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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure And Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Organization
 
Presidential Realty Corporation (“Presidential” or “the Company”) is a Delaware corporation organized in 1983 to succeed to the business of a company of the same name which was organized in 1961 to succeed to the business of a closely held real estate business founded in 1911. Since 1982, we have elected to be treated as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for Federal and State income tax purposes. We own, directly or indirectly, interests in real estate and interests in entities which own real estate.
 
On November 8, 2011, we and PDL Partnership, a New York general partnership (“PDL Partnership”), the general partners of which are Jeffrey F. Joseph (a director and former officer), Steven Baruch (a former director and former officer) and Thomas Viertel (a former director and former officer), entered into a series of transactions with certain investors and Signature Community Investment Group LLC (together with its affiliates, “Signature”)(“Strategic Transaction”). Signature is owned by Nickolas W. Jekogian, III, the promoter of the stock transactions included in the Strategic Transaction. The Strategic Transaction among other things resulted in the termination of our plan of liquidation.
 
Basis of Presentation and Going Concern Considerations
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company had a loss from continuing operations. This combined with a history of operating losses and working capital deficiency have been detrimental to our operations and could potentially affect our ability to meet our obligations and continue as a going concern. (See Note 7A3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). If the Company is required to pay any significant amounts under its guaranty related to our Hato Rey property, such a payment would also adversely impact our liquidity. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon management’s successful execution of our business plan to achieve profitability, to increase working capital through raising debt and or equity and a successful defense of the claims against the Company under its guaranty related to the Hato Rey property. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from this uncertainty.
 
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The consolidated financial statements include all normal and recurring adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and operating results. The results for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the respective periods have been reflected. These consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
 
Principles of Consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Presidential Realty Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Additionally, the consolidated financial statements include 100% of the account balances of PDL, Inc. and Associates Limited Co-Partnership (the “Hato Rey Partnership”). PDL, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Presidential and the general partner of the Hato Rey Partnership) and Presidential own an aggregate 60% general and limited partnership interest in the Hato Rey Partnership (see Note 5). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
 
Rental Revenue Recognition
 
The Company acts as lessor under operating leases. Rental revenue is recorded on the straight-line basis from the later of the date of the commencement of the lease or the date of acquisition of the property subject to existing leases, which averages minimum rents over the terms of the leases. Certain leases require the tenants to reimburse a pro rata share of real estate taxes, utilities and maintenance costs. Recognition of rental revenue is generally discontinued when the rental is delinquent for ninety days or more, or earlier if management determines that collection is doubtful.
 
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
The Company assesses the collectability of amounts due from tenants and other receivables, using indicators such as past-due accounts, the nature and age of the receivable, the payment history and the ability of the tenant or debtor to meet its payment obligations. Management’s estimate of allowances for doubtful accounts is subject to revision as these factors change. Rental revenue is recorded on the accrual method and rental revenue recognition is generally discontinued when the tenant in occupancy is delinquent for ninety days or more. Bad debt expense is charged for vacated tenant accounts and subsequent receipts collected for those receivables will reduce bad debt expense. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the allowance for doubtful accounts for continuing operations relating to tenant obligations was $9,395 and $7,506, respectively.
 
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
 
Basic net income (loss) per share data is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding (excluding nonvested stock options and shares) during each period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average shares outstanding, including the dilutive effect, if any, of nonvested stock options and shares. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the weighted average shares outstanding as used in the calculation of diluted income per share included 148,000 of vested stock options.
 
Cash
 
Cash includes cash on hand; cash in banks and money market funds.
 
Management Estimates
 
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated balance sheets and the reported amounts of income and expense for the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Discontinued Operations
 
The Company follows the guidance of the presentation and property, plant, and equipment, with respect to long-lived assets classified as held for sale. The Accounting Standards Codification requires that the results of operations, including impairment, gains and losses related to the properties that have been sold or properties that are intended to be sold, be presented as discontinued operations in the statements of operations for all periods presented and the assets and liabilities of properties intended to be sold are to be separately classified on the balance sheet. Properties designated as held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell and are not depreciated.
 
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
 
The Company follows the guidance of the recognition of current and deferred income tax accounts, including accrued interest and penalties, in accordance with ASC 740-10-25. Under this guidance, if the Company’s tax positions in relation to certain transactions were examined and were not ultimately upheld, the Company would be required to pay an income tax assessment and related interest. Alternatively, the Company could elect to pay a deficiency dividend to its shareholders in order to continue to qualify as a REIT and the related interest assessment to the taxing authorities.