CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Net income (loss)		$ 34,186	$ 3,233	$ 48,976	$ (112,847)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate derivatives		(307)	(3,287)	197	(12,989)
Reclassification of previous unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives into net income (loss)		240	1,919	710	4,018
Unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities, net		(69)	391	(263)	(1,570)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income		(136)	(977)	644	(10,541)
Total comprehensive income (loss)		34,050	2,256	49,620	(123,388)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	[1]	(775)	(62)	(1,146)	3,176
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the General Partner / OP		33,275	2,194	48,474	(120,212)
VEREIT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income (loss)		34,186	3,233	48,976	(112,847)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate derivatives		(307)	(3,287)	197	(12,989)
Reclassification of previous unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives into net income (loss)		240	1,919	710	4,018
Unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities, net		(69)	391	(263)	(1,570)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income		(136)	(977)	644	(10,541)
Total comprehensive income (loss)		34,050	2,256	49,620	(123,388)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	[2]	14	(4)	21	35
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the General Partner / OP		$ 34,064	$ 2,252	$ 49,641	$ (123,353)

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

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