Transactions With Related Parties

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Transactions With Related Parties [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]

15. Transactions with Related Parties

Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement for the Operating Partnership, ERPOP is required to reimburse EQR for all expenses incurred by EQR in excess of income earned by EQR through its indirect 1% ownership of various entities. Amounts paid on behalf of EQR are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income as general and administrative expenses.

The Company leases its corporate headquarters from an entity controlled by EQR’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The lease terminates on January 31, 2022. Amounts incurred for such office space for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were approximately $1.7 million, $1.3 million and $2.2 million. The Company believes these amounts equal market rates for such rental space.