Accelerated Amortization Expense

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Equity method PREITs share of secured debt

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Partnership Mortgage Loan Activity [Line Items]

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Amount of distribution received from equity method investee for return on investment, classified as operating activities. Excludes distribution for return of investment, classified as investing activities.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Amount of cash outflow for cost from early extinguishment and prepayment of debt. Includes, but is not limited to, third-party cost, premium paid, and other fee paid to lender directly for debt extinguishment or debt prepayment. Excludes accrued interest.

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The cash outflow to repay long-term debt that is wholly or partially secured by collateral. Excludes repayments of tax exempt secured debt.

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Investments in Partnerships - Summary of Mortgage Loans Secured by Our Unconsolidated Properties (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018
Partnership Mortgage Loan Activity [Line Items]
Repayment of mortgage loans			$ 71,387		$ 150,000
Cash distributions from partnerships			$ 22,570	$ 9,421	$ 16,849
Pavilion at Market East
Partnership Mortgage Loan Activity [Line Items]
Ownership percentage							40.00%
Mortgage loans payable, net							$ 3,100
Gloucester Premium Outlets
Partnership Mortgage Loan Activity [Line Items]
Ownership percentage						25.00%
Mortgage loans payable, net						$ 21,500
Lehigh Valley Associates, LP
Partnership Mortgage Loan Activity [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	50.00%
Mortgage loans payable, net	$ 96,400
Repayment of mortgage loans	124,600
Cash distributions from partnerships	$ 35,300
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost		$ 3,100
Accelerated amortization expense		$ 100