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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Capital (UNITED DOMINION REALTY, L.P) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | $ (4,131) | $ (3,861) | $ 6,382
United Dominion Reality L.P. |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance | 1,734,051 | 1,803,097 | 1,918,756
Net income (loss) | 215,063 | 97,179 | 77,942
Distributions | (203,852) | (191,150) | (173,716)
OP Unit Redemptions for common shares of UDR | 0 |  |
Distribution of community to UDR |  |  | (77,041)
Adjustment to reflect limited partners' capital at redemption value | 0 |  |
Unrealized gain on derivative financial investments | 962 |  |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 962 | 1,990 | 2,304
Net change in receivable due from General Partner | (24,894) | 22,935 | 54,852
Balance | 1,721,330 | 1,734,051 | 1,803,097
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Payable/(Receivable) due to/(from) General Partner [Member] [Member] |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance | 13,624 | (9,916) | (11,056)
Distribution of community to UDR |  |  | (53,712)
Net change in receivable due from General Partner | (24,894) | 23,540 | 54,852
Balance | (11,270) | 13,624 | (9,916)
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance | (1,075) | (3,065) | (5,369)
Unrealized gain on derivative financial investments | 962 |  |
Other comprehensive income (loss) |  | 1,990 | 2,304
Balance | (113) | (1,075) | (3,065)
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Total Partner's Capital |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance | 1,703,001 | 1,795,934 | 1,917,299
Net income (loss) | 213,301 | 96,227 | 73,376
Distributions | (203,852) | (191,150) | (173,716)
OP Unit Redemptions for common shares of UDR | 0 |  |
Distribution of community to UDR | 0 | 0 | (23,329)
Adjustment to reflect limited partners' capital at redemption value | 0 |  |
Unrealized gain on derivative financial investments | 962 |  |
Other comprehensive income (loss) |  | 1,990 | 2,304
Balance | 1,713,412 | 1,703,001 | 1,795,934
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Noncontrolling Interest |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance | 17,426 | 17,079 | 12,513
Net income (loss) | 1,762 | 952 | 4,566
Adjustment to reflect limited partners' capital at redemption value | 0 |  |
Balance | 19,188 | 17,426 | 17,079
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Class A Limited Partner |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance | 53,987 | 40,902 | 41,656
Net income (loss) | 2,201 | 920 | 868
Distributions | (2,328) | (2,328) | (2,324)
OP Unit Redemptions for common shares of UDR | 0 |  |
Adjustment to reflect limited partners' capital at redemption value | 10,549 | 14,493 | 702
Balance | 64,409 | 53,987 | 40,902
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Limited Partners |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance | 228,493 | 176,695 | 181,762
Net income (loss) | 8,515 | 3,938 | 3,016
Distributions | (8,138) | (7,789) | (7,118)
OP Unit Redemptions for common shares of UDR | (3,816) | (4,371) | (1,817)
Adjustment to reflect limited partners' capital at redemption value | 43,427 | 60,020 | 852
Balance | 268,481 | 228,493 | 176,695
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Limited Partner [Member] |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance | 1,420,491 | 1,580,239 | 1,698,027
Net income (loss) | 202,456 | 91,311 | 69,448
Distributions | (193,262) | (180,917) | (164,170)
OP Unit Redemptions for common shares of UDR | 3,816 | 4,371 | 1,817
Distribution of community to UDR |  |  | (23,329)
Adjustment to reflect limited partners' capital at redemption value | (53,976) | (74,513) | (1,554)
Balance | 1,379,525 | 1,420,491 | 1,580,239
United Dominion Reality L.P. | General Partner [Member] |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance | 1,105 | 1,163 | 1,223
Net income (loss) | 129 | 58 | 44
Distributions | (124) | (116) | (104)
Adjustment to reflect limited partners' capital at redemption value | 0 |  |
Balance | $ 1,110 | $ 1,105 | $ 1,163

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