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(Classification Of Investment Property Leases) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term | 12 years
Operating [Member] |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |
Number of properties leased | 1,604
Direct Financing [Member] |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |
Number of properties leased | 13
Building Portion - Direct Financing / Land Portion - Operating [Member] |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |
Number of properties leased | 5

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- Details
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