VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - April 16, 2013) - Partners Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT" or "Partners REIT") (TSX:PAR.UN)(TSX:PAR.DB)(TSX:PAR.DB.A)(TSX:PAR.DB.B) announces that Mr. Paul Dykeman has submitted his resignation from the board of trustees. Mr. Dykeman indicated that his resignation is for personal reasons.