Re: Termination of Letter Agreement

Exhibit 10.44

February 7, 2013

Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx

Re: Termination of Letter Agreement

Dear Xxxxxx:

This letter will confirm our agreement to terminate the Letter Agreement dated February 18, 2008 between UDR, Inc. (the “Company”) and you, effective as of December 31, 2012.

Sincerely,

/s/Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx

Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx

Xxxxxx and acknowledged:

/s/Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx

Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx