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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2000
Chateau Communities, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Maryland 001-12496 38-3132038
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Formation) File Number) Identification Number)
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6160 South Syracuse Way, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code (303) 741-8707
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N/A
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(Former Name of Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On July 26, 2000, Chateau Communities, Inc. issued a press release relating to
certain selected financial information for the quarter ended June 30, 2000. A
copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements - None
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information - None
(c) Exhibits
99 - Press Release of Chateau Communities, Inc., dated July 26, 2000
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: July 31, 2000 CHATEAU COMMUNITIES, INC.
By: /s/ Tamara D. Fischer
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Tamara D. Fischer
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
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99 - Press Release of Chateau Communities, Inc., dated July 26, 2000
