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Exhibit 10(b)(2)

         I, Martin Cohen, certify that:

         1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of Cohen & Steers Total
            Return Realty Fund, Inc.;

         2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue
            statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
            necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
            under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect
            to the period covered by this report; and

         3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
            information included in this report, fairly present in all material
            respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in
            net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required
            to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and
            for, the periods presented in this report.


         Date: February 26, 2003

                                                     /s/ Martin Cohen
                                                     ----------------
                                                     Martin Cohen
                                                     President, Treasurer and
                                                     principal financial officer




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