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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL OF ERP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Parenthetical) - Eight Point Two Nine Percentage Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member] | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Partial Redemption Percentage | 8.29% | 8.29% | 8.29% | 8.29%
ERPOP [Member] |  |  |  |
Partial Redemption Percentage | 8.29% | 8.29% | 8.29% | 8.29%

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