Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Net loss	$ (335,529)	$ (131,721)	$ (99,229)
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	18
Comprehensive loss	(335,511)	(131,721)	(99,229)
Other consolidated subsidiaries	20,683	(739)	973
Comprehensive loss attributable to the Operating Partnership:	19,762	23,683	19,688
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
Operating Partnership	19,762	23,683	19,688
Other consolidated subsidiaries	20,683	(739)	973
Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company:	(295,066)	(108,777)	(78,568)
CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
Net loss	(335,529)	(131,721)	(99,229)
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	18
Comprehensive loss	(335,511)	(131,721)	(99,229)
Other consolidated subsidiaries	20,683	(739)	973
Comprehensive loss attributable to the Operating Partnership:	(314,828)	(132,460)	(98,256)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
Operating Partnership	(314,828)	(132,460)	(98,256)
Other consolidated subsidiaries	$ 20,683	$ (739)	$ 973