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Equity, Capital and Other Interests Preferred (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01
Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 745,600 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 | $ 37,280 | $ 37,280
ERPOP [Member] |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |
8.29% Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 745,600 units issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 | $ 37,280 | $ 37,280
Series K Preferred Stock [Member] |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |
Preferred Stock Preference Units Issued | 745,600 | 745,600
Preferred Stock Preference Units Outstanding | 745,600 | 745,600
Preferred Stock Preference Units Redemption Price Per Share Unit | $ 50.00 | $ 50.00
Preferred Stock Preference Units Dividend Rate Percentage | 8.29% | 8.29%
Preferred Stocks Preference Units Redemption Date | Dec. 10, 2026 |
Annual Dividend Per Preferred Share Preference Unit | $ 4.145 |
Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 745,600 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 | $ 37,280 | $ 37,280
Series K Preferred Stock [Member] | ERPOP [Member] |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |
Preferred Stock Preference Units Issued | 745,600 | 745,600
Preferred Stock Preference Units Outstanding | 745,600 | 745,600
Preferred Stock Preference Units Redemption Price Per Share Unit | $ 50.00 | $ 50.00
Preferred Stock Preference Units Dividend Rate Percentage | 8.29% | 8.29%
Preferred Stocks Preference Units Redemption Date | Dec. 10, 2026 |
Annual Dividend Per Preferred Share Preference Unit | $ 4.145 |
8.29% Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 745,600 units issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 | $ 37,280 | $ 37,280

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