improvements, alterations or additions to the Premises, other than trade fixtures, shall be
removed without LESSOR’s prior written consent, which consent shall not unreasonably be
withheld. LESSEE shall repair all damage caused by any removal of any trade or other fixtures
or additions. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else to the contrary, LESSEE shall not
be permitted to place any underground storage tanks on or under the Premises.
14.
ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLEASE: LESSEE shall not assign this Lease, sublease
the Premises, or allow anyone else to use or occupy any part of the Premises, without LESSOR'S
prior written consent, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld. LESSOR may assign
this Lease to any subsequent purchaser of the Premises, and upon such assignment shall be
released from all rights and obligations under this Lease.
15.
INSPECTION: LESSOR and its agents may enter the Premises at reasonable
hours to examine the same and do anything required of LESSOR by this Lease. During the last
120 days of the Lease term, LESSOR may display a "For Rent" sign on the Premises, and show
the Premises to prospective tenants.
16.
LESSEE'S PERSONALTY: LESSOR shall not be liable for any loss or damage
to any of LESSEE'S merchandise, personalty or other property on or about the Premises, or for
any lost profits of or consequential damage to LESSEE, regardless of the cause of the loss or
damage. LESSEE shall be responsible for any taxes or assessments made against LESSEE'S
personal property, and shall defend and indemnify LESSOR against the same.
17.
EMINENT DOMAIN: If any substantial part of the Premises (affecting
LESSEE'S operations) is taken under the power of eminent domain, conveyed in lieu of
condemnation, or acquired for any public or quasi-public use, this Lease may be terminated by
either party. The parties shall make their individual claims for the award, which shall be
distributed according to law.
18.
DAMAGE BY CASUALTY: If a substantial part of the Premises is so damaged
by fire or other casualty that the Premises are totally untenantable, LESSOR may at its sole
option terminate this Lease. If the Lease is so cancelled, rent shall be paid only to the date of
cancellation and LESSEE shall promptly surrender the Premises to LESSOR.
18.1. If LESSOR does not elect to terminate this Lease in case of total
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