Charters, Policies & Declaration of Trust

Dream Residential REIT’s Declaration of Trust governs our operations and includes such topics as investment guidelines and operating policies, financing restrictions, units and distributions, and the responsibilities and obligations of the Trustees.

The objective of our disclosure policy is to ensure that communications to the investing public about Dream Residential REIT are timely, factual and accurate, and disseminated in accordance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The policy covers topics including trading restrictions and blackout periods, confidentiality, and designated spokespersons. This policy applies to all trustees, officers and employees of Dream Residential REIT and its subsidiaries.

Our Code of Conduct (the “Code) is our statement of the values and principles that guide us in our day-to-day business activities. The keystones are: integrity, respect, fairness, accountability and transparency. The Code supports our commitment to operate our business at the highest level of legal, moral and ethical standards. The Code applies to all trustees, officers and employees of Dream Residential REIT and subsidiaries.

At Dream Residential REIT, we are steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the highest business and personal ethical standards by dealing openly and honestly with our investors, tenants, suppliers and employees. With our Whistleblower Policy we marry this commitment to that of securities laws and regulations with respect to accounting standards and internal control standards. We have contracted NAVEX Global, Inc. (formerly EthicsPoint Inc.), an independent service provider, to manage any complaints or concerns on our behalf. This service reports directly to the Audit Committee of Dream Residential REIT and is available seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year. Any concerns may be reported directly, confidentially, and, if preferred, anonymously, through www.ethicspoint.com

The Trust has a majority voting policy, requiring that each Trustee nominee receive the support of a majority of the total number of votes cast by the unit holders entitled to elect such Trustee nominee, failing which such Trustee shall submit his or her resignation to the Board for consideration.

As one of Canada’s leading real estate companies, we always invest with purpose, embracing creativity and diversity, passion and innovation, while positively impacting our communities and the world around us.

Dream seeks to maintain a Board comprised of talented and dedicated trustees whose skills and backgrounds reflect the diverse nature of the business environment in which Dream operates. Accordingly, the composition of the Board is intended to reflect a diverse mix of skills, experience, knowledge and backgrounds, including an appropriate number of women trustees.

The Environmental Policy sets out Dream Residential REIT’s objectives and goals as it relates to protection of the environment. It allows us to identify products, activities and services that minimize adverse impacts on the environment and to introduce them where most effective in our business.