Cover Page	Jun. 30, 2022
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2022
Entity Registrant Name	CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0000910612
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity File Number	1-12494
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	62-1545718
Entity Address, Address Line One	2030 Hamilton Place Blvd., Suite 500
Entity Address, City or Town	Chattanooga
Entity Address, State or Province	TN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	37421-6000
City Area Code	423
Local Phone Number	855-0001
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Trading Symbol	CBL
Security Exchange Name	NYSE