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Income Taxes - Summary of Combined Activity TRS (Detail) (TRS [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
TRS [Member] |  |  |
Income Before Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |
Book income (loss) before income taxes - TRS | $ 6,705 | $ (16,934) | $ 4,738

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- Definition Income loss before Tax Benefit Expense of Taxable REIT Subsidiaries and State and Local Income Taxes. + References No definition available. + Details
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