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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all debt, including all short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and capital lease obligations reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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The current amount of expenditures for a real estate project that has not yet been completed reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible lease assets, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and miscellaneous other assets not included elsewhere in the Assets portion of the Balance Sheet reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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The cumulative amount of depreciation for real estate property held for investment purposes reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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Amount of real estate investment property which may include the following: (1) land available-for-sale; (2) land available-for-development; (3) investments in building and building improvements; (4) tenant allowances; (5) rental properties; and (6) other real estate investments that Equity Method Investment Real Estate Investment Property, at Cost

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Amount of real estate investment property, net of accumulated depreciation, which may include the following: (1) land available-for-sale; (2) land available-for-development; (3) investments in building and building improvements; (4) tenant allowances; (5) developments in-process; (6) rental properties; and (7) other real estate investments reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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The net book value of real estate property held for investment purposes EXCLUDING DEVELOPMENTS IN PROGRESS reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets, reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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The net gain (loss) resulting from sales and other disposals of real estate owned for investment purposes by the Company's equity method investment partners.

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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period, reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Interest Income

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Other operating expenses reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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The total number of entities accounted for using the equity method of Accounting.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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The amount of assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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Amount of equity, including noncontrolling interest, reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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Amount of equity, excluding noncontrolling interest, attributable to the equity method investment of the entity.

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The amount of liabilities reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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The amount of liabilities and equity reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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Amount of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests of an equity method investment of the entity.

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The amount of net income (loss) reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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The amount of revenue from sale of goods and services reduced by sales returns, allowances, and discounts reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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Unconsolidated Affiliates, Redeemable Interests, Noncontrolling Interests and Cost Method Investments (Unconsolidated Affiliates) (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 entity	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014 entity	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of entities - equity method of accounting	17		17
ASSETS
Investment in real estate assets	$ 2,243,113		$ 2,243,113		$ 2,167,227
Accumulated depreciation	(603,622)		(603,622)		(555,174)
Real estate investment net, before development in process	1,639,491		1,639,491		1,612,053
Developments in progress	57,875		57,875		103,161
Net investment in real estate assets	1,697,366		1,697,366		1,715,214
Other assets	183,920		183,920		168,799
Total assets	1,881,286		1,881,286		1,884,013
LIABILITIES
Mortgage and other indebtedness	1,505,907		1,505,907		1,468,422
Other liabilities	47,765		47,765		48,203
Total liabilities	1,553,672		1,553,672		1,516,625
OWNERS' EQUITY
The Company	187,714		187,714		213,664
Other investors	139,900		139,900		153,724
Total owners' equity	327,614		327,614		367,388
Total liabilities and owners' equity	1,881,286		1,881,286		1,884,013
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract]
Total revenues	61,781	59,348	185,002	180,091
Depreciation and amortization	(19,776)	(18,889)	(57,793)	(57,158)
Interest income	336	340	1,015	1,017
Interest expense	(18,861)	(19,150)	(56,165)	(57,861)
Operating expenses	(17,788)	(18,045)	(53,457)	(54,240)
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Gains Losses On Sales Of Investment Real Estate	1,119	21	1,119	21
Net income	6,811	3,625	19,721	11,870
Company's Share [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract]
Total revenues	32,371	30,556	96,389	93,002
Depreciation and amortization	(10,537)	(9,877)	(30,654)	(29,748)
Interest income	257	242	775	713
Interest expense	(9,719)	(9,840)	(28,872)	(29,677)
Operating expenses	(9,134)	(8,822)	(27,298)	(26,683)
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Gains Losses On Sales Of Investment Real Estate	698	11	698	11
Net income	$ 3,936	$ 2,270	$ 11,038	$ 7,618
CBL/TC, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
CBL-TRS Joint Venture LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
CBL-TRS Joint Venture II LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
El Paso Outlet Outparcels, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
Fremaux Town Center JV, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	65.00%		65.00%
Governors Square IB [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
Governor's Square Company [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	47.50%		47.50%
High Pointe Commons Lp [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
High Pointe Commons IIHAP LP [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
JG Gulf Coast Town Center LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
Kentucky Oaks Mall Company [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
Mall Of South Carolina LP [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
Mall Of South Carolina Outparcel LP [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
Port Orange I LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
Triangle Town Member LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
West Melbourne I LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%
York Town Center LP [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest in real estate property	50.00%		50.00%