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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Revenue Recognition) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Tenant reimbursements period related to certain capital expenditures, minimum (in years)	5 years
Tenant reimbursements period related to certain capital expenditures, maximum (in years)	15 years

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Tenant Reimbursements Period Related to Certain Capital Expenditure Maximum, in Years

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