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ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Accounting for Historic and New Markets Tax Credits (Details) | Sep. 30, 2020 property
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Real Estate |
Number of real estate properties | 1,200
Real estate properties that qualify for certain tax credits |
Real Estate |
Number of real estate properties | 11
Development Projects | Real estate properties that qualify for certain tax credits |
Real Estate |
Number of real estate properties | 2

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