Equity - Limited Partner OP Units (Details) - VEREIT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member] - Common Stock [Member] - shares	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Limited partners', units outstanding (shares)	152,033	157,343
Limited partners', units issued (shares)	152,033	157,343
Limited Partner [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Limited partners', units outstanding (shares)	200,000	200,000
Limited partners', units issued (shares)	200,000	200,000