CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Real estate, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 204,573	$ 207,982
Construction in progress	10,167	6,102
Assets related to property held for sale	123
Cash and cash equivalents	4,723	10,610
Tenants' security accounts	1,520	1,659
Receivables arising from straight-lining of rents	4,146	4,272
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	2,473	2,675
Secured loans receivable	3,323	3,323
Prepaid expenses and other assets	5,121	3,464
Acquired over market leases and in-place lease costs	35	60
Deferred charges, net	2,994	2,153
Interest rate swap contract	1,176
Total Assets	240,374	242,300
Liabilities:
Mortgages payable	198,379	200,420
Deferred trustee compensation plan	7,540	6,712
Accounts payable and accrued expenses, including taxes payable of $1,965 at October 31, 2012.	4,086	4,136
Liabilities related to property held for sale	26
Dividends payable	2,083	1,389
Tenants' security deposits	2,138	2,325
Deferred revenue	776	1,143
Total Liabilities	215,028	216,125
Commitments and contingencies
Common equity:
Shares of beneficial interest without par value: 8,000,000 shares authorized; 6,993,152 shares issued	24,969	24,969
Treasury stock, at cost: 51,009 shares	(1,135)	(1,135)
Dividends in excess of net income	(8,267)	(6,270)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	824
Total common equity	16,391	17,564
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	8,955	8,611
Total equity	25,346	26,175
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 240,374	$ 242,300