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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Accounts Receivable and Accrued Rent Receivable/Deferred Costs/ Treasury Shares) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2011 Years | Dec. 31, 2010
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Tenant receivables and accrued rent receivables, gross | $ 3.4 | $ 3.7
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable | $ 12.1 | $ 11.6
Deferred leasing costs, amortization period, minimum | 1 |
Deferred leasing costs, amortization period, ,maximum | 15 |
Treasury stock, shares | 0 | 116,679

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