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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Buildings, improvements, and tenant improvements depreciation
The costs of buildings and improvements and tenant improvements are depreciated using the straight-line method of accounting over the estimated useful lives set forth in the table below. Depreciation expense for buildings and improvements for the three years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018 was $244.8 million, $211.9 million, and $198.6 million, respectively.

Asset DescriptionDepreciable Lives
Buildings and improvements
25 – 40 years
Tenant improvements
1 – 20 years (1)
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(1)Tenant improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life.