Newton, MA (January 9, 2003): Senior Housing Properties Trust (NYSE: SNH) today announced that yesterday a Montgomery County, Maryland Circuit Court extended an injunction prohibiting SNH and Five Star Quality Care, Inc. (AMEX: FVE) from terminating management contracts with Marriott Senior Living Services, Inc for 31 senior living communities. The 31 senior living communities are owned by SNH, leased to FVE and managed by Marriott Senior Living Services, Inc., a 100% subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR). Yesterday's decision does not end this Maryland case. A trial is expected to be held during 2003 or 2004 which will finally decide the rights and obligations under the management contracts of SNH, FVE, Marriott and any Marriott transferee.

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