CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Net income (loss)		$ 14,790	$ (116,080)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate derivatives		504	(9,702)
Reclassification of previous unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives into net income (loss)		470	2,099
Unrealized loss on investment securities, net		(194)	(1,961)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		780	(9,564)
Total comprehensive income (loss)		15,570	(125,644)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	[1]	(371)	3,238
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the General Partner / OP		15,199	(122,406)
VEREIT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income (loss)		14,790	(116,080)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate derivatives		504	(9,702)
Reclassification of previous unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives into net income (loss)		470	2,099
Unrealized loss on investment securities, net		(194)	(1,961)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		780	(9,564)
Total comprehensive income (loss)		15,570	(125,644)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	[2]	7	39
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the General Partner / OP		$ 15,577	$ (125,605)

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

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