Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash	$ 61,828	$ 59,767
Revenue Recognition
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 8,300	6,600
Selling Commissions Allowable [Member]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from related party allowed, percentage	100.00%
Selling Commissions Allowable [Member] \| Cole REITs [Member]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from related party allowed, percentage	100.00%
Deferred Rent, Derivative and Other Liabilities [Member]
Revenue Recognition
Deferred rental income	$ 70,900	67,200
Lender Reserves [Member]
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash	52,200	47,900
Restricted Lockbox Accounts [Member]
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash	9,600	11,900
VEREIT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash	$ 61,828	$ 59,767
VEREIT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member] \| Common Stock [Member]
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
Limited Partner OP Units outstanding (shares)	23,748,347	23,763,797
VEREIT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member] \| Common Stock [Member] \| Limited Partner [Member]
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
Limited Partner OP Units outstanding (shares)	23,750,000	23,763,797

For an unclassified balance sheet, a valuation allowance for receivables due a company that are expected to be uncollectible.

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