SCHEDULE II: VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Year $ (61,148) $ (39,274) $ (23,020)
Charged to Earnings (30,519) (24,303) (17,746)
Uncollectible Accounts Written-off 2,538 1,167 913
Disposed Properties (2,951) 1,262 579
Balance at End of Year (92,080) (61,148) (39,274)
Allowance for doubtful accounts      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Year (3,147) (1,467) (683)
Charged to Earnings (4,691) (3,004) (1,697)
Uncollectible Accounts Written-off 2,538 1,167 913
Disposed Properties 622 157 0
Balance at End of Year (4,678) (3,147) (1,467)
Straight-line rent receivable allowance      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Year (58,001) (37,807) (22,337)
Charged to Earnings (25,828) (21,299) (16,049)
Uncollectible Accounts Written-off 0 0 0
Disposed Properties (3,573) 1,105 579
Balance at End of Year $ (87,402) $ (58,001) $ (37,807)