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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): APRIL 18, 1997
BAY APARTMENT COMMUNITIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
MARYLAND 1-12672 77-0404318
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS employer
of incorporation) identification no.)
4340 STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD, SUITE 275, SAN JOSE, CA 95129
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(408) 983-1500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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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 filed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BAY APARTMENT COMMUNITIES, INC.
Dated: April 21, 1997 By: /s/ Gilbert M. Meyer
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Gilbert M. Meyer
Chairman of the Board and President
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