CENTERSPACE

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We depend on residents for rental payments, which accounts for most of our revenue, and low occupancy rates or lease terminations could reduce our revenues from rents. The value of our properties and our ability to make distributions depend on the ability of our residents to generate enough income to pay their rents on time. The success of our properties depends on the occupancy levels, rental income and operating expenses of our properties and our business. Residents’ inability to timely or fully pay their rents may be impacted by their employment prospects and other constraints on their personal finances, including debts, purchases and other factors. These and other changes beyond our control may adversely affect our residents’ ability to make their required lease payments. If residents default on their leases or fail to renew their leases, we may be unable to re-lease the property for the rent previously received. Our apartment leases are generally for a term of 12 months or less. The short-term nature of these leases generally serves to reduce our risk to adverse effects of inflation, as our leases allow for adjustments in the rental rate at the time of renewal, which may enable us to seek increases. However, because these leases generally allow residents to leave at the expiration of the lease term without penalty, our rental revenues are impacted by declines in market rents more quickly than if our leases were for longer terms. Furthermore, we may be unable to increase rents, whether due to market conditions or applicable law, at a rate consistent with inflation. In addition, we may be unable to sell a property with low occupancy without incurring a loss. These events and others could cause us to reduce the amount of distributions we make to shareholders and may also cause the value of our common shares to decline.

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We depend on residents for rental payments, which account for most of our revenue, and low occupancy rates or lease terminations could reduce our revenues from rents. The value of our properties and our ability to make distributions depend on the ability of our residents to generate enough income to pay their rents on time. The success of our properties depends on the occupancy levels, rental income and operating expenses of our properties and our business. Residents’ inability to timely or fully pay their rents may be impacted by their employment prospects and other constraints on their personal finances, including debts, purchases and other factors. These and other changes beyond our control may adversely affect our residents’ ability to make their required lease payments. If residents default on their leases or fail to renew their leases, we may be unable to re-lease the property for the rent previously received. Our apartment leases are generally for a term of 12 months or less. The short-term nature of these leases generally serves to reduce our risk to adverse effects of inflation and increases in operating costs, as our leases allow for adjustments in the rental rate at the time of renewal, which may enable us to seek increases. However, because these leases generally allow residents to leave at the expiration of the lease term without penalty, our rental revenues are impacted by declines in market rents more quickly than if our leases were for longer terms. Furthermore, we may be unable to increase rents, whether due to market conditions or applicable law, at a rate consistent with inflation or our increased operating costs. In addition, we may be unable to sell a property with low occupancy without incurring a loss. These events and others could cause us to reduce the amount of distributions we make to shareholders and may also cause the value of our common shares to decline.

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Uncertain global macro-economic and political conditions could materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Our results of operations are materially affected by economic and political conditions in the United States and internationally, including inflation, deflation, interest rates, recession, availability of capital, and the effects of governmental initiatives to manage economic conditions. The current conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, resulting sanctions and related countermeasures by the United States and other countries, could lead to market disruptions, including significant volatility in the credit and capital markets and the economy in general, which could weaken our operations and financial performance. Any development or escalation of these conflicts, or any new conflicts, including those resulting from the policies of the U.S. Presidential Administration, could significantly affect worldwide political stability and cause turmoil in the capital markets and generally in the global financial system. Additionally, geopolitical and macroeconomic consequences of these events cannot be predicted but could severely impact the world economy.

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Uncertain global macro-economic and political conditions could materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Our results of operations are materially affected by economic and political conditions in the United States and internationally, including inflation, deflation, interest rates, recession, availability of capital, and the effects of governmental initiatives to manage economic conditions. Actual or threatened wars or other international conflicts, such as those in Ukraine, the Middle East, and South America, resulting sanctions and related countermeasures by the United States and other countries, could lead to market disruptions, including significant volatility in the credit and capital markets and the economy in general, which could weaken our operations and financial performance. Any development or escalation of these conflicts, or any new conflicts, including those resulting from the policies of the U.S. Presidential Administration, could significantly affect worldwide political stability and cause turmoil in the capital markets and generally in the global financial system. Additionally, geopolitical and macroeconomic consequences of these events cannot be predicted but could severely impact the world economy.

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There is also substantial uncertainty surrounding tariffs and international trade relations, and it is difficult for us to predict future trade measures and the impact they will have on our business and operations. In early 2025, the new Administration imposed and threatened additional tariffs on imports from various countries. In response, some of these countries imposed and threatened additional tariffs on imports from the U.S. How long current tariffs will remain in place, and whether the new Administration will enact the threatened tariffs or impose entirely new ones is uncertain. The new tariffs, along with any additional tariffs or trade restrictions that may be implemented by the U.S. or retaliatory trade measures or tariffs implemented by other countries, could result in reduced economic activity, increased costs in operating our business, reduced spending on housing, limits on trade with the U.S. or other potentially adverse economic outcomes.

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There is also substantial uncertainty surrounding tariffs and international trade relations, and it is difficult for us to predict future trade measures and the impact they will have on our business and operations. New or existing tariffs, along with any additional tariffs or trade restrictions that may be implemented by the U.S. or retaliatory trade measures or tariffs implemented by other countries, could result in reduced economic activity, increased costs in operating our business, reduced spending on housing, limits on trade with the U.S. or other potentially adverse economic outcomes.

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The occurrence of any of these could cause current or potential residents to delay or decrease spending on housing as their budgets are impacted by economic or political conditions. The inability of current and potential residents to pay market rents may adversely affect our earnings and cash flows. In addition, deterioration of conditions in worldwide credit markets could limit our ability to obtain financing to fund our operations and capital expenditures.

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In addition, there may be political crises, civil unrest, or another outbreak or escalation of hostilities among various actors in the markets in which we operate, including Minneapolis, which could threaten the safety of our residents, subject our communities to increased risk of damage and could worsen the long-term attractiveness of our communities if they persist. The occurrence of any of these could cause current or potential residents to delay or decrease spending on housing as their budgets are impacted by economic or political conditions. The inability of current and potential residents to pay market rents may adversely affect our earnings and cash flows. In addition, deterioration of conditions in worldwide credit markets could limit our ability to obtain financing to fund our operations and capital expenditures.

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Our financial performance is subject to risks associated with the real estate industry and ownership of apartment communities. Our financial performance risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Our financial performance is subject to risks associated with the real estate industry and ownership of apartment communities. These risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

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•competition from other apartment communities;

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•competition from other apartment communities and alternative housing;

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•we may be unable to identify suitable properties or other assets that meet our acquisition or development criteria or in consummating acquisitions or developments on satisfactory terms, or at all;

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•we may be unable to identify suitable properties or other assets that meet our acquisition or development criteria or consummate acquisitions or developments on satisfactory terms, or at all;

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We depend on a concentration of our investments in a single asset class, making our results of operations more vulnerable to a downturn or slowdown in the sector or other economic factors. Substantially all of our investments are concentrated in the multifamily housing sector. As a result, we are subject to risks inherent in investments in a single asset class. A downturn or slowdown in the demand for multifamily housing may have more pronounced effects on our business and results of operations or on the value of our assets than if we were more diversified in our investments into more than one asset class.

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We depend on a concentration of our investments in a single asset class, making our results of operations more vulnerable to a downturn or slowdown in the sector or other economic factors. Substantially all of our investments are concentrated in the multifamily housing sector. As a result, we are subject to risks inherent in investments in a single asset class. A downturn or slowdown in the demand for multifamily housing may have more pronounced effects on our business and results of operations or on the value of our assets than if our investments were diversified into more than one asset class.

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Inflation and price volatility in the global economy could hurt our business and results of operations. During the past several years, inflation in the United States rose to levels not experienced in recent decades, including rising energy prices, prices for consumer goods, interest rates, wages, and currency volatility. These increases and any fiscal or other policy interventions by the U.S. government in reaction to such events could harm our business by increasing our operating costs and our borrowing costs, as well as decreasing the capital available to our residents and prospective residents who wish to rent in our communities. Although we believe that we could increase rent to combat inflation, the cost to operate and maintain communities could increase faster or at a rate greater than our ability to increase rents, which could adversely affect our results of operations. We may also be limited by law in our ability to increase rents. See“Multifamily residential properties may be subject to rent stabilization regulations and other restrictions which limit our ability to raise rents above specified maximum amounts and could give rise to claims by residents that their rents exceed such specified maximum amounts.” See“Adverse changes in taxes and other laws may affect our liabilities relating to our properties and operations.”

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Inflation and price volatility in the global economy could hurt our business and results of operations. During the past several years, inflation in the United States rose to levels not experienced in recent decades, including rising energy prices, prices for consumer goods, interest rates, wages, and currency volatility. These increases and any fiscal or other policy interventions by the U.S. government in reaction to such events could harm our business by increasing our operating costs and our borrowing costs, as well as decreasing the capital available to our residents and prospective residents who wish to rent in our communities. Although we believe that we could increase rent to combat inflation, the cost to operate and maintain communities could increase faster or at a rate greater than our ability to increase rents, which could adversely affect our results of operations. We may also be limited by law in our ability to increase rents. See“Multifamily residential properties may be subject to rent stabilization regulations and other restrictions which limit our ability to raise rents above specified maximum amounts and could give rise to claims by residents that their rents exceed such specified maximum amounts.” See“Adverse changes in tax laws and other laws may affect our liabilities relating to our properties and operations.”

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Catastrophic weather, natural events, and climate change could adversely affect our business. Some of our apartment communities are located in areas that may experience catastrophic weather and other natural events from time to time, including snow or ice storms, flooding, tornadoes, or other severe or inclement weather. These natural events could cause damage or losses that may be greater than insured levels. If a loss occurs in excess of insured limits, we could lose all or a portion of our investment in an affected property as well as future revenue from that apartment community. We may continue to be obligated to repay mortgage indebtedness or other obligations related to an affected apartment community.

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Catastrophic weather, natural events, and climate change could adversely affect our business. Some of our apartment communities are located in areas that may experience catastrophic weather and other natural events from time to time, including snow or ice storms, fires, flooding, tornadoes, or other severe or inclement weather. These natural events could cause damage or losses that may be greater than insured levels. If a loss occurs in excess of insured limits, we could lose all or a portion of our investment in an affected property as well as future revenue from that apartment community. We may continue to be obligated to repay mortgage indebtedness or other obligations related to an affected apartment community.

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Our current or future insurance may not protect us against possible losses. We carry comprehensive liability, fire, cyber, extended coverage, and other insurance covering our properties and our business at levels that we believe to be adequate and comparable to coverage customarily obtained by others in our industry. However, the coverage limits of our current or future policies may be insufficient to cover the full cost of repair or replacement of all potential losses, or our level of coverage may not remain available in the future or, if available, may be available only at unacceptable cost or with unacceptable terms. We also do not maintain coverage for certain catastrophic events like hurricanes and earthquakes because the cost of such insurance is deemed by management to be higher than the risk of loss due to the location of our properties. In most cases, we have to renew our insurance policies annually and negotiate acceptable terms for coverage, exposing us to the volatility of the insurance markets, including the possibility of rate increases. In addition, a reduction of the number of insurance providers or the unwillingness of existing insurance providers to write insurance for multifamily properties may reduce the potential availability and cost for obtaining insurance on our properties. Any material increases in insurance rates or decrease in available coverage in the future could adversely affect our results of operations.

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Our current or future insurance may not protect us against possible losses. We carry comprehensive liability, fire, cyber, extended coverage, and other insurance covering our properties and our business at levels that we believe to be adequate and comparable to coverage customarily obtained by others in our industry. However, the coverage limits of our current or future policies may be insufficient to cover the full cost of repair or replacement of all potential losses, or our level of coverage may not remain available in the future or, if available, may be available only at unacceptable cost or with unacceptable terms. We also do not maintain coverage for certain catastrophic events like hurricanes and earthquakes because the cost of such insurance is deemed by management to be higher than the risk of loss due to the location of our properties. In most cases, we have to renew our insurance policies annually and negotiate acceptable terms for coverage, exposing us to the volatility of the insurance markets, including the possibility of rate increases. In addition, a reduction of the number of insurance providers or the unwillingness of existing insurance providers to write insurance for multifamily properties may reduce the potential availability and increase the cost for obtaining insurance on our properties. Any material increases in insurance rates or decrease in available coverage in the future could adversely affect our results of operations.

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Multifamily residential properties may be subject to rent stabilization regulations and other restritctions which limit our ability to raise rents above specified maximum amounts and could give rise to claims by residents that their rents exceed such specified maximum amounts. Rent control or rent stabilization laws and other regulatory restrictions may limit our ability to increase rents and otherwise charge residents fees and pass through new or increased operating costs to our residents. There has been a recent increase in municipalities and other local governments, including those in which we own properties, considering or being urged by advocacy groups to consider rent control or rent stabilization laws and regulations or take other actions which could limit our ability to raise rents based solely on market conditions. In addition, the multifamily housing industry has faced increased scrutiny over fees charged to residents. In January 2025, the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against the nation’s largest landlord for deceiving consumers about rent prices by charging “numerous mandatory fees” in addition to monthly rent. These restrictions, initiatives, government enforcement actions and any other future enactments of rent control or rent stabilization laws or other laws regulating multifamily housing, as well as any lawsuits against us arising from such rent control or other laws, may reduce rental revenues or increase operating costs. Such laws and regulations would limit our ability to charge market rents and fees, increase rents, evict residents, or recover increases in our operating expenses and could reduce the value of our multifamily properties or make it more difficult for us to dispose of properties in certain circumstances. Expenses associated with our investment in these multifamily properties, such as debt service, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, are generally not reduced when circumstances reduce rental income from the community. Furthermore, such regulations may impair our ability to attract higher-paying residents to such multifamily properties.

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Multifamily residential properties may be subject to rent stabilization regulations and other restrictions which limit our ability to raise rents above specified maximum amounts and could give rise to claims by residents that their rents exceed such specified maximum amounts. Rent control or rent stabilization laws and other regulatory restrictions may limit our ability to increase rents and otherwise charge residents fees and pass through new or increased operating costs to our residents. There has been a recent increase in municipalities and other local governments, including those in locations where we own properties, considering or being urged by advocacy groups to consider rent control or rent stabilization laws and regulations or take other actions which could limit our ability to raise rents based solely on market conditions. In addition, the multifamily housing industry has faced increased scrutiny over fees charged to residents. In January 2025, the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against the nation’s largest landlord for deceiving consumers about rent prices by charging “numerous mandatory fees” in addition to monthly rent. These restrictions, initiatives, government enforcement actions and any other future enactments of rent control or rent stabilization laws or other laws regulating multifamily housing, as well as any lawsuits against us arising from such rent control or other laws, may reduce rental revenues or increase operating costs. Such laws and regulations would limit our ability to charge market rents and fees, increase rents, evict residents, or recover increases in our operating expenses and could reduce the value of our multifamily properties or make it more difficult for us to dispose of properties in certain circumstances. Expenses associated with our investment in these multifamily properties, such as debt service, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, are generally not reduced when circumstances reduce rental income from the community. Furthermore, such regulations may impair our ability to attract higher-paying residents to our properties.

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Because real estate investments are relatively illiquid and various other factors limit our ability to dispose of assets, we may be unable to sell properties when appropriate. We may have limited ability to change our portfolio of properties quickly in response to our strategic plan and changes in economic or other conditions, the prohibitions under the federal income tax laws on REITs holding property for sale, and related regulations may affect our ability to sell properties. In some cases, the Code imposes penalties on a REIT that sells property held for less than two years and limits the number of properties it can sell in a given year. Our ability to dispose of assets also may be limited by constraints on our ability to use disposition proceeds to make acquisitions on financially attractive terms. Some of our properties were acquired using limited partnership Units of

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Because real estate investments are relatively illiquid and various other factors limit our ability to dispose of assets, we may be unable to sell properties when appropriate. We may have limited ability to change our portfolio by selling properties quickly in response to our strategic plan and changes in economic or other conditions, the prohibitions under the federal income tax laws on REITs holding property for sale, and related regulations. In some cases, the Code imposes penalties on a REIT that sells property held for less than two years and limits the number of properties it can sell in a given year. Our ability to dispose of assets also may be limited by constraints on our ability to use disposition proceeds to make acquisitions on financially attractive terms. Some of our properties were acquired using limited partnership Units of Centerspace, LP, our operating partnership, and are subject to certain tax-protection agreements that restrict our ability to sell these properties in transactions that would create current taxable income to the former owners. As a result, we are motivated to structure the sale of these assets as tax-free exchanges, the requirements of which are technical and may be difficult to achieve.

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Adverse changes in taxes and other laws may affect our liabilities relating to our properties and operations. Increases in real estate taxes, including recent property tax increases in several of the markets in which we operate, and service and transfer taxes may adversely affect our cash available for distributions and our ability to service our debt. Similarly, changes in laws that increase the potential liability for environmental conditions or that affect development, construction, and safety requirements may result in significant unanticipated costs. Future enactment of rent control or rent stabilization laws or other laws regulating apartment communities may reduce rental revenues or increase operating costs. See “Multifamily residential properties may be subject to rent stabilization regulations and other restrictions which limit our ability to raise rents above specified maximum amounts and could give rise to claims by residents that their rents exceed such specified maximum amounts.” The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 may also increase our tax burden. See “Legislative or regulatory actions affecting REITs could have an adverse effect on us or our shareholders.”

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Adverse changes in tax laws and other laws may affect our liabilities relating to our properties and operations. Increases in real estate taxes, including recent property tax increases in several of the markets in which we operate, and service and transfer taxes may adversely affect our cash available for distributions and our ability to service our debt. Similarly, changes in laws that increase the potential liability for environmental conditions or that affect development, construction, and safety requirements may result in significant unanticipated costs. Future enactment of rent control or rent stabilization laws or other laws regulating apartment communities may reduce rental revenues or increase operating costs. See “Multifamily residential properties may be subject to rent stabilization regulations and other restrictions which limit our ability to raise rents above specified maximum amounts and could give rise to claims by residents that their rents exceed such specified maximum amounts.”

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We may be unable to retain or attract qualified management. We depend on our senior officers for essentially all aspects of our business operations. Our senior officers have experience in the real estate industry, and the loss of them would likely have a significant adverse effect on our operations and could adversely impact our relationships with lenders and industry personnel. Except for our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we do not have employment contracts with any of our senior officers. As a result, any senior officer may terminate his or her relationship with us at any time, without providing advance notice. If we fail to effectively manage a transition to new personnel, or if we fail to attract and retain qualified and experienced personnel on acceptable terms, it could adversely affect our business.

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We may be unable to retain or attract qualified management. We depend on our senior officers for essentially all aspects of our business operations. Our senior officers have experience in the real estate industry, and the loss of any one of them would likely have a significant adverse effect on our operations and could adversely impact our relationships with lenders and industry personnel. Except for our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we do not have employment contracts with any of our senior officers. The employment contracts require between 30 and 60 days’ advance notice before termination by our Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer. Any other senior officer may terminate his or her relationship with us at any time, without providing advance notice. If we fail to effectively manage a transition to new personnel, or if we fail to attract and retain qualified and experienced personnel on acceptable terms, it could adversely affect our business.

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We may be unable to attract and retain qualified employees. Strong economic growth in recent years has created a tight labor market in many markets in which we operate, and we depend on employees at our apartment communities to provide attractive homes for our residents. Further, inflation may necessitate increasing employee wages and salaries to retain our employees. The loss of key personnel at these apartment communities, or the inability or cost of replacing such personnel at such communities, could hurt our business and results of operations.

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We may be unable to attract and retain qualified employees. We face tight labor markets in many markets in which we operate, and we depend on employees at our apartment communities to provide attractive homes for our residents. Further, inflation may necessitate increasing employee wages and salaries to retain our employees. The loss of key personnel at these apartment communities, or the inability or cost of replacing such personnel at such communities, could hurt our business and results of operations.

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Even the most well-protected information, networks, systems, and facilities remain potentially vulnerable because the techniques used in such attempted security breaches evolve and generally are not recognized until launched against a target. In some cases, these breaches are designed to be undetected and, in fact, may not be detected. Accordingly, we and our service providers may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate security barriers or other preventative measures, thereby making it impossible to entirely mitigate this risk. The risk of a breach or security failure, particularly through cyber-attacks or cyber-intrusion, has generally increased because of the rise in new technologies and the increased sophistication and activities of the perpetrators of attempted attacks and intrusions. A security breach or other significant disruption involving computer networks and related systems could cause substantial costs and other negative effects, including litigation, remediation costs, costs to deploy additional protection strategies, compromising of confidential information, and reputational damage adversely affecting investor confidence.

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Even the most well-protected information, networks, systems, and facilities remain potentially vulnerable because the techniques used in such attempted security breaches evolve and generally are not recognized until launched against a target. In some cases, these breaches are designed to be undetected and, in fact, may not be detected. Accordingly, we and our service providers may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate security barriers or other preventative measures, thereby making it impossible to entirely mitigate this risk. The risk of a breach or security failure, particularly through cyber-attacks or cyber-intrusion, has generally increased because of the rise in new technologies, including artificial intelligence, and the increased sophistication and activities of the perpetrators of attempted attacks and intrusions. A security breach or other significant disruption involving computer networks and related systems could cause substantial costs and other negative effects, including litigation, remediation costs, costs to deploy additional protection strategies, compromising of confidential information, and reputational damage adversely affecting investor confidence.

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We may be responsible for potential liabilities under environmental laws. Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, we, as a current or previous owner or operator of real estate, may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of hazardous or toxic substances in, on, around, or under that property. These laws may impose liability without regard to whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances. The presence of these substances, or the failure to properly remediate any property containing these substances, may adversely affect our ability to sell or rent the affected property or to borrow funds using the property as collateral. In arranging for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances, we also may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of these substances at that disposal or treatment facility, whether or not we own or operate the facility. In connection with our current or former ownership (direct or indirect), operation, management, development, and control of real properties, we may be potentially liable for removal or remediation costs for hazardous or toxic substances at those properties, as well as certain other costs, including governmental fines and claims for injuries to persons and property. Although we are unaware of any such claims associated with our existing properties that would have a significant adverse effect on our business, potential future costs, and damage claims may be substantial and could exceed any insurance coverage we may have for such events or such coverage may not exist. The presence of such substances, or the failure to properly remediate any such impacts, may adversely affect our ability to borrow against, develop, sell, or rent the affected property. Some environmental laws create or allow a government agency to impose a lien on the impacted property in favor of the government for damages and costs it incurs as a result of responding to hazardous or toxic substances.

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We may be responsible for potential liabilities under environmental laws. Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, we, as a current or previous owner or operator of real estate, may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of hazardous or toxic substances in, on, around, or under that property. These laws may impose liability without regard to whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances. The presence of these substances, or the failure to properly remediate any property containing these substances, may adversely affect our ability to sell or rent the affected property or to borrow funds using the property as collateral. In arranging for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances, we also may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of these substances at that disposal or treatment facility, whether or not we own or operate the facility. In connection with our current or former ownership (direct or indirect), operation, management, development, and control of real properties, we may be liable for removal or remediation costs for hazardous or toxic substances at those properties, as well as certain other costs, including governmental fines and claims for injuries to persons and property. Although we are unaware of any such claims associated with our existing properties that would have a significant adverse effect on our business, potential future costs, and damage claims may be substantial and could exceed any insurance coverage we may have for such events or such coverage may not exist. The presence of such substances, or the failure to properly remediate any such impacts, may adversely affect our ability to borrow against, develop, sell, or rent the affected property. Some environmental laws create or allow a government agency to impose a lien on the impacted property in favor of the government for damages and costs it incurs as a result of responding to hazardous or toxic substances.

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Environmental laws also govern the presence, maintenance, and removal of asbestos, and require that owners or operators of buildings containing asbestos properly manage and maintain the asbestos; notify and train those who may come into contact with asbestos; and undertake special precautions if asbestos would be disturbed during renovation or demolition of a building. Indoor air quality issues may also require special investigation and remediation. These air quality issues can result from inadequate ventilation, chemical contaminants from indoor or outdoor sources, or biological contaminants such as molds, pollen, viruses, and bacteria. Asbestos or air quality remediation programs could be costly, necessitate the temporary relocation of some or all of the property’s residents, or require rehabilitation of an affected property.

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Environmental laws also govern the presence, maintenance, and removal of asbestos, and require that owners or operators of buildings containing asbestos properly manage and maintain the asbestos; notify and train those who may come into contact with asbestos; and undertake special precautions if asbestos would be disturbed during renovation or demolition of a building. Indoor air quality issues may also require special investigation and remediation. These air quality issues can result from inadequate ventilation, chemical contaminants from indoor or outdoor sources, or natural or biological contaminants such as radon, molds, pollen, viruses, and bacteria. Asbestos or air quality remediation programs could be costly, necessitate the temporary relocation of some or all of the property’s residents, or require rehabilitation of an affected property.

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The COVID-19 pandemic affected our business in the past, and the potential future outbreak of other highly infectious or contagious diseases may materially and adversely impact and disrupt our business, income, cash flow, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, and ability to service our debt obligations, and our ability to pay dividends and other distributions to our equityholders. The COVID-19 pandemic had, and any future pandemic may have, an impact on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows, as well as an adverse effect our residents and commercial tenants, the real estate market, and the global economy and financial markets generally. The effects of any such outbreak are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity, and duration of the epidemic, pandemic, or other outbreak, the actions taken to contain it or mitigate its impact, and the direct and indirect economic effects of the outbreak and containment measures. Global outbreaks of infectious diseases may also exacerbate certain of the other risks described in this “Risk Factors” section.

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A potential future pandemic or other outbreak of a highly infectious or contagious diseases may materially and adversely impact and disrupt our business, income, cash flow, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, and ability to service our debt obligations, and our ability to pay dividends and other distributions to our equityholders. The COVID-19 pandemic had, and any future pandemic may have, an impact on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows, as well as an adverse effect our residents and commercial tenants, the real estate market, and the global economy and financial markets generally. The effects of any such outbreak are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity, and duration of the epidemic, pandemic, or other outbreak, the actions taken to contain it or mitigate its impact, and the direct and indirect economic effects of the outbreak and containment measures. Global outbreaks of infectious diseases may also exacerbate certain of the other risks described in this “Risk Factors” section.

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•our cash flow will be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest, particularly if net operating income is reduced significantly due to the effects of the uncertain global macroeconomic and political conditions including inflation, price volatility and the COVID-19 pandemic;

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•our cash flow will be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest, particularly if net operating income is reduced significantly due to the effects of the uncertain global macroeconomic and political conditions including inflation, and price volatility;

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Restrictive covenants in our debt agreements may limit our operating and financial flexibility, and our inability to comply with these covenants could have significant implications. Our indebtedness, which at December 31, 2024 totaled outstanding borrowings of approximately $966.6 million, contains significant restrictions and covenants. These restrictions and covenants include financial covenants relating to fixed charge coverage ratios, maximum secured debt, maintenance of unencumbered asset value, and total debt to total asset value, among others and certain non-financial covenants. These may limit our ability to make future investments and dispositions, add incremental secured and recourse debt, and add overall leverage. Our ability to comply with these covenants will depend on our future performance, which may be affected by events beyond our control. Our failure to comply with these covenants would be an event of default. An event of default under the terms of our indebtedness would permit the lenders to accelerate indebtedness under effected agreements, which would include agreements that contain cross-acceleration provisions with respect to other indebtedness.

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Restrictive covenants in our debt agreements may limit our operating and financial flexibility, and our inability to comply with these covenants could have significant implications. Our indebtedness, which at December 31, 2025 totaled outstanding borrowings of approximately $1.1 billion, contains significant restrictions and covenants. These restrictions and covenants include financial covenants relating to fixed charge coverage ratios, maximum secured debt, maintenance of unencumbered asset value, and total debt to total asset value, among others and certain non-financial covenants. These may limit our ability to make future investments and dispositions, add incremental secured and recourse debt, and add overall leverage. Our ability to comply with these covenants will depend on our future performance, which may be affected by events beyond our control. Our failure to comply with these covenants would be an event of default. An event of default under the terms of our indebtedness would permit the lenders to accelerate indebtedness under effected agreements, which would include agreements that contain cross-acceleration provisions with respect to other indebtedness.

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Financial and real estate market disruptions could adversely affect the multifamily property sector’s ability to obtain financing from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which could adversely impact us. The Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) are major sources of financing for the multifamily housing sector, and both have historically experienced losses due to credit-related expenses, securities impairments, and fair value losses. If new U.S. government regulations (i) heighten Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s underwriting standards, (ii) adversely affect interest rates, or (iii) reduce the amount of capital they can make available to the multifamily sector, we could lose, in part or completely, a vital resource for multifamily financing. Any potential reduction in loans, guarantees and credit enhancement arrangements from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could jeopardize the effectiveness of the multifamily housing sector’s available financing and decrease the amount of available liquidity and credit that could be used to acquire and diversify our portfolio of multifamily assets. In addition, any phase-out of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, change in their mandates, or reduction in government support for apartment communities generally could result in adverse changes to interest rates, capital availability, development of additional apartment communities, and the value of these communities. All of the foregoing could materially adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and ability to make distributions to our investors.

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(“Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) are major sources of financing for the multifamily housing sector, and both have historically experienced losses due to credit-related expenses, securities impairments, and fair value losses. If new U.S. government regulations (i) heighten Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s underwriting standards, (ii) adversely affect interest rates, or (iii) reduce the amount of capital they can make available to the multifamily sector, we could lose, in part or completely, a vital resource for multifamily financing. Any potential reduction in loans, guarantees and credit enhancement arrangements from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could jeopardize the effectiveness of the multifamily housing sector’s available financing and decrease the amount of available liquidity and credit that could be used to acquire and diversify our portfolio of multifamily assets. In addition, any phase-out of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, change in their mandates, or reduction in government support for apartment communities generally could result in adverse changes to interest rates, capital availability, development of additional apartment communities, and the value of these communities. All of the foregoing could materially adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and ability to make distributions to our investors.

Previous wording

Our future growth depends, in part, on our ability to raise additional equity capital, which could dilute the interests of our common shareholders. Our future growth depends on, among other things, our ability to raise equity capital, including through our ATM Program, and issue limited partnership Units of our Operating Partnership. Sales of substantial amounts of our common or preferred shares in the public market, or the perception that such sales or issuances might occur, may dilute the interests of the current common shareholders and could adversely affect the market price of our common shares. In addition, as a REIT, we are required to make distributions to holders of our equity securities of at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined before a deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gain. This limits our ability to retain cash or earnings to fund future growth and makes us more dependent on raising funds through other means, which may include raising additional equity capital. Future sales of common shares, preferred shares, or other securities may dilute current shareholders and could have an adverse impact on the market price of our common shares.

Current wording

Our future growth depends, in part, on our ability to raise additional equity capital, which could dilute the interests of our common shareholders. Our future growth depends on, among other things, our ability to raise equity capital, including through our ATM Program, and issue limited partnership Units of our Operating Partnership. Sales of substantial amounts of our common or preferred shares, or the perception that such sales or issuances might occur, may dilute the interests of the current common shareholders and could adversely affect the market price of our common shares. In addition, as a REIT, we are required to make distributions to holders of our equity securities of at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined before a deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gain. This limits our ability to retain cash or earnings to fund future growth and makes us more dependent on raising funds through other means, which may include raising additional equity capital. Future sales of common shares, preferred shares, or other securities may dilute current shareholders and could have an adverse impact on the market price of our common shares.

Previous wording

We may issue additional classes or series of our shares of beneficial interest with rights and preferences that are superior to the rights and preferences of our common shares. Our Declaration of Trust provides for an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Without the approval of our common shareholders, our Board of Trustees may establish additional classes or series of our shares of beneficial interest, and such classes or series may have dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, redemption prices, liquidation preferences, or other rights and preferences that are superior to the rights of the holders of our common shares. We have a shelf registration statement that enables us to sell an undetermined number of equity and other securities listed in the prospectus. Future sales of preferred shares or other securities may adversely affect the rights on common shareholders and have an adverse impact on the market price of our common shares.

Current wording

We may issue additional classes or series of our shares of beneficial interest with rights and preferences that are superior to the rights and preferences of our common shares. Our Declaration of Trust provides for an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Without the approval of our common shareholders, our Board of Trustees may establish additional classes or series of our shares of beneficial interest, and such classes or series may have dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, redemption prices, liquidation preferences, or other rights and preferences that are superior to the rights of the holders of our common shares. We have a shelf registration statement that enables us to sell an undetermined number of equity and other securities listed in the prospectus. Future sales of preferred shares or other securities may adversely affect the rights of common shareholders and have an adverse impact on the market price of our common shares.

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If the transaction is not void, then the shares in violation of the foregoing conditions will automatically be exchanged for an equal number of excess shares, and these excess shares will be transferred to an excess share trustee for the exclusive benefit of the charitable beneficiaries named by our Board of Trustees. The Trust’s Declaration of Trust also forbids a Person from owning in excess of the ownership limit of 9.8%, in number or value, of the Trust’s outstanding shares, although the Board of Trustees retains the ability to make exceptions to this ownership threshold. This ownership limit as well as other restrictions on ownership and transfer of our stock in our charter may discourage a tender offer or other transactions or a change in management or of control or result in transferring shares acquired in excess of the restrictions to a charitable trust.

Current wording

If the transaction is not void, then the shares in violation of the foregoing conditions will automatically be exchanged for an equal number of excess shares, and these excess shares will be transferred to an excess share trustee for the exclusive benefit of the charitable beneficiaries named by our Board of Trustees. The Trust’s Declaration of Trust also forbids a person from owning in excess of the ownership limit of 9.8%, in number or value, of the Trust’s outstanding shares, although the Board of Trustees retains the ability to make exceptions to this ownership threshold. This ownership limit as well as other restrictions on ownership and transfer of our stock in our charter may discourage a tender offer, takeover, or other transaction in which holders of our common shares might receive a premium for their shares over the then prevailing market price or which holders might believe to be otherwise in their best interests.

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Failure of our operating partnership to qualify as a partnership would lead to corporate taxation and significantly reduce the amount of cash available for distribution. We believe that Centerspace, LP, our operating partnership, qualifies as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. However, we can provide no assurance that the IRS will not challenge its status as a partnership for federal income tax purposes or that a court would not sustain such a challenge. If the IRS were to treat Centerspace, LP as an entity taxable as a corporation (such as a publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation), we would no longer qualify as a REIT because the value of our ownership interest in Centerspace, LP would exceed 5% of our assets and because we would be considered to hold more than 10% of the voting securities and value of the outstanding securities of another corporation. The imposition of a corporate tax on Centerspace, LP would significantly reduce the amount of cash available for distribution.

Current wording

Failure of the Operating Partnership to qualify as a partnership would lead to corporate taxation and significantly reduce the amount of cash available for distribution. We believe that the Operating Partnership, qualifies as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. However, we can provide no assurance that the IRS will not challenge its status as a partnership for federal income tax purposes or that a court would not sustain such a challenge. If the IRS were to treat the Operating Partnership as an entity taxable as a corporation (such as a publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation), we would no longer qualify as a REIT because the value of our ownership interest in the Operating Partnership would exceed 5% of our assets and because we would be considered to hold more than 10% of the voting securities and value of the outstanding securities of another corporation. The imposition of a corporate tax on the Operating Partnership would significantly reduce the amount of cash available for distribution.

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Dividends payable by REITs may be taxed at higher rates than dividends of non-REIT corporations, which could reduce the net cash received by our shareholders and may harm our ability to raise additional funds through any future sale of our stock. Dividends paid by REITs to U.S. shareholders that are individuals, trusts, or estates are generally not eligible for the reduced tax rate applicable to qualified dividends received from non-REIT corporations. For taxable year beginning before January 1, 2026, non-corporate taxpayers may deduct up to 20% of certain pass-through business income, including “qualified REIT dividends” (generally, dividends received by a REIT shareholder that are not designated as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income), subject to certain limitations, resulting in an effective maximum U.S. federal income tax rate of 29.6% on such income. Although this deduction reduces the effective tax rate applicable to certain dividends paid by REITs, such tax rate is still higher than the tax rate applicable to regular corporate qualified dividends. This may cause investors to view REIT investments as less attractive than investments in non-REIT corporations, which in turn may adversely affect the value of stock in REITs, including our stock. Investors should consult with their tax advisers about the U.S. tax consequences of an investment in our stock or Units.

Current wording

Dividends payable by REITs may be taxed at higher rates than dividends of non-REIT corporations, which could reduce the net cash received by our shareholders and may harm our ability to raise additional funds through any future sale of our stock. Dividends paid by REITs to U.S. shareholders that are individuals, trusts, or estates are generally not eligible for the reduced tax rate applicable to qualified dividends received from non-REIT corporations. For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2026, non-corporate taxpayers may deduct up to 20% of certain pass-through business income, including “qualified REIT dividends” (generally, dividends received by a REIT shareholder that are not designated as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income), subject to certain limitations, resulting in an effective maximum U.S. federal income tax rate of 29.6% on such income. Although this deduction reduces the effective tax rate applicable to certain dividends paid by REITs, such tax rate is still higher than the tax rate applicable to regular corporate qualified dividends. This may cause investors to view REIT investments as less attractive than investments in non-REIT corporations, which in turn may adversely affect the value of stock in REITs, including our stock. Investors should consult with their tax advisers about the U.S. tax consequences of an investment in our stock or Units.

Previous wording

We may face risks in connection with Section 1031 exchanges. From time to time, we dispose of properties in transactions intended to qualify as “like-kind exchanges” under Section 1031 of the Code. If a transaction intended to qualify as a Section 1031 exchange is later determined to be taxable, we may face adverse consequences, and if the laws applicable to such transactions are amended or repealed, we may be unable to dispose of properties on a tax-deferred basis. If we cannot meet the technical requirements of a desired Section 1031 exchange, we may have to make a special dividend payment to our shareholders if we cannot mitigate the taxable gains realized. The failure to reinvest proceeds from sales of properties into tax-deferred exchanges could necessitate payments to unitholders with tax protection agreements.

Current wording

We may face risks in connection with Section 1031 exchanges. From time to time, we dispose of properties in transactions intended to qualify as “like-kind exchanges” under Section 1031 of the Code. If a transaction intended to qualify as a Section 1031 exchange is later determined to be taxable, we may face adverse consequences, and if the laws applicable to such transactions are amended or repealed, we may be unable to dispose of properties on a tax-deferred basis. If we cannot meet the technical requirements of a desired Section 1031 exchange, we may have to make a special dividend payment to our shareholders if we cannot mitigate the taxable gains realized. The failure to reinvest proceeds from sales of properties into tax-deferred exchanges could necessitate payments to certain Operating Partnership unitholders with tax protection agreements.

Previous wording

We have tax protection agreements in place on twenty-eight properties. If these properties are sold in a taxable transaction, we must make the unitholders associated with these particular properties whole through the payment of their related tax. We dispose of properties in transactions intended to qualify as “like-kind exchanges” under Section 1031 of the Code whenever possible. If we cannot satisfy all of the technical requirements of Section 1031, or if Section 1031 is repealed, selling a property with a tax protection agreement could trigger a material obligation to make the associated unitholders whole.

Current wording

We have tax protection agreements in place on 21 properties. If these properties are sold in a taxable transaction, we must make the unitholders associated with these particular properties whole through the payment of their related tax. We dispose of properties in transactions intended to qualify as “like-kind exchanges” under Section 1031 of the Code whenever possible. If we cannot satisfy all of the technical requirements of Section 1031, or if Section 1031 is repealed, selling a property with a tax protection agreement could trigger a material obligation to make the associated Operating Partnership unitholders whole.

Previous wording

The REIT rules are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and by the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury Department, which may result in revisions to regulations and interpretations as well as statutory changes.

Current wording

Federal, state and foreign income tax laws governing REITs and related interpretations may change at any time, and any such legislative or other actions affecting REITs could have a negative effect on us. The REIT rules are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and by the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury Department, which may result in revisions to regulations and interpretations as well as statutory changes.