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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Capital (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Essex Portfolio, L.P. |  |
Distribution declared (in dollars per share) | $ 2.09 | $ 2.0775

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