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Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Contractual Obligations (Parenthetical) (Details) | Dec. 31, 2017 Property
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Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
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- Definition Number of properties on which minimum basic rent due for various office space the Company leases and fixed base rent due on ground leases. + References No definition available. + Details
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