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<LEGEND>
The Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements for Cambridge + Related Housing Properties L.P. and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> Cambridge + Related Housing Properties L.P.
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