COMPONENTS OF RENTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE - Component of Rental Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Rental Income [Line Items]
Cost reimbursement	$ 7,037us-gaap_TenantReimbursements	$ 6,804us-gaap_TenantReimbursements
Percentage rent	360us-gaap_PercentageRent	425us-gaap_PercentageRent
Hotel revenue	9,008us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels	9,002us-gaap_RevenueFromLeasedAndOwnedHotels
Other	393aat_OtherRealEstateRentalRevenue	419aat_OtherRealEstateRentalRevenue
Total rental income	62,753	60,482
Total Retail
Rental Income [Line Items]
Minimum rents	18,211	17,292
Total Office
Rental Income [Line Items]
Minimum rents	21,187	20,236
Total Multifamily
Rental Income [Line Items]
Minimum rents	4,034	3,834
Total Mixed-Use
Rental Income [Line Items]
Minimum rents	$ 2,523	$ 2,470

Other real estate rental revenue.

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The total amount of revenue recognized for the period from operating leases, including minimum lease revenue, contingent revenue, percentage revenue and sublease revenue.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 840

-SubTopic 20

-Section 25

-Paragraph 1

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The total amount of lease revenue recognized for the period for which the lessee was obligated under leasing arrangements regardless of any other events or conditions. This amount excludes contingent revenue and sublease revenue.

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This element represents the rental revenue earned during the period from lessee-operators based on revenues generated in their operations, generally in excess of a base amount. Such rental revenue is generally stipulated in the lease agreement, usually will provide for a fixed percentage of revenue to be paid as additional (or possibly only) rent due the lessor, and may be based on gross revenues, net revenues, or multiple variations thereof. Percentage rent is often required under leases with retail outlets located on premises owned by hoteliers, cruise lines, others in the hospitality industry, and shopping mall operators, among others.

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Amount, net of promotional allowances, of revenue from managing and operating hotels, including, but not limited to, revenue from occupancy, casino, food and beverage, and retail. Excludes operating lease income.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 225

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 2

-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.1(d))

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-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 03

-Paragraph 1

-Article 5

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In accordance with the provisions of their lease agreement, this element represents allowable charges due a landlord from its tenant. In retail store and office building leases, for example, tenant reimbursements may cover items such as taxes, utilities, and common area expenses.

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