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                            AVALON PROPERTIES, INC.
                            15 River Road, Suite 210
                         Wilton, Connecticut 06897-4064


                                                                    May 26, 1998

Dear Fellow Stockholder:

We have previously sent to you proxy materials for the Special Meeting of Avalon
Properties, Inc. on June 4, 1998. YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS UNANIMOUSLY
RECOMMENDED THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSED MERGER WITH BAY
APARTMENT COMMUNITIES, INC.

Because approval of the merger requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of
all outstanding shares, YOUR VOTE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. Remember, if you do
not vote, it will have the same effect as a vote against the merger. WHETHER OR
NOT YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY
CARD TODAY IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Richard L. Michaux

Richard L. Michaux
Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Avalon Properties, Inc.





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