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Related Party Transactions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions:
Certain unconsolidated joint ventures have engaged the Management Companies to manage the operations of the Centers. Under these arrangements, the Management Companies are reimbursed for compensation paid to on-site employees, leasing agents and project managers at the Centers, as well as insurance costs and other administrative expenses.
The following are fees charged to unconsolidated joint ventures:
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Management fees
$
4,749

 
$
4,271

 
$
13,914

 
$
13,240

Development and leasing fees
3,385

 
2,952

 
11,376

 
10,149

 
$
8,134

 
$
7,223

 
$
25,290

 
$
23,389


Certain mortgage notes on the properties are held by NML (See Note 8Mortgage Notes Payable). Interest expense in connection with these notes was $2,175 and $2,224 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $6,567 and $6,752 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses is interest payable on these notes of $721 and $736 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
Due from (to) affiliates includes unreimbursed and/or prepaid costs and fees from unconsolidated joint ventures due to (from) the Management Companies. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the amounts due from (to) the unconsolidated joint ventures was $4,905 and $(6,809), respectively.
In addition, due from affiliates at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 included a note receivable from RED/303 LLC ("RED") that bears interest at 5.25% and matures on May 30, 2021. Interest income earned on this note was $66 and $81 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $204 and $294 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The balance on this note was $4,998 and $5,593 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. RED is considered a related party because it is a partner in a joint venture development project. The note is collateralized by RED's membership interest in the development project.
Also included in due from affiliates is a note receivable from Lennar Corporation that bears interest at LIBOR plus 2% and matures upon the completion of certain milestones in connection with the development of Fashion Outlets of San Francisco. Interest income earned on this note was $621 and $583 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $1,839 and $1,629 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The balance on this note was $71,281 and $69,443 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Lennar Corporation is considered a related party because it is a joint venture partner in Fashion Outlets of San Francisco.