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HRLP - Consolidated Statements of Capital - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance | $ 2,475,813 | $ 2,521,701 | $ 2,499,000 | $ 2,499,558
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures | 833 | 707 | 6,154 | 6,843
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates |  |  |  | (1,411)
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Deconsolidation of affiliate |  |  | (17,281) |
Comprehensive income: |  |  |  |
Net income | 23,171 | 40,110 | 111,995 | 134,815
Other comprehensive loss | (74) | (75) | (223) | (164)
Total comprehensive income | 23,097 | 40,035 | 111,772 | 134,651
Balance | 2,457,322 | 2,525,669 | 2,457,322 | 2,525,669
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership |  |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance | 2,447,002 | 2,492,880 | 2,470,179 | 2,470,737
Issuances of Common Units, net of issuance costs and tax withholdings | 361 | 362 | (202) | 4,797
Redemption of Common Units |  | (3,101) | (163) | (3,101)
Distributions on Common Units | (53,709) | (53,573) | (160,995) | (160,660)
Distributions on Preferred Units | (622) | (621) | (1,864) | (1,864)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures | 833 | 707 | 6,154 | 6,843
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates |  |  |  | (1,411)
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value and contributions/distributions from/to the General Partner | 11,549 | 20,159 | 20,911 | 46,856
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Deconsolidation of affiliate |  |  | (17,281) |
Comprehensive income: |  |  |  |
Net income | 23,171 | 40,110 | 111,995 | 134,815
Other comprehensive loss | (74) | (75) | (223) | (164)
Total comprehensive income | 23,097 | 40,035 | 111,772 | 134,651
Balance | 2,428,511 | 2,496,848 | 2,428,511 | 2,496,848
General Partners' Common Units [Member] | Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership |  |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance | 24,439 | 24,723 | 24,492 | 24,492
Issuances of Common Units, net of issuance costs and tax withholdings | 4 | 4 | (2) | 48
Redemption of Common Units |  | (31) | (2) | (31)
Distributions on Common Units | (537) | (536) | (1,610) | (1,607)
Distributions on Preferred Units | (7) | (7) | (19) | (19)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures | 9 | 7 | 62 | 68
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value and contributions/distributions from/to the General Partner | 115 | 202 | 209 | 469
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates | 0 | (4) | 5 | (9)
Comprehensive income: |  |  |  |
Net income | 232 | 401 | 1,120 | 1,348
Balance | 24,255 | 24,759 | 24,255 | 24,759
Limited Partners' Common Units [Member] | Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership |  |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance | 2,419,452 | 2,447,691 | 2,424,663 | 2,424,802
Issuances of Common Units, net of issuance costs and tax withholdings | 357 | 358 | (200) | 4,749
Redemption of Common Units |  | (3,070) | (161) | (3,070)
Distributions on Common Units | (53,172) | (53,037) | (159,385) | (159,053)
Distributions on Preferred Units | (615) | (614) | (1,845) | (1,845)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures | 824 | 700 | 6,092 | 6,775
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value and contributions/distributions from/to the General Partner | 11,434 | 19,957 | 20,702 | 46,387
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates | 5 | (353) | 483 | (871)
Comprehensive income: |  |  |  |
Net income | 22,939 | 39,709 | 110,875 | 133,467
Balance | 2,401,224 | 2,451,341 | 2,401,224 | 2,451,341
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership |  |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance | (1,360) | (1,062) | (1,211) | (973)
Comprehensive income: |  |  |  |
Other comprehensive loss | (74) | (75) | (223) | (164)
Balance | (1,434) | (1,137) | (1,434) | (1,137)
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates [Member] | Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership |  |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance | 4,471 | 21,528 | 22,235 | 22,416
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates |  |  |  | (1,411)
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates | (5) | 357 | (488) | 880
Deconsolidation of affiliate |  |  | (17,281) |
Comprehensive income: |  |  |  |
Balance | $ 4,466 | $ 21,885 | $ 4,466 | $ 21,885

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