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Real estate (Details 9) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Real Estate [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts related to real estate tenant receivables	$ 6.0	$ 5.6

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- Definition

Represents the allowance for doubtful accounts related to tenant receivables, including deferred operating lease income receivable.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant

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