Exhibit 16.1
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June 16, 2011
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549-7561
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549-7561
Dear Sirs/Madams:
We have read Item 4.01 of Apartment Trust of America, Inc. (f/k/a/ Grubb & Ellis Apartment REIT, Inc.) Form 8-K dated June 17, 2011, and have the following comments:
1. | We agree with the statements made in section (a) of Item 4.01 in regard to changes in registrant’s certifying accountant. | ||
2. | We have no basis on which to agree or disagree with the statements made in section (b) of Item 4.01 in regard to changes in registrant’s certifying accountant. |
Yours truly,
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