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Number of unconsolidated entities considered as a VIE for which entity is not the primary beneficiary \| entity	1		1
Maximum exposure to losses	$ 22,900,000		$ 22,900,000
Depreciation expense from operation	41,400,000	$ 32,700,000	115,100,000	$ 95,500,000
Real estate cost capitalized excluding interest cost	4,500,000	4,800,000	13,800,000	13,100,000
Real estate interest cost capitalized incurred	7,100,000	8,700,000	22,900,000	24,900,000
Gain on sale of real estate, net	0	0	0	13,408,000
QualityTech, LP
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Operating assets independent of the Operating Partnership	0		0
Gain on sale of real estate, net	0	0	$ 0	13,408,000
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciation expense from operation	$ 3,500,000	$ 2,900,000	$ 10,200,000	8,700,000
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
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Useful life of property			20 years
Senior Notes
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Interest rate	4.75%		4.75%		4.75%	5.875%
Unconsolidated Affiliate \| Manassas, Virginia
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Gain on sale of real estate, net				13,400,000
Transaction cost				$ 5,800,000