EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC

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•changes in U.S. social, economic and political conditions, laws and governmental regulations, including policies governing rent control, fair and equitable access to housing, property zoning, taxation, minimum wages, chattel financing, health care, foreign trade, tariffs, regulatory compliance, manufacturing, development and investment;

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•changes in U.S. social, economic and political conditions, laws and governmental regulations, including policies governing rent control, fair and equitable access to housing, property zoning, taxation, minimum wages, chattel financing, health care, foreign trade, tariffs, regulatory compliance, manufacturing, development and investment, as well as the impact of those on U.S. and Canadian relations and customer sentiment, which may influence decisions to visit our Properties or continue tenancy;

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Our success is dependent upon economic conditions in the U.S. generally and in the geographic areas and states where a substantial number of our Properties are located. Adverse macroeconomic conditions, including slow growth or recession, high unemployment, inflation, threats of, and/or the implementation of tariffs, tighter credit, higher interest rates, and currency fluctuations, can adversely impact demand for our Properties. In a recession or under other adverse economic conditions, non-earning assets and write-downs are likely to increase as debtors fail to meet their payment obligations. Although we maintain reserves for credit losses in amounts that we believe are sufficient to provide adequate protection against potential write-downs in our portfolio, these amounts could prove to be insufficient. We are also exposed to the risks of downturns in the local economy or other local real estate market conditions. As we have a large concentration of Properties in certain markets, most notably Florida, Northeast, California and Arizona, which comprised 45.3%, 11.3%, 10.7% and 10.6%, respectively, of our total property operating revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, adverse market and economic conditions in these areas could significantly affect factors, such as occupancy and rental rates and could have a significant impact on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and ability to make distributions.

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Our success is dependent upon economic conditions in the U.S. generally and in the geographic areas and states where a substantial number of our Properties are located. Adverse macroeconomic conditions, including slow growth or recession, high unemployment, inflation, threats of, and/or the implementation of tariffs, tighter credit, higher interest rates, and currency fluctuations, can adversely impact demand for our Properties. In a recession or under other adverse economic conditions, non-earning assets and write-downs are likely to increase as debtors fail to meet their payment obligations. Although we maintain reserves for credit losses in amounts that we believe are sufficient to provide adequate protection against potential write-downs in our portfolio, these amounts could prove to be insufficient. We are also exposed to the risks of downturns in the local economy or other local real estate market conditions. As we have a large concentration of Properties in certain markets, most notably Florida, Northeast, California and Arizona, which comprised 45.7%, 11.1%, 10.2% and 10.9%, respectively, of our total property operating revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, adverse market and economic conditions in these areas could significantly affect factors, such as occupancy and rental rates and could have a significant impact on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and ability to make distributions.

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We may periodically consider development and expansion activities, which are subject to risks such as construction costs exceeding original estimates and construction and lease-up delays, resulting in increased costs and lower than expected revenues. The construction and building industry, similar to many other industries, has experienced worldwide supply chain disruptions due to a multitude of factors that are beyond our control. As a result, we may be unable to complete our development or redevelopment projects timely and/or within our budget, which may affect our ability to lease to potential customers and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. To the extent we engage third-party contractors to complete development or expansion activities, there is no guarantee that they can complete these activities on time and in accordance with our plans and specifications. We may also be unable to obtain necessary entitlements and required governmental permits that could result in increased costs or the delay or abandonment of these activities. Additionally, there can be no assurance that these properties will operate better as a result of development or expansion activities due to various factors, including lower than anticipated occupancy and rental rates causing a property to be unprofitable or less profitable than originally estimated.

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We may periodically consider development and expansion activities, which are subject to risks such as construction costs exceeding original estimates and construction and lease-up delays, resulting in increased costs and lower than expected revenues. The construction and building industry has experienced and may at times experience supply chain disruptions, which may impact our ability to complete our development or redevelopment projects timely and/or within our budget, and which may affect our ability to lease to potential customers and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. To the extent we engage third-party contractors to complete development or expansion activities, there is no guarantee that they can complete these activities on time and in accordance with our plans and specifications. We may also be unable to obtain necessary entitlements and required governmental permits that could result in increased costs or the delay or abandonment of these activities. Additionally, there can be no assurance that these properties will operate better as a result of development or expansion activities due to various factors, including lower than anticipated occupancy and rental rates causing a property to be unprofitable or less profitable than originally estimated.

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We own the buildings and leasehold improvements at certain Properties that are subject to long-term ground leases. For various reasons, landowners may not want to renew the ground lease agreements with similar terms and conditions, if at all, which could adversely impact our ability to operate these Properties and generate revenues. As of December 31, 2024, we had 10 Properties in our portfolio subject to ground lease agreements for land.

Current wording

We own the buildings and leasehold improvements at certain Properties that are subject to long-term ground leases. For various reasons, landowners may not want to renew the ground lease agreements with similar terms and conditions, if at all, which could adversely impact our ability to operate these Properties and generate revenues. As of December 31, 2025, we had 14 Properties in our portfolio subject to ground lease agreements for land.

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Selling and renting homes is a part of our business. Our ability to sell or rent manufactured homes could be adversely affected by any of the following factors:

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Selling and renting manufactured homes is a part of our business. Our ability to sell or rent manufactured homes could be adversely affected by any of the following factors:

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We currently and may continue to acquire properties through or make investments in joint ventures with other persons or entities. Joint venture investments involve risks not present with respect to our wholly owned Properties, including the following:

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We currently acquire, and may continue to acquire, properties through or make investments in joint ventures with other persons or entities. Joint venture investments involve risks not present with respect to our wholly owned Properties, including the following:

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While we maintain and promote safety at our Properties, there are inherent risks associated with certain features, assets and activities at our communities. An accident, injury or disease outbreak at any of our communities, particularly an accident, injury or disease outbreak involving the safety of our residents, guests and employees, may be associated with claims against us involving higher assertions of damages and/or higher public visibility. The occurrence of an accident, injury or disease outbreak at any of our communities could also cause damage to our brand or reputation, lead to loss of consumer confidence in us, reduce occupancy at our communities and negatively impact our results of operations.

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While we maintain and promote safety at our Properties, there are inherent risks associated with certain features, assets and activities at our Properties. An accident, injury or disease outbreak at any of our Properties, particularly an accident, injury or disease outbreak involving the safety of our residents, guests and employees, may be associated with claims against us involving higher assertions of damages and/or higher public visibility. The occurrence of an accident, injury or disease outbreak at any of our Properties could also cause damage to our brand or reputation, lead to loss of consumer confidence in us, reduce occupancy at our Properties and negatively impact our results of operations.

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These legal proceedings may include, but are not limited to, proceedings related to consumer, shareholder, securities, anticompetitive, antitrust, employment, environmental, development, tort, eviction and commercial legal issues. Litigation can be lengthy and expensive, and it can divert management's and our Directors' attention and resources away from our business. We cannot provide any assurance regarding the outcome of any claims, and an unfavorable outcome in litigation could result in liability material to our financial condition or results of operations. We cannot provide any assurance regarding the outcome of any claims that may arise in the future. We also have agreed to indemnify our present and former Directors and Officers in connection with litigation in which they are named or threatened to be named as a party in their capacity as Directors and Officers. Any judgments, fines or settlements that exceed our insurance coverage and any indemnification costs that we are required to pay could materially and adversely affect us.

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We are involved and may continue to be involved in legal proceedings, claims, class actions, inquiries and investigations relating to our operations, corporate transactions, dispositions and investments and otherwise in the ordinary course of business. These legal proceedings may include, but are not limited to, proceedings related to consumer, shareholder, securities, anticompetitive, antitrust, employment, environmental, development, tort, eviction and commercial legal issues. Litigation can be lengthy and expensive, and it can divert management’s and our Directors’ attention and resources away from our business. We cannot provide any assurance regarding the outcome of any claims, and an unfavorable outcome in litigation could result in liability material to our financial condition or results of operations. We cannot provide any assurance regarding the outcome of any claims that may arise in the future. We also have agreed to indemnify our present and former Directors and Officers in connection with litigation in which they are named or threatened to be named as a party in their capacity as Directors and Officers. Any judgments, fines or settlements that exceed our insurance coverage and any indemnification costs that we are required to pay could materially and adversely affect us.

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We are subject to risks associated with natural disasters, including but not limited to hurricanes, storms, fires and earthquakes. As of December 31, 2024, we owned or had an ownership interest in 452 Properties, including 136 Properties and 19 marinas located in Florida and 49 Properties located in California. The occurrence of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event in any of these areas have caused and may cause a sudden decrease in the value of our Properties and result in an adverse effect to our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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We are subject to risks associated with natural disasters, including but not limited to hurricanes, storms, fires and earthquakes. As of December 31, 2025, we owned or had an ownership interest in 453 Properties, including 139 Properties and 19 marinas located in Florida and 49 Properties located in California. The occurrence of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event in any of these areas have caused and may cause a sudden decrease in the value of our Properties and result in an adverse effect to our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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Changes in weather patterns could increase the frequency and severity of natural disasters. Our markets could experience increases in storm intensity, frequency and magnitude of hurricanes, wildfires, rising sea levels, drought and changes to precipitation and temperatures. The physical effects of changes in weather patterns could have a material adverse effect on our properties, operations and business. If there are prolonged disruptions at our properties due to extreme weather or natural disasters, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Our properties are dependent on state and local utility infrastructure for delivery of energy, water supply and/or other utilities. We do not control investment in that infrastructure and the condition of the infrastructure and supply of the utilities may not be sufficient to handle impact resulting from changes in weather patterns. Over time, these conditions could result in increased incidents of physical damage to our Properties, declining demand for our Properties and increased difficulties operating them. Changes in weather patterns and natural disasters may also have indirect effects on our business by increasing the cost of (or making unavailable) insurance on terms we find acceptable, increasing the cost of (or making unavailable) energy, water supply and other utilities at our Properties and requiring us to expend funds as we seek to repair and protect our Properties against such risks.

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Changes in weather patterns could increase the frequency and severity of natural disasters. Our markets could experience increases in storm intensity, frequency and magnitude of hurricanes, wildfires, rising sea levels, drought and changes to precipitation and temperatures. The physical effects of changes in weather patterns could have a material adverse effect on our Properties, operations and business. If there are prolonged disruptions at our Properties due to extreme weather or natural disasters, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Our Properties are dependent on state and local utility infrastructure for delivery of energy, water supply and/or other utilities. We do not control investment in that infrastructure and the condition of the infrastructure and supply of the utilities may not be sufficient to handle impacts resulting from changes in weather patterns. Over time, these conditions could result in increased incidents of physical damage to our Properties, declining demand for our Properties and increased difficulties operating them. Changes in weather patterns and natural disasters may also have indirect effects on our business by increasing the cost of (or making unavailable) insurance on terms we find acceptable, increasing the cost of (or making unavailable) energy, water supply and other utilities at our Properties and requiring us to expend funds as we seek to repair and protect our Properties against such risks.

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Our business is subject to risks normally associated with debt financing. The total principal amount of our outstanding indebtedness was approximately $3,229.7 million as of December 31, 2024, of which $77.0 million, or 2.38%, is related to our line of credit and $87.6 million of secured debt, or 2.71%, matures in 2025. Our substantial indebtedness and the cash flows associated with serving our indebtedness could have important consequences, including the risks that:

Current wording

Our business is subject to risks normally associated with debt financing. The total principal amount of our outstanding indebtedness was approximately $3,345.9 million as of December 31, 2025, of which $105.0 million, or 3.14%, is related to our line of credit. Our substantial indebtedness and the cash flows associated with serving our indebtedness could have important consequences, including the risks that:

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Our debt-to-market-capitalization ratio (total debt as a percentage of total debt plus the market value of the outstanding common stock and OP Units held by parties other than us) was approximately 19.5% as of December 31, 2024. The degree of leverage could have important consequences to stockholders, including an adverse effect on our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, development or other general corporate purposes and could make us more vulnerable to a downturn in business or the economy generally.

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Our debt-to-market-capitalization ratio (total debt as a percentage of total debt plus the market value of the outstanding common stock and OP Units held by parties other than us) was approximately 21.6% as of December 31, 2025. The degree of leverage could have important consequences to stockholders, including an adverse effect on our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, development or other general corporate purposes and could make us more vulnerable to a downturn in business or the economy generally.

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These provisions include a classified board; two-thirds vote to remove a director; that the number of directors may only be fixed by the Board of Directors; that vacancies on the board as a result of an increase in the size of the board or due to death, resignation or removal can only be filled by the board and the director appointed to fill the vacancy serves for the remainder of the full term of the class of director in which the vacancy occurred and a majority requirement for the calling by stockholders of special meetings. Through provisions in our charter and bylaws unrelated to Subtitle 8, we already (a) require a two-thirds vote for the removal of any director from the board and (b) vest in the board the exclusive power to fix the number of directorships provided that, if there is stock outstanding and so long as there are three or more stockholders, the number is not less than three. In the future, our Board of Directors may elect, without stockholder approval, to make us subject to the provisions of Subtitle 8 to which we are not currently subject.

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Additionally, Subtitle 8 of Title 3 of the MGCL permits our Board of Directors, without stockholder approval and regardless of what is currently provided in our charter or bylaws, to elect to be subject to certain provisions relating to corporate governance that may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a transaction or a change of control of our company that might involve a premium to the market price of our common stock or otherwise be in our stockholders’ best interests. These provisions include a classified board; two-thirds vote to remove a Director; that the number of Directors may only be fixed by the Board of Directors; that vacancies on the board as a result of an increase in the size of the board or due to death, resignation or removal can only be filled by the board and the Director appointed to fill the vacancy serves for the remainder of the full term of the class of Director in which the vacancy occurred and a majority requirement for the calling by stockholders of special meetings. Through provisions in our charter and bylaws unrelated to Subtitle 8, we already (a) require a two-thirds vote for the removal of any Director from the board and (b) vest in the board the exclusive power to fix the number of directorships provided that, if there is stock outstanding and so long as there are three or more stockholders, the number is not less than three. In the future, our Board of Directors may elect, without stockholder approval, to make us subject to the provisions of Subtitle 8 to which we are not currently subject.

Previous wording

To qualify as a REIT, we must distribute to our stockholders each year at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gain). In addition, we intend to distribute all or substantially all of our net income so that we will generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on our earnings. Because of these distribution requirements, it is not likely that we will be able to fund all future capital needs, including acquisitions, from income from operations. We therefore will have to rely on third-party sources of debt and equity capital financing, which may or may not be available on favorable terms or at all. Our access to third-party sources of capital depends on a number of things, including conditions in the capital markets generally and the market's perception of our growth potential and our current and potential future earnings. It may be difficult for us to meet one or more of the requirements for qualification as a REIT, including but not limited to our distribution requirement. Moreover, additional equity offerings may result in substantial dilution of stockholders' interests and additional debt financing may substantially increase our leverage.

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To qualify as a REIT, we must distribute to our stockholders each year at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gain). In addition, we intend to distribute all or substantially all of our net income so that we will generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on our earnings. Because of these distribution requirements, it is not likely that we will be able to fund all future capital needs, including acquisitions, from income from operations. We therefore will have to rely on third-party sources of debt and equity capital financing, which may or may not be available on favorable terms or at all. Our access to third-party sources of capital depends on a number of factors, including conditions in the capital markets generally and the market’s perception of our growth potential and our current and potential future earnings. It may be difficult for us to meet one or more of the requirements for qualification as a REIT, including but not limited to our distribution requirement. Moreover, additional equity offerings may result in substantial dilution of stockholders’ interests and additional debt financing may substantially increase our leverage.

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To remain qualified as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, not more than 50% in value of our outstanding shares of capital stock may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals (as defined in the federal income tax laws applicable to REITs) at any time during the last half of any taxable year. To facilitate maintenance of our REIT qualification, our charter, subject to certain exceptions, prohibits Beneficial Ownership (as defined in our charter) by any single stockholder of more than 5% (in value or number of shares, whichever is more restrictive) of our outstanding capital stock. We refer to this as the “Ownership Limit”. Within certain limits, our charter permits the Board of Directors to increase the Ownership Limit with respect to any class or series of stock. The Board of Directors, upon receipt of a ruling from the IRS, opinion of counsel, or other evidence satisfactory to the Board of Directors and upon 15 days prior written notice of a proposed transfer which, if consummated, would result in the transferee owning shares in excess of the Ownership Limit, and upon such other conditions as the Board of Directors may direct, may exempt a stockholder from the Ownership Limit. Absent any such exemption, capital stock acquired or held in violation of the Ownership Limit will be transferred by operation of law to us as trustee for the benefit of the person to whom such capital stock is ultimately transferred and the stockholder's rights to distributions and to vote would terminate. Such stockholder would be entitled to receive, from the proceeds of any subsequent sale of the capital stock we transferred as trustee, the lesser of (i) the price paid for the capital stock or, if the owner did not pay for the capital stock (for example, in the case of a gift, devise or other such transaction), the market price of the capital stock on the date of the event causing the capital stock to be transferred to us as trustee or (ii) the amount realized from such sale. A transfer of capital stock may be void if it causes a person to violate the Ownership Limit. The Ownership Limit could delay or prevent a change in control of us and therefore, could adversely affect our stockholders' ability to realize a premium over the then-prevailing market price for their common stock or adversely affect the best interest of our stockholders.

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To remain qualified as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, not more than 50% in value of our outstanding shares of capital stock may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals (as defined in the federal income tax laws applicable to REITs) at any time during the last half of any taxable year. To facilitate maintenance of our REIT qualification, our charter, subject to certain exceptions, prohibits Beneficial Ownership (as defined in our charter) by any single stockholder of more than 5% (in value or number of shares, whichever is more restrictive) of our outstanding capital stock. We refer to this as the “Ownership Limit”. Within certain limits, our charter permits the Board of Directors to increase the Ownership Limit with respect to any class or series of stock. The Board of Directors, upon receipt of a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), opinion of counsel, or other evidence satisfactory to the Board of Directors and upon 15 days prior written notice of a proposed transfer which, if consummated, would result in the transferee owning shares in excess of the Ownership Limit, and upon such other conditions as the Board of Directors may direct, may exempt a stockholder from the Ownership Limit. Absent any such exemption, capital stock acquired or held in violation of the Ownership Limit will be transferred by operation of law to us as trustee for the benefit of the person to whom such capital stock is ultimately transferred and the stockholder’s rights to distributions and to vote would terminate. Such stockholder would be entitled to receive, from the proceeds of any subsequent sale of the capital stock we transferred as trustee, the lesser of (i) the price paid for the capital stock or, if the owner did not pay for the capital stock (for example, in the case of a gift, devise or other such transaction), the market price of the capital stock on the date of the event causing the capital stock to be transferred to us as trustee or (ii) the amount realized from such sale. A transfer of capital stock may be void if it causes a person to violate the Ownership Limit. The Ownership Limit could delay or prevent a change in control of us and therefore, could adversely affect our stockholders’ ability to realize a premium over the then-prevailing market price for their common stock or adversely affect the best interest of our stockholders.

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We believe we have been organized and operated in a manner so as to qualify for taxation as a REIT and we intend to continue to operate so as to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Our current and continuing qualification as a REIT depends on our ability to meet the various requirements imposed by the Code, which relate to organizational structure, distribution levels, diversity of stock ownership and certain restrictions with regard to owned assets and categories of income. If we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we are generally not subject to U.S. federal income tax on our taxable income that is distributed to our stockholders. However, qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes is governed by highly technical and complex provisions of the Code for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations. In connection with certain transactions, we have received, and relied upon, advice of counsel as to the impact of such transactions on our qualification as a REIT. Our qualification as a REIT requires analysis of various facts and circumstances that may not be entirely within our control and we cannot provide any assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) will agree with our analysis or the analysis of our tax counsel. In particular, the proper U.S. federal income tax treatment of right-to-use membership contracts and rental income from certain short-term stays at RV communities is uncertain and there is no assurance that the IRS will agree with our treatment of such contracts or rental income. If the IRS were to disagree with our analysis or our tax counsel's analysis of various facts and circumstances, our ability to qualify as a REIT could be adversely affected.

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We believe we have been organized and operated in a manner so as to qualify for taxation as a REIT and we intend to continue to operate so as to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Our current and continuing qualification as a REIT depends on our ability to meet the various requirements imposed by the Code, which relate to organizational structure, distribution levels, diversity of stock ownership and certain restrictions with regard to owned assets and categories of income. If we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we are generally not subject to U.S. federal income tax on our taxable income that is distributed to our stockholders. However, qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes is governed by highly technical and complex provisions of the Code for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations. In connection with certain transactions, we have received, and relied upon, advice of counsel as to the impact of such transactions on our qualification as a REIT. Our qualification as a REIT requires analysis of various facts and circumstances that may not be entirely within our control and we cannot provide any assurance that the IRS will agree with our analysis or the analysis of our tax counsel. In particular, the proper U.S. federal income tax treatment of right-to-use membership contracts and rental income from certain short-term stays at RV communities is uncertain and there is no assurance that the IRS will agree with our treatment of such contracts or rental income. If the IRS were to disagree with our analysis or our tax counsel’s analysis of various facts and circumstances, our ability to qualify as a REIT could be adversely affected.

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Income from “qualified dividends” payable to U.S. stockholders that are individuals, trusts and estates are generally subject to tax at preferential rates, currently at a maximum federal rate of 20%. Dividends payable by REITs, however, generally are not eligible for the preferential tax rates applicable to qualified dividend income. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or the TCJA, however, U.S. stockholders that are individuals, trusts and estates generally may deduct up to 20% of the ordinary dividends (e.g., dividends not designated as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income) received from a REIT for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026. Although this deduction reduces the effective tax rate applicable to certain dividends paid by REITs (generally to 29.6% assuming the shareholder is subject to the 37% maximum rate), such tax rate is still higher than the tax rate applicable to corporate dividends that constitute qualified dividend income. Accordingly, investors who are individuals, trusts and estates may perceive investments in REITs to be relatively less attractive than investments in the stocks of non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which could materially and adversely affect the value of the shares of REITs, including the per share trading price of our common stock.

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Income from “qualified dividends” payable to U.S. stockholders that are individuals, trusts and estates are generally subject to tax at preferential rates, currently at a maximum federal rate of 20%. Dividends payable by REITs, however, generally are not eligible for the preferential tax rates applicable to qualified dividend income. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or the TCJA, however, U.S. stockholders that are individuals, trusts and estates generally may deduct up to 20% of the ordinary dividends (e.g., dividends not designated as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income) received from a REIT for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017. Although this deduction reduces the effective tax rate applicable to certain dividends paid by REITs (generally to 29.6% assuming the shareholder is subject to the 37% maximum rate), such tax rate is still higher than the tax rate applicable to corporate dividends that constitute qualified dividend income. Accordingly, investors who are individuals, trusts and estates may perceive investments in REITs to be relatively less attractive than investments in the stocks of non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which could materially and adversely affect the value of the shares of REITs, including the per share trading price of our common stock.

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The IRS, the United States Treasury Department and Congress frequently review U.S. federal income tax legislation, regulations and other guidance. In particular, the current administration has indicated that it intends to pass broad tax reform legislation in the near future, the details of which are not certain. We cannot predict whether, when or to what extent new U.S. federal tax laws, regulations, interpretations or rulings will be adopted. Any legislative action may prospectively or retroactively modify our tax treatment and therefore, may adversely affect our taxation or our Company's shareholders. We urge you to consult with your tax advisor with respect to the status of legislative, regulatory or administrative developments and proposals and their potential effect on an investment in our stock. Although REITs generally receive certain tax advantages compared to entities taxed as “C” corporations, it is possible that future legislation would result in a REIT having fewer tax advantages and it could become more advantageous for a company that invests in real estate to elect to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a “C” corporation.

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federal tax laws, regulations, interpretations or rulings will be adopted. Any legislative action may prospectively or retroactively modify our tax treatment and therefore, may adversely affect our taxation or our Company’s shareholders. We urge you to consult with your tax advisor with respect to the status of legislative, regulatory or administrative developments and proposals and their potential effect on an investment in our stock. Although REITs generally receive certain tax advantages compared to entities taxed as “C” corporations, it is possible that future legislation would result in a REIT having fewer tax advantages and it could become more advantageous for a company that invests in real estate to elect to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a “C” corporation.

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Any failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could adversely impact our ability to report our financial position and results of operations on a timely and accurate basis. If our financial statements are inaccurate, investors may not have a complete understanding of our operations. Likewise, if our financial statements are not filed on a timely basis, we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by the NYSE, the SEC or other regulatory authorities. In either case, there could be an adverse affect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Ineffective internal control over financial reporting could also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could have a negative effect on the trading price of our stock.

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Any failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could adversely impact our ability to report our financial position and results of operations on a timely and accurate basis. If our financial statements are inaccurate, investors may not have a complete understanding of our operations. Likewise, if our financial statements are not filed on a timely basis, we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by the NYSE, the SEC or other regulatory authorities. In any of these cases, there could be an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Ineffective internal control over financial reporting could also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could have a negative effect on the trading price of our stock.

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Our current property and casualty insurance policies with respect to our MH and RV Properties, which we plan to renew, expire on April 1, 2025. We have a $125.0 million per occurrence limit with respect to our MH and RV all-risk property insurance program, which includes $75.0 million of coverage per occurrence for named windstorms, which include, for example, hurricanes. The loss limit is subject to additional sub-limits as set forth in the policy form, including, among others, a $25.0 million aggregate loss limit for earthquake(s) in California. The deductibles for this policy primarily range from $500,000 minimum to 5.0% per unit of insurance for most catastrophic events. For most catastrophic events, there is an additional one-time aggregate deductible of $10.0 million, which is capped at $5.0 million per occurrence. We have separate insurance policies with respect to our marina Properties. Those casualty policies will expire on November 1, 2025, and the property insurance program, which we plan to renew, expires on April 1, 2025. The marina property insurance program has a $30.0 million per occurrence limit, subject to self-insurance and a minimum deductible of $100,000 plus, for named windstorms, 5.0% per unit of insurance subject to a $500,000 minimum. A deductible indicates our maximum exposure, subject to policy limits and sub-limits, in the event of a loss.

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Our current property and casualty insurance policies with respect to our MH and RV Properties, which we plan to renew, expires on April 1, 2026. We have a $125.0 million per occurrence limit with respect to our MH and RV all-risk property insurance program, which includes $75.0 million of coverage per occurrence for named windstorms, which include, for example, hurricanes. The loss limit is subject to additional sub-limits as set forth in the policy form, including, among others, a $25.0 million aggregate loss limit for earthquake(s) in California. The deductibles for this policy primarily range from $500,000 minimum to 5.0% per unit of insurance for most catastrophic events. For most catastrophic events, there is an additional one-time aggregate deductible of $10.0 million, which is capped at $5.0 million per occurrence. We have separate insurance policies with respect to our marina Properties. Those casualty policies will expire on November 1, 2026, and the property insurance program, which we plan to renew, expires on April 1, 2026. The marina property insurance program has a $30.0 million per occurrence limit, subject to self-insurance and a minimum deductible of $100,000 plus, for named windstorms, 5.0% per unit of insurance subject to a $500,000 minimum. A deductible indicates our maximum exposure, subject to policy limits and sub-limits, in the event of a loss.

Previous wording

We rely extensively on internally and externally hosted computer systems to process transactions, manage the privacy and security of data, including customer data, and operate our business. Critical components of our systems are dependent upon third-party providers and a significant portion of our business operations are conducted over the internet. These systems, as well as our other information technology systems and our networks are subject to system security risks, cybersecurity breaches, outages, disruptions, including disruptions that result in our and our customers' loss of access to our information systems, and other risks. Such risks could include viruses, malware, ransomware, denial-of-service attacks, and cybersecurity attacks, attempts to gain unauthorized access to our data and computer systems or steal confidential information, including credit card information from our customers, or they could include breaches due to error, phishing scams, malfeasance or other disruptions of employees, independent contractors or consultants, that could have a materially adverse impact on business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. Third-party and supply chain attacks have increased in frequency and severity, and we cannot guarantee that the security of our service providers or any of their partners has not been compromised and our ability to require, monitor and enforce these third parties’ information security practices is limited. We also cannot be certain that our contracts with these third parties will allow us to obtain indemnification or recovery from them for data security-related liability that they cause us to incur. Thus, even if we are not targeted directly, cybersecurity attacks on other entities and institutions, including our customers, vendors, or other third parties with whom we do business, may occur and such events could impact our systems and networks, and have a materially adverse impact on our business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. Attacks can be both individual or highly organized attempts by very sophisticated hacking organizations or nation-state actors. New technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and the increased sophistication and activities of perpetrators of cybersecurity attacks may further increase the frequency and severity of security incidents. We employ a number of measures to prevent, detect and mitigate these threats, but these measures may not be sufficient to mitigate all related risks. While we continue to improve our cybersecurity and take measures to protect our business, it may not always be possible to anticipate, detect, or recognize threats to our systems, to implement effective preventive measures, nor to ensure that our financial results will not be negatively impacted by such an incident. The extent of a particular cybersecurity attack and the steps that we may need to take to investigate the attack also may not be immediately clear. A cybersecu…

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Current wording

We rely extensively on internally and externally hosted computer systems to process transactions, manage the privacy and security of data, including customer data, and operate our business. Critical components of our systems are dependent upon third-party providers and a significant portion of our business operations are conducted over the internet. These systems, as well as our other information technology systems and our networks are subject to system security risks, cybersecurity breaches, outages, disruptions, including disruptions that result in our and our customers’ loss of access to our information systems, and other risks. Such risks could include viruses, malware, ransomware, denial-of-service attacks, and cybersecurity attacks, attempts to gain unauthorized access to our data (directly or through third-party vendors) and computer systems or steal confidential information, including credit card information from our customers, or they could include breaches due to error, phishing scams, malfeasance or other disruptions of employees, independent contractors or consultants, that could have a materially adverse impact on our business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. Third-party and supply chain attacks have increased in frequency and severity, and we cannot guarantee that the security of our service providers or any of their partners has not been compromised and our ability to require, monitor and enforce these third parties’ information security practices is limited. We also cannot be certain that our contracts with these third parties will allow us to obtain indemnification or recovery from them for data security-related liability that they cause us to incur. Thus, even if we are not targeted directly, cybersecurity attacks on other entities and institutions, including our customers, vendors, or other third parties with whom we do business, may occur and such events could impact our systems and networks, and have a materially adverse impact on our business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. Attacks can be both individual or highly organized attempts by very sophisticated hacking organizations or nation-state actors. New technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and the increased sophistication and activities of perpetrators of cybersecurity attacks may further increase the frequency and severity of security incidents. We employ a number of measures to prevent, detect and mitigate these threats, but these measures may not be sufficient to mitigate all related risks. While we continue to improve our cybersecurity and take measures to protect our business, it may not always be possible to anticipate, detect, or recognize threats to our systems, to implement effective preventive measures, nor to ensure that our business strategy, results of operation or financial results will not be negatively impacted by such an incident. The extent of a particular cybersecurity attack and the steps that we …

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