CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Net income (loss)		$ 3,233	$ (108,709)	$ (112,847)	$ (139,402)
Other comprehensive loss (income):
Unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives		(3,287)	(585)	(12,989)	(10,981)
Reclassification of previous unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives into net income (loss) as interest expense		1,919	2,793	4,018	5,529
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net		391	(110)	(1,570)	686
Reclassification of previous unrealized loss on investment securities into net income (loss) as other income, net		0	110	0	110
Total other comprehensive (loss) income		(977)	2,208	(10,541)	(4,656)
Total comprehensive income (loss)		2,256	(106,501)	(123,388)	(144,058)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	[1]	(62)	2,187	3,176	2,910
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the General Partner / OP		2,194	(104,314)	(120,212)	(141,148)
VEREIT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income (loss)		3,233	(108,709)	(112,847)	(139,402)
Other comprehensive loss (income):
Unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives		(3,287)	(585)	(12,989)	(10,981)
Reclassification of previous unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives into net income (loss) as interest expense		1,919	2,793	4,018	5,529
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net		391	(110)	(1,570)	686
Reclassification of previous unrealized loss on investment securities into net income (loss) as other income, net		0	110	0	110
Total other comprehensive (loss) income		(977)	2,208	(10,541)	(4,656)
Total comprehensive income (loss)		2,256	(106,501)	(123,388)	(144,058)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	[2]	(4)	(613)	35	(793)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the General Partner / OP		$ 2,252	$ (107,114)	$ (123,353)	$ (144,851)

[1] Represents (income) loss attributable to limited partners and consolidated joint venture partners.

[2] Represents (income) loss attributable to consolidated joint venture partners.