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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical - OP) - CBL & Associates Limited Partnership - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Tenant receivables allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 2,011 | $ 1,910
Other receivables allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 838 | $ 838

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