CONSENT OF LANCE R. PRIMIS
Published on May 5, 1998
Exhibit 23.9
CONSENT TO SERVE AS A DIRECTOR
In the event Avalon Properties, Inc. is merged (the "Merger") with and into
Bay Apartment Communities, Inc. (the "Company"), I hereby agree to serve as a
director of the Company, which will be renamed Avalon Bay Communities, Inc.
following the Merger. I also agree to the inclusion of the references to me in
the Company's registration statement on Form S-4 and any prospectus included
therein as a person who has agreed to serve as a director of the Company.
/s/ Lance R. Primis
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Lance R. Primis
May 3, 1998