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UNITED STATES


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Washington, D.C.  20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)              July 9, 2012


MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)



MARYLAND                         001-33177                22-1897375

(State or other jurisdiction     (Commission        (IRS Employer

of incorporation)                 File Number)            Identification Number)



3499 Route 9N, Suite 3C, Freehold, NJ    07728

(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code         (732) 577-9996



(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):


[  ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)


[  ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 142-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12


[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))


[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))





Item 7.01   Regulation FD Disclosure.


On July 9, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing the declaration of quarterly dividends on the common and preferred stock.



Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.


(c)   Exhibits.


99  Press Release dated July 9, 2012.






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


 

MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

  

Dated:  July 9, 2012

By:  /s/ Kevin S. Miller        

 

       Kevin S. Miller

 

       Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer