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Reportable Segments- Income from Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014
Revenues: |  |
Community base rental income | $ 109,270els_CommunityBaseRentalIncome | $ 106,045els_CommunityBaseRentalIncome
Resort base rental income | 51,645els_ResortBaseRentalIncome | 44,949els_ResortBaseRentalIncome
Right-to-use annual payments | 10,981els_RightToUseAnnualPayments | 11,214els_RightToUseAnnualPayments
Right-to-use contracts current period, gross | 2,797els_RightToUseContractsCurrentPeriodGross | 3,081els_RightToUseContractsCurrentPeriodGross
Right-to-use contract upfront payments, deferred, net | (773)els_RightToUseContractsDeferredNetOfPriorPeriodAmortization | (1,147)els_RightToUseContractsDeferredNetOfPriorPeriodAmortization
Utility and other income | 19,082els_UtilityAndOtherIncome | 17,571els_UtilityAndOtherIncome
Gross revenue from home sales | 6,937us-gaap_SalesOfRealEstate | 5,178us-gaap_SalesOfRealEstate
Brokered resale revenues and ancillary services revenues, net | 1,982us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet | 1,799us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet
Rental home income | 3,554els_RentalHomeIncome | 3,757els_RentalHomeIncome
Total revenues | 208,414us-gaap_Revenues | 196,745us-gaap_Revenues
Expenses: |  |
Property operating and maintenance | 61,117us-gaap_CostOfOtherPropertyOperatingExpense | 58,696us-gaap_CostOfOtherPropertyOperatingExpense
Real estate taxes | 12,594us-gaap_RealEstateTaxExpense | 12,485us-gaap_RealEstateTaxExpense
Sales and marketing, gross | 2,522us-gaap_SellingAndMarketingExpense | 2,563us-gaap_SellingAndMarketingExpense
Right-to-use contract commissions, deferred, net | (243)els_SalesAndMarketingDeferredCommissionsNet | (555)els_SalesAndMarketingDeferredCommissionsNet
Property management | 11,290us-gaap_OwnedPropertyManagementCosts | 10,632us-gaap_OwnedPropertyManagementCosts
Cost of home sales | 6,724us-gaap_CostOfRealEstateSales | 5,368us-gaap_CostOfRealEstateSales
Home selling expenses | 805us-gaap_SellingExpense | 569us-gaap_SellingExpense
Rental home operating and maintenance | 1,669els_RentalHomeOperatingAndMaintenanceExpenses | 1,908els_RentalHomeOperatingAndMaintenanceExpenses
Total expenses | 177,485us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses | 154,742us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses
Income from property operations segment | 30,929us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | 42,003us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
Property Operations |  |
Revenues: |  |
Community base rental income | 109,270els_CommunityBaseRentalIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | 106,045els_CommunityBaseRentalIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Resort base rental income | 51,645els_ResortBaseRentalIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | 44,949els_ResortBaseRentalIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Right-to-use annual payments | 10,981els_RightToUseAnnualPayments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | 11,214els_RightToUseAnnualPayments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Right-to-use contracts current period, gross | 2,797els_RightToUseContractsCurrentPeriodGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | 3,081els_RightToUseContractsCurrentPeriodGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Right-to-use contract upfront payments, deferred, net | (773)els_RightToUseContractsDeferredNetOfPriorPeriodAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | (1,147)els_RightToUseContractsDeferredNetOfPriorPeriodAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Utility and other income | 19,082els_UtilityAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | 17,571els_UtilityAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Ancillary services revenues, net | 1,687us-gaap_OtherSalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | 1,504us-gaap_OtherSalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Total revenues | 194,689us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | 183,217us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Expenses: |  |
Property operating and maintenance | 61,117us-gaap_CostOfOtherPropertyOperatingExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | 58,696us-gaap_CostOfOtherPropertyOperatingExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Real estate taxes | 12,594us-gaap_RealEstateTaxExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | 12,485us-gaap_RealEstateTaxExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Sales and marketing, gross | 2,522us-gaap_SellingAndMarketingExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | 2,563us-gaap_SellingAndMarketingExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Right-to-use contract commissions, deferred, net | (243)els_SalesAndMarketingDeferredCommissionsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | (555)els_SalesAndMarketingDeferredCommissionsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Property management | 11,290us-gaap_OwnedPropertyManagementCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | 10,632us-gaap_OwnedPropertyManagementCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Total expenses | 87,280us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | 83,821us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Income from property operations segment | 107,409us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember | 99,396us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_PropertyOperationsSegmentMember
Home Sales and Rentals Operations |  |
Revenues: |  |
Gross revenue from home sales | 6,937us-gaap_SalesOfRealEstate / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember | 5,178us-gaap_SalesOfRealEstate / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember
Brokered resale revenues and ancillary services revenues, net | 295us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember | 295us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember
Rental home income | 3,554els_RentalHomeIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember | 3,757els_RentalHomeIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember
Total revenues | 10,786us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember | 9,230us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember
Expenses: |  |
Cost of home sales | 6,724us-gaap_CostOfRealEstateSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember | 5,368us-gaap_CostOfRealEstateSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember
Home selling expenses | 805us-gaap_SellingExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember | 569us-gaap_SellingExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember
Rental home operating and maintenance | 1,669els_RentalHomeOperatingAndMaintenanceExpenses / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember | 1,908els_RentalHomeOperatingAndMaintenanceExpenses / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember
Total expenses | 9,198us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember | 7,845us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember
Income from property operations segment | $ 1,588us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember | $ 1,385us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = els_HomeSalesAndRentalsMember

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- Definition The total amount of revenue recognized for the period from manufactured home community site operating leases. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Revenue earned during the period from renting out homes of the reporting entity. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Rental home operating costs incurred during the reporting period and may include amounts paid to maintain the homes. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The total amount of revenue recognized for the period from recreational vehicle sites. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Annual payments, which are required to be made by members during the term of the contract. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Upfront payments received from right to use contracts. The contracts give members the right to use certain properties on a continuous basis up to 21 days. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Reimbursable tenant utility and other income. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Other operating costs incurred during the reporting period and may include amounts paid to maintain the property. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
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- Definition Reflects for the period the total of the carrying amount of the commercial, industrial and residential land and buildings sold plus certain overhead and other costs incurred to place the real estate in saleable condition, capitalized interest costs in the properties sold, and inventory impairment losses recognized. This element would most likely be used by an entity whose principal activities involve real estate or which has significant real estate operations. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
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- Definition Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 235 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.4-08.(h)(1)(i)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26873400&loc=d3e23780-122690 + Details
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- Definition Revenues from the sale of other goods or rendering of other services, not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy; net of (reduced by) sales adjustments, returns, allowances, and discounts. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.1(a),(d)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 1 -Article 5 + Details
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- Definition The aggregate costs related to management of owned properties during the reporting period. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.2(d)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
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- Definition Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 1 -Article 5 + Details
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- Definition Revenue from the sale of commercial, industrial, or residential property during the period. This element is more likely than not relevant to an entity for which real estate operations are a principal activity. If real estate operations are not a principal activity, the reporting entity would likely use a gain (loss) on sale of property, plant, or equipment type element. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.1(e)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
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