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MGR REAL ESTATE INC. (The "Lessor") is leasing 2020 MAIN STREET, IRVINE, CA (The "Premises") to AI AUTOMATION GROUP, LLC (The "Lessee"). The Lessee asked their lawyers to identify provisions that are illegal or unenforceable under California law. Can you list any illegal or unenforceable provisions in Sections 5-8 of the lease agreement. Write back to me in here with your findings.

1. Entry for Repairs and Inspection without Notice (Section 6.B) - California Civil Code §1954 requires reasonable notice for non-emergency entries.

2. Entry for Repairs and Inspection Remedies (Section 6.B) - Under California Civil Code § 1668, a lease cannot waive remedies where the Lessor’s own negligence causes damage or interferes with possession. The waiver in the section “Entry for Repairs and Inspection” is overbroad and partially unenforceable.

3. Broad Release and Indemnification (Section 7) - Under California Civil Code § 1668, contracts that attempt to release a party from responsibility for their own fraud, willful injury, or violation of law are void as against public policy. This clause does not carve out the Lessor’s negligence from the release.

4. “Sole and Absolute Discretion” for Assignment (Section 8.A) - This contradicts language in Section 8.C of the lease which states consent “shall not be unreasonably withheld”. Under California Civil Code § 1654, contradictory standards in a contract must be interpreted against the party who drafted the contract. The ambiguity will be construed against Lessor.