair cannot be fully repaired, Tenant shall promptly replace the same, regardless of whether the benefit of such replacement extends beyond the Term. Tenant shall, at Tenant’s expense, maintain a preventive maintenance contract providing for the regular inspection (at least quarterly) and maintenance of the heating and air conditioning system by a licensed and qualified heating and air conditioning contractor, or Tenant shall perform such HVAC inspection and maintenance with duly licensed and qualified employee. The cost of such preventive maintenance contract shall be paid by Tenant and an expense solely chargeable to Tenant; but if Landlord so elects, same may be billed directly by Landlord to Tenant where Landlord on Tenant’s behalf enters into such preventive maintenance contract and in such case shall be deemed Additional Rent (Landlord alone may so elect whether to enter into such preventive maintenance contract on Tenant’s behalf). Landlord shall have the right, upon notice to Tenant, to undertake the responsibility for preventive maintenance of any other system or component at Tenant’s expense. Tenant shall be responsible for janitorial services and trash removal from the Premises, at Tenant’s expense. Landlord and Tenant intend that, at all times during the Term, Tenant shall maintain the Premises in good order and condition and appearances reasonably commensurate with the balance of the Property.

 

All of Tenant’s obligations to maintain and repair shall be accomplished at Tenant’s sole expense. If Tenant fails to maintain and repair the Premises as required by this Section, Landlord may, on 10 days’ prior written notice (except that no notice shall be required in case of emergency), enter the Premises and perform such maintenance or repair on behalf of Tenant; provided such entry is made in compliance with Applicable Laws, including but not limited to, the Marijuana code. In such cases, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord immediately upon demand for all costs incurred in performing such maintenance or repair plus an administration fee equal to 5% of such actual and reasonable costs or expenses.

 

7.2 CONDITION UPON TERMINATION. Upon the termination of the Lease, Tenant shall surrender the Premises to Landlord, broom clean and with all systems in good working order, condition and repair, except for damage caused by casualty, condemnation and ordinary wear and tear which Tenant was not otherwise obligated to remedy under any provision of this Lease. However, Tenant shall not be obligated to repair any damage that Landlord is required to repair under Section 7.1. Subject to the foregoing, Tenant shall repair, at Tenant’s expense, any damage to the Premises and the Buildings caused by the removal of any of Tenant’s personal property. In no event shall Tenant remove any of the following materials or equipment: any power wiring or power panels; light fixtures; environmental control systems; heaters, air conditioners, or any other heating or air conditioning equipment (other than movable equipment brought upon the Premises by Tenant); plumbing fixtures; or other similar Buildings operating equipment.

 

8. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.

 

8.1 DEFAULT BY TENANT. The following will be events of default by Tenant under this Lease:

 

(a) Failure to pay when due any installment of Rent or any other payment required pursuant to this Lease within five (5) days of due date;

 

(b) The filing of a petition for bankruptcy or insolvency under any applicable federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law; an adjudication of bankruptcy or insolvency or an admission that it cannot meet its financial obligations as they become due, or the appointment or a receiver or trustee for all or substantially all of the assets of Tenant; in each of the foregoing cases, if not dismissed within 30 days of such filing, adjudication, admission or appointment, as applicable; the foregoing shall also apply to any party guaranteeing the obligations of Tenant under this Lease (each, a “Guarantor”);

 

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(c) A transfer in fraud of creditors or an assignment for the benefit of creditors, whether by Tenant or any Guarantor;

 

(d) The filing or imposition of a lien against the Premises, the Buildings or the Property as a result of any act or omission of Tenant and the failure of Tenant to satisfy or bond the lien in its entirety within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice of same;

 

(e) The liquidation, termination or dissolution of Tenant or any Guarantor, or, if Tenant or any Guarantor is a natural person, the death of Tenant or such Guarantor;

 

(f) Failure to cure the breach of any provision of this Lease or any other lease or agreement Landlord and Tenant are a party to, other than the obligation to pay Rent, within twenty (20) days after notice thereof to Tenant; provided, however, that if such breach cannot be cured within such 20 day period using diligent efforts and Tenant promptly commenced efforts to cure such breach upon receipt of Landlord’s notice thereof, then such cure period shall be extended for so long as Tenant continues to use diligent efforts to cure, not to exceed a total of sixty (60) days from the date of Landlord’s notice;

 

(g) Tenant’s breach of the same provision of this Lease, other than the obligation to pay Rent, more than twice (2) in any twelve (12) month period;

 

(h) Failure to deliver, maintain or restore the Security Deposit pursuant to Section 11.2 hereof within the timeframes provided; and

 

(i) Failure of any of the guarantors to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Guaranty or the breach of the Guaranty by one of the Guarantors.

 

8.2 REMEDIES. Upon the occurrence of any event of default set forth in Section 8.1, Landlord shall be entitled to the following remedies:

 

(a) Landlord may terminate this Lease, dispossess Tenant and recover as damages from Tenant all Rent that is due but unpaid as of the date of dispossession, plus all other reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Landlord to dispossess Tenant.

 

(b) Landlord may terminate this Lease and declare 100% of all Rent to be paid pursuant to this Lease for the remainder of the Term to be immediately due and payable, and thereupon such amount shall be accelerated and Landlord shall be entitled to recover the net present value thereof employing an assumed discount rate of 2% per annum for purposes of present value computation;

 

(c) Landlord may elect to repossess the Premises and to relet the Premises for Tenant’s account, holding Tenant liable in damages for all expenses incurred in any such reletting and for any difference between the amount of Rent received from such reletting and the amount due and payable under the terms of this Lease; provided, however, that Tenant shall not, in such circumstances, be responsible for any cost to retrofit or alter the Premises.

 

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(d) After the provision of notice and summary proceedings if required by law Landlord may enter the Premises and take any actions required of Tenant under the terms of this Lease, and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord on demand for any expenses that Landlord may incur in effecting compliance with Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, and Landlord shall not be liable for any damages resulting to Tenant from such action.

 

(e) If this Lease is terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Section, then Landlord agrees make good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate its damages which efforts shall include efforts to re-let the Property.

 

The above remedies shall be cumulative and shall not preclude Landlord from pursuing any other remedies permitted by law. Landlord’s election not to enforce one or more of the remedies upon an event of default shall not constitute a waiver. However, notwithstanding anything else herein, Landlord hereby expressly disclaims, relinquishes and rejects any Landlord’s lien that otherwise by law, statute or contract might arise in or to any marijuana product and/or related products, chemicals or substances that, the ownership, possession, use, sale or distribution of which, but for the Legal Compliance Clarification, would or might be deemed contrary to Federal law or Federal regulations or enforcement positions by the Federal government or any agency, arm or authority thereof (“Federal Issues”).

 

8.3 COSTS. If any litigation or other court action, arbitration or similar adjudicatory proceeding is commenced by any party to enforce its rights under this Lease against any other party, all fees, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, incurred by the prevailing party in such litigation, action, arbitration or proceeding shall be reimbursed by the non-prevailing party; provided, that if a party to such litigation, action, arbitration or proceeding prevails in part, and loses in part, the court, arbitrator or other adjudicator presiding over such litigation, action, arbitration or proceeding shall award a reimbursement of the fees, costs and expenses incurred by such party on an equitable basis. .

 

8.4 WAIVER. No delay or omission by Landlord in exercising a right or remedy shall exhaust or impair the same or constitute a waiver of, or acquiescence to, a default.

 

8.5 DEFAULT BY LANDLORD. In the event of any default by Landlord, Tenant’s exclusive remedy shall be an action for damages, but prior to any such action Tenant will give Landlord written notice specifying such default with particularity, and Landlord shall have a period of thirty (30) days following the date of such notice in which to commence the appropriate cure of such default. Unless and until Landlord fails to commence and diligently pursue the appropriate cure of such default after such notice or complete same within a reasonable period of time, Tenant shall not have any remedy or cause of action by reason thereof. Notwithstanding any provision of this Lease, neither Landlord nor any officer, director, partner, shareholder, or member of Landlord shall have any individual or personal liability whatsoever under this Lease. In the event of any breach or default by Landlord of any term or provision of this Lease, Tenant agrees to look solely to the equity or interest then-owned by Landlord in the Premises (together with insurance proceeds, condemnation awards and sale proceeds), and in no event shall any deficiency judgment be sought or obtained against Landlord, nor any officer, director, partner, shareholder, or member of Landlord. Notwithstanding any provision of this Lease, Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant or any other person for consequential, special or punitive damages, including without limitation, lost profits.

 

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9. PROTECTION OF LENDERS. Landlord represents and warrants that as of the date hereof, there either is no mortgage or ground lease affecting the Property or if there is a mortgage, the lender holding same shall have confirmed it does not object to this Lease.

 

9.1 SUBORDINATION AND ATTORNMENT. This Lease shall be subject and subordinated at all times to the terms of each and every ground or underlying lease which now exists or may hereafter be executed affecting the Premises under which Landlord shall claim, and to the liens of each and every mortgage and deed of trust in any amount or amounts whatsoever now or hereafter existing encumbering the Premises, Buildings or the Property, and to all modifications, renewals and replacements thereto without the necessity of having further instruments executed by Tenant to effect such subordination. Tenant, upon demand, shall further evidence its subordination by executing a subordination and attornment agreement in form and substance mutually acceptable to Tenant and Landlord and its mortgagee or ground lessor, which subordination and attornment agreement must provide that so long as no default or event which with the passing of time or giving of notice would constitute a default exists under this Lease, the peaceable possession of Tenant in and to the Premises, and continued Permitted Use thereof, for the Term shall not be disturbed in the event of the foreclosure of the subject mortgage or termination of the subject ground or underlying lease affecting the Premises. If Landlord’s interest in the Buildings or Property is acquired by any ground lessor, mortgagee, or purchaser at a foreclosure sale or transfer in lieu thereof, Tenant shall attorn to the transferee of or successor to Landlord’s interest in the Lease, Premises, Buildings or Property and recognize such transferee or successor as Landlord under this Lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any mortgagee under any mortgage shall have the right at any time to subordinate any such mortgage to this Lease on such terms and subject to such conditions as the mortgagee in its discretion may consider appropriate.

 

9.2 ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES. Within ten (10) days of receipt of written request from Landlord, any lender or prospective lender of the Buildings, or at the request of any purchaser or prospective purchaser of the Buildings, Tenant shall deliver an estoppel certificate, attaching a true and complete copy of this Lease, including all amendments relative thereto, and certifying with particularity, among other things, (i) a description of any renewal or expansion options, if any; (ii) the amount of rent currently and actually paid by Tenant under this Lease; (iii) that the Lease is in full force and effect as modified; (iv) Tenant is in possession of the Premises; (v) stating whether either Landlord to the best of its knowledge or Tenant is in default under the Lease and, if so, summarizing such default(s) if known; and (vi) stating whether Tenant or Landlord has any offsets or claims against the other party and, if so, specifying with particularity the nature and amount of such offset or claim if known. Landlord shall likewise deliver a similar estoppel certificate within ten (10) days of the receipt of a written request from Tenant, any lender or prospective lender of Tenant, or assignee approved by Landlord, certifying the status of Tenant’s monetary obligations under this Lease.

 

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9.3 TENANT’S FINANCIAL CONDITION AND OTHER OPERATING REPORTS.

 

Tenant shall provide Landlord with:(A) certified financial statements by an authorized officer of Tenant regarding Tenant’s operations at the Premises, including standard profit and loss statements, actual sales vs. projected sales, an income statement and balance sheet, all of which show that Tenant has the financial wherewithal to meet its obligations as they are due within twenty (20) days after the end of each calendar month, (B) certified financials from an authorized officer or by a third party accounting firm reasonably acceptable to Landlord, to be delivered within 90 days of the end of each calendar year during the Term, and (C) a personal tax return for each of the Guarantors within 30 days after April 15th of each Lease Year. Tenant hereby agrees not to make any distributions to owners/investors of Tenant until such time as Tenant has achieved cash flow sufficient to establish a cash reserve equal to six (6) months of Tenant’s operating expenses, including but limited to, Rent (the “Working Capital Reserve”). Once Tenant has established the Working Capital Reserve in Tenant’s bank account (as certified to Landlord monthly), Tenant may distribute excess cash flow earned thereafter to its owners/investors in accordance with its Operating Agreement. In addition to and not by way of limitation of the foregoing, Tenant covenants and agrees that during the Term of this Lease, (i) the salaries for certain owners/ officers of Tenant shall be as set forth on the attached Exhibit 4, all of which will be annually certified as such by an authorized officer of Tenant on or before January 15th of each Lease year during the Term and (ii) absolutely no additional salary shall be paid to the identified owners/officers of Tenant other than as set forth on Exhibit 4 until and after the Working Capital Reserve has been established and so long as it is maintained, and (iii) absolutely no distributions will be made to owners/investors in Tenant unless and until the Working Capital Reserve amount has been achieved and is being maintained in Tenant’s bank account. During the Term hereof, Landlord, shall have full rights to inspect the books and records of Tenant on reasonable notice and during normal business hours and to have an audit of such books and records done at its own expense to confirm the accuracy and completeness thereof; provided, such audit is performed in connection with all Applicable Laws, including but not limited to, the Marijuana Code. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that Landlord is not intended to nor will it actually have any control over Tenant’s business located at the Premises or elsewhere rather it is intended to support the viability of Tenant and its ability to meet its financial obligations. This Lease is not intended to enable Landlord to become a “Controlling Beneficial Owner” or “Passive Beneficial Owner” whatsoever in Tenant as such terms are defined under the Marijuana Code.

 

10. LANDLORD’S LIABILITY; CERTAIN DUTIES. As used in the Lease, the term “Landlord” means only the current owner or owners of the fee title to the Buildings or the leasehold estate under a ground lease of the Buildings at the time in question. Each landlord is obligated to perform the obligations of Landlord under this Lease only during the time such landlord owns such interest or title. Any landlord who transfers its title or interest is relieved of all liability with respect to the obligations of Landlord under this Lease to be performed on or after the date of transfer, provided that such transfer is not for the primary purpose of avoiding such obligations. However, each landlord shall deliver to its transferee all funds previously paid by Tenant if such funds have not yet been applied under the terms of this Lease.

 

11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

 

11.1 SECURITY DEPOSIT. Tenant shall remit to Landlord a security deposit in the amount of One Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand ($192,000) by wire transfer of immediately available funds or other form acceptable to Landlord in its sole discretion (“Security Deposit”) will be funded on the Effective Date. The Security Deposit represents security for the faithful performance and observance by Tenant of each and every term of this Lease. Landlord may apply all or part of the Security Deposit to any unpaid Rent or other charges due from Tenant or to cure any other default of Tenant. The Security Deposit shall not constitute liquidated damages. If after notice, Tenant fails to cure and Landlord uses any part of the Security Deposit, Tenant shall restore the Security Deposit to its full amount within ten (10) days after written notice from Landlord. No interest shall accrue to or for the benefit of Tenant on the Security Deposit. Landlord shall not be required to keep the Security Deposit separate from its other accounts, and no trust relationship is created with respect to the Security Deposit. Landlord shall not be obligated to return the Security Deposit to Tenant upon the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease unless and until all of the following events occur: (i) the payment in full of all Rent due pursuant to the Lease; and (ii) the repair of any and all damage to the Premises beyond that caused by casualty, condemnation and normal wear and tear.

 

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11.2 INTERPRETATION. The captions of the Articles or Sections of this Lease are to assist the parties in reading this Lease and are not a part of the terms or provisions of this Lease. Whenever required by the context of this Lease, the singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular. The masculine, feminine and neuter genders shall each include the other. In any provision relating to the conduct, acts or omissions of Tenant the term “Tenant” shall include Tenant’s agents, employees, contractors, invitees, successors or others using the Premises, Buildings or Property with Tenant’s expressed or implied permission. This Lease will not be construed more or less favorably with respect to either party as a consequence of the Lease or various provisions hereof having been drafted by one of the parties hereto.

 

11.3 INCORPORATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENTS; MODIFICATIONS. This Lease is the only agreement between the parties pertaining to the lease of the Premises and no other agreements either oral or otherwise shall be effective unless embodied herein. All amendments to this Lease shall be in writing and signed by Landlord and Tenant. Any other purported amendment shall be void.

 

11.4 NOTICES. Any notice or document (other than rent) required or permitted to be delivered by the terms of this Lease shall be in writing and delivered by: (i) hand delivery; (ii) certified mail, return receipt requested; or (iii) guaranteed overnight delivery service. Notices to Tenant shall be delivered to the address specified in the introductory paragraph of this Lease. Notices to Landlord shall be delivered to the address specified in the introductory paragraph of this Lease. All notices shall be effective upon delivery or attempted delivery during normal business hours. Either party may change its notice address upon notice to the other party, given in accordance herewith by an authorized officer, partner, or principal.

 

11.5 RADON GAS NOTICE. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a Buildings in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in Buildings in Colorado. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county health department.

 

11.6 WAIVERS. All waivers must be in writing and signed by the waiving party. Either party’s failure to enforce any provision of this Lease or its acceptance of Rent shall not be a waiver and shall not prevent such party from enforcing that provision or any other provision of this Lease in the future. No statement on a payment check from Tenant or in a letter accompanying a payment check shall be binding on Landlord. Landlord may, with or without notice to Tenant, negotiate such check without being bound to the conditions of such statement.

 

11.7 NO RECORDATION. Tenant shall not record this Lease or any memorandum of lease.

 

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11.8 FORCE MAJEURE. The performance by either party to this Lease of its obligations (except the payment of Rent or other sums of money) shall be excused by delays attributable to events beyond that party’s control for a period of time that is sufficient for the party to perform its obligations after the cessation of the Force Majeure event acting in a diligent, commercially reasonable manner. Events beyond a party’s control include, but are not limited to, acts of the other party, acts of God (including reasonable preparation therefor), war, civil commotion, labor disputes, strikes, fire, flood or other casualty, failure of power, shortages of labor or material, government action, regulation or restriction (including extraordinary delay in the issuance of any permit, permit approval or Buildings permit inspection) and unusually inclement weather conditions. Events beyond a party’s control shall not include changes in economic or market conditions, or financial or internal problems of the non-performing party, or problems that can be satisfied by the payment of money.

 

11.9 EXECUTION OF LEASE. Submission or preparation of this Lease by Landlord shall not constitute an offer by Landlord or option for the Premises, and this Lease shall constitute an offer, acceptance or contract only as expressly specified by the terms of this Section 11.10. In the event that Tenant executes this Lease first, such action shall constitute an offer to Landlord, which may be accepted by Landlord by executing this Lease, and once this Lease is so executed by Landlord and delivered to Tenant, such offer may not be revoked by Tenant and this Lease shall become a binding contract. In the event that Landlord executes this Lease first, such action shall constitute an offer to Tenant, which may be accepted by Tenant only by delivery to Landlord of a fully executed copy of this Lease, together with a fully executed copy of any and all guaranty agreements and addenda provided that in the event that any party other than Landlord makes any material or minor alteration of any nature whatsoever to any of said documents, then such action shall merely constitute a counteroffer, which Landlord, may, at Landlord’s election, accept or reject. Notwithstanding that the Effective Date may occur and the Term may commence after the date of execution of this Lease, upon delivery and acceptance of this Lease in accordance with the terms of this Lease, this Lease shall be fully effective, and in full force and effect and valid and binding against the parties in accordance with, but on and subject to, the terms and conditions of this Lease.

 

11.10 AUTHORITY.

 

11.10.1 TENANT’S AUTHORITY. As a material inducement to Landlord to enter into this Lease, Tenant, intending that Landlord rely thereon, represents and warrants to Landlord that:

 

(i) Tenant and the party executing on behalf of Tenant are fully and properly authorized to execute and enter into this Lease on behalf of Tenant and to deliver this Lease to Landlord;

 

(ii) This Lease constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Tenant, enforceable against Tenant in accordance with the terms of this Lease;

 

(iii) Tenant is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of Tenant’s organization and has full power and authority to enter into this Lease, to perform Tenant’s obligations under this Lease in accordance with the terms of this Lease, and to transact business in the state in which the Premises are located; and

 

(iv) The execution of this Lease by the individual or individuals executing this Lease on behalf of Tenant, and the performance by Tenant of Tenant’s obligation under this Lease, have been duly authorized and approved by all necessary corporate or partnership action, as the case may be, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Lease by Tenant is not in conflict with Tenant’s bylaws or articles of incorporation (if a corporation), agreement of partnership (if a partnership), and other charters, agreements, rules or regulations governing Tenant’s business as any of the foregoing may have been supplemented or amended in any manner.

 

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11.10.2 LANDLORD’S AUTHORITY. As a material inducement to Tenant to enter into this Lease, Landlord, intending that Tenant rely thereon, represents and warrants to Tenant that:

 

(i) Landlord is the fee owner of the Property.

 

(ii) Landlord and the party executing on behalf of Landlord are fully and properly authorized to execute and enter into this Lease on behalf of Landlord and to deliver this Lease to Tenant;

 

(iii) This Lease constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Landlord, enforceable against Landlord in accordance with the terms of this Lease;

 

(iv) Landlord is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of Landlord’s organization and has full power and authority to enter into this Lease, to perform Landlord’s obligations under this Lease in accordance with the terms of this Lease, and to transact business in the state in which the Premises are located; and

 

(v) The execution of this Lease by the individual or individuals executing this Lease on behalf of Landlord, and the performance by Landlord of Landlord’s obligation under this Lease, have been duly authorized and approved by all necessary corporate or partnership action, as the case may be, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Lease by Landlord is not in conflict with Landlord’s bylaws or articles of incorporation (if a corporation), agreement of partnership (if a partnership), and other charters, agreements, rules or regulations governing Landlord’s business as any of the foregoing may have been supplemented or amended in any manner.

 

11.11 CHOICE OF LAW. This Lease shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.

 

11.12 COUNTERPART. This Lease may be executed in multiple counterparts, each counterpart of which shall be deemed an original and any of which shall be deemed to be complete of itself and may be introduced into evidence or used for any purpose without the production of the other counterpart or counterparts. Signatures appearing hereon that have been reproduced, applied, provided, delivered or transmitted by facsimile, email, DocuSign or other electronic means shall be equally binding and effective as original signatures hereon, and shall be deemed duly and effectively delivered if so transmitted or provided.

 

11.13 HOLDING OVER. If Tenant remains in possession of the Premises after the end of the Term without having executed and delivered a new lease or an agreement extending the Term, there shall be no tacit renewal of this Lease or the Term, and Tenant shall be deemed to be occupying the Premises from month to month at a monthly Base Rent payable in advance on the first day of each month equal to one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) first month, one hundred fifty percent (150%) second month and two hundred percent (200%) thereafter of the monthly amount of Base Rent payable during the last month of the Term, and otherwise upon the same terms as set forth in this Lease, so far as they are applicable to a month to month tenancy. In addition to and not limiting any other rights or remedies which Landlord may have on account of Tenant holding over without written consent of Landlord, Tenant shall be liable for any and all direct and consequential damages incurred by Landlord on account of such unapproved holding over including claims by tenants entitled to future possession.

 

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11.14 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence of this Lease and all provisions contained herein.

 

11.15 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Neither review nor approval by or on behalf of Landlord of any Tenant’s plans nor any plans and specifications for any Tenant Alterations or any other work shall constitute a representation or warranty by Landlord, any of Landlord’s beneficiaries or any of their respective agents, partners or employees that such plans and specifications either (i) are complete or suitable for their intended purpose, or (ii) comply with Applicable Laws, it being expressly agreed by Tenant that neither Landlord, nor any of Landlord’s beneficiaries nor any of their respective agents, partners or employees assume any responsibility or liability whatsoever to Tenant or to any other person or entity for such completeness, suitability or compliance.

 

11.16 RELATIONSHIP. Landlord and Tenant disclaim any intention to create a joint venture, partnership or agency relationship.

 

11.17 BROKERS. Tenant covenants, represents and warrants that there was and is no broker, finder or commissioned procuring cause or participant in commissions associated with Tenant’s efforts (any such person being a “Tenant’s Broker”) in connection with the negotiation and consummation of this Lease. Tenant agrees to indemnify and defend Landlord against any loss, liability, or expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs) arising out of claims for fees or commissions from anyone other than a broker retained or hired by Landlord claiming to have represented Tenant in connection with the lease of the Premises.

 

11.18 WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY. LANDLORD AND TENANT EACH HEREBY KNOWINGLY, INTENTIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY EITHER OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGAINST THE OTHER ON ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THIS LEASE. THE PARTIES FURTHER HEREBY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO CONSOLIDATE ANY ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL HAS BEEN WAIVED WITH ANY OTHER ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL HAS NOT BEEN WAIVED.

 

11.19 RIDERS AND EXHIBITS. All Riders, Addenda and Exhibits attached hereto and referenced herein shall be deemed to be a part hereof and are hereby incorporated.

 

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11.20 TENANT ASSIGNMENT. Tenant will not assign this Lease, in whole or in part, or sublease the Premises, in whole or in part without the prior consent of Landlord. Tenant shall pay to Landlord all direct costs and shall reimburse Landlord for all expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by Landlord in connection with any assignment or sublease requested by Tenant. Landlord may, in its reasonable discretion, consider all factors cognizable by law as reasonable to evaluate and consider in making its determination of whether to consent, including making a study of the financial wherewithal and credit of any proposed successor or subtenant and, in the case of an assignment, may require additional guaranties as appropriate to satisfy reasonable financial standards and criteria for approval. Any guaranty of an individual offered shall be joined by spouse and shall be in Landlord’s then current commercially reasonable form. Landlord may condition any consent to any assignment, upon the execution and delivery of Landlord’s commercially reasonable form of instrument, executed by Landlord, Tenant, the successor (assignee) tenant, and any new guarantor(s) then so arising, under the terms of which (i) the Tenant (as assignor) agrees and confirms to the foregoing continued obligations and liabilities and assigns all of its rights, title and interest in and to the Lease and all moneys having been paid thereunder, including any security deposit, (ii) the successor (as assignee) agrees to assume the Lease in all respects and to assume all obligations of payment and performance thereunder, past, present and future, including for the express benefit of Landlord and accepts the Premises in its then as-is condition, (iii) Landlord shall not be liable for, and Tenant and the successor (as assignee) shall, jointly and severally, hold Landlord harmless against and indemnify Landlord for and from any commission(s) payable associated with the assignment, and (iv) the successor (as assignee) agrees to provide all proper current evidence of insurance as called for in this Lease prior to first entry upon, on or into the Premises. Landlord may condition any consent to any sublease, upon the execution and delivery to Landlord of a commercially reasonable form of sublease agreement as between Tenant and such subtenant, under the terms of which (i) Tenant shall continue to remain primarily liable for the payment of all amounts of rental and other sums and performance of all covenants required of Tenant under the Lease, (ii) there shall be no modifications or amendments of the sublease without the prior written consent of Landlord, (iii) the subtenant shall not be granted any rights of Tenant under the Lease nor the power to exercise same, (iv) it is provided that in the event of any default under the terms and provisions of the Lease, Landlord shall have the right to collect the rental attributable to the subleased space directly from the subtenant without waiving any of Landlord’s rights against Tenant, (v) Landlord shall not be liable for, and Tenant and the subtenant shall, jointly and severally, hold Landlord harmless against and indemnify Landlord for and from any commission(s) payable associated with the sublease, and (vi) nothing in the sublease will be deemed to amend or modify the Lease as between Tenant and Landlord, and the subtenant will expressly confirm and acknowledge that the sublease is inferior and subordinate to the Lease in all respects.

 

11.21 LANDLORD ASSIGNMENT. Landlord will have the right to sell, transfer or assign, in whole or in part, its rights and obligations under this Lease. Any such sale, transfer or assignment will operate to release Landlord from any and all liability under this Lease arising after the date of such sale, assignment or transfer, so long as successor landlord assumes the obligations of landlord hereunder.

 

11.22 NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER TERM OR CONDITION OF THIS LEASE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL PROPERTY SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL GOVERN AND CONTROL:

 

A. OUTSIDE STORAGE - Under no circumstances shall Tenant store or display its goods or merchandise outside of the Buildings with the exception of specifically requested and approved by Landlord hard goods or materials that are specifically required for Tenant’s operations that cannot be stored within the Buildings (e.g., soil) Tenant shall ensure any outside storage is neat and organized and in compliance with all applicable Laws and Tenant shall not store any plants or other finished materials outside of the Buildings.

 

B. HVAC/ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, GREENHOUSE ROOF AND SYSTEMS REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE: Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole expense repair and in accordance with the terms of this Lease, shall have a maintenance agreement for the HVAC/Environmental Controls, Greenhouse Roof and Systems unless such work will be performed by a duly qualified employee of Tenant or of Tenant’s Affiliate, and will be responsible for any repairs and replacement for HVAC/Environmental Controls, Greenhouse Roof and Systems at all times during the Lease Term.

 

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C. TENANT’S PRIMARY DUTY. All agreements and covenants to be performed or observed by Tenant under this Lease shall be at Tenant’s sole cost and expense and without any abatement of rent. If Tenant fails to pay any sum of money to be paid by Tenant or to perform any other act to be performed by Tenant under this Lease, Landlord shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, and without waiving or releasing Tenant from any obligations of Tenant, to make any such payment or to perform any such other act on behalf of Tenant in accordance with this Lease. All sums so paid by Landlord and all costs incurred or paid by Landlord shall be deemed additional rent hereunder and Tenant shall pay the same to Landlord on written demand, together with interest on all such sums and costs from the date of expenditure by Landlord to the date of repayment by Tenant at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum.

 

D. ABANDONED PROPERTY. If Tenant abandons the Premises, or is dispossessed by process of law or otherwise, any movable furniture, equipment, trade fixtures or personal property belonging to Tenant and left in the Premises shall be deemed to be abandoned, at the option of Landlord, and Landlord shall have the right to sell or otherwise dispose of such personal property in any commercially reasonable manner.

 

E. GUARANTY. The full and faithful performance of Tenant hereunder and the payment of all obligations, including Rent, shall be guaranteed by the guarantors, if any, on a joint and several basis.

 

F. SIGNAGE: All signage that will be visible from the exterior of the Buildings must be approved, in writing, by Landlord before installation and be in conformance with the Marijuana Code. It is the responsibility of the Tenant to obtain all necessary governmental permits required for signage approved by Landlord.

 

11.24 REFORMATION. This Lease and the transaction contemplated herein is subject to review and approval by one or more government agencies, including but not limited to the Colorado Department of Revenue, Marijuana Enforcement Division (the “MED”) and the local licensing authority (the “Local Authority” and, collectively with the MED and any other applicable government agencies the “Governmental Authority”). If the Governmental Authority determines this Lease must be reformed, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to so reform this Lease according to the Governmental Authority’s requirements while effectuating the original intent of this Lease as near as possible.

 

11.25 AMENDMENT. Unless otherwise provided in this Lease, this Lease may be amended, modified, or terminated only by a written instrument executed by Landlord and Tenant.

 

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Signature page to that certain LEASE AGREEMENT by and between PW CO CanRE JKL LLC a Colorado limited liability company, as Landlord, and JKL2 Inc., a Wyoming C-Corporation, as Tenant, concerning Premises located at 20173 (Lot 21) Sherman Lane and 20103 (Lot 22) Sherman Lane Ordway, Colorado 81063

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Tenant and Landlord have caused this Lease to be duly executed as of the date first above written by their respective duly authorized officers.

 

SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED

IN THE PRESENCE OF THE

FOLLOWING WITNESSES:

 

TENANT:

  JKL2 Inc., a Wyoming C-Corporation

 

  By:  

1st Witness for Tenant        

Sign Above;   Print Name:  

Print Name:  

Title:* [  ] Manager or [  ] Member or

 

[  ] Managing Member or

 

[  ] President as duly authorized officer

 

[  ] Other [Specify: ____________]**

    *Signatory above warrants and represents that he or
2nd Witness for Tenant   she is duly and properly authorized and empowered
Sign Above;   with signature authority to sign for the entity above

 Print Name:     and bind it to the terms and conditions hereof. **

 

 

**If the individual signing the Lease for Tenant is indicated having a title of “Other” above, then as a condition to full execution and delivery hereof, there must be attached to this Lease, lawfully taken entity resolutions which establish his or her authority and empowerment to execute the Lease and bind the Tenant in all respects hereto.

 

    LANDLORD
     
 

PW CO CanRE JKL LLC, a

1st Witness for Landlord  

Colorado limited liability company

Sign Above;    

Print Name:  

By:

     

David H. Lesser

     

Authorized Signatory

 

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EXHIBIT 1 Property Description

 

 

This Exhibit is diagrammatic and is intended only for the purpose of indicating the approximate location of constructed areas comprising the Property and/or the Buildings and the approximate location of the Premises, and for the purposes of indicating approximately the boundaries of the Property if so indicated thereon. It does not in any way supersede any of Landlord’s rights set forth in the Lease, including in respect of arrangements and/or locations of shared-use parts of the common areas and changes in such arrangements and/or locations, including without limitation parking areas. It is not to be scaled; any measurements or distances shown or parking counts should be taken as approximate. Dimensions indicated (if any) are not exact nor to scale and in any case are approximate. It does not purport to show the exact or final location of columns, division walls or other required architectural, structural, mechanical or electrical elements. References to tenants (if any) are not and shall not be deemed representations of existing or future tenancies nor of any particular tenant-mix or tenant physical arrangement or placement or operation or use or closures, now or in the future anticipated.

 

Balance of this page purposefully blank

 

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Exhibit 2 –Budget of Landlord Funded Costs

 

 

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Schedule 3 – Rent Schedule

 

Month   Date   Monthly Rent       Monthly Rent if Reset
1   1-Jun-21    -       NA
2   1-Jul-21    -       NA
3   1-Aug-21    -       NA
4   1-Sep-21    -       NA
5   1-Oct-21    -       NA
6   1-Nov-21    -        NA
7   1-Dec-21    -        NA
8   1-Jan-22    -        NA
9   1-Feb-22   82,728.67        NA
10   1-Mar-22   82,728.67        NA
11   1-Apr-22    82,728.67        NA
12   1-May-22    82,728.67        NA
13   1-Jun-22    82,728.67        NA
14   1-Jul-22    82,728.67        NA
15   1-Aug-22    82,728.67        NA
16   1-Sep-22    82,728.67        NA
17   1-Oct-22    82,728.67        NA
18   1-Nov-22    82,728.67        NA
19   1-Dec-22    82,728.67        NA
20   1-Jan-23    82,728.67        NA
21   1-Feb-23    82,728.67        NA
22   1-Mar-23    82,728.67        NA
23   1-Apr-23    82,728.67        NA
24   1-May-23    82,728.67        NA
25   1-Jun-23    82,728.67        NA
26   1-Jul-23    82,728.67        NA
27   1-Aug-23    82,728.67        NA
28   1-Sep-23    82,728.67        NA
29   1-Oct-23    82,728.67        NA
30   1-Nov-23    82,728.67        NA
31   1-Dec-23    82,728.67        NA
32   1-Jan-24    82,728.67        NA
 33   1-Feb-24    82,728.67        NA
34   1-Mar-24    82,728.67        NA
35   1-Apr-24    82,728.67        NA
36   1-May-24    82,728.67        NA

 

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 37   1-Jun-24    82,728.67        NA
 38   1-Jul-24    82,728.67        NA
 39   1-Aug-24    82,728.67        NA
 40   1-Sep-24    82,728.67        NA
 41   1-Oct-24    82,728.67        NA
 42   1-Nov-24    82,728.67        NA
 43   1-Dec-24    82,728.67        NA
 44   1-Jan-25    82,728.67        NA
 45   1-Feb-25    32,016.00        NA
 46   1-Mar-25    32,016.00        NA
 47   1-Apr-25    32,016.00        NA
 48   1-May-25    32,016.00        NA
 49   1-Jun-25    32,016.00        NA
 50   1-Jul-25    32,016.00        NA
 51   1-Aug-25    32,016.00        NA
 52   1-Sep-25    32,016.00        NA
 53   1-Oct-25    32,016.00        NA
 54   1-Nov-25    32,016.00        NA
 55   1-Dec-25    32,016.00        NA
 56   1-Jan-26    32,016.00        NA
 57   1-Feb-26    32,976.48        NA
 58   1-Mar-26    32,976.48        NA
 59   1-Apr-26    32,976.48        NA
 60   1-May-26    32,976.48        NA
 61   1-Jun-26    32,976.48        NA
 62   1-Jul-26    32,976.48        NA
 63   1-Aug-26    32,976.48        NA
 64   1-Sep-26    32,976.48        NA
 65   1-Oct-26    32,976.48        NA
 66   1-Nov-26    32,976.48        NA
 67   1-Dec-26    32,976.48        NA
 68   1-Jan-27    32,976.48        NA
 69   1-Feb-27    33,965.77        NA
 70   1-Mar-27    33,965.77        NA
 71   1-Apr-27    33,965.77        NA
 72   1-May-27    33,965.77        NA
 73   1-Jun-27    33,965.77        22,336.74
 74   1-Jul-27    33,965.77        22,336.74
 75   1-Aug-27    33,965.77        22,336.74
 76   1-Sep-27    33,965.77        22,336.74

 

29

 

 

 77   1-Oct-27    33,965.77        22,336.74
 78   1-Nov-27    33,965.77        22,336.74
 79   1-Dec-27    33,965.77        22,336.74
 80   1-Jan-28    33,965.77        22,336.74
 81   1-Feb-28    34,984.74        22,336.74
 82   1-Mar-28    34,984.74        22,336.74
 83   1-Apr-28    34,984.74        22,336.74
 84   1-May-28    34,984.74        22,336.74
 85   1-Jun-28    34,984.74        23,006.84
 86   1-Jul-28    34,984.74        23,006.84
 87   1-Aug-28    34,984.74        23,006.84
 88   1-Sep-28    34,984.74        23,006.84
 89   1-Oct-28    34,984.74        23,006.84
 90   1-Nov-28    34,984.74        23,006.84
 91   1-Dec-28    34,984.74        23,006.84
 92   1-Jan-29    34,984.74        23,006.84
 93   1-Feb-29    36,034.29        23,006.84
 94   1-Mar-29    36,034.29        23,006.84
 95   1-Apr-29    36,034.29        23,006.84
 96   1-May-29    36,034.29        23,006.84
 97   1-Jun-29    36,034.29        23,697.05
 98   1-Jul-29    36,034.29        23,697.05
 99   1-Aug-29    36,034.29        23,697.05
 100   1-Sep-29    36,034.29        23,697.05
 101   1-Oct-29    36,034.29        23,697.05
 102   1-Nov-29    36,034.29        23,697.05
 103   1-Dec-29    36,034.29        23,697.05
 104   1-Jan-30    36,034.29        23,697.05
 105   1-Feb-30    37,115.32        23,697.05
 106   1-Mar-30    37,115.32        23,697.05
 107   1-Apr-30    37,115.32        23,697.05
 108   1-May-30    37,115.32        23,697.05
 109   1-Jun-30    37,115.32        24,407.96
 110   1-Jul-30    37,115.32        24,407.96
 111   1-Aug-30    37,115.32        24,407.96
 112   1-Sep-30    37,115.32        24,407.96
 113   1-Oct-30    37,115.32        24,407.96
 114   1-Nov-30    37,115.32        24,407.96
 115   1-Dec-30    37,115.32        24,407.96
 116   1-Jan-31    37,115.32        24,407.96

 

30

 

 

 117   1-Feb-31    38,228.77        24,407.96
 118   1-Mar-31    38,228.77        24,407.96
 119   1-Apr-31    38,228.77        24,407.96
 120   1-May-31    38,228.77        24,407.96
 121   1-Jun-31    38,228.77        25,140.20
 122   1-Jul-31    38,228.77        25,140.20
 123   1-Aug-31    38,228.77        25,140.20
 124   1-Sep-31    38,228.77        25,140.20
 125   1-Oct-31    38,228.77        25,140.20
 126   1-Nov-31    38,228.77        25,140.20
 127   1-Dec-31    38,228.77        25,140.20
 128   1-Jan-32    38,228.77        25,140.20
 129   1-Feb-32    39,375.64        25,140.20
 130   1-Mar-32    39,375.64        25,140.20
 131   1-Apr-32    39,375.64        25,140.20
 132   1-May-32    39,375.64        25,140.20
 133   1-Jun-32   39,375.64        25,894.41
 134   1-Jul-32   39,375.64        25,894.41
 135   1-Aug-32   39,375.64        25,894.41
 136   1-Sep-32   39,375.64        25,894.41
 137   1-Oct-32   39,375.64        25,894.41
 138   1-Nov-32   39,375.64        25,894.41
 139   1-Dec-32   39,375.64        25,894.41
 140   1-Jan-33   39,375.64        25,894.41
 141   1-Feb-33   40,556.91        25,894.41
 142   1-Mar-33   40,556.91        25,894.41
 143   1-Apr-33   40,556.91        25,894.41
 144   1-May-33   40,556.91        25,894.41
 145   1-Jun-33   40,556.91        26,671.24
 146   1-Jul-33   40,556.91        26,671.24
 147   1-Aug-33   40,556.91        26,671.24
 148   1-Sep-33   40,556.91        26,671.24
 149   1-Oct-33   40,556.91        26,671.24
 150   1-Nov-33   40,556.91        26,671.24
 151   1-Dec-33   40,556.91        26,671.24
 152   1-Jan-34   40,556.91        26,671.24
 153   1-Feb-34   41,773.61        26,671.24
 154   1-Mar-34   41,773.61        26,671.24
 155   1-Apr-34   41,773.61        26,671.24
 156   1-May-34   41,773.61        26,671.24

 

31

 

 

 157   1-Jun-34    41,773.61        27,471.38
 158   1-Jul-34    41,773.61        27,471.38
 159   1-Aug-34    41,773.61        27,471.38
 160   1-Sep-34    41,773.61        27,471.38
 161   1-Oct-34    41,773.61        27,471.38
 162   1-Nov-34    41,773.61        27,471.38
 163   1-Dec-34    41,773.61        27,471.38
 164   1-Jan-35    41,773.61        27,471.38
 165   1-Feb-35    43,026.82        27,471.38
 166   1-Mar-35    43,026.82        27,471.38
 167   1-Apr-35    43,026.82        27,471.38
 168   1-May-35    43,026.82        27,471.38
 169   1-Jun-35    43,026.82        28,295.52
 170   1-Jul-35    43,026.82        28,295.52
 171   1-Aug-35    43,026.82        28,295.52
 172   1-Sep-35    43,026.82        28,295.52
 173   1-Oct-35    43,026.82        28,295.52
 174   1-Nov-35    43,026.82        28,295.52
 175   1-Dec-35    43,026.82        28,295.52
 176   1-Jan-36    43,026.82        28,295.52
 177   1-Feb-36    44,317.63        28,295.52
 178   1-Mar-36    44,317.63        28,295.52
 179   1-Apr-36    44,317.63        28,295.52
 180   1-May-36    44,317.63        28,295.52
 181   1-Jun-36    44,317.63        29,144.38
 182   1-Jul-36    44,317.63        29,144.38
 183   1-Aug-36    44,317.63        29,144.38
 184   1-Sep-36    44,317.63        29,144.38
 185   1-Oct-36    44,317.63        29,144.38
 186   1-Nov-36    44,317.63        29,144.38
 187   1-Dec-36    44,317.63        29,144.38
 188   1-Jan-37    44,317.63        29,144.38
 189   1-Feb-37    45,647.16        29,144.38
 190   1-Mar-37    45,647.16        29,144.38
 191   1-Apr-37    45,647.16        29,144.38
 192   1-May-37    45,647.16        29,144.38
 193   1-Jun-37    45,647.16        30,018.71
 194   1-Jul-37    45,647.16        30,018.71
 195   1-Aug-37    45,647.16        30,018.71
 196   1-Sep-37    45,647.16        30,018.71

 

32

 

 

 197   1-Oct-37    45,647.16        30,018.71
 198   1-Nov-37    45,647.16        30,018.71
 199   1-Dec-37    45,647.16        30,018.71
 200   1-Jan-38    45,647.16        30,018.71
 201   1-Feb-38    47,016.57        30,018.71
 202   1-Mar-38    47,016.57        30,018.71
 203   1-Apr-38    47,016.57        30,018.71
 204   1-May-38    47,016.57        30,018.71
 205   1-Jun-38    47,016.57        30,919.28
 206   1-Jul-38    47,016.57        30,919.28
 207   1-Aug-38    47,016.57        30,919.28
 208   1-Sep-38    47,016.57        30,919.28
 209   1-Oct-38    47,016.57        30,919.28
 210   1-Nov-38    47,016.57        30,919.28
 211   1-Dec-38    47,016.57        30,919.28
 212   1-Jan-39    47,016.57        30,919.28
 213   1-Feb-39    48,427.07        30,919.28
 214   1-Mar-39    48,427.07        30,919.28
 215   1-Apr-39    48,427.07        30,919.28
 216   1-May-39    48,427.07        30,919.28
 217   1-Jun-39    48,427.07        31,846.85
 218   1-Jul-39    48,427.07        31,846.85
 219   1-Aug-39    48,427.07        31,846.85
 220   1-Sep-39    48,427.07        31,846.85
 221   1-Oct-39    48,427.07        31,846.85
 222   1-Nov-39    48,427.07        31,846.85
 223   1-Dec-39    48,427.07        31,846.85
 224   1-Jan-40    48,427.07        31,846.85
 225   1-Feb-40    49,879.88        31,846.85
 226   1-Mar-40    49,879.88        31,846.85
 227   1-Apr-40    49,879.88        31,846.85
 228   1-May-40    49,879.88        31,846.85
 229   1-Jun-40    49,879.88        32,802.26
 230   1-Jul-40    49,879.88        32,802.26
 231   1-Aug-40    49,879.88        32,802.26
 232   1-Sep-40    49,879.88        32,802.26
 233   1-Oct-40    49,879.88        32,802.26
 234   1-Nov-40    49,879.88        32,802.26
 235   1-Dec-40    49,879.88        32,802.26
 236   1-Jan-41    49,879.88        32,802.26

 

33

 

 

 237   1-Feb-41    51,376.28        32,802.26
 238   1-Mar-41    51,376.28        32,802.26
 239   1-Apr-41    51,376.28        32,802.26
 240   1-May-41    51,376.28        32,802.26

 

Option Period 1:

 

 241   1-Jun-41    51,376.28        33,786.33
 242   1-Jul-41    51,376.28        33,786.33
 243   1-Aug-41    51,376.28        33,786.33
 244   1-Sep-41    51,376.28        33,786.33
 245   1-Oct-41    51,376.28        33,786.33
 246   1-Nov-41    51,376.28        33,786.33
 247   1-Dec-41    51,376.28        33,786.33
 248   1-Jan-42    51,376.28        33,786.33
 249   1-Feb-42    52,917.57        33,786.33
 250   1-Mar-42    52,917.57        33,786.33
 251   1-Apr-42    52,917.57        33,786.33
 252   1-May-42    52,917.57        33,786.33
 253   1-Jun-42    52,917.57        34,799.92
 254   1-Jul-42    52,917.57        34,799.92
 255   1-Aug-42    52,917.57        34,799.92
 256   1-Sep-42    52,917.57        34,799.92
 257   1-Oct-42    52,917.57        34,799.92
 258   1-Nov-42    52,917.57        34,799.92
 259   1-Dec-42    52,917.57        34,799.92
 260   1-Jan-43    52,917.57        34,799.92
 261   1-Feb-43    54,505.09        34,799.92
 262   1-Mar-43    54,505.09        34,799.92
 263   1-Apr-43    54,505.09        34,799.92
 264   1-May-43    54,505.09        34,799.92
 265   1-Jun-43    54,505.09        35,843.91
 266   1-Jul-43    54,505.09        35,843.91
 267   1-Aug-43    54,505.09        35,843.91
 268   1-Sep-43    54,505.09        35,843.91
 269   1-Oct-43    54,505.09        35,843.91
 270   1-Nov-43    54,505.09        35,843.91
 271   1-Dec-43    54,505.09        35,843.91
 272   1-Jan-44    54,505.09        35,843.91
 273   1-Feb-44    56,140.24        35,843.91

 

34

 

 

 274   1-Mar-44    56,140.24        35,843.91
 275   1-Apr-44    56,140.24        35,843.91
 276   1-May-44    56,140.24        36,919.23
 277   1-Jun-44    56,140.24        36,919.23
 278   1-Jul-44    56,140.24        36,919.23
 279   1-Aug-44    56,140.24        36,919.23
 280   1-Sep-44    56,140.24        36,919.23
 281   1-Oct-44    56,140.24        36,919.23
 282   1-Nov-44    56,140.24        36,919.23
 283   1-Dec-44    56,140.24        36,919.23
 284   1-Jan-45    56,140.24        36,919.23
 285   1-Feb-45    57,824.45        36,919.23
 286   1-Mar-45    57,824.45        36,919.23
 287   1-Apr-45    57,824.45        36,919.23
 288   1-May-45    57,824.45        38,026.81
 289   1-Jun-45    57,824.45        38,026.81
 290   1-Jul-45    57,824.45        38,026.81
 291   1-Aug-45    57,824.45        38,026.81
 292   1-Sep-45    57,824.45        38,026.81
 293   1-Oct-45    57,824.45        38,026.81
 294   1-Nov-45    57,824.45        38,026.81
 295   1-Dec-45    57,824.45        38,026.81
 296   1-Jan-46    57,824.45        38,026.81
 297   1-Feb-46    59,559.19        38,026.81
 298   1-Mar-46    59,559.19        38,026.81
 299   1-Apr-46    59,559.19        38,026.81
 300   1-May-46    59,559.19        38,026.81

 

Option Period 2:

 

 301   1-Jun-46    59,559.19        39,167.61
 302   1-Jul-46    59,559.19        39,167.61
 303   1-Aug-46    59,559.19        39,167.61
 304   1-Sep-46    59,559.19        39,167.61
 305   1-Oct-46    59,559.19        39,167.61
 306   1-Nov-46    59,559.19        39,167.61
 307   1-Dec-46    59,559.19        39,167.61
 308   1-Jan-47    59,559.19        39,167.61
 309   1-Feb-47    61,345.96        39,167.61
 310   1-Mar-47    61,345.96        39,167.61

 

35

 

 

 311   1-Apr-47    61,345.96        39,167.61
 312   1-May-47    61,345.96        39,167.61
 313   1-Jun-47    61,345.96        40,342.64
 314   1-Jul-47    61,345.96        40,342.64
 315   1-Aug-47    61,345.96        40,342.64
 316   1-Sep-47    61,345.96        40,342.64
 317   1-Oct-47    61,345.96        40,342.64
 318   1-Nov-47    61,345.96        40,342.64
 319   1-Dec-47    61,345.96        40,342.64
 320   1-Jan-48    61,345.96        40,342.64
 321   1-Feb-48    63,186.34        40,342.64
 322   1-Mar-48    63,186.34        40,342.64
 323   1-Apr-48    63,186.34        40,342.64
 324   1-May-48    63,186.34        40,342.64
 325   1-Jun-48    63,186.34        41,552.92
 326   1-Jul-48    63,186.34        41,552.92
 327   1-Aug-48    63,186.34        41,552.92
 328   1-Sep-48    63,186.34        41,552.92
 329   1-Oct-48    63,186.34        41,552.92
 330   1-Nov-48    63,186.34        41,552.92
 331   1-Dec-48    63,186.34        41,552.92
 332   1-Jan-49    63,186.34        41,552.92
 333   1-Feb-49    65,081.93        41,552.92
 334   1-Mar-49    65,081.93        41,552.92
 335   1-Apr-49    65,081.93        41,552.92
 336   1-May-49    65,081.93        41,552.92
 337   1-Jun-49    65,081.93        42,799.51
 338   1-Jul-49    65,081.93        42,799.51
 339   1-Aug-49    65,081.93        42,799.51
 340   1-Sep-49    65,081.93        42,799.51
 341   1-Oct-49    65,081.93        42,799.51
 342   1-Nov-49    65,081.93        42,799.51
 343   1-Dec-49    65,081.93        42,799.51
 344   1-Jan-50    65,081.93        42,799.51
 345   1-Feb-50    67,034.39        42,799.51
 346   1-Mar-50    67,034.39        42,799.51
 347   1-Apr-50    67,034.39        42,799.51
 348   1-May-50    67,034.39        42,799.51
 349   1-Jun-50    67,034.39        44,083.49
 350   1-Jul-50    67,034.39        44,083.49

 

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 351   1-Aug-50    67,034.39        44,083.49
 352   1-Sep-50    67,034.39        44,083.49
 353   1-Oct-50    67,034.39        44,083.49
 354   1-Nov-50    67,034.39        44,083.49
 355   1-Dec-50    67,034.39        44,083.49
 356   1-Jan-51    67,034.39        44,083.49
 357   1-Feb-51    69,045.42        44,083.49
 358   1-Mar-51    69,045.42        44,083.49
 359   1-Apr-51    69,045.42        44,083.49
 360   1-May-51    69,045.42        44,083.49

 

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Exhibit 4 – Salaries of Tenant Owner

 

Chelsey Joseph – None

Alan Kane - None

Jill Lamoureux - None

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Power REIT Expands its Colorado Controlled Environment Agriculture Footprint in Highly Accretive Transaction

 

Old Bethpage, New York, June 21, 2021 — Power REIT (NYSE-AMEX: PW and PW.PRA) (“Power REIT” or the “Trust”) today announced that it has acquired a 10-acre property in Crowley County, Colorado (the “Property”) through a wholly owned subsidiary (“PropCo”). The Property will include the construction of a 12,000 square foot greenhouse space and 12,880 square feet of support buildings and infrastructure that will be funded by Power REIT for a total capital commitment of approximately $2.9 million.

 

Power REIT has strategically located greenhouse investments across Southern Colorado with over 83 acres comprised of 383,328 square feet of Controlled Environmental Agricultural (CEA) facilities in the form of greenhouses. This entire portfolio is currently leased to operators who are licensed for the cultivation of regulated cannabis at the properties.

 

LEASE STRUCTURE

 

Concurrent with the acquisition, PropCo entered into a 20-year “triple-net” lease (the “Lease”) with JKL2 Inc. (“JKL2”), which will operate the Property as a cannabis cultivation facility. The Lease requires JKL2 to pay all property related expenses including maintenance, insurance, and taxes. After the initial 20-year term, the Lease provides two, five-year renewal options and has personal guarantees from the owners of JKL2. As mandated by the Lease, JKL2 will maintain a medical marijuana license and will operate in accordance with all Colorado and municipal regulations. The Lease also prohibits the retail sale of cannabis at the Property.

 

After an initial deferred rent period to allow for construction, the Lease stipulates rental payments that provide PropCo with a full return of its invested capital over the next 36 months, and thereafter, provides an approximately 13% yield increasing thereafter at a rate of 3% per annum. The Lease, as structured, provides straight-line annual rent of approximately $546,000, representing an unleveraged Core FFO yield of approximately 18.8% on the invested capital.

 

David Lesser, Power REIT’s Chairman and CEO, commented, “This transaction is with an established operator and provides additional diversification of portfolio risk. We continue to deploy capital at what we believe are attractive risk adjusted returns that benefit from the favorable economic and regulatory environments for cannabis cultivation in Crowley County Colorado.”

 

JKL2 Inc. is a strategic cultivation partner of WHT LBL LLC, a multi-state operator (MSO) based in Boulder, Colorado. WHT LBL produces products for Colorado’s market-leading edible brands and distributes these products throughout the state. WHT LBL’s products are currently sold throughout Colorado and carried by the largest, best in class dispensaries in the state. JKL2’s cannabis cultivation facility will immediately add capacity and further secure WHT LBL’s flower and trim supply chain and provide for future growth. JKL2 Inc. is led by long-time cannabis veterans with over a decade of cultivation expertise and successes throughout the United States.

 

 

 

 

“We are extremely excited to have the backing of Power REIT to get this project off the ground. stated Jill Lamoureux, Co-Founder and Chief Compliance Officer of WHT LBL and partner of JKL2 Inc. We believe this facility can quickly become a large-scale producer of high-quality cannabis and compete aggressively in the very active and growing Colorado market. Having been in the cannabis space for some time, it is no secret that financing has been one of the most challenging obstacles for growing cannabis companies. We are very excited to be working with Power REIT and would not be in the position to launch JKL2 without their support. They have been responsive to our needs, understand the industry, easy to work with, and ultimately, provided fair and equitable deal terms that allow for rapid, responsible growth.”

 

Commenting further on the transaction, Chelsey Joseph, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WHT LBL and partner of JKL2 Inc. stated, “Power REIT’s dedication to sustainability and responsible cultivation practices in the cannabis market, makes working with them an easy decision and a much-needed resource to propel JKL2 to the next level. As a cannabis MSO focused on working with the fastest growing and most respected brands in the cannabis market, we are approached regularly by brands looking to enter the growing Colorado market. JKL2 strengthens our value proposition and allows us to confidently bring these beloved brands and products to the people of Colorado.”

 

FORWARD CORE FFO PER SHARE

 

Power REIT has now announced transactions that deploy approximately $19.5 million of capital from its recently closed Rights Offering across several transactions. This leaves approximately $17 million to deploy. Power REIT’s current annual Core FFO run rate is approximately $8.25 million based solely on transactions closed and not taking into account deployment of additional capital as described in our most recently published Investor Presentation which is available at: www.pwreit.com/investors

 

Based on the impact from Power REIT’s recent Rights Offering and assuming the full deployment of its remaining proceeds into additional acquisitions at an average 16% yield to common equity (i.e. lower than recent investment yields), Power REIT estimates a forward annualized Core FFO per share run rate of $3.26. However, it is important to understand that near-term quarterly results will likely be below this run-rate due to the timing of acquisitions and dilution from the additional shares issued pursuant to the Rights Offering that generated the available cash on Power REIT’s balance sheet for investment.

 

 

 

 

The following table provides a roadmap and sensitivity analysis for forward Core FFO per share:

 

Common Shares Outstanding (Pre Rights Offering)         1,916,139      
Shares Sold in Rights Offering             1,383,394          
Total Shares Outstanding (Post Rights Offering)             3,299,533          
                         
Rights Offering Price           $ 26.50          
Rights Offering Capital Raise - Gross           $ 36,659,941          
Proceeds Net of Costs (est.)     0.25 %   $ 36,568,291          
                         
Announced Transactions Using Proceeds from Rights Offering:                        
Apotheke             1,813,398          
Canndescent             2,685,000          
Grail Project Expansion             517,663          
Gas Station             2,118,717          
Cloud Nine             2,947,905          
Walsenburg             3,876,600          
Vinita             2,650,000          
JKL             2,928,293          
              -          
Total             19,537,576          
Remaining Rights Offering Proceeds for Investment           $ 17,030,715          
                         
Unleveraged FFO Yield on Investments (Net)     14.0 %     16.0 %     18.0 %
Annualized Run Rate Core FFO Guidance (existing portfolio)   $ 8,246,846     $ 8,246,846     $ 8,246,846  
Incremental FFO from Acquisitions with remaining RO Proceeds     2,384,300       2,724,914       3,065,529  
Incremental G&A to expand Power REIT team     (200,000 )     (200,000 )     (200,000 )
Annualized Run Rate Pro Forma Core FFO     10,431,146       10,771,760       11,112,375  
                         
Annualized Run Rate Pro Forma Core FFO Per Share   $ 3.16     $ 3.26     $ 3.37  
Quarterly Run Rate Pro Forma Core FFO Per Share   $ 0.79     $ 0.82     $ 0.84  
Increase from Q4 2020     55 %     60 %     65 %

 

Mr. Lesser concluded “We continue to invest at very attractive yields relative to traditional commercial real estate asset classes. We also believe we can continue our growth through acquisitions using non-dilutive capital. Given our small size, these transactions generate significant growth in Core FFO per share. In addition, Power REIT currently trades at a relatively low multiple and as such, Power REIT represents both a value play and a growth play which is hard to find in the current investment climate.”

 

UPDATED INVESTOR PRESENTATION

 

Power REIT has posted an updated investor presentation which is available using the following link: https://www.pwreit.com/investors

 

STATEMENT ON SUSTAINABILITY

 

Power REIT owns real estate related to infrastructure assets including properties for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA Facilities), Renewable Energy and Transportation.

 

 

 

 

CEA Facilities, such as greenhouses, provide an extremely environmentally friendly solution, which consume approximately 70% less energy than indoor growing operations that do not benefit from “free” sunlight. CEA facilities use 90% less water than field grown plants, and all of Power REIT’s greenhouse properties operate without the use of pesticides and avoid agricultural runoff of fertilizers and pesticides. These facilities cultivate medical Cannabis, which has been recommended to help manage a myriad of medical symptoms, including seizures and spasms, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, migraines, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s.

 

Renewable Energy assets are comprised of land and infrastructure associated with utility scale solar farms. These projects produce power without the use of fossil fuels thereby lowering carbon emissions. The solar farms produce approximately 50,000,000 kWh of electricity annually which is enough to power approximately 4,600 homes on a carbon free basis.

 

Transportation assets are comprised of land associated with a railroad, an environmentally friendly mode of bulk transportation.

 

ABOUT POWER REIT

 

Power REIT is a specialized real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns sustainable real estate related to infrastructure assets including properties for Controlled Environment Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Transportation. Power REIT is actively seeking to expand its real estate portfolio related to Controlled Environment Agriculture for the cultivation of food and cannabis.

 

Power REIT is focuses on the “Triple Bottom Line” with a commitment to Profit, Planet and People. …

 

Additional information about Power REIT can be found on its website: www.pwreit.com

 

ABOUT WHT LBL

 

WHT LBL is a multi-state, licensed, experienced cannabis cultivator, processor, and manufacturer bringing the white-label production model to the cannabis market.

 

WHT LBL works alongside new and emerging cannabis brands, proven and expanding cannabis brands, and cannabis dispensaries looking for high-quality private label products that will drive consumer loyalty. With extensive cannabis expertise, our comprehensive platform consists of market-proven best practices and products that drive growth and eliminates problems for brands and dispensary buyers.

 

Additional information about WHT LBL can be found on its website: www.whtlbl.co

 

 

 

 

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CONTACT:

 

David H. Lesser, Chairman & CEO Mary Jensen, Investor Relations
dlesser@pwreit.com mary@irrealized.com
212-750-0371 310-526-1707
   

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