U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Storage Lease Attachment
(Page 2 of 4 – 117th
Congress)
shall be the date such notice is delivered to the Lessor or, if mailed, the date on which such notice
is postmarked.
9. Term. The term of the Lease may not exceed the constitutional term of the Congress to which
the Lessee has been elected. The Lease may be signed by the Member-Elect before taking office.
Should the Member-Elect not take office to serve as a Member of the 117th Congress, the Lease
will be considered null and void.
10. Early Termination. If either Lessor or Lessee terminates the Lease under the terms of the Lease,
the terminating party agrees to promptly file a copy of any termination notice with the Office of
Finance, U.S. House of Representatives, O’Neill Federal Building, Suite 3220, Attn: Jason
Washington, Washington, D.C. 20515, and with the Administrative Counsel, Office of the Chief
Administrative Officer, U.S. House of Representatives, 217 Ford House Office Building,
Washington, D.C. 20515.
11. Notification upon Occurrence of Certain Events. Lessor agrees to promptly notify Lessee in
writing in the event Lessor sells, transfers, or otherwise disposes of the leased premises; in the
event Lessor is placed in bankruptcy proceedings (whether voluntarily or involuntarily); in the
event the leased premises is foreclosed upon; or in the event of any similar occurrence. Lessee
shall promptly file a copy of any such notice with the Office of Finance, U.S. House of
Representatives, O’Neill Federal Building, Suite 3220, Attn: Jason Washington, Washington,
D.C. 20515.
12. Maintenance of Common Areas. Lessor agrees to maintain in good order, at its sole expense,
all public and common areas of the building including, but not limited to, all sidewalks, parking
areas, elevators, escalators, entryways, exits, alleys and other like areas.
13. Maintenance of Structural Components. Lessor also agrees to maintain in good order, repair
or replace as needed, at its sole expense and when applicable, all structural and other components
of the premises including, but not limited to, roofs, ceilings, walls (interior and exterior), floors,
windows, doors, foundations, fixtures, and all mechanical, plumbing, electrical and air
conditioning/heating systems or equipment (including window air conditioning units provided by
the Lessor) serving the premises.
14. Lessor Liability for Failure to Maintain. Lessor shall be liable for any damage, either to
persons or property, sustained by Lessee or any of his or her employees or guests, caused by
Lessor’s failure to fulfill its obligations under Sections 12 and 13 of this Attachment.
15. Federal Tort Claims Act. Lessor agrees that the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2671-
80, satisfies any and all obligations on the part of the Lessee to purchase private liability
insurance. Lessee shall not be required to provide any certificates of insurance to Lessor.
16. Limitation of Liability. Lessor agrees that neither Lessee nor the House nor any of the House’s
officers or employees will indemnify or hold harmless Lessor against any liability of Lessor to
any third party that may arise during or as a result of the Lease or Lessee’s tenancy.
17. Compliance with Laws. Lessor shall be solely responsible for complying with all applicable
permitting and zoning ordinances or requirements, and with all local and state building codes,