Common use of RIGHT TO REFUSE TO TRANSFER SHARES Clause in Contracts

RIGHT TO REFUSE TO TRANSFER SHARES. Whenever it is deemed by them to be reasonably necessary to protect the tax status of the Trust, the Board of Trustees may require a statement or affidavit from each Shareholder or proposed transferee of Shares setting forth the number of Shares already owned by him and any related person specified in the form prescribed by the Board of Trustees for that purpose. If, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees, which shall be conclusive, any proposed transfer would jeopardize the status of the Trust as a REIT under the Real Estate Investment Trust Provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, whether or not any Shares are or may become Excess Shares under Article XII, the Trustees may refuse to permit such transfer. Any attempted transfer for which the Trustees have refused their permission shall be void and of no effect to transfer any legal or beneficial interest in the Shares. All contracts for the sale or other transfer of Shares shall be subject to this provision.