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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred rent receivable—allowance |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Year | $ 15,457 | $ 17,207 | $ 25,203
Additions Charged Against Operations | 4,227 | 491 | 2,321
Uncollectible Accounts Written-off/Recovery (1) | (7,207) | (2,241) | (10,317)
Balance at End of Year | 12,477 | 15,457 | 17,207
Tenant and other receivables—allowance |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Year | 15,702 | 18,637 | 16,592
Additions Charged Against Operations | 2,760 | 3,726 | 6,106
Uncollectible Accounts Written-off/Recovery (1) | (6,093) | (6,661) | (4,061)
Balance at End of Year | $ 12,369 | $ 15,702 | $ 18,637

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