June 12, 1996 Balcor Realty Investors 86-I A Real Estate Limited Partnership c/o The Balcor Company Bannockburn Lake Office Plaza 2355 Waukegan Road, Suite A200 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attention: Ilona Adams Re: Agreement of Sale dated as of May 6, 1996 between Balcor Realty Investors 86-Series I A Real Estate Limited Partnership (the "Seller") and Security Capital Pacific Trusts (the "Purchaser"), as amended by a First Amendment to Agreement of Sale and Escrow Agreement dated May 31, 1996 Gentlemen: We regret to inform you that, pursuant to paragraph 7.1 of the captioned document (the "Agreement"), Purchaser hereby terminates the Agreement. While Purchaser remains interested in acquisition of the subject property, unfortunately it has not been feasible for us to complete our necessary inspection and evaluation activities within the time frame set forth in the Agreement. While this must necessarily be a formal notice to comport with the requirements of the Agreement, we would like to express our interests in keeping the possibility of Purchaser's acquisition of the Property alive. To that end, we would be happy to discuss the matter with you at your convenience. Sincerely, Security Capital Pacific Trust By: /s/ Anthony R. Arnest --------------------------------- Printed Name: Anthony R. Arnest ------------------------ Title: Vice President ------------------------------- [copies indicated on attached page] cc: The Balcor Company Bannockburn Lake Office Plaza 2355 Waukegan Road Suite A200 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Att: Alan Lieberman Facsimile No: 847/317-4462 Katten, Muchin and Zavis 525 West Monroe Street, Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60606 Att: Daniel J. Perlman, Esq. Facsimile No: 312-902-1061 Charter Title Insurance Company 4655 Sweetwater Blvd. Suite 200 Sugar Land, TX 77479 Att: Francis Chetta Facisimile No: 713-242-1144 Mayer, Brown & Platt 190 South LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60603 Att: John F. Edelbrock, Jr. Esq. Facisimile: 312-701-7711