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Organization, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) home community state | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) home community state | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Number of operating apartment communities | 296 |  | 296 |
Number of apartment homes included in operating apartment communities owned | home | 89,240 |  | 89,240 |
Number of states where operating apartment communities owned are located | state | 12 |  | 12 |
Number of owned communities under construction | 17 |  | 17 |
Number of owned communities under reconstruction | 1 |  | 1 |
Communities under development rights | 38 |  | 38 |
Estimated number of apartment homes in communities to be developed | home | 13,449 |  | 13,449 |
Income tax expense | $ | $ 4,372 | $ 5,651 | $ 7,715 | $ 7,963
Uncollectible lease revenue | $ | $ 13,363 | $ 10,607 | $ 43,667 | $ 31,267

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