ADVANCE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND SECURITY DEPOSITS (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
ADVANCE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND SECURITY DEPOSITS
Period for advance rental payment	1 month
Amount received for prepaid rent	$ 1,314,000
Security deposits	$ 1,832,000

Represents amounts received from tenants for prepaid rents which are included in cash and cash equivalents.

No definition available.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant