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Operating Leases (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014
Leases, Operating [Abstract] |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due [Table Text Block] | The Company leases properties to tenants under operating leases with various expiration dates extending to 2030. Minimum future rentals on non-cancelable leases at December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
Year | Minimum Rent
2015 | $ | 461,215 |
2016 | 443,383 |
2017 | 411,288 |
2018 | 362,370 |
2019 | 315,196 |
Thereafter | 1,515,750 |

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