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Dividends and Distribution Payable (Details Textual) - $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 02, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Dividends Payable [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share (in dollars per share) | $ 1.845 |  | $ 1.740 | $ 1.640
Agree Limited Partnership [Member] |  |  |  |
Dividends Payable [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share (in dollars per share) |  | $ 0.465 |  |

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