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FREY,PET~S,DEEB,BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Plaintiffs,
v.
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KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Docket No. D{p...{P{PBI till."
CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT FOR MONEY
Pursuant to the authority contained in the warrant of attorney, the original or a
copy of which is attached to the Complaint filed in this action, we appear for the
Defendants and confess judgment in favor of the Plaintiffs and against the Defendants as
follows:
Principal Sum
Other Authorized Items:
(Attorneys' Commission of 5%)
By:
Above
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$3,778.42
$ 188.92
$3,967.34
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FRANK G. MURPH~7;;RE
CHRISTINA M. HUGHES, ESQUIRE
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No. Dl,- {,(, S I Civi I
236 NOTICE
NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT A JUDGMENT IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER HAS
BEEN ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR PAST RENT OWED IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,967.34
(principal sum, plus attorneys' commission). ENCLOSED HEREWITH IS A COPY OF ALL
THE DOCUMENTS FILED IN SUPPORT OF THE SAID JUDGMENT.
CURTIS R. LONG
PROTHONOTARY
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT:
FREY, PETRAKIS, DEEB, BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
By: 1.D. Nos. 65886 91635
FRANK G. MU , ESQUIRE
CHRISTINA M. HUGHES, ESQUIRE
1601 Market Street, Suite 2600
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC
Dated: It/u;/~
FREY, PETRAKIS, DEEB, BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No.
COMPLAINT FOR CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT
UNDER PENNSYLVANIA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 2950. ET SEQ.
Plaintiffs, Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC, (hereinafter
"Plaintiffs" or "Landlords"), by and through their attorneys Frey, Petrakis, Deeb, Blum
& Briggs, P.C., file this Complaint for judgment by confession pursuant to Rules 2950
et seq., of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and, in support hereof, state as
follows:
THE PARTIES
1. Plaintiffs, Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC, are owners of a
shopping center commonly known as East Gate Plaza, located at 5205 Simpson Ferry
Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055, as tenants in common and have a place of
business located at 491 Old York Road, Suite 200, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046.
2. Defendant, Koste Seven, Inc. (hereinafter "Koste Seven" or together with
Lawrence L. Kostelac "Defendants" or "Tenants"), upon information and belief, is a
business with a last known address of 5205 Simpson Road, Suite 1, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania 17055.
3. Defendant, Lawrence L. Kostelac (hereinafter "Kostelac" or together with
Koste Seven, Inc. "Defendants" or "Tenants"), upon information and belief, is an
individual operating a business and has a last known address of 5205 Simpson Road,
Suite 1, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.
4. Pintzuk Brown Realty Group, (hereinafter "Pintzuk") is an authorized
agent of and acts on behalf of Landlords and has a place of business located at 491 Old
York Road, Suite 200, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046. (See Affidavit of Scott Homel
attached hereto, incorporated herein, and marked as Exhibit A).
COUNT I
FOR JUDGMENT OF MONEY (PAST RENT OWED)
Pa.R.C.P. 2950 et seq.
5. Landlords incorporate by reference the foregoing paragraphs as if fully set
forth herein at length.
6. Defendants are III occupancy and posseSSIOn of 1,400 square feet of
commercial space known as Space 1, (the "Property") located at the shopping center
commonly known as East Gate Plaza, located at 5205 Simpson Ferry Road,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.
7. The owners of the Property are Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate,
LLC. The Defendants lease the Property from Landlords for commercial use pursuant to a
written agreement (as the same has been amended, assigned, restated, or otherwise
modified through the date hereof, "Lease"), an Amendment of Lease executed on November
2,2004 (the "Amendment of Lease"), and an Estoppel Letter (the "Estoppel Letter") dated
August 31, 2004. (A copy representing a true and correct reproduction of the original
Lease is attached hereto, incorporated herein, and marked as Exhibit B; all applicable
terms are highlighted in yellow for the Court's convenience). (A copy representing a true
and correct reproduction of the Amendment of Lease is attached hereto, incorporated
herein, and marked as Exhibit C; all applicable terms are highlighted in yellow for the
Court's convenience). (A copy representing a true and correct reproduction of the Estoppel
Letter is attached hereto, incorporated herein, and marked as Exhibit D; all applicable
terms are highlighted in yellow for the Court's convenience).
8. The Lease contains confession of judgment clauses/warrants of attorney and
is personally signed by the Defendants. (See Exhibit B).
9. Landlords are entitled to enforce the Lease by virtue of an assignment of
rights, which took place upon Landlord's acquisition ofthe Property from its prior owner.
(See a true and correct reproduction of Settlement Statement attached hereto,
incorporated herein, and marked as Exhibit E).
10. Pursuant to the terms of the Lease, Amendment of Lease, and Estoppel
Letter, during the relevant time period, the Defendants are required to pay to the
Landlords a monthly fIxed Minimum Rent of$I,309.00. (See Exhibits B, C, and D).
11. In addition, the Defendants are obligated under the Lease, Amendment of
Lease, and Estoppel Letter to pay the Landlords Additional Rent in the form of, inter alia,
operating expenses, utilities, insurance, and taxes. (See Exhibits B, C, and D).
12. Defendants have defaulted on their obligations under the Lease, Amendment
of Lease, and Estoppel Letter by virtue of their failure to pay Landlords Minimum Rent and
Additional Rent in the amount of $3,778.42, as follows:
Description
Amount Owed
Late Fee Still Outstanding fm 11/18/05
Pre-Paid 3/06 rent in 2/06
Pre- Paid 3/06 rent in 2/06 ck #20369
Pre-Paid 3/06 rent in 2/06 ck#20369
Pre-Paid 3/06 rent in 2/06 ck#20369
Rent (3/2006)
CAM (3/2006)
Property Taxes Pass Thru (3/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (3/2006)
March Late Fees, 5% of$1,818.61
Waived 3/06 late fee prepaid ck#20369
Rent (4/2006)
CAM (4/2006)
Property Taxes Pass Thru (4/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (4/2006)
April Late Fees, 5% of$1,818.61
Check #20455
Rent (5/2006)
CAM (5/2006)
Property Taxes Pass Thru (5/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (5/2006)
May Late Fees, 5% of $3,637.22
Rent (6/2006)
CAM (6/2006)
Property Taxes Pass Thru (6/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (6/2006)
June Late Fees, 5% of $3,637.22
Check # 20513
Rent (7/2006)
CAM (7/2006)
Property Taxes Pass Thru (7/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (7/2006)
July Late Fees, 5% of $3,637.22
Check #20574
Rent (8/2006)
CAM (8/2006)
Property Taxes Pass Thru (8/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (8/2006)
August Late Fees, 5% of $5,455.83
Check #20628
Rent (9/2006)
CAM (9/2006)
Property Taxes Pass Thru (9/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (9/2006)
$90.93
-$1,309.00
-$354.05
-$113.43
-$42.13
$1,309.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$90.93
-$90.93
$1,309.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$90.93
-$1,818.61
$1,309.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$181.86
$1,309.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$181.86
-$1,908.61
$1,309.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$181.86
-$1,908.61
$1,309.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$272.79
-$1,908.00
$1,309.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
TOTAL:
$272.79
-$1,908.00
-$959.69
-$75.25
$93.42
$1,335.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$178.69
$1,335.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$119.18
-$2.000.00
$3,778.42
September Late Fees, 5% of $5,455.83
Check # 20659
Y /E 2005 CAM Reconciliation Credit
Y / E 2005 Insurance Reconciliation Credit
Y /E 2005 RE Tax Reconciliation Charge
RENT (10/2006)
CAM (10/2006)
Property Tax Pass Thru (10/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (10/2006)
October Late Fees, 5% of $3,573.83
RENT (11/2006)
CAM (11/2006)
Property Tax Pass Thru (11/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (11/2006)
November Late Fees, 5% of $2,383.50
Check #20723
13. By letter dated October 6, 2005, Pintzuk notified Koste Seven, Inc. and
Lawrence Kostelac of Defendants' failure to comply with various provisions of the Lease.
Through the letter, Pintzuk further advised Koste Seven, Inc. and Lawrence Kostelac that,
unless Defendants made payment in full of the amounts owing under the Lease, Pintzuk
would exercise any and all rights and remedies available to Landlords for non-payment of
rent. (A true and correct copy of the October 6, 2005 Letter is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit F).
14. By letter dated April 24, 2006, Pintzuk notified Koste Seven, Inc. and
Lawrence Kostelac of Defendants' failure to comply with various provisions of the Lease.
Through the letter, Pintzuk further advised Koste Seven, Inc. and Lawrence Kostelac that,
unless Defendants made payment in full of the amounts owing under the Lease, Pintzuk
would exercise any and all rights and remedies available to Landlords for non-payment of
rent. (A true and correct copy of the April 24, 2006 Letter is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit G).
15. By letter dated May 19, 2006, Pintzuk notified Koste Seven, Inc. and
Lawrence Kostelac of Defendants' failure to comply with various provisions of the Lease.
Through the letter, Pintzuk further advised Koste Seven, Inc. and Lawrence Kostelac that,
unless Defendants made payment in full of the amounts owing under the Lease, Pintzuk
would exercise any and all rights and remedies available to Landlords for non-payment of
rent. (A true and correct copy of the May 19, 2006 Letter is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit H).
16. By letter dated July 14, 2006, Pintzuk notified Koste Seven, Inc. and
Lawrence Kostelac of Defendants' failure to comply with various provisions of the Lease.
Through the letter, Pintzuk further advised Koste Seven, Inc. and Lawrence Kostelac that,
unless Defendants made payment in full of the amounts owing under the Lease, Pintzuk
would exercise any and all rights and remedies available to Landlords for non-payment of
rent. (A true and correct copy of the July 14, 2006 Letter is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit I).
17. As of the date hereof, the Defendants have not cured their default.
18. Under the Lease, the Landlords are empowered to confess judgment against
Defendants for all back rent owed. (See Exhibit B).
19. Under the Lease, Landlords are also entitled to recover from the Defendants
attorneys' fees amounting to five percent (5%) of the amount owed. (See Exhibit B).
20. Thus, as of November 10, 2006, the amounts due and owing by the
Defendants to Landlords under the Lease are as follows:
Unpaid Rent
(including Minimum Rent and Additional Rent)
Attomeys' Commission
$3,778.42
$ 188.92
*$3,967.34
*Total amount due under the Lease as of November 10,2006 (subject to
increase for interest at a rate equal to the greater of: (1) the prime rate of
interest charged by the York Bank & Trust Company of York, Pennsylvania, or
its successors, plus two percent (2%); or (2) six percent (6%) per annum; but, in
no event shall the rate be greater than the legal rate of interest which may be
charged to borrowers of the same character as Defendants. See Exhibit B).
21. Judgment is not being entered by confession against a natural person in
connection with a consumer credit transaction.
22. No judgment has been entered on the Lease in any jurisdiction.
23. The Warrant of Attorney, through incorporation into the Amendment of
Lease and Estoppel Letter, is less than twenty (20) years old. (See Exhibits B, C, and
D).
WHEREFORE, Landlords, Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC, hereby
demand judgment by confession in the amount of $3,967.34 against Defendants, Koste
Seven, Inc. and Lawrence L. Kostelac, as authorized by the warrant of attorney appearing
in the attached Lease, together with such other and further relief as the Court may deem
proper.
FREY, PETRAKIS, DEEB, BLUM & BRIGGS, P.C.
By:
~.~
FRANK G. MURPHY, SQUIRE
CHRISTINA M. HUGHES, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC
Dated: /I /ZOjp"
VERIFICATION
I, Mary Duffy, state that I am authorized to make this Verification on behalf of
the Plaintiffs, and that the facts set forth in the preceding Complaint are true and
correct to the best of my information and belief. This Verification is made with
knowledge of the penalties contained in 18 Pa.C.S.A. ~4904, relating to unsworn
verification to authorities.
By:
Dated:
pf(IOb
FREY, PETRAKlS, DEEB, BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No.
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter our appearance for the Defendants, Koste Seven, Inc. and Lawrence
L. Kostelac, on whose behalf we confess judgment for money in the sum of $3,967.34.
FREY, PETRAKIS, DEEB, BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
Dated:
III-w /O~
By: ~~
FRANK G. MURPHY, E UIRE
CHRISTINA M. HUGHES, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Defendants
FREY,PETRAKlS,DEEB,BLUM
& BRIGGS, P .C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, P A 19103
(215) 563-0500
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Plaintiffs,
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Docket No.
ORDER FOR APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter our appearance as attorneys for the Plaintiffs, Home Elite Ltd., Inc.
and P.R. Real Estate, LLC, in the above-entitled matter.
By:
Dated:
II/u jpJ
,
FREY, PETRAKIS, DEEB, BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
FRANK G. MURPHY, E
CHRISTINA M. HUGHE
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC
FREY,PET~S,DEEB,BLUM
& BRIGGS, P .C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, P A 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No.
CERTIFICATION OF ADDRESSES
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire, certifies, to the best of her knowledge, information,
and belief, that the addresses of Plaintiffs, Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC,
and Pintzuk Brown Realty Group, Agent of Plaintiffs, are 491 Old York Road, Suite 200,
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046; and the last known address of Defendants, Koste Seven,
Inc. and Lawrence L. Kostelac, is 5205 Simpson Ferry Road, Suite 1, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania 17055.
FREY, PETRAKIS, DEEB, BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
Dated: I ~O 10,
By: ~:M.I~iI_
CHRISTINA M. ~, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC
FREY,PET~S,DEEB,BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Plaintiffs,
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Docket No.
AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS.
Mary Duffy, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she is as
Asset Manager for Pintzuk Brown Realty Group, Agent of Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R.
Real Estate, LLC; that she is authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of Plaintiffs; that
the facts set forth in the Complaint in Confession of Judgment are true and correct to the
best of her knowledge, information, and belief; and, that the Exhibits attached to the
Complaint in Confession of Judgment are true and rrect copies of the originals,
highlighted for the Court's convenience.
Sworn to and Sub~ribed
before me this 15 day
of ~Otk..""ber ,2006.
-LJ~"c-J
Notary Public
NOTARIAL SEAL
Daniel R. Henderson, Notary Public
Jenkintown Township. Montgomery County
My commission expires May 14,2009
FREY,PET~S,DEEB,BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No.
AFFIDAVIT OF INCOME
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Mary Duffy, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she is an
Asset Manager of Pintzuk Brown Realty Group, Agent of Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R.
Real Estate, LLC; that she is authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of Plaintiffs; and,
that to the best of her knowledge, information, and belief, at the time of the signing of the
document containing provision for judgment by confession in the said matter, the income
of Defendants, Koste Seven, Inc. and Lawrence L. Koste c, was in excess of $10,000.00
Sworn to and Subscribed
before me this \ 5 t't') day
of N f:N~e.r ,2006.
~i rt::!- ~ 0 J.-
Notary Public
NOTARIAL SEAL
Daniel R. Henderson, Notary Public
Jenkintown Township, Montgomery County
My commission expires May 14,2009
per year.
FREY,PET~S,DEEB,BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
. 1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Plaintiffs,
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Docket No.
AFFIDAVIT OF NONAPPLICABILITY OF GOODS AND SERVICES
INSTALLMENT SALES ACT AND AFFIDAVIT OF NON-CONSUMER CREDIT
TRANSACTION AND NON-RESIDENTIAL LEASE
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS.
Mary Duffy, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she is an
Asset Manager for Pintzuk Brown Realty Group, Agent of Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R.
Real Estate, LLC; that she is authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of Plaintiffs; that
the Confession of Judgment does not arise out of a retail installment sale, contract or
account, as defined under the Goods and Services Installment Sales Act, 69 P.S. ~1101, et
seq.; that the Confession of Judgment is not being entered against natural person(s) in
connection with a "consumer credit transaction" as that term is defined in Pa.R.C.P. 2950
(as amended); that the Confession of Judgment is not being entered in connection with a
residential lease; and, that the foregoing facts are true and correct to the best of her
knowledge, information, and belief.
Sworn to and Subscribed
before me this \S~ day ager
of l)Jo,,~"" ,2006.
-JS~~
Notary Public
NOTARlALSEAL
Daniel R. Henderson, Notary Public
Jenkintown Township, Montgomery County
My commission expires May 14,2009
FREY,PET~S,DEEB,BLUM
8& BRIGGS, P .C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home. Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No.
AFFIDAVIT OF DEFAULT
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Mary Duffy, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she is an
Asset Manager of Pintzuk Brown Realty Group, Agent of Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R.
Real Estate, LLC; that she is authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of Plaintiffs; that
Defendants, Koste Seven, Inc. and Lawrence L. Kostelac, entered into the Lease (as defined
in the Complaint in confession of judgment filed in the within action), a true and correct
copy of which is attached to the Complaint; that Defendants are in default under the
Lease by failing to pay rent owed to Plaintiff. There is presently $3,967.34 (principal sum,
plus attorney's commission) due and owing under t
Sworn to and Subscribed
befor~ me this \ S".\"I,.. day
of Nw~~ '\ 2006.
-D~--<::::L---
Notary Public
NOTARIAL SEAL
Daniel R. Henderson, Notary Public
Jenkintown Township, Montgomery County
My commission expires May 14,2009
FREY,PET~S,DEEB,BLUM
8& BRIGGS, P.C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No.
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Mary Duffy, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she is an
Asset Manager of Pintzuk Brown Realty Group, Agent of Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R.
Real Estate, LLC; that she is authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of Plaintiffs; and,
that to the best of her knowledge, information, and belief, the Defendants are not in the
Military or Naval Service of the United States, nor any State or Territory hereof or its allies,
or otherwise within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 and
the amendments thereto or the Servicemembers Civil
er
Sworn to and Subscribed
before me this lS-th day
:t N~"(.1M.~r ,2006.
~ *ary~
NOTARIAL SEAL
Daniel R. Henderson, Notary Public
Jenkintown Township, Montgomery County
My commission expires May 14,2009
M
FREY,PETRAKlS,DEEB, BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No.
PRAECIPE FOR ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES AND JUDGMENT BY
CONFESSION FOR MONEY PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 2951 ET SEQ.
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 2951 et seq., please assess damages and enter judgment
against Defendants, Koste Seven, Inc. and Lawrence L. Kostelac, in favor of Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC, in the amount of $3,967.34, as follows:
Principal Sum
Other Authorized Items:
(Attorneys' Commission of 5%)
$ 3,967.34
$ 188.92
$3,967.34
By:
FREY, PETRAKIS, DEEB, BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
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FRANK G. MURPH, ESQUIRE
CHRISTINA M. HUGHES, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC
Dated:
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FREY,PET~S,DEEB,BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No.
AFFIDAVIT OF BUSINESS TRANSACTION
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Mary Duffy, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she is an
Asset Manager of Pintzuk Brown Realty Group, Agent of Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R.
Real Estate, LLC; that she is authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of Plaintiffs; and,
that the transaction upon which Judgment is being entered by Confession was a business
and commercial transaction.
Sworn to and Subscribed
before me this I ~ day
of--. NOI~~ , 2006.
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Notary Public
NOTARIAL SEAL
Daniel R. Henderson, Notary Public
Jenkintown Township, Montgomery County
My commission expires May 14,2009
FREY, PETRAKIS, DEEB,BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, P A 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No.
Notice Under Rule 2958.1
of Judgment and Execution Thereon
Notice of Defendants' Rights
To: Koste Seven Inc. and Lawrence L. Kostelac (Defendants)
A judgment in the amount of$3,967.34 has been entered against you and in favor
of the Plaintiffs without any prior notice or hearing based on a confession of judgment
contained in a written agreement or other paper allegedly signed by you. The sheriff may
take your money or other property to pay the judgment at any time after thirty (30) days
after the date on which this notice is served on you.
You may have legal rights to defeat the judgment or to prevent your money or
property from being taken. YOU MUST FILE A PETITION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE
JUDGMENT AND PRESENT IT TO A JUDGE WITHIN THIRTI (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE
ON WHICH THIS NOTICE IS SERVED ON YOU OR YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHTS.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS
OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Dated:
#/wk"
,
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
FREY, PETRAKIS, DEEB, BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
By:
~.~
FRANK G. MURP , ESQUIRE
CHRISTINA M. HUGHES, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC
1601 Market Street, Suite 2600
Philadelphia, P A 19103
(215) 563-0500
FREY,PETRAKlS, DEEB, BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No.
NOTICE UNDER 42 PA. C.S.A. ~ 2737.1
To: KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
AND LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
A judgment in the amount of$3,967.34 has been entered against you and in favor
of the Plaintiffs without any prior notice or hearing based on a confession of judgment
contained in a written agreement or other paper allegedly signed by you.
42 Pa. C.S.A. 9 2737 states in part as follows:
A debtor who has been incorrectly identified and had a
confession or judgment entered against him may petition the
court for costs and reasonable attorney fees as determined by
the court.
The written instructions regarding the procedure to follow to strike the judgments are not
prescribed in detail. For this reason, you should contact an attorney for assistance.
However, you are advised that Pa. R.C.P. 2959, provides as follows:
Striking Off or Opening Judgment; Pleadings; Procedure
(a)( 1) Relief from a judgment by confession shall be sought by
petition. Except as provided in subparagraph (2), all grounds for
relief whether to strike off the judgment or to open it must be
asserted in a single petition. The petition may be filed in the county
in which the judgment was originally entered, in any county which
the judgment has been transferred or in any other county in which
the sheriff has received a writ of execution directed to the sheriff to
enforce the judgment
(2) The ground that the waiver of the due process rights of notice
and hearing was not voluntary, intelligent and knowing shall be
raised only
(i) in support of a further request for a stay of execution
where the court has been stayed execution despite the
timely filing of a petition for relief from the judgment
and the presentation of prima facie evidence of a
defense; and
(ii) as provided by Rule [of Civil Procedure] 2958.3 or Rule
2973.3.
(3) If written notice is served upon the petitioner pursuant to Rule
[of Civil Procedure] 2956.1 (c)(2)or Rule [of Civil Procedure] 2973.1 (c),
the petition shall be filed within thirty days after such service.
Unless the Defendant can demonstrate that there were compelling
reasons for the delay, a petition not timely filed shall be denied.
(b) If the petition states prima facie grounds for relief the court shall
issue a rule to show cause and may grant a stay of proceedings. After
being served with a copy of the petition the Plaintiff shall file an answer
on or before the return day of the rule. The return day of the rule shall
be fixed by the court by local rule or special order.
(c) A party waives all defenses and objections which are not included
in the petition or answer.
(d) The petition and the rule to show cause and the answer shall be
served as provided in Rule [of Civil Procedure] 440.
(e) The Court shall dispose of the rule on petition and answer, and on
any testimony, depositions, admissions and other evidence. The court
for cause shown may stay proceedings on the petition insofar as it seeks
to open the judgment pending disposition of the application to strike off
the judgment. If evidence is produced which in a jury trial would require
the issues to be submitted to the jury the court shall open judgment.
(f) The lien of the judgment or of any levy or attachment shall be
preserved while the proceedings to strike off or open the judgment are
pending.
(g) (1) A judgment shall not be stricken or opened because of a creditor's
failure to provide a debtor with instructions imposed by an existing
statute, if any, regarding procedures to follow to strike a judgment or
regarding any rights available to an incorrectly identified debtor.
(2) Subdivision (g)(l) shall apply to (1) judgments entered prior to the
effective date of subdivision (g) which have not been stricken or
opened as of the effective date and (2) judgments entered on or after
the effective date.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IT YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION
HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
Dated: III1/) /O~
FREY, PETRAKIS, DEEB, BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
By: ~. ~J4h
FRANK G. MURP~IRE
CHRISTINA M. HUGHES, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC
1601 Market Street, Suite 2600
Philadelphia, P A 19103
(215) 563-0500
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FREY, PETRAKIS, DEEB, BLUM
& BRIGGS, p.e.
BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
160 1 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No.
AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
5et>TT ~MbL-- , being duly sworn according to law, deposes and
says that M~()~ is authorized to make this affidavit on
behalf of Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC; that Pintzuk Brown
Realty Group is an authorized agent of and authorized to act on behalf of Home
Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC, as concerns the property owned by
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC as tenants in common at East
Gate Plaza, located at 5205 Simpson Ferry Road~eChaniCSbU~
Sworn to and Subscribed ~
before me this tV'-- day Signed: S ( 1.J..
of tJ CW..-.-..b4-- , 2006. (....~'l __ V\.!\--
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Notary Public rACf'" ^'7
Title:
NOTARIAL SEAL
Daniel R. Henderson, Notary Public
Jcakintown Towaship, MoIlpmery Coupty
My commission expires May 14, 2009
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AGREEMENT OF LEASE
TiIS AGREEMENT OF LEASE, made this.3 / rfday of
~U t ' 1986, by and between Wesley Associates, a
~ennsy1vani general partnership having a place of business at
30 East King Street, York, York County, PA 17405, its
successors or assigns (hereinafter called "Landlord"), and
Koste Seven, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, having a mailing
address of 323 Somerset Drive, Shiremanstown, PA 17011, its
successors or assigns (hereinafter called "Tenant").
WIT N E SSE T H:
ARTICLE 1 - Premises
(a) In consideration of the rents and covenants
hert~in set forth on the part of the Tenant to be paid,
~~rformed and observed, the Landlord does hereby lease the
premises (hereinafter referred to as "Demised Premises.) within
the Eastgate Shopping Center (hereinafter referred to as the
"Shopping Center") situated in Hampden Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
(b) The Shopping Center consists of the land (and all
improvements that are to be constructed thereon) as shown on
Exhibit A and described on Exhibit A-1, attached hereto.
(c) The purpose of Exhibit A is to show the location,
of .the Demised Premises and the entrances and exits for the
Shopping Center. Landlord reserves the right, at any time, to
relocate, modify, eliminate or add to the various buildings,
~tor~s and other improvements, ~hether or not shown on Exhibit
Ar provided that Landlord shall not thereby decrease the number
of parking spaces avai~able to ~enant's customers or interfere
with access to the Demised Premises.
(d) The Demised Premises consists of the retail space
designated as Store 11, as shown on Exhibit A-I containing
1,400 square feet of leasable space as shown.
ARTICLE 2 - Construction and Improvements
(a) Landlord shall construct, at its' own cost and
expense, the building in which the Demised Premises is to be
located (if such building does not presently exist),
incorporating in such construction all items of work
specifically set forth as "Landlord's Work" in Exhibit B
attached to this Lease. Subject to construction scheduling by
utility companies, Landlord's work shall be completed on or
-before . ..,. .... ..... ...... . . . .. .
(b) The Landlord shall install and supply only such
fixtures and items of equipment as are set forth in Exhibit B.
All other fixtures, equipment and furnishings of any nature
required in the conduct of the Tenant's business are to be
furnished, erected and installed by the Tenant at its own
expense.
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(a) Tenant shall have the right to incorporate its
trade name or store identification within the area or areas
provided for by Landlord1 provided, however, that any such
signs shall strictly conform in color, style, design and in all
other respects to the criteria established by Landlord for the
Shopping Center. No other exterior sign or advertising will be
permitted by Tenant, outside of the Demised Premises or the
Shopping Center. However, Landlord acknowledges the difference
between "temporary point-of-sale material" and permanent
advertising signs, and permission for this type of temporary
advertising on glass areas of.the store front is granted to
Tenant, provided said advertising is in good taste and
professional in appearance. Landlord shall approve all signs,
such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.
(b) Approval for location and dimension of signs is
as follows:
(1) Front of building
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. . .0.0. . .. .. '. u .. '.- o. ...~ ..__ " ._ .... .. '_.., '0 .. .. ". .. ....... . . _. .. _. .. _0" .........._...... _. ". _0 .. ..
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(a) All those portions of the Shopping Center not
shown as building areas on Exhibit A shall be "Common Areas".
Tenant's right to use the Common Area is not exclusive to
Tenant, but shall be for the common use of Tenant and the other
tenants and lawful occupants of the Shopping Center and their
employees, agents, customers, licensees and invitees and
parties with whom they do business. The Common Area shall also
be for the location and maintenance therein of all the
utilities, services and other installations serving the
buildings in the Shopping Center and with Landlord's prior
written permission for special promotional-type activities and
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events for the Shopping Center. Landlord, or its designee, and
the other tenants and lawful occupants of the Shopping Center,
shall also have the right to go over and on the Common Area
with men and materials as reasonably required to construct,
repair and alter any buildings in the Shopping Center, provided
that such persons shall not thereby unreasonably interfere with
Tenant's use of the Demised Premises.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, and
as they may otherwise hereafter agree in writing, the parties
hereto shall not:
(1) Obstruct the free passage of vehicles to and
from the entrances of the Shopping Center.
(2) Interfere with the installations in the
Common Areas which are for.the service of the building
and the Shopping Center.
(c) Landlord agrees, except as hereinafter set forth:
(1) To maintain and keep in good repair all
portions of the Common Area, including, but not
limited to any and all roads, driveways, curbs,
culverts, drainage facilities, surfactng, landscaping,
fences, gates, directional and Shopping Center signs,
grading, paving, marking of the parking area, plumbing
systems, sewer and sewage disposal lines; water supply
lines, sprinkler lines and other requisite services
and utility lines, pipes and installations of every
kind.
(2) To keep the Common Area open for use'and
adequately lighted for a period of at least thirty
(30) minute~ prior to and until (30) minutes
subsequent to the operating hours of the Shopping
Center.
,
(3) To keep the sidewalks and curbs, adjacent to
and immediately in front of the Demised Premises and
throughout the Shopping Center, reasonably free from
accumulated snow, ice and refuse and to' comply with
all governmental requirements respecting same.
(d) The Landlord shall have the right to make
changes, additions, alterations, or improvements in the Common
Arear provided that, other than temporary inconvenience
necessitated by construction activities, there shall be no
unreasonable obstruction of Tenant's right of access to the
Demised Premises or any unreasonable interference with Tenant's
use thereof. .
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A~~ICLE_~ - ~Op~~~bu~~on~
(a) Tenant agrees to pay to the Landlord, as
additional rent, Tenant's Share of the Cost of maintenance and
operation of the Common Area.
(b) Tenant's Share of the Cost of the maintenance and
operation of the Common Area shall be determined by the
following formula:
The number of square feet of floor area in the
Demised Premises (1,400 square feet) shall be
multiplied by the fraction, the numerator of which
shall be the total cost of the maintenance and
operation of the Common Area, and the denominator of
which shall be the sum of the total leasable building
area in the Shopping Center (36,000 square feet).
(c) Tenant's Common Area maintenance contribution
shall be paid within thirty (30) days after receipt of a
Landlord's bill therefor setting forth Tenant's share of the
Common Area contribution. Tenant shall be invoiced monthly or,
at Landlord's discretion, quarterly, semi-annually or
annually. Within sixty (60) days following the end of each
calendar year, Landlord will deliver to Tenant an itemized
breakdown of the Common Area maintenance charges signed by
Landlord or a duly authorized agent of Landlord.
(d) DUring any part of the term hereof, which shall
be less than the full annual period used to compute Tenant's
share of the cost of the maintenance and operation of the
Common Area, any Common Area contribution payable by Tena.nt
shall be prorated on a daily basis to the end that Tenanf shall
on~y pay the contribution attributable to that fractional part
of the annual period 'occurring within the term of this Lease.
(e) The cost of the maintenance and operation of the
Common Area shall mean-the total costs and expenses incurred in
operating and mainta1ning the Common Area, including, without
limitation, compensation to a.management company equal to three
(3%) percent of the gross rents received from all tenants;
Christmas or other seasonal decorations; gardening and
landscaping; sign insurance, replacement, repairs and
maintenance of all parts of the Common Area, including
. restripping and repaving of the parking area; lighting; .'rental
o.f signs and equipment; 'sani tary control; removal of snow and
ice; and all other similar direct costs, charges and expenses
resulting from the maintenance and operation of the. Common
Area, but not the cost of removing Tenant's trash, which each
tenant will remove at its own cost and expense.
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(f) The various costs of the maintenance and
operation of the Common Area shall not exceed the costs
incurred in connection with the operation of first class
shopping center common areas in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
business area.
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(a) The term and rental of this Lease shall be for a
.period of three (3) years, and shall commence upon the earlier
of:
(I) Thirty (30) days after possession of the
Demised Premises have been delivered to Tenant; or
(2) The date when Tenant shall first open its
store for business.
(b) An instrument setting forth the date of
commencement of the term of this Lease shall be prepared by
Landlord and executed by Tenant and Landlord.
(c) The Demised Premises shall be accepted by Tenant,
notwithstanding the existence of relatively minor "punch list"
items which will not prevent the Tenant from operating its
business in a normal manner. Any such "punch list" items shall
continue to be Landlord's responsibility to complete as soon as
reasonable.
(d) A ~lease year," as herein referred to, shall then
consi~t of.that full twelve (12) month period commencing on the
first day of the first full month during which this Leas~is in'
full force and effect and of each full twelve (12) month period
thereafter. If the c;ommencement date of this Lease, as
provided as aforesaid, is a day not the first day of the month,
the first lease year shall consist of the remainder of that
first month and of the-first full twelve (12) months thereafter.
. . .
. ,
(e) If the Landlord notifies the Tenant that the
Demised Premises is ready for possession and the Demised
Premises is ready for possession, and the Tenant fails to take
possession and to open the Demised Premises for business fully
fixtured, stocked and staffed within sixty (60) days from the
date'of'said notice, then the Landlord may, in addition to any
and all remedies herein provided, at its option, collect not
only the minimum rent herein provided, but ad4itional rent at
the rate of one-fifteenth (1/15) of the fixed minimum monthly
rental per day for each and every day that the Tenant shall
fail to commence to do business as here~n provided. Said
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additional rental shall be deemed to be in lieu of any
. percentage rent that might have been earned during such period
of Tenant's failure to open.
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(a) Tenant agrees to pay Landlord, each month in
advance without offset or demand, during the term hereof, a
Fixed Monthly Rental for the Demised Premises, as follows:
Year
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Jv\PJltnly Jlenta.1
1st through 3rd
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Payment shall be made to the Landlord at the place hereinafter
specified for the giving of notices to Landlord or at such
other places as Landlord shall designate in writing.
(bl The Minimum Annual Rent shall be the product of
the Fixed Monthly Rental,_ - as adjusted, multiplied by twelve
(12'. Following any adjustment. for Rental Escalation, the
Fixed Monthly Rental shall be the quotient of the Minimum
Annual Rent divided by twelve (12).
(c) In the event the commencement date of this Lease
is a day other than the first day of the month, then in that
event, the rent for the balance of that month shall be
determined by multiplying the aforementioned monthly rental by
the fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days
remaining in that month, and the denominator of which is the
total number of days in that month. The result of the above
computation shall be paid to the Landlord on or prior to such
commencement ~ate. ·
.
(d) In addition to any other rights or remedies given
to Landlord, in the event Tenant fails to make payment of its
regular monthly rentaL payment by the -fifth day of the month,
.or fails to make any payment wHen due of additional rent due
hereunder, Tenant sh~ll pay to Landlord the additional sum of
five' (5%) percent of the amount due as a late payment charge,
which late payment charge shall become additional rent.
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Wherever in this Lease there is a provision that
Tenant shall be liable for the payment of any sum to Landlord,
together with interest thereon, or whenever Tenant shall fail
to pay any sum when due, such sum shall b~ar interest until
paid at a rate equal to the greater of:
(1) The prime rate of interest charged by the
York Bank & Trust Company of York, Pennsylvania, or
its successors, plus two (2%) percent; or
(2) Six (6%) percent per annum; but, in no event
shall the rate be greater than the legal rate of
interest which may be charged to borrowers of the same
character as Tenant.
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(a) Provided Tenant has complied with all the t~rms
and conditions of this Lease, then Tenant shall have the option
to tenew this Lease for one (1) successive additional period of
three (3) years after the expiration of the original term
hereof on the same terms and conditions as herein provided,
exce~t, however, that the fixed minimum rent shall be increased
pursuant to the Rental Escalation'Article hereinafter set forth.
(b) Such options to renew shall be deemed to be
exercised by Tenant at the end of the original three (3) year
term, unless Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing of its
intention not to renew its Lease at least six (6) months .before'
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the end of the original term.
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(a) Upon the fourth a^niversary of the co~encement
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date of this Lease, and subsequently, upon every third
anniversary thereafter (whether such anniversary occurs in the
original term or in any renewal term), the Minimum Annual Rent
reserved herein sha~l be increased (but not decreased)
proportionately to the increase, if any, in the "Consumer Price
. Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers" of the
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (1967 = 100) for "all
items" for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (the "Cpr-W"l between
the calendar quarter in which the prior three (3') year period
began and the calendar quarter in which such prior three (3)
year period ended. If the CPI-W is discontinued, then the
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adjustment shall be made according to such other index then
commonly in use for measuring increases in the cost of living
as is acceptable to Landlord.
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(a) Subject to the reimbursement provisions of
Article 12, all Real Estate Taxes, as hereinafter defined, on
the land and the buildings in the Shopping Center shall be paid
by the Landlord.
(b) Tenant shall pay any and all taxes, assessments
or charges which may be levied upon or attributable to goods or
merchandise or fixtures or other items and improvements placed
upon and in the Demised Premises by Tenant.
(0) The term "Real Estate Taxes" shall mean and
include all real estate taxes, assessments, water and sewer
rents and other governmental impositions and charges of every
kind and nature whatsoever, special as well as regular,
extraordinary as ~ell as ordinary, foreseen and unforeseen, and
each and every installment thereof, which shall or may during
the Lease term be ,levied, assessed, imposed, become due.and
payable, or liens upon, or arising in connection with the use,
rental, occupancy or possession of, or growing due and payable
out of, or for the Shopping Center or any part thereof, on any
land, building, other improvements, or any leasehold interest
thereto, or any payments made by Landlord in lieu of any of the
foregoing. Such term shall not include any charge, such as
water meter charge or any sewer rent based thereon, which is
measured by the consumption by the actual user of service for
which the charge is madE;!. Whether or not the Landlord sliall
take the benefit of the provisions of any statute or ordinance
permitting any assessment for public betterments or
im.provements to be paid over a period of time, Landlord shall,
nevertheless, be deemed to have taken such benefit so that the
"Real Estate Taxes. sha~l inclUd~ only the current annual
installment of any such assessment and the interest on unpaid
installments.' .
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(a) Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord each year during
the term hereof, on demand, as additional rent, Tenant's Share
of the Real Estate Taxes, as hereinafter described.
(b) Tenant's Share of Real Estate Taxes shall be
computed as follows:
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(1) The total Real Estate Taxes payable for the
Shopping Center, as shown on Exhibit At shall be
divided by the total number of square feet of leasable
retail floor area (36,000 square feet) of the Shopping
Center.
(2) The result of Step (1) shall be multiplied
by the number of square feet in the Demised Premises
(1,400 square feet), and the result of Step (2) shall
be the amount of Tenant's Share of Real Estate Taxes.
(c) Tenant shall pay to the Landlord Tenant~s Share
of Real Estate Taxes, as herein defined, within fifteen (15)
days after receipt by Tenant of a bill from Landlord setting
forth Tenant's Share of Real Estate Taxes. Landlord may bill
from time to time as such expenses are incurred.
ARTICLE 13 - Use and Opera~ions
(a) Tenant shall use and occupy the Demised Premises
solely for use as a delicatessen and related products and
services, trading and doing business under the name of Coste
Seven, Inc., or such other trade name as Landlord may approve
in writing. .
(b) Tenant shall operate its business in all of the
Demised Premises continuously, actively and diligently during
the entire term of this Lease and shall at all times keep the
Demised Premises fully equipped and fixtured and shall maintain
a full inventory of merchandise. Tenant shall keep the Demised
Premises open for business and adequately staffed during the
regular and customary days and hours for-the operation of
similar stores in the business area of Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, except_during periods the Demised Premises may be
untenantable by reason of fire or other unavoidable casualty or
causes. Tenant shall use for clerical office or other
nonselling purposes only such space in the Demised Premises as
is from time to tim~ reasonablt required for conduct of
~enant's business at the pemised Premises.
(c) Without the prior written approval of Landlord,
in Landlord's sole discretion, Tenant shall not display or sell
goods or merchandise in the Common Areas or otherwise outside
of the'Demised Premises.
(d) The limitation of Tenant's use of the Demised
Premises as se.t forth in Article 13 is intended solely to
benefit the Landlord and shall not inure to the benefit of a
third party, not a party to this Lease Agreement.
(e) Landlord agrees that no other deli or family
restaurant shall maintain and operate a business in the L-shaped
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portion of the Shopping Center. This restriction shall not
include those businesses operating with a limited menu such as
a pizza parlor, ice cream parlor, baked goods shop, etc., or
other similar types of businesses. This restriction shall not
include any businesses in the southeast corner of the Shopping
Center.
ARTICLE 14 - Utilities
(a) The Landlord agrees that, during the term of this
Lease or any extensions thereof, the Demised Premises shall, at
all times, be connected to the electric, gas, water and sewer
lines or systems, as applicable, serving the Shopping Center.
(b) Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant for the
failure of any of the above utility services. However,
Landlord agrees, in the event of any suspension or failure of
service, to proceed with all due diligence to restore or cause
the restoration of such service as soon as is reasonably .
practical under the circumstances. Tenant will not hold
Landlord responsible if the gas to the Demised Premises becomes
unavailable, nor will Tenant hold Landlord responsible for any
equipment conversion or installation costs caused by such
unavailability of gas.
(c) Landlord agrees that the connections of the
electric, gas, water and sewer lines will be brought to the
Demised Premises to the points designated, in accordance with
Exhibit B.
(d) Tenant shall promptly pay, as the same becomes
due, all bills for telephone services, gas, electricity~ fuel,'
oil, water, sewer and similar utilities consumed on or
applicable to the Demised Premises.
ARTICLE 15 - Assignment .and Subletting
(a) ,Tenant shall not, during the term of this Lease
or extension thereof, assign, transfer, mortgage, pledge or
otherwise encumber this Lease or the leasehold estate created
hereby or any part of' Tenant's title hereto or interest herein,
in whale or in part, nor shall Tenant sublease the Demised
Premises, in whole or in part, without the prior written
consent of Landlord, in Landlord's discretion, and such consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event of any such
assignment or subletting with the consent of Landlord, Tenant
will nevertheless remain liable for the performance of all the
terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease and, in addition,
will require any assignee or sublessee to execute and deliver
to Landlord an assumption of liability agreement in form
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acceptable to Landlord as a condition precedent to the
assigning or subletting. Consent by Landlord to any assignment
or subletting shall not constitute a waiver of the requirement
of such consent to any subsequent assignment or subletting.
Any assignment by. operation of law, attachment or assigpment
for the benefit of creditors shall, at Landlord's option, be
inoperative. An assignment within the meaning of this
paragraph shall be deemed to include one or more sales or
tiansfers. by operation of law or otherwise, or creation of new
stock, by which an aggregate of more than fifty (50%) percent
of Tenant's stock, if Tenant is a corporation, of the ownership
interest of Tenant, if Tenant is another form of entity, shall
be vested in a party or parties who are nonstockholders or
nonowners as of the date hereof.
(b) The interest of the Landlord herein may be
assigned in whole and also in one or more parts. In the case
of any such assignment, the Landlord shall advise the Tenant of
the name or names of the assignee or assignees, and Landlord.
shall have no liability hereunder from and after the effective
date of any such assignment,.except for obligations which may
have theretofore accrued.
ARTICLE 16 - Fire Insurance
(a) Landlord agrees throughout the term of this Lease
and any extensions thereof to carry fire and extended insurance
coverage on the Demised Premises in an amount not.less than the
actual replacement value without deducting physical
depreciation on the building, but exclusive of costs of
excavation, foundations and footings below the underside of the
lowest floor, if excluded by the policy, to the extent o~
Landlord's work as set forth in this Lease.
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(b) Tenant agrees throughout the term of this Lease
and extensions thereof to carry fire and extended insurance
coverage in an amount equal to the replacement cost of
fixtures, normal inventory and leasehold improvements in the
Demised Premises, including, but not limited to any
improvements installed at Tenant's expense. Such insurance may
be included in a blanket policy or policies.
ARTICLE. 17 - Increased Insurance Cost
Tenant shall comply with all laws and ordinances and
recommendations of the Association of Fire Underwriters and
will not do, nor permit anything to be done, nor neglect to do
anything, nor bring nor keep nor permit anything to be brought
into or kept on the Demised Premises which shall cause an
increase beyond normal premiums that may be charged during the
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term of this Lease on any public liability, casualty, fire and
extended coverage insurance carried on the Demised Premises or
the Shopping Center. If, by any reason of any act or omission
of Tenant, the insurance premiums are increased beyond normal
premiums, Tenant shall pay as additional rent hereunder the
amount of such increased premiums. A schedule issued by the
organization establishing the insurance rate on the Shopping-
Center, showing the component of such rate, shall be conclusive
evidence of the amount of such increased premiums.
ARTICLE 18 - Landlord's Right to Cure Tenant's Defaults
Tenant agrees that, if Tenant fails to make any
repairs or do any work required of the Tenant by the provisions
of this Lease, or if Tenant shall in any other respect fail to
perform any.covenant or agreement in this Lease contained on
the part of -the Tenant to be performed, then, and in any such
event, after the continuance of any such failure or default for
ten (10) days after notice in writing thereof is given by the
.Landlord to the Tenant, notwithstanding any delay or
forbearance in giving such notice, Landlord may cure such
defaults, all on behalf of and at the expense of the Tenant,
and shall have a right of entry into the Demised Premises for
such purposes.. Landlord may further do all necessary work and
make all necessary payments in connection therewith, including,
but not limiting the same, to the payment of any attorney's
fees and costs and charges of or in connection wi.th any legal
action which may have been brought. Tenant agrees to pay to
Landlord forthwith any amount so paid by Landlord, together
with interest thereon at the maximum legal rate. All sums
charged to Tenant by Landlord hereunder shall be indebtedness
of Tenant to Landlord and shall become due as additiona~ rents~
ARTICLE 19 - ~iability Insurance and Indemnification
(a) Throughout the term of this Lease and any
extensions thereof"Tenant shall obtain, maintain and pay for
policies of comprehensive general liability (including products
liability) insurance covering the Demised Premises, the
business operated by Tenant in and from the Demised Premises
and the contractual liability of Tenant under this Lease in
form and with insurers satisfactory to Landlord in amounts
required by Landlord's mortgagees, from time, to time, but not
less than Five Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00) Dollars with
respect to property damage, Five Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00)
Dollars with respect to death or personal injuries to anyone
(1) person, and One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars arising out
of anyone (1) occurrence. Such insurance may be included in a
blanket' policy or policies.
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(b) All insurance policies required to be maintained
by Tenant under. this Lease shall be with insurance companies
1icensed to do business in the State of Pennsylvania and and
satisfactory to Landlord and shall protect both Landlord,
Landlord's mortgagees and Tenant, as their respective interests
may appear. Certificates of such insurance shall be delivered
to Landlord a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to possession
of the Demised Premises by Tenant with renewals thereof
delivered to Landlord a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to
the expiration of any such policies. If requested to do so,
Tenant shall also provide Landlord with copies of the pertinent
portions of all such policies and shall also permit Landlord to
examine the original policies. Each policy and certificate
evidencing the same shall contain an agreement by the insurer
that such policy shall not be cancelled or modified without ten
(10) days' written notice to Landlord and that no act or
omission of Tenant shall invalidate the interest of Landlord
under such insurance. If Tenant fails to obtain and maintain
any such insurance or to deliver any of the certificates as
required in this Lease, Landlord may, in addition to any other
remedy under this Lease, procure such insurance at the expense
of. Tenant and pay the cost thereof. Such cost shall be deemed
additional rent and shall be payable by Tenant to Landlord
immediately upon demand, together with interest until paid.
(c) During the term of this Lease or any extension
hereOf, Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Landlord and
Landlord's mortgage lenders harmless from any and all claims
and demands arising out of the ~egligent acts or' omissions of
Tenant, its officers and employees, and resulting in the loss
of or damage to prope~ty or for injury to or death of any
person while in, upon or about said Demised Premises or the
sidewalks adjacent thereto.
Cd) Landlor~ covenants and agrees that it shall
. maintain a comprehensive policy of general liability insuring
.Landlord, Landlord's mortgagees and Tenant, as additional
insureds, against any lfability'~ccasioned by accident on or
about any portion of.the Common Area of the Shopping Center,
which insurance shall protect the interest of Tenant against
any liability Whatsoever, except such as shall arise out of
T~nant's agents, employees or servants, licensees or invitees,
Or any contract of Tenant, or by default of Tenant under this
Lease. The aforesaid liability policy shall be written by good
and solvent insurance companies dUly licensed to do business in
the State of Pennsylvani~ and shall be in amounts' not less than
Five Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00).Dollars with respect to
property damage,' Five Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00) Dollars
with respect to death or personal injury to anyone (1) person,
and One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars ~!ith respect to death
or personal injuries out of anyone (1) occurrence. Such
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insurance may be carried under a blanket policy covering other
locations of Landlord, provided the protection and coverage
afforded Tenant is not reduced thereby. Landlord agrees to
deliver to Tenant at least ten (10) days prior to the time such
liability insurance is first required to be carried by Landlord
and, thereafter, at least thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration of any'such policy, either a duplicate original or a
certificate of all policies procured by Landlord in compliance
with its obligations hereunder.
(e) Landlord agrees that it will cause every other
lease entered into in the Shopping Center to contain an
obligation on the part of each such tenant to carry public
liability and property damage insurance against liability
occurring within such other tenant's premises in the amount of
not less than Five Hundred Thousand (~500,000.00) Dollars, One
Million ('1,000,000.00) Dollars for personal injury and Five
Hundred Thousand ('500,000.00) Dollars for property damage.
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(a) Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord each year during
the term hereof, on demand, as additional rent, Tenant's Share
of the Landlord's insurance costs as set forth in Article l6(a)
and Article 19(d) or any place else in this Agreement as
hereinafter described.
(b) Tenant's Share of Landlord's insurance costs
shall be computed as follows:
(1) The total of Landlord's insurance costs,
payable for the Shopping Center, as shown.on Exhibit A
shall be divided by the total number of square teet of
leasable retail floor area (36,000 square feet) of the
Shopping Center.
(2) The result of Step (1) shall be multiplied
by the number~of square feet in the Demised Premises
(1,400.squire feet), and the result of Step (2) shall
be the amount of Tenant's Share of insurance costs.
(c) Tenant shall pay to the Landlord, Tenant's Share
of Landlord's insurance costs as herein defined, within fifteen
(15) days after receipt by Tenant of a bill from Landlord
setting forth Tenant's Share of Landlord's insurance expenses
and, if requested by Tenant, proof of payment by Landlord of
such expenses. Landlord may bill from time to time as such
expenses are incurred.
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(a) Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the
contrary, Tenant shall not be liable to Landlord or to any
insurance company insuring Landlord for any loss or damage to
the Demised Premises or to any improvement or property located
within the entire Shopping Center which was or could have been
covered by fire and extended coverage insurance even though
such loss or damage ~ay have been occasioned by the negligence
of Tenant, its agents or employees.
(b) Conversely, anything in this Lease to the
contrary notwithstanding, Landlord shall not be liable to
Tenant or any insurance company insuring Tenant for any loss or
damage to any property of Tenant located within the entire
Shopping Center which was or could have been covered by fire
and extended coverage insurance even though such loss or damage
may have been occasioned by the negligence of Landlord or its
agents or employees.
(c) The parties hereto agree that their policies will
inclUde such waiver, clause or endorsement so long as the same
shall be obtainable without extra cost to the insured party,
or, if extra cost shall be charged therefor, so long as the
other party pays such extra cost. If extra cost shall be
chargeable therefor, each party shall advise the other of the
amount of the extra cost, and the other party, at its election,
may pay the same, but shall not be obligated to do so.
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(a) Tenant shall at all times maintain the Demised
Premises (including the inside and outs~de of all exterior
entrances, store fronts and the glass and moldings in the doors
and windows) and all. partitions, doors, fixtures, equipment and
appurtenances thereof,'tn good ceder, condition and repair and
including reasonable'~eriodic painting, making proper
replacements when necessary, all at its own expense, except for
structural portions of the roof, foundation, exterior walls,
structural floors, ceiling supports, all outside electrical
service to the building and the outside portion of .the water
and sewer lines, which shall be maintained by Landlord: but, if
Landlord is required to make repairs by reason of Tenant's
willful or negligent acts or omissions to act, the cost of such
repairs shall be paid by Tenant and shall thereafter become due
as additional rent.
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. (b) All electrical and plumbing systems and fixtures,
heating and air conditioning systems shall be maintained by
Landlord, except that Tenant shall be responsible for ordinary
maintenance of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, such as
replacement of filters and seasonal maintenance.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Landlord shall
'be responsible for broken glass ~aused by the settling of the
building for the first lease year.
(c) Tenant shall maintain the Demised Premises at its
own expense in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition, free of
insects, rodents, vermin and other pests and shall not permit
undue accumulation of garbage, trash, rubbish and other refuse,
but shall remove the same at its own expense and shall keep
such refuse in proper containers. Landlord shall provide and
designate a place (reasonably convenient to the Demised
Premises) and manner for picking up refuse and garbage, and
Tenant shall use such place and avail itself of such refuse
disposal service and shall reimburse Landlord for Tenant's
proportionate share of the costs thereof.
(d) Tenant further Covenants that Tenant:
(1) Will promptly replace at its own expense
with glass of like kind and quality, any plate glass,
door or window glass of the Demised Premises which may
become cracked or broken except as provided in- Article
22(a) above.
(2) Will not use or permit the use of any
apparatus of sound reproduction or transmission, or
any musical instrument, in such a manner that the
sound so reproduced, transmitted or produced shall be
audible beyond the confines of the Demised Premises.
(3) Will keep all mechanical apparatus free of
vibrations and noise which may be transmitted beyond
the confines'-of the D~mised Premises.
. (4) Will"not, without the consent in writing of
Landlord, place or maintain any merchandise or other
articles in any vestibule or entry of the Demised
Premises, on the walkways adjacent thereto, or
elsewhere on the exterior thereof.
(5) Will keep the Demised Premises at a
temperature sufficiently high to prevent the freezing
of water and pipes and fixtures.
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(6) Will not use the plumbing facilities for any
purpose than that for which they are constructed and
will not permit any foreign substance of any kind to
be thrown therein. The expense of repairing any
stoppage, seepage or damage, whether occurring on or
off the Demised Premises, resulting from a violation
of this provision by Tenant or Tenant's employees,
agents or invitees, shall be borne by Tenant. All
grease traps and other plumbing traps shall be kept .
clear and operable by Tenant at Tenant's own cost and
expense.
(7) Will, notwithstanding anything in this Lease
to the contrary, be responsible for all repairs and
replacements to the Demised Premises necessitated by a
burglary or attempted burglary, or any. illegal
forcible entry into the Demised Premises.
(8) Will comply with all laws and ordinances and
all valid. rules and regulations of governmental
authorities. .
(9) Will not receive or ship articles of any
kind except through facilities provided .or designated
for that purpose by Landlord.
(10) Will conduct its business in the Demised
Premises in all respects in a dignified manner in
accordance with standards of operation of such type of
business.
(11) Will comply promptly with all reasonable
.rules and regulations established by Landlprd for all
tenants of the Shopping Center.
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(e) If Tenant refuses or neglects to repair, replace
and maintain property as required hereunder as soon as
reasonably possible after written notice from Landlord to do
so, Landlord may undertake the same without liability of
Landlord to Tenant for any loss or damage that may accrue to
Tenant's merchandise, fixtures or other property or to Tenant's
business by reason thereof, provided that Landlord acts
. reasonably in effecting such repair, replacement .and/or
'. maintenance, Tenant shall pay, upon demand, ~s additional rent,
Landlord's cost' and expense in effectuating the same upon
presentation of bills therefor, plus fifteen (l5%) percent for
overhead and supervision. Said bills shall include interest on
said cost and expense from the. date of completion by Landlord.
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(a) Tenant may make any and all interior
nonstructural alterations or interior nonstructural
improvements to the Demised Premises at its sole cost and
expense, provided that any such alterations shall be made in a
good, workmanlike manner and not weaken the structure thereof,
and Tenant, before commencing such work, shall take appropr~ate
steps to comply with all lawful requirements, including, but
not limited to procuring any and all required governmental
permits, and shall secure from its general contractor and
properly file a valid stipulation against liens (or waiver of
liens) to avoid subjecting the property of Landlord or any
portion of the Demised Premises or Shopping Center to any lien
for labor, materials or equipment supplied to any part thereof.
(b) Tenant shall not have the right to make any other
alterations, additions or improvements to the Demised Premises
without first obtaining, in each instance, the prior written
consent of Landlord, which consent (except to external
alterations, additions or improvements) may not' be unreasonably
withheld.
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(c) Tenant shall not permit any mechanic's or other
lien or claim for lien or notice in .respect thereto to be filed
against the Demised Premises or ,the Shopping Center or any
fixtures, equipment or furnishing contained therein. If any
such lien or claim'be made or filed, Tenant shall, within ten
(10) days after notice of the filing thereof, cause such said
lien, notice or claim for lien to be effectively removed and
discharged of record1 provided, however, that Tenant shall have
-the right to contest the amount or validity, in whole or in
part, of any such lien, notice or-claim by appropriate
proceedings, but, -in-any event, Tenant shall promptly bond such
lien, notice or claim with a surety company satisfactory to -
Landlord and shall prosecute such proceedings with .all due
di.ligence and dispatc6~ If Te1\ant fails to so discharge or
bond such lien, Landlord may, at its election', remove or
discharge such lien, notice or claim by paying the full amount
thereOf, or otherwise, and without any investigation or contest
of the validity thereOf, and Tenant shall pay to Landlord, upon
demand, as additional rent, the amount paid by the Landlord,
including Landlord~s costs, expenses and counsel fees.
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At the expiration of, or sooner termination of this
Lease, Tenant shall peaceably surrender the Demised Premises in
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the same condition as they are required hereby to be kept by
Te'nant, excepting normal wear and tear and any alterations and
improvements permitted by this Lease or effected with
Landlord's consent. At such time, Tenant shall surrender all
keys for the Demised Premises to Landlord at the place then
fixed for payment of rent and shall inform Landlord of all
combinations on locks, safes and vaults, if any, in the Demised
Premises. Tenant shall in accordance with Article 28 of this
Lease, remove all its trade fixtures from the Demised Premises
and shall repair any damage to the Demised.Premises caused
thereby not later than the time hereby fixed for such surrender.
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Tenant shall not commit or suffer to be committed any
waste upon the Demised Premises. Tenant shall not commit or
suffer to be committed any nuisance or other act which may
disturb the quiet enjoyment of any other Tenant or occupant of
the Shopping Center, nor shall it engage in any activity which
may reasonably be expected to attract to the Demised Premises
or to the Shopping Center any person who might reasonably be
objectionable to, disturb the operation or decorum of or
otherwise cause a disturbance in the Shopping Center.
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Tenant shall, at Tenant's cost, comply promptly with
and observe all requirements of all f~deral, state and local
governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Demised
Premises or the use and occupancy thereof or the operation of
Tenant's business.
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Land~ord wil~ pass o~ to Tenant all warranties
applicable to the Demised Premises and the improvements located
thereon. Landlord further agrees to unconditionally guarantee
workmanship and material for the first year following Tenant's
possession of the Demised Premises. .
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Trade fixtures shall remain the property of Tenant and
shall be removed at the expiration or sooner termination of the
term of this Lease or any renewal or extensions thereof,
provided Tenant shall not then be in default under any covenant
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or agreement contained in this Lease and that.Tenant shall have
promptly repaired any damage to the Demised Premises caused by
such removal. If Tenant fails to remove any such trade
.fixtures upon expiration or sooner termination of this Lease,
such trade fixtures shall, at Landlord's election, be deemed
abandoned and shall become the property of Landlord, or may be
removed by Landlord at Tenant's expense, which expense shall be
additional rent hereunder. Lighting fixtures, heating and air
conditioning equipment, plumbing and. electrical systems and
fixtures and floor covering shall not be deemed to be trade
fixtures whether installed by Tenant or by anyone else and
shall not be removed from the Demised Premises, but shall upon
installation become the property of Landlord without any
compensation to Tenant.
[\R.~I~r..~. ..2..9 - f\Pp~:s~. .pl. ,;LF\f\p).Qrp
Landlord and/or its designee(s) may enter the Demised
Premises during reasonable times; from time to time, for the
purpose of examining or exhibiting the same or to make
necessary repairs or for the reasonable ex~rcise tif any rights
granted or reserved to Landlord pursuant to the terms of this
Lease, provided that, so long as Tenant is not in default
hereunder, the making of repairs to the Demised Premises shall
not unreasonably interfere with Tenant's use of the Demised .
Premises. Tenant will allow to have placed upon the Premises
at any time "For Sale" signs and, during the last nine (9)
months of the term of this Lease, "To Rent" signs and will not
interfere with the same.
l\R1.I;Ct~. .3.0. - P~,(a~.lt_ .PY. 1enant
. (a) ~tv:ent.$.__pf_ .P~,fa~.l.t;. The following shall be
considered "Events of Default":
(1) The failur~ of Tenant to pay, when due, any
installm~nt of rent or additional rent or any other
sum payable by Tenant under this Lease,- which failure
shall continue unremedied 'by Tenant for a period of
five (5) days after written notice thereof shall have
been given to Tenant by Landlord; provided, however,
that, if Tenant defaults in making its payments of
rent or additional rent requiring Landlord's written
notice on three (3) occasions within any twelve (12)
month period, then, at Landlord's election, such third
(or sUbsequent) default shall not be capable of cure
by Tenant.
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(2) The failure to perform any terms, covenants
or conditions of this Lease or the violation or breach
thereof by Tenant, which failure, violation or breach
shall continue unremedied.by Tenant for a period of
ten (10) days after written notice thereof shall have
been given to Tenant by Landlord, or for such
ad~itional period as may be necessary to remedy such
failure, violation or breach with due diligence.
(3) The closing by Tenant of the Demised
Premises for a period in excess of five (5)
consecutive business days, unless such closing shall
be caused by labor dispUtes, fire, condemnation or
other causes beyond the control of Tenant.
(4) The abandonment by Tenant of the Demised
Premises or the removal or attempted removal by
Tenant, except in the ordinary course of business, of
any goods or property from the Demised Premises
without having paid and satisfied Landlord in full for
all rent and other charges then due or that may
thereafter become due until the expiration of the term
of this Lease.
(5) The insolvency of Tenant or the making of an
assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the filing
by TeQant of a petition in bankruptcy or a bill in
equity or other. proceedings for the appointment of a
receiver for Tenant, or the filing against Tenant of
such petition or bill which is not dismissed, or the
commencement of such proceedings which are not
discharged within forty-five (45) days, or th~
institution by Tenant of proceedings for
reorganization or for the composition or arrangement
with creditors under any state or federal law, or an
assignment of this Lease by operation of law, or the
sale or levy upon the real or personal property of
Tenant by anY~sheriff,. marshal or constable or other
authorized officer.
(b) Lapplo.r(l '/i Rem~di.~s.
Event of Default by the Tenant, in
or remedies that Landlord may have
or in equity, Tenant covenants and
have the following rights:
(1) To accelerate the whole or any part of the
rent for the entire unexpired balance of the term of
this Lease (not to exceed one year's accelerated
rent), as well as all other charges, payments, costs
Upon the occurrence of an
addition to any other rights
under this Lease or at law
agrees that Landlord shall
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and expenses herein agreed to be paid by Tenant, and
any rent or other charges, payments, costs and
expenses if so accelerated shall, in addition to any
and all installments of rent already due and payable
and in arrears and/or any other charge or payment
herein reserved, included or agreed to be treated or
collected as rent and/or any other charge, expense or
cost herein agreed to be paid by Tenant which may be
due and payable and in arrears, be deemed due and
payable as if, by the terms and provisions of this
Lease, such accelerated rent and other charges,
payments, costs and expenses were on that date payable
in advance.
(2) To reenter the Demised Premises and remove
all persons and all or any property therefrom, either
by summary dispossess proceedings or by any suitable
action or proceeding at law, or by force or otherwise,
without being liable to indictment, prosecution or
damages therefor, and repossess and enjoy the Demised
Premises, together with all additions, alterations and
improvements without the same constituting a waiver of
any rights granted herein. Upon recovering possession
of the Demised Premises by reason of or based upon or
arising out of a default on the part of Tenant,
Landlord may, at Landlord's option, either terminate
this Lease or make such alterations and repairs as may
be necessary in order to relet and/or operate the
. premises or any part or parts thereof, either in
Landlord's name or otherwise, for a term or terms
which may at Landlord's option be less than or exceed
the period which would otherwise have constituted the
balance of the term of this Lease to such person or
persons as may in Landlord's discretion seem best;
upon each such reletting, all rents received by
Landlord from such reletting shall be applied: first,
to the payment of any costs and expenses of such
reletting, iIlcluding brokerage fees and attorney's
fees and all costs of'such alterations and repairs;
second, to! .the payment of rent due and unpaid
hereunder; and third, to the payment of any
indebtedness other than rent due hereunder from Tenant
to Landlord; and the residue, if any, shall be held by
Landlord and applied in payment of future rent as it
~ay become due and payable hereunder. If such rentals.
received from such reletting during any month shall be
less than that to be paid during that month by Tenant
hereunder, Tenant shall pay any such defi~iency to
Landlord. Such deficiency shall be calculated and
paid monthly. No such reentry or taking possession of
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the Demised Premises or the making of alterations
and/or improvements thereto or the reletting thereof
shall be construed as an election on the part of
Landlord to terminate this Lease unless written notice
of such intention be given to Tenant. Landlord shall
in no event be liable in any way whatsoever for
failure to relet the Demised Premises provided
Landlord makes commercially reasonable efforts to
relet same or, in the event that the Demised Premises
or any part or parts thereof are relet, for failure to
collect the rent thereof under such reletting.
Tenant, for Tenant and Tenant's successors and
assigns, hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints
Landlord as its agent to collect the rents due and to
become due under all subleases of the Demised Premises
or any parts thereof without in any way affecting
Tenant's obligation to pay any unpaid balance of rent
due or to become due hereunder. Notwithstanding any
such -reletting without termination, Landlord may at
any time thereafter elect to terminate this Lease for
such previous breach.
(3) To cure any default by Tenant at Tenant's
cost. If Landlord at any time, by reason of Tenant's
default, pays any sum or does any act that requires
the payment of any sum, the sum paid by Landlord shall
be due immediately from Tenant to Landlord at the time
the sum is _paid and, if paid at a later date, shall
bear interest at the rate as hereinbefore provided
from the date the sum is paid by Landlord until
Landlord is reimbursed by Tenant. The sum, together
with interest on it, shall be additional rent.
(4) To terminate this Lease and the term hereby
created without any right on the part of Tenant to
waive the forfeiture by payment of any sum due 'or by
other performance of any condition, term or covenant
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broken, whereupon Landlord shall be entitled to
recover, in addition to any and all sums and damages
for violatioI.l. of Tenant's obligations hereunder in
existerice ~t the time'of such termination, damages ~or
Tenant's default in an amount equal to the amount of
the rent reserved for the balance of the term of this
Lease, as well as all other charges; payments, costs
and expenses herein agreed to be paid by Tenant, all
discounted at the rate of nine (9%) pe+cent per annum
to their then present worth, less the fair rental
value of the Demised Premises for the remainde'r of
said term, also discounted at the rate of nine (9%)
percent per annum to its then present worth, all of
which amount-shall be immediately due and-payable from
Tenant to Landlord.
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(5) If Tenant shall default in the payment of
the rent herein reserved or in the payment of any
other sums due hereunder by Tenant, Tenant hereby
authorizes and empowers any Prothonotary or attorney
of any court of record to appear for Tenant in any and
all actions which may be brought for said rent and/or
said other sums and/or to sign for Tenant an agreement
for entering in any competent court an amicable action
or actions for the recovery of said rental and/or
other sums; and, in said suits or in said amicable
action or actions, to confess judgment. against Tenant
for all or any part of said rental and/or said other
sums, including, but not limited to the amounts due
from Tenant to Landlord under Article 30(b)(I), (2),
(3) and/or (4), and for interest and costs, together
with any attorney's commission for collection .of five
(5%) percent. Such authority shall not be exhausted
by one exercise'thereOf, but judgment may be confessed
as aforesaid from time to time as often as any of said
rental and/or other sums shall fall due.or be in
arrears, and such powers may be exercised as well
after the expiration of the initial term of this Lease
and/or during any extended or renewal term of this
Lease and/or after the expiration of any extended or
renewal term of this Lease.
(6) When this Lease and the term or any
extension or renewal thereof shall have been
terminated on account of any default by Tenant
hereunder, and also when the term hereby created or
any extension or renewal thereof shall have expired,
it shall be lawful for any attorney of any court of
record to appear as attorney for Tenant, as well as
for all persons claiming by, through or under Tenant,
and to sign an agreement for entering in any competent
court an amicable action in ejectment against Tenant
and all persons claiming by, through or under Tenant
and therein c~nfess judgment for recovery by Landlord
of possession of the Demised Premises, for which this
Lease shall be its sufficient warrant; thereupon, if
Landlord so desires, an appropriate writ of possession
may issue forthwith without any prior writ or
proceeding whatsoever, and provided that, if for any
reason after such action shall have been commenced, it
shall be determined that possession of the Demised
Premises remain in or be restored to Tenant, Landlord
shall have the right for the same default and upon any
subsequent default or defaUlts, or upon the
termination of this Lease or Tenant's right of
possession as hereinbefore set forth, to bring one or
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more further amicable action or actions as
hereiribefore set forth to recover possession of the
Demised Premises and confess judgment for the recovery
of possession of the Demised Premises as hereinbefore
provided.
(7) In any amicable action of ejectment and/or
for rent and/or other sums brought hereon, Landlord
shall first cause to be filed in such action an
affidavit made by Landlord or someone acting for
Landlord, setting forth the facts necessary to
authorize the entry of judgment, of which facts such
affidavit shall be prima facie evidence, and, if a
true copy of this Lease (and of the truth of the copy
such affidavit shall be sufficient evidence) shall be
filed in such suit, action or actions, it shall not be
necessary to file the original as a warrant of
attorney, any rule of court~ custom or practice to the
contrary notwithstanding.
(8) No right or remedy herein conferred upon or
reserved to Landlord is intended to be exclusive of
any other right or remedy herein or by law provided,
but each shall be cumulative and in addition to every
. other right or remedy given herein or now or hereafter
existing at law or in equity or by statute.
(9) Tenant hereby waives and releases all errors
and defects which may intervene in the Landlord's
exercise of any of its remedies hereunder, including
the summary remedies. Tenant further waives the right
of inquisition on any real estate levied ~n, and
Tenant voluntarily condemns the same and consents to
an immediate execution upon any judgment obtained by
Landlord. ~enant also waives and releases all relief
from any and all appraisement, stay or exemption law
of any state now in force or hereafter enacted.
Tenant waives~any notice to quit required by any law
now in force or hereaf~er enacted.
(10) In case suit shall he brought for recovery
of possession of the Demised Premises, for the
recovery of rent or any other amount due under the
provisions of this Lease, or b~cause of the breach of
any other covenant contained herein on the part of
Tenant to be kept or performed, and a breach shall be
established, Tenant shall pay to Landlord all expenses
incurred therefor, including reasonable attorney's
fees. .
(11) Notwithstanding any other provisions of
Article 30, Tenant's liability shall not exceed
Landlord's actual and -physical damages to the Demised
Premises, including, but not limited to the expense
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incurred by Landlord in removing property of Tenant
and/or trade fixtures, storage of same and placing the
Demised Premises in tenantable condition, incurred by
Landlord and twelve (12) months rental due under the
Lease; less such amounts as have been received by the
Landlord in reletting the Demised Premises pursuant to
the Lease requirements imposed on Landlord to make
commercially reasonable efforts to relet same durinq
the first twelve (12) months of Tenant's default.
This limitation shall be effective as to the Tenant
upon the condition that Tenant pays the actual and
physical damaqes as aforesaid. within fifteeu (15)
days from receipt of a.billinq therefor. and that
monthly payments of rental due durinq sllch rwp-lvp '12)
month period are made timely and otherwise strictly in
accordance with the Lease terms, less only such
amounts as Landlord receives by relettinq the Demised
Premises. In the event such payment.a ~ not timely
made or the Demised Premises are not vacated, this
limitation of liability shall be of no force and
effect, and the liability hereunder shall be
unconditional and absolute.
ARTI~LE 31 - Damage or Destruction
(a) Notice of Damage. If any part of the Demised
Premises shall be damaged or destroyed by fire or other
casualty, Tenant shall give prompt notice thereof to Landlord.
(b) Damage or Destruction to the Demised Premises.
Subject to the requirements of Landlord's mortgagees:
(1) I~ the Demised Premises or any portion
thereof are damaged or destroyed by fire or other
casualty but ~ not hereby rendered wholly
untenantable,--Landlord shall, at its own expense and
to the extept of Landl6rd's work as set forth in this
Lease, cause such damage to be repaired.
(2) If the Demised Premises shall be rendered
wholly untenantable by reason of such occurrence,
Landlord shall promptly, at its own expense, cause
such damage to be repaired to the extent of Landlord's
work, as set forth in this Lease; provided. however,
Landlord shall have the right, to be exercised by
notice in writing to Tenant within sixty (60) days
from and after such occurrence, to elect not to repair
or reconstruct the Demised Premises, and, in such
event, this Lease shall cease as of the date of such
notice, and Landlord and Tenant shall each thereupon
be released from any obligation or liability
thereafter accruing in respect of or arising out of
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this Lease. Except as herein provided, there shall be
no obligation on Landlord to repair or rebuild in case
of fire or other casualty.
(3) Unless Landlord shall so terminate this
Leas~, Tenant shall promptly restore and replace all
fixtures and improvements on the Demised Premises
(except those included in Landlord's work), including,
but not limited to those installed and made by Tenant,
and shall apply the proceeds of all fire and extended
coverage insurance maintained by Tenant as required by
this Lease to such restoration and replacement.
(c) Damage or Destruction to the Shopping Center.
(1) If, in the opinion of Landlord, the building
of which the Demised Premises is a part, or if the
Shopping Center is substantially damaged or destroyed
by fire or other casualty (whether-or not the Demised
Premises are affected), Landlord may terminate this
Lease by written notice delivered to Tenant within
sixty (60) days after the date of such occurrence. If
Landlord does so terminate this Lease, Landlord shall
be under no obligation to repair, restore or replace
any part or all. of the Shopping Center.
(2) If this Lease shall be terminated as
provided in this Article, Tenant shall surrender the
Demised Premises within thirty (30) days after
delivery of any notice of termination; whereupon this
Lease shall expire as though the date of such
surrender were the date herein set forth for the
expiration of the term hereof.
,(d) Rent Abatement. In the case of fire or damage,
the rent shall be abat~d proportionately with the degree in
which the Tenant's use of the Demised Premises is impaired
during the period of d~mage. If the Landlord repairs the
damage, the abatemen~ shall end' five (5) days after notice that
the Demised Premises have been repaired.
ARTICLE 32 - Eminent Domain
Subject to the requirements of Landlord's mortgagees:
(a) Total Condemnation of .the Demised Premises. If
all or a substantial portion of the Demised Premises is taken
by or pursuant to governmental authority or by the exercise of
right of eminent domain or by agreement between the Landlord
and those authorized to exercise such right (all such
procedures being collectively referred to herein as "a taking
in condemnation"), the obligations of the Tenant accruing
- subsequent to such taking in condemnation shall cease and
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determine absolutely, and the Tenant shall surrender possession
of the Demised Premises to Landlord as of the date title vests
in the condemnor or, at Landlord's option, if permitted by
applicable law, the obligation of the parties' hereto shall
continue in full force and effect as to all of the terms and
conditions of this Lease until Tenant, by reason of an officia1
order or direction of the condemning authority, vacates the
Demised Premises.
(b) ~pnp~mJl~J:"iJm. .p.f. ..th~. Shppp,ing. ~~P.t~,r. I f any
material part of either the building of which the Demised
Premises are a part' of or the Shopping Center shall be taken in
condemnation (whether or not the Demised premises shall be
affected), Landlord, at Landlord's option, may by written
notice given to Tenant within sixty (60) days after the date of
such taking in condemnation, elect to treat such taking in
condemnation as a taking in condemnation of the en~ire Demised
Premises with the same effect as if the entire Demised Premises
had in fact been taken.
(c) ~OJlP~Jtlnati.pn. ,J\~a.rp~. In the event of a taking in
condemnation of the Demised Premises, whether partial or total,
or in the event that Landlord elects as above provided to treat
a taking in condemnation as a taking of the entire Demised
Premises:
(1) Tenant hereby waives all claims against
Landlord in connection with such taking, except as
specifically provided in Article 32(d) entitled
"Partial Condemnation," and hereby assigns to Landlord
all claims of any nature against the condemnor arising
out of such taking, inClUding, but not limited. to all
claims for loss of Tenant's leasehold estate. !
(2) ~nant shall make no claim against the
condemnor for the value of Tenant's leasehold estate.
(3) Nofwithstan~ing the'foregoing, Tenant shall
be entitled to the extent applicable law permits to
claim against the condemnor for removal expense,_
business dislocation damage, moving expenses and delay
compensation, if any, provided that such claim shall
not reduce any award to Landlord.
Cd) ~ar~ial, CQn~~~na~~pn. In the event of a
~ondemnation of any portion of the Demised Premises, Tenant may
elect to terminate this Lease by the effective date of the
taking in condemnation.
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If this Lease continues after a partial taking in
condemnation, the minimum rent payable hereunder shall be
. reduced from and after the taking of possession by the
condemnor in the same proportion as the area, if any, of the
Demised Premises taken bears to the area of the entire Demised
Premises.
l\~1.lCJ:,~, .3,.~ - P~PQ.r.P.in.A.t.iPJ!
(a) Subject to the terms hereinafter set forth, this
Lease and the estate hereby demised shall be and remain junior
to any and all mortgages on the Demised Premises or the
Shopping Center or any part thereof of which the Demised
Premises constitute a partl provided, however, that:
(1) So long as Tenant continues to pay the rent
as in this Lease reserved and otherwise complies with
the terms and provisions hereof:
(i) The right of possession of Tenant to
the Demised Premises and the provisions and terms
of this Lease otherwise shall not be affected or
disturbed by mortgagee in the exercise of any of
its rights under the said mortgage, or the bond
or debt secured thereby or otherwise by law
provided.
(ii) In the event that the mortgagee comes
into possession of or ownership of the title to
the Shopping Center or Demised Premises by
foreclosure of said mortgage, or by proceedings
on the said bond, or otherwise, this Lease shall
continue in effect and shall not be'terminated by
any. of Baid proceedings.
(2) In the event that the Demised Premises are
sold or other~ise disP9sed of pursuant to any right or
any power contained in the said mortgage or the said
bond, or as a result of proceedings thereon, the .
purchaser of said Demised Premises at such sale, or
any person acquiring title through or by' virtue of
said sale, shall become liable to perform all of the,
obligations of Landlord under this Lease.
(3) This Lease shall be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of mortgagee, owner and Tenant, and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns, except as otherwise expressly
provided herein.
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(4) The foregoing provisions shall be
self-operative, but Landlord agrees to secure the
mortgagee's written confirmation thereof, as
reasonably requested by Tenant.
(b) Qfts~t. S~~tement. Within ten (10) days after
request therefor by Landlord or any mortgagee, an offset .
statement shall be required from Tenant, and Tenant agrees to
deliver in recordable form a statement in writing to any
proposed mortgagee or purchaser or lender or to Landlord,
certifying (if or to the extent that such be the case) that
this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect, that
Tenant has accepted the ()emised Premises and is in posseSsion
thereof, that Tenant has commenced the payment of rent, that
Landlord is not in default under this Lease and that there are
. no deficiencies or offsets to the Lease claimed by Tenant.
(c) ~~~J~~e. pt. CpffipJiance. If Tenant shall fail to
comply with any of the terms of this Article or to execute any
statement or agreement herein required within fifteen (15) days
after written request from Landlord, Landlord may terminate
this Lease by written notice to Tenant, whereupon the term
shall expire as though the date of such notice were the date
herein set forth for the expiration of the term hereof.
. M~.l:~,L.F,;.),!1. - ~el~tJon.ship_ Pt.. 'pp.rJ:i~~
The relationShip of the parties under this Lease is
Solely that of Landlord and Tenant and shall in no way be
construed as a partnership, joint venture or other joint
enterprise.
J\,J{~J.~LJt ,.:loS' - P~.~.!.ni.t..i9n.~
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(a)
every person
notice given
parties, and
them.
The word "Tenant" used in this Lease shall mean
or party nam~d as ~nant in this Lease. 'Any
as provided in this Lease shall bind all such
it shall have the same force as if given to all of
(b) The Use .of the neuter singular pronoun to refer
to Landlord and Tenant shall be deemed a'proper reference to
either of them whether they pe an individual, -a corporation, a
partnership or any form of joint venture.
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MrXGM~. ..3..~ - l\G~p)::!l..;lnO. .S~.t,,i.sf.;l~t.iPJ1
No acceptance by Landlord of an amount less than the
monthly rent and other payments stipulated to be due under this
Lease shall be deemed to be other than a payment on account of
the earliest such rent or other payments then due or in arrears
nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or letter
accompanying any such payment be effective to constitute an
accord and satiSfaction. Landlord may accept any check for
payment by Tenant without prejudice to Landlord's right to
recover the remainder of any rent or other payment then in
arrears, and Landlord may pursue any 0ther right or remedy
provided in this Lease. No acceptance by Landlord of any
payment of rent or other sum by Tenant shall be deemed a waiver
of any of the obligations of Tenant under this Lease.
l\,R,.;rC.LE. ..3J - Qu,i.~t, .~n.jpYmen~.
Upon payment of the rent and performance of all the
other covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Lease
on the part of the'Tenant to be performed, Tenant shall
peaceably and quietly hold and enjoy the Demised Premises for
the term herein specified, subject nevertheless to all the
covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this LeaSe.
Landlord represents that it is well seized of the land
as outlined on Exhibit A as described in Exhibit A-I and may
legally enter into this Lease with Tenant.
A.R,~.I~L~_ ,).8 - JIo.ldiJl9, OY~.I:
Any hOlding.'over after the expiration of the term of
.this Lease shall, at Landlord's option upon notice to Tenant,
he construed to be a tenancy either from month-to-rnonth or from
year-to-year at the rent and o~her payments herein specified
and shall otherwise~be subject to the conditions, covenants and
agreements of this Lease. If Tenant shall hold over after the
termination of this. ~ease for any reason Whatsoever, and
Landlord has notifi~d Tenant in writing that such'holding over
shall not be permitted, Tenant shall pay as liquidated damages
and not. as a penalty an amount equal to twice the monthly rent
in effect for the last month of Tenant's lawful OCcupancy
prorated for the period during which such holding over
continues. Nevertheless, the acceptance of such amount by
Landlord shall be without prejUdice to any other rights or
remedies of Landlord at law or,ineqUity or under, this Lease.
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":R~.I.~.LE. ,..3.~ - ~~pp.r.P'\llg
If requested by Tenant, Landlord, at Landlord's
expense, shall prepare, have executed and promptly file a
Memorandum of this Lease in the Recorder of Deeds Office of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and provide proof of such
recording to the Tenant. Landlord's obligation is expressly
conditioned on Tenant delivering to Landlord's attorney, to be
held in escrow, a Memorandum of Termination of this Lease,
executed and in recordable form.
. ^P"~.I~,~.E_ .,4..Q - P~.lpY~.
If either party to this Lease shall be delayed or
prevented from the performance of any obligation hereunder
(other than the obligation of Tenant to pay rent or additional
rent or other charges when due) by reason of labor disputes,
inability to procure materials, failure of utility service,
restrictive governmental laws or regulations, riots,
insurrection, war, adverse weather, Acts of God, or other
similar causes beyond the control of such party, the
performance of such obligation shall be excuseq for the period
of delay. The provisions of this Article shall not excuse
Tenant from the prompt payment of any sums payable under any of
the provisions of this Lease.
~R~l~L.E. 4A - ~pp.tlpn.~
The captions, section numbers, paragraph numbers and.
index appearing in this Lease are inserted only for convenience
and shall not in any way affect the meaning or intent of any
portion of this Lea~e.
1\.R.~;I;~J,.E. .4.~ - l'~^t,,i.Al. .,IJ\yp,li.pit,y _ .pn9. ~~m,st~J.\Pt..ipn
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The sections of this Lease are intended to be
severable. If any section or provision of this Lease shall be
held to be unenforceable by any court of competent
jurisdiction, this Lease shall be construed as though SUch
section had not been included in it. If any section or
provision of this Lease shall be subject to two constructions,
one of which would render such section or provision invalid,
then such section shall be given the construction which would
.render it invalid.
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(a) The provisions of this Lease shall extend to and
be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective
personal representatives, successors and assigns except that
this provision shall not be construed as a consent by Landlord
to any subletting or assigning by Tenant.
(b) All liability of Tenant for the payment of rents
or any other obligation shall survive the expiration or sooner
termination of this Lease.
J\R~lJ~L;E, .4.4 - :L~PQJ.,P;r:9.'..S. Re,s.t~,i,~~.ipA.s
So long as Tenant continues to operate and conduct its
business for the uses permitted in Article 13 above, Landlord
covenants and agrees:
(a) Not to lease or permit to be occupied or used any
single store within the Shopping Center to other tenants whose
primary operations are similar to that of Tenant as provided
tor in Article l3(a)i this expressly does not, however,
preclude Landlord from leaSing space to other non-delicatessen
style restuarants and eating establishments.
(b) This covenant does not apply, however, to other
tenants who may be incidentally providing services similarly in
nature and customarily offered in other stores in its chain, if
any, to that of Tenant.
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Any disagreement between the parties hereto, including
any interpretation of the provisions of this Lease, shall be
decided according to t~e rules set forth by the American
Arbitration Association, and any decision handed down by said
Assoc~ation shall be final and binding and not subject to
appeal.
~~~lCL~. .4~ - NotJG~~
(a) All notices or demands required or permitted to
be given or served under this Lease shall be deemed to have
been given or served only if in writing forwarded by registered
or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested,
and addressed as follows:
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To Landlord at:
Wesley Associates
c/o Mr. David R. Schad
30 East King Street
York, PA 17405
To Tenant at:
Mr.' Lawrence L. Kostelac
Koste Seven, Inc.
323 Somerset Drive
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
(b) Such address
notice delivered as above
Land10rd or any mortgagee
sha11 send such mortgagee
to Land1ord.
may be changed by either party by
provided to the other party. If
shall so request of Tenant, Tenant
a copy of any notice thereafter sent
AR~~CLE"47 - E~hjp~t~
The following attached EXhibits, initia1ed by the
parties hereto, are deemed part Of this Lease:
A
Site Plan
A-I
Location ot Demised Premises
B
Plans (Landlord's Responsibilities)
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This Lease and the Exhibits attach~d hereto set forth
the entire agreement between the parties, and there are ho
ot~er agreements, expressed or implied, oral or written, except
as herein set forth.- This Lease may not be amended, altered or
changed except in writing by both of the parties hereto. This
Agreement sha11 be interpreted under the laws of the
Commonwea1th of Pennsylvania.
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A;R,.XG;L.E_ ..4.9. - ,S.~cp,.rity. D~PQ.$,i.t
Landlord hereby acknowledges receipt from Tenant of
the sum eqUal to one (1) month's rental to be held by Landlord
as security for the payment of rent and the performance of
Tenant's other ob1igations under this Lease. Said deposit
shall be returned to Tenant at the termination of this Lease it
all Tenant's obligations hereunder are pertormed to the date of
termination. It Tenant detau1ts in the payment of rent or in
the performance or observance of any Obligation on its part
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under this Lease, Landlord may apply the deposit to payment of
rent in default or other money arrearage and/or to the damages
and costs incurred by Landlord as a result of any default
and/or to costs incurred by Landlord in rectifying any default
and/or to the prepayment of minimum rent for any subsequent
period of the term; and Tenant shall promptly thereafter
restore the security deposit to the original amount above
specified (except the extent the said sum is applied by
Landlord to prepayment of minimum rent). The right of Landlord
to apply the security deposit as above specified shall not be
construed as a limitation upon Landlord's right to invoke any
other remedy available under this Lease or at law or in equity
for breach of this Lease, or to collect the full amount of
damages owing by Tenant on account of such breach.
ARTICLE 50 - Limitation Upon Landlord's Liability
Neither Landlord nor any principal of Landlord,
whether disclosed or undisclosed, shall have any personal
liability with respect to any of the provisions of this Lease
or the Demised Premises, and, if Landlord is in breach or
default with respect to Landlord's obligations under this Lease
or otherwise, Tenant shall look solely to the equity of
Landlord in the Demised Premises for the satisfaction of
Tenant's remedies.
ARTICLE 51 - Time of the Essence
Time is of the essence to each provision of this Lease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed
this Lease on the day and year first above written. i
WITNESS:
LANDLORD:
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Wesley Associates
,
ATTEST:
TENANT:
Koste Seven, Inc.
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(Asst.) Secretary .
By~4~~~~c
(Vice) President .
(CORPORATE SEAL)
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GUARANTY
Wesley Associates, a Pennsylvania general partnership
("Creditor.), has agreed to lease the premises within the .
Eastgate Shopping Center to Koste Seven, Inc., a Pennsylvan1a
corporation (.Debtor.), subject to tl)e terms, rents, covenants
and c~itions set forth in the Agreement of Lease dated
. , )()/~ J I , 1986, as the same may be extended,
amended an lor supplemented from time to time (the "Lease").
The Creditor has undertaken to make this advance to Debtor Ln
reliance upon, among other things, the security of this
Guaranty.
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event such payments are not timely made or the Demised Premises
are not vacated, this limitation of liability shall be of no
force and effect, and the liability hereunder shall be
unconditional and absolute.
3. The liability of the Guarantors hereunder is
absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected in any way
by reason of any failure to pursue, repay or preserve any .
rights against any person or persons, or the lack of any pr10r
enforcement of such rights. The Guarantors hereby waive any
right to require any such 'prior enforcement, and the Guarantors
a9re~ that any delay in enforcing or failure to enforce any
such rights shall in no way affect the liability of the
Guarantors hereunder, even if such rights are thereby lost.
"
4. The Guarantors hereby waive all notices whatsoever
.with respect to this Guaranty except for notice of demand for
payment from the Guarantors: and Guarantors further waive
notice of all other a.greements, present and future, between
Debtor and Cr~itor, including, but not being limited to notice
of Creditor's acceptance hereof, and intention to act in
reliance hereon, of their reliance hereon, of the amount, terms
and conditions of the agreements between Creditor and Debtor
and of any past or future de.faults thereunder. The. Guarantors
hereby consent to the..takihg:H of',' or. failure to t'ake,from time c
to time without notice to the Guarantors, any action of any
nature whatsoever with respect to the agreements between Debtor
and Creditor, including, but not being limited to any renewals,
extension~, modifications, postponements, compromises,.
indulgences, waivers, surrenders, exchanges, and releases, 'and
the Guarantors shall remain fully liable hereon,
notwitbstandingany of the foregoing. The Guarantors. hereby
. .waive the benefit of all laws now or hereafter in effect in any.
. . .
.way limiting or restrictingtbe liability of the Guarantor.s
hex;eunder, inclUding, without limitation, (a) all defenses
whatsoev$r to the Guarantors' liabitity hereunder except the
defenGes of (i) actual payment: and (ii) the performance of the'
other.obligations by t;Jle Creditor under the a9reements~ and'{b)
all r1ghts .to stay ot execution' and exemption of .property in
any a~tion ~oenforce the' liability of the Guarantors hereunder.
. S. In addition to all other liability of the
Guarantors hereunder, the Guarantors also agree to pay on
demand all costs and expenses (including reasonable counsel
fees) which may be incurred in tbe enforcement of the
agreements between Debtor and Creditor or the liability of the
Guarantors hereunder, by Creditor or' any assignee. No delay-in
making demand on the Guarantors for performance of payment of
the Guarantors' obligations hereunder'shall prejudice the right
to enforce said performance or. payment.
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6. The undersigned Guarantors further do hereby
empower any attorney of any court of record within the United
States or elsewhere to appear for them, or either one of them,
and after one or more declaration filed, confess judgment
against them or either of them as of any term for all sums due
hereunder, with costs. of suit and attorney's commission of five
(5\) percent for coilection and release of errors, and without
~~aY nf execution, and inquisition and extension upon any levy
on):eal.J~state is hereby waived, and condemnation agreed to,
and tte exemption of personal property from levy and sale on
any execution ber~on is also hereby expressly waived, and no
benefit of exemption be claimed under 'andby virtue of any
eitem.ption law. now in force or which may be hereafter passed.
7. This Guaranty is given in connection with and
evidences the obligation of the undersigned to make payment in
connection with a commercial transaction.
8. In the event of anyone or more of the provisions
contained in this Guaranty shall for any reason be held to be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such
invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any
other provisions of this Guaranty, but this Guaranty shall be
construed as if such'invalid, illegal, or unenforceable .
provisions had never been contained herein.
9. The liability of any Guarantor hereunder is not
conditioned upon the liability of any other Guarantor.
10. The liability of each of the parties, which
together are the Guarantors hereunder, ahall be joint and
IiH!ve~Al.
11. When the context so requires, the singular shall
be '.8\l.bat1tut;.ed for t~e plural, and vice versa. .
. . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on this~ 1 (A-ay of . ,::JL,/ \/ ,
1986, INTENDI.NG TO BE,.-LEGALLY BOUND, and to bind the executors,
'administrators, 1iei~~, sucaesso~s and assigns of the
undersigned, as applicable, the Guarantors have caused this
Guaranty to be duly executed and delivered.
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ANlENDMENT OF LEASE
d/b/a Koste Seven, Inc,
TIllS AMENDMENT OF LEASE dated 29lb day of September, 2004 is made and entered into by and between Home
Elite, Ltd., and PR Realty, LLC (hereinafter referred to as "Landlord"), in the Eastgate Plaza ("Shopping Center"),
Township of Hampden, County of Cumberland, Pennsylvania and Koste Seven, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation
(hereinafter referred to as "Tenant"), upon the following tenns and conditions:
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant executed and delivered a Lease Agreement dated July 31, 1986 covering 1,400 S,F. of
Retail Space located in the Shopping Center (hereinafter referred to as the "Lease Agreement").
AND WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant desire to extend the Lease Agreementas hereinafter set forth:
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the First Amendment of Lease Agreement, the agreements herein
contained and One Dollar ($1,00) in hand paid by Tenant to Landlord the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, Landlord and Tenant hereby agree as follows: .
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The term of the Lease is hereby extended through and including September 30,~~ Fixed Monthly Rental
for the demised Premises as outlined in Article 7 - Rent and Late Payment Charges of the aforementioned Lease
as Follows: r:. f '
nY-(-L ~
~ Year Lease
Year I
Year 2
Year 3
....--~... f<.vY ear 4
~ Year 5
October 1,2004 - September 30, 2005
October 1,2005 - September 30,2006
October I, 2006 - September 30, 2007
October I, 2007 - September 30, 2008
October 1,2008 - September 30,2009
$1,283.00 I Month Net, Net, Net
$1,309.00 I Month Net, Net, Net
$1,335.00 I Month Net, Net, Net
$1,361.00 I Month Net, Net, Net
$1,388.00 I Month Net, Net, Net
Tenant must give One Hundred Twenty (120) Day written notice NOT to renew. If said notice is not received,
Lease will be automatically terminated
*Lease Subject to Approval by new Landlord.
All other terms and conditions of the Lease Agreement shall continue in full force and effect, and Landlord and Tenant
hereby confirm the terms, provisions and conditions of the Lease Agreement are emended by this Amendment. This
Amendment shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs andfj. fers.
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Executed as of this .:J.- day of~ub.,r, 2004. Executed as of this ..DL day ofSer+^lftbcr, 20 .
TENANT:
By:
LANDLORD: HOME ELITE L TO I PR REALTY, LLC
By:
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ESTOPPEL LETTER
August 31,2004
RE: Confirmation of Lease Agreement for Eastgate Shopping Center, Hampden
Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of Wesley Associates (Landlord") the undersigned hereby cel1ifies
[0 you and agrees as follows recogni2ing that you will rely on the information contained
herein:
1. The undersigned is the tenant under a lease with Landlord, as follows: Lease
dated July 31, 1986, and occupies the premises demised hereunder.
2. The above lease as amended and/or assigned is 111 full force and effect &.r:d IJl,s
not otherwise been amended, modified, supplemented or superseded, and d~l-'get....er
herewith constitutes me entire agreement between the undersigned and Landlord with
respect to said premises. There is no other agreement (except for the agreements
contained herein) berween the undersigned and the Landlord with respects to said
premises or any other space at the above referenced propelty.
3. Neither the undersigned nor the Landlord is in default under the Lease. There
is no defense, offset, claim or counterclaim by or in favor of the undersigned against
Landlord under the Lease or against the obligation of the undersigned under the Lease.
4. The undersigned has not received notice and is not aware of any plior transfer,
assignment, hypothecation or pledge by Landlord or any of the Landlord's interest in the
Lease, except to you.
5. The monthly base rent of $1,218.25 due under the lease has been paid through
August 31, 2004, and aU additional rent due under the Lease has been paid through
August 31, 2004-
6. The tenant has a security deposit of $1,218.25 deposited with tl1e Landlord,
7. There are no actions, volunlary or omerwise. pending or, to the best knowledge
of the undersigned, threatened agamst the undersigned under the bankruptcy,
reorganization, moratorium or similar laws of the United Stares, any state thereof or any
other jurisdiction.
8. The undersigned has accepted possession. taken occupancy of. and is
conducting operations at the premises; the terrn of [he Lease has commenced; the
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undersigned has commenced the payment of rents for a.ll space subject [Q the Lease~ and
the lease is cUlTently a month-lo-month lease.
9. All work [0 be performed by Landlord under the Lease has been completed in
accordance wim the Lease and has been accepted by the undersigned and all
reimbursements and allowance due to the undersigned under the Lease in connection with
any work has been paid in full.
10- The Lease contains no first right of refusal, option to expand, option (0
terminate, or exclusive business rights. except as follows: None.
11. Tenant has not entered into any sublease, assignment or any other agreement
transferring any of its interest in the Lease or the Premises except as follows:
12. Tenant has not generated, used, stored, spilled, disposed of, or released any
hazardous subsunces at or in the Premises. "Hazardous Substances" means any
tlammable, explosive, toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, or corrosive substance or any
flammable, explosive, toxic. carcinogenic, mutagenic, or corrosive substance or waste,
including volatile petroleum products and derivatives and drycleaning solvents. To the
best of Tenant's knowledge, no asbestos or polychlorinated biphenyl ("PCB") is located
at, or in the Premises. The term "Hazardous Substances" does not include those materials
which are technically within the definition set fonh above but which are contained in pre-
packaged office supplies, cleaning materials or personal grooming items which are sold
for consumer or commercial use and typically used in other similar buildings or space.
Very truly yours,
. ice) President
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o PINTZUK BROWN REALTY GROUP
VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR US MAIL
October 6, 2005
Lynne Kostelac
Koste Seven, Inc
323 Somerset Drive
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
Lynne Kostelac
Koste Seven, Inc
5202 Simpson Ferry Road
Unit A
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
RE: NOTICE OF DEFAULT
Dear Lynne:
Unfortunately this letter shall serve as notice that you Lease Agreement is in a
state of Monetary Default. Our records indicate that you owe $5,677.20 in Base Rent and
Additional Rent as of the date of this letter. I have attached a ledger of this calculation
for your convenience. Failure to make full payment by October 15,2005 will result in
the matter being sent to our attorneys who will handle the collection of the amount due
using all remedies available in the Lease at your expense~
Please remit payment immediately.
;;!d76
R. Christopher Datz,
Director of Asset Management Services
491 Old York Road, Suite 200 . Jenkintown, PA 19046
Office: 215-881-8980 . Fax:: 215-881-8983 . Web: www.pbrginc.com
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Ii] PIN1ZUK BROWN REALTY GROUP .
April 24, 2006
Koste Seven, Inc.
PO Box 3010
Shiremanstown, PA 17011-3010
RE: Outstanding Balance
Enclosed is a copy of your ledger to date. Note that there is currently a delinquent
balance of $2,091.40. Please send payment in full to resolve this issue. If you have any
questions regarding this matter, please contact me at the number or email address found
below. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
iu~~t~
Tara Malone
Property Accountant
215-881-8980 x206
tem@tbrg.net
491 Old York Road, Suite 200 . Jenkintown, PA 19046
Office: 215-881-8980 . Fax: 215-881-8983 . Web: www.pbrginc.com
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Ii] PINTlUK BROWN REALTY GROUP
May 19,2006
Via Certified Mail and Rel!ular Mail
Koste Seven, Inc.
323 Somerset Drive
Shiremanstown, P A 17011
RE: OUTSTANDING BALANCE
According to our records, you have an outstanding balance in the amount of $4091.87
that dates back to November 2005. Please review the copy of your ledger enclosed, and
remit payment of $4091.87 in order to rectify the account. Contact me via the number
below if you have any questions.
Your attention to this matter is l!reatlv appreciated.
Sincerely,
Tara Malone
Property Accountant
215-881-8980 x206
491 Old York Road, Suite 200 . Jenkintown, PA 19046
Office: 215-881-8980 . Fax: 215-881-8983 . Web: www.pbrginc.com
'SeP.21. 2006 12:14PM
No.8140 P 2
Ii] PINTZUK BROWN REALTY GROUP
VIA CERTIFIED & REGULAR US MAIL
July 14, 2006
Lynne Kostelac
Koste Seven, Inc.
323 Somerset Drive
Shiremanstown, P A 19011
Lynne Kostelac
Koste Seven, Inc.
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Unit A
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
RE: NOTICE OF DEFAULT
Dear Lynne:
This letter shall serve as formal notice of Monetary Default of the Lease
agreement dated July 31, 1986 for the Leased Premises known as 5205 East Simpson
Ferry Road, Mechanicsburg, P A. The current balance on your account as of the date of
this letter is $6302.46. You must immediately make payment on this account or the
Landlord will be forced to proceed with its remedies under Article 30 (b) of the Lease
Agreement. Please note Article 30 (b) of the Lease Agreement includes acceleration of
Rent, dispossession and eviction, termination and legal proceeding for judgments of
possession and money damages.
If payment in full is not received by this office on or before July 25, 2006 we will
turn this matter to our attorneys and proceed with the Landlord's full rights in law and
equity at your expense.
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Asset Manager
491 Old YUIk Road. Suite 200 . Jenkintown. PA 19046
Office: 215-881-8980 . Fax; 215-881-8983 · Web: www.pbrginc.com
'Sep.21. 2006 12:14PM
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fPMLnagement\
Date l 711112006
Tenant Ledger
Code koste Property ce.ast Lease From 10115/1986
Name Koste Seven, Inc. Unit 1 Lease To
Address 5205 Simpson Ferry Road Status Current Move In 10/15/1986
Rent 1309 Move Out
City St. Zip Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Phone(O)- (717) 697-5855 Phone(H)-
Date Description Charge Payment Balance Chg/Rec
2/28/2006 Late Fee Still Outstanding from 11/18/05 90.93 90.93 58381
3/1/2006 RENT (03/2006) 1,309.00 1,399.93 58636
3/1/2006 CAM (03/2006) 354.05 1,753.98 58637
3/1/2006 Property Tax Pass Thru (03/2006) 113.43 1.867.41 58638
3/112006 InsuranCe Pass Thru (03/2006) 42.13 1.909.54 58639
3/612006 March Late Fees, 5% of $1818,61 90.93 2,000.47 58901
4/1/2006 RENT (04/2006) 1,309.00 3,309.47 59084
4/1/2006 CAM (04/2006) 354.05 3,663.52 59085
4/112006 Property Tax Pass Thru (04/2006) 113.43 3,776.95 59086
4/1/2006 Insurance Pass Thru (04/2006) 42.13 3,819.08 59087
4/6/2006 April Late Fees, 5% of $1818.61 90.93 3,910.01 59347
4/13/2006 chk# 20455 1,818.61 2,091.40 42025
5/1/2006 RENT (05/2006) 1,309.00 3,400.40 5~858
5/1/2006 CAM (05/2006) 354.05 3,754.45 59859
5/1/2006 Property Tax Pass Thru (05/2006) 113.43 3,867.88 59860
5/1/2006 Insurance Pass Thru (05/2006) 42.13 3,910.01 59861
5/6/2006 May Late Fees, 5% of $3637.22 181.86 4,091.87 60122
6/1/2006 RENT (06/2006) 1,309.00 5,400.87 60298
6/1/2006 CAM (06/2006) 354.05 . 5,754.92 60299
6/1/2006 Property Tax Pass Thru (06/2006) 113.43 5,868.35 9-.03_00
6/1/2006 Insurance Pass Thru (06/2006) 42.13 5,910.48 60301
6/6/2006 June Late Fees, 5% of $3637.22 181.86 6,092.34 9J);475
6/8/2006 chk# 20513 1,908.61 4,183.73 42368
7/1/2006 RENT (07/2006) 1,309.00 5,492.73 60651
7/112006 CAM (07/2006) 354.05 5,846.78 60652
7/1/2006 Property Tax Pass Thru (07/2006) 113.43 5,960.21 606.53
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BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Plaintiffs,
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road
Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Docket No. 06-6681 (Civil)
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE
TO THE PROTHONTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Civil Action Complaint in the above-captioned
matter.
By:
Dated:
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FREY, PETRAKIS, DEEB, BLUM
& BRIGGS, P.C.
LD. Nos. 65886 91635
Frank G. rphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
1601 Market Street, Suite 2600
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
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429 South 18th Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 730-7310
HOME ELITE, LTD., INC. and
P. R. REAL ESTATE, LCC,
Plaintiffs
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-6681 CIVIL TERM
KOSTE SEVEN, INC. and
LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC,
Defendants
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PETITION TO STRIKE OFF OR OPEN JUDGMENT
AND NOW comes the Defendant, Koste Seven, Inc., and files this Petition to Strike Off
or Open Judgment based upon the following:
1. Plaintiffs filed a Complaint for confession of judgment, specifically a judgment for
past due rent owed, to the above term and number.
2. The Complaint alleges that Defendant has defaulted on its obligation under the certain
lease agreement which is attached to that Complaint by its failure to pay rent in the amount of
$3,778.42.
3. The failure to pay rent is the sole basis upon which the monetary judgment is based.
4. The Defendant, Koste Seven, Inc., has not defaulted on the lease in that it has paid all
minimum rent and additional rent and is current on that rental payment.
5. Defendant Koste Seven, Inc., has repeatedly contacted the agents for Plaintiffs
notifying them that payments are current and asking them to substantiate their claim that past due
rent is due.
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6. The agents for Plaintiffs have failed or refused to respond to Defendant Koste Seven,
Inc., and instead proceeded with this Complaint for confession of monetary judgment for past
due rent as well as filing a Complaint for confession of judgment seeking possession docketed to
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County docketed at No. 06-6682.
7. The Plaintiffs have themselves defaulted on the terms of the lease by their failure to
maintain the premises in accordance with the terms of the lease.
8. Defendant Koste Seven, Inc., is engaged in the restaurant business and any attempt to
remove it from the premises at this time will have a substantial effect on its ability to continue in
business.
9. Defendant Koste Seven, Inc., will suffer irreparable harm if this Court does not grant a
stay of the proceedings pending the resolution of this matter since it has operated its business at
this location for many years as an established restaurant in the area and cannot operate at any
other location at this time.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Koste Seven, Inc., requests this Honorable Court to do the
following:
A. Open or in the alternative strike off the monetary judgment for past
due rent entered in this case;
B. Stay the proceedings pending a hearing on the matter; and
C. Such other relief as the Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully submitted, /'
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Attorney for Defendant Koste Seven, Inc.
429 South 18th Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
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VERIFICATION
LYNN M. FROMM, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she is the
President of Koste Seven, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, and that as such officer, she is
authorized to make this Verification on its behalf and that the facts set forth in the foregoing
Petition are true and correct to the best of her knowledge, information and belief, and further
understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have this day served the foregoing Petition by depositing a
copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania,
addressed to the following:
Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Frey, Petrakis, Deeb, Blum & Briggs
1601 Market Street, Suite 2600
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P. R. REAL ESTATE, LCC,
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ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-6681 CIVIL TERM
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RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW this l.. 't~ day of
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Defendant Koste Seven, Inc.' s Petition, a Rule is issued upon Plaintiffs to show what cause it
has, if any, why the relief requested by Defendant Koste Seven, Inc., should not be granted.
SAID RULE is returnable z. () days from service upon Plaintiffs' counsel by first
class mail.
PENDING resolution of the matters raised in this Petition, all proceedings in regard to
execution on the monetary judgment are STAYED.
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BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road, Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No. 06-6681 (Civil)
PLAINTIFFS' ANSWER TO DEFENDANT, KOSTE SEVEN, INC.'S
PETITION TO STRIKE OFF OR OPEN JUDGMENT
Plaintiffs, Home Elite, Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC, (hereinafter
"Plaintiffs"), by and through their undersigned counsel, hereby submit their Answer to
the Petition to Strike Off or Open Judgment filed by Defendant, Koste Seven, Inc.,
(hereinafter "Defendant") as follows:
1. Denied. The Complaint speaks for itself and, as such, no responsive
pleading is required. To the extent a response is required, it is denied that the
Complaint for confession of judgment was for past due rent owed. Rather, the
Complaint for confession of judgment was for past rent owed and attorneys' fees.
2. Denied. The Complaint speaks for itself and, as such, no responsive
pleading is required. To the extent a response is required, the Complaint alleges that
Defendant defaulted on its obligations under the Lease, Amendment of Lease, and
Estoppel Letter by virtue of its failure to pay Plaintiffs minimum rent and Additional
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Rent in the amount of $3,778.42. The Complaint provides a specific enumeration of
the accumulation of the amount due and owing as of November 10,2006 which is as
follows:
Descriotion
Amount Owed
Late Fee Still Outstanding from 11/18/05
Pre-Paid 3/06 rent in 2/06
Pre- Paid 3/06 rent in 2/06 ck #20369
Pre-Paid 3/06 rent in 2/06 ck#20369
Pre- Paid 3/06 rent in 2/06 ck#20369
Rent (3/2006)
CAM (3/2006)
Property Taxes Pass Thru (3/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (3/2006)
March Late Fees, 5% of$1,818.61
Waived 3/061ate fee prepaid ck#20369
Rent (4/2006)
CAM (4/2006)
Property Taxes Pass Thru (4/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (4/2006)
April Late Fees, 5% of$1,818.61
Check #20455
Rent (5/2006)
CAM (5/2006)
Property Taxes Pass Thru (5/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (5/2006)
May Late Fees, 5% of $3,637.22
Rent (6/2006)
CAM (6/2006)
Property Taxes Pass Thru (6/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (6/2006)
June Late Fees, 5% of $3,637.22
Check # 20513
Rent (7/2006)
CAM (7 / 2006)
Property Taxes Pass Thru (7 / 2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (7/2006)
July Late Fees, 5% of $3,637.22
Check #20574
Rent (8/2006)
CAM (8/2006)
Property Taxes Pass Thru (8/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (8/2006)
August Late Fees, 5% of $5,455.83
Check #20628
Rent (9/2006)
CAM (9/2006)
$90.93
-$1,309.00
-$354.05
-$113.43
-$42.13
$1,309.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$90.93
-$90.93
$1,309.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$90.93
-$1,818.61
$1,309.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$181.86
$1,309.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$181.86
-$1,908.61
$1,309.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$181.86
-$1,908.61
$1,309.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$272.79
-$1,908.00
$1,309.00
$354.05
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TOTAL:
$113.43
$42.13
$272.79
-$1,908.00
-$959.69
-$75.25
$93.42
$1,335.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$178.69
$1,335.00
$354.05
$113.43
$42.13
$119.18
-$2,000.00
$3,778.42
Property Taxes Pass Thru (9/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (9/2006)
September Late Fees, 5% of $5,455.83
Check # 20659
Y /E 2005 CAM Reconciliation Credit
Y / E 2005 Insurance Reconciliation Credit
Y /E 2005 RE Tax Reconciliation Charge
RENT (10/2006)
CAM (10/2006)
Property Tax Pass Thru (10/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (10/2006)
October Late Fees, 5% of $3,573.83
RENT (11/2006)
CAM (11/2006)
Property Tax Pass Thru (11/2006)
Insurance Pass Thru (11/2006)
November Late Fees, 5% of $2,383.50
Check #20723
3. Denied. This allegation is a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. To the extent a response is required, it is denied that the failure
to pay rent is the sole basis upon which the monetary judgment is based. By way of
further answer, Defendant defaulted on its obligations under the Lease, Amendment of
Lease, and Estoppel Letter and is in breach of same.
4. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant has not defaulted on the
lease, that it has paid all minimum rent and additional rent, and that is it current on
rental payments. By way of further answer, Defendant defaulted on its obligations
under the Lease, Amendment of Lease, and Estoppel Letter by virtue of its failure to
pay Plaintiffs minimum rent and Additional Rent in the amount of $3,778.42.
5. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that a representative
from Plaintiffs and a representative from Defendant have communicated. It is denied
that Defendant's representative has notified Plaintiffs that all payments are current
and has asked Defendant to substantiate Plaintiffs' claim.
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6. Denied. It is specifically denied that agents for Plaintiffs have failed or
refused to respond to Defendant other than through filing a Complaint.
7. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs are in breach of any
contract, agreement, and/ or lease. It is also specifically denied that Plaintiffs have
failed to maintain the premises in accordance with the terms of the Lease, Amendment
of Lease, and/ or Estoppel Letter.
8. Denied. This allegation is denied as a conclusion of claw to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is required, after reasonable
investigation, Plaintiffs are without knowledge as to the ability of Defendant to
continue "in business."
9. Denied. This allegation is denied as a conclusion of claw to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is required, it is specifically
denied that Defendant will suffer irreparable harm if this Honorable Court does not
stay the instant proceedings. By way of further answer, after reasonable investigation,
Plaintiffs are without knowledge as to Defendant's reputation in the area and whether
or not Defendant can operate at another location.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, Home Elite, Ltd., Inc. and P.R. Real Estate, LLC,
respectfully request that this Honorable Court deny Defendant's Petition to Strike Off
or Open Judgment and allow the Judgment to stand as is.
By:
Fr G. Murphy, squire (ID No. 65886)
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire (ID No. 91635)
1601 Market Street, Suite 2600
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
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VERIFICATION
I, Frank G. Murphy, Esquire, hereby state that I am authorized to make this
Verification pursuant to Pa.R.Civ.P. 1024(c) as a representative of Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs
are outside the jurisdiction of the Court and a verification cannot be obtained within
the time allowed for filing this pleading. I further state that the statements made in
the foregoing Answer are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information
and belief. I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: February lA, 2007
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BY: Frank G. Murphy, Esquire
Christina M. Hughes, Esquire
Identification Nos. 65886; 91635
1601 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0500
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Home Elite Ltd., Inc. and
P.R. Real Estate, LLC
HOME ELITE LTD., INC. and
P.R. REAL ESTATE, LLC
491 Old York Road, Suite 200
Jenkintown, PA 19046
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
KOSTE SEVEN, INC.
and LAWRENCE L. KOSTELAC
5205 Simpson Ferry Road, Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendants.
Docket No. 06-6681 (Civil)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Frank G. Murphy, Esquire, hereby certify that, on February
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caused a copy of the within Answer to Petition to Strike Off or Open Judgment to be
served, via first class mail, postage pre-paid, upon the following parties:
Michael L. Bangs, Esquire
Bangs Law Office
429 South 18th Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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