SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Earnings Per Share) (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Denominator – basic (in shares)			154,762
Stock options (in shares)			3
Deemed shares related to deferred compensation arrangements			42
Denominator – diluted (in shares)			154,807
CBL & Associates Limited Partnership [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Denominator – basic (in shares)	199,660	196,572	190,223
Stock options (in shares)			3
Deemed shares related to deferred compensation arrangements			42
Denominator – diluted (in shares)	199,660	196,572	190,268

Shares Related to Deferred Compensation Used in Calculation for Diluted Earnings Per Share

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Stock Options Used in Calculation for Diluted Earnings Per Share

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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period.

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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period.

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