CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Net income		$ 86,863	$ 70,971
Total other comprehensive loss
Unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives		(78,550)	(11,286)
Reclassification of previous unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives into net income		1,948	97
Total other comprehensive loss		(76,602)	(11,189)
Total comprehensive income (loss)		10,261	59,782
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	[1]	0	(1,400)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the General Partner / OP		10,261	58,382
VEREIT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income		86,863	70,971
Total other comprehensive loss
Unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives		(78,550)	(11,286)
Reclassification of previous unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives into net income		1,948	97
Total other comprehensive loss		(76,602)	(11,189)
Total comprehensive income (loss)		10,261	59,782
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	[2]	7	28
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the General Partner / OP		$ 10,268	$ 59,810

[1] Represents comprehensive income attributable to limited partners and a consolidated joint venture partner.

[2] Represents comprehensive loss attributable to a consolidated joint venture partner.