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Partners Capital - (Details 1) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]      
Balance at January 1 $ 87,937    
Balance at January 1 87,926 $ 87,937  
AIMCO PROPERTIES, L.P.      
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]      
Balance at January 1 87,937 79,953 $ 80,046
Preferred distributions (6,943) (6,409) (6,423)
Redemption of preferred units and other (11) (1,221) (93)
Partners Capital Account Issuance Of Preferred Units To Parent 0 9,117 0
Net income attributable to preferred noncontrolling interests in Aimco Operating Partnership 6,943 6,497 6,423
Balance at January 1 $ 87,926 $ 87,937 $ 79,953