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Amortizable Intangible Liabilities (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Finite-Lived Intangible Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Lease agreements, accumulated amortization | $ 2,628 | $ 606

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- Definition Intangible Lease Liabilities Accumulated Amortization + References No definition available. + Details
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