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LIBERTY PROPERTY TRUST LEASES MORE THAN 115,000 SQUARE FEET IN HAMPTON ROADS IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2009

HAMPTON ROADS, VA – October 19, 2009 – Liberty Property Trust (NYSE: LRY), which owns and manages more than 1.8 million square feet of office and industrial space in the Hampton Roads area, today announced that it has signed 39,448 square feet of new leases and 76,112 square feet in lease renewals and expansions for warehouse, flex and office space in Hampton Roads during the past quarter.

“Doubling our leasing activity from second to third quarter reflects Liberty’s unique ability to add value to our customers’ businesses,” said Craig Cope, vice president and city manager at Liberty. “Companies are recognizing that a well-capitalized, customer service-oriented landlord with a long-term perspective can better allow them to focus on their business instead of worrying about their real estate.”

Liberty Property Trust is the largest commercial landlord offering office space in Hampton Roads. The company owns, leases and manages 27 properties, providing approximately 1.8 million square feet of space in Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Chesapeake and Hampton.

About Liberty Property Trust
Liberty Property Trust (NYSE:LRY), headquartered in Malvern, PA, is dedicated to enhancing people’s lives through extraordinary work environments. The real estate investment trust (REIT) serves customers in the United States and United Kingdom through the development, acquisition, ownership and management of superior office and industrial properties. Liberty's 77 million square foot portfolio offers exceptional locations and flexible design to more than 2,100 tenants at 700 office, distribution and light manufacturing facilities. The company is a leader in the development of high performance green buildings. For more information please visit www.libertyproperty.com.