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Revenues - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands |  | 9 Months Ended |
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Jan. 01, 2018 USD ($) affiliate | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items] |  |  |
Dividends in excess of cumulative earnings |  | $ (927,416) | $ (836,269)
Number of unconsolidated affiliates included in partial sale of real estate assets | affiliate | 1 |  |
Tenant reimbursements period related to certain capital expenditure minimum |  | 5 years |
Tenant reimbursements period related to certain capital expenditure maximum |  | 15 years |
Lease commission recognized upon lease execution (as a percent) |  | 50.00% |
Accounting Standards Update 2017-05, Unconsolidated Affiliate Impact |  |  |
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items] |  |  |
Effect of change on operating results | $ 57,850 |  |
Accounting Standards Update 2017-05, Joint Venture Impact |  |  |
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items] |  |  |
Effect of change on operating results | 901 |  |
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 |  |  |
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items] |  |  |
Dividends in excess of cumulative earnings | $ 196 |  |

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