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INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Tenant Move-Outs Prior to End of the Lease Term |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Intangible assets written off through accelerated amortization | $ 4.5 | $ 0.7 | $ 0.6
Tenant Move-Outs |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Intangible assets written off through accelerated amortization | $ 2.2 |  |

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