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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] |
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| Accumulated depreciation on buildings & improvements |
$ 297,422 |
$ 238,688 |
| Unearned income on real estate assets under direct financing leases |
11,454 |
13,342 |
| Accumulated amortization on acquired intangible lease assets |
159,639 |
128,544 |
| Allowance for doubtful accounts on rents and tenant receivables |
80 |
547 |
| Accumulated amortization on deferred financing costs |
20,499 |
17,751 |
| Accumulated amortization on acquired below market lease intangibles |
$ 53,557 |
$ 42,880 |
| Preferred stock, par value |
$ 0.01 |
$ 0.01 |
| Preferred stock, shares authorized |
10,000,000 |
10,000,000 |
| Preferred stock, shares issued |
0 |
0 |
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding |
0 |
0 |
| Common stock, par value |
$ 0.01 |
$ 0.01 |
| Common stock, shares authorized |
240,000,000 |
240,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued |
208,597,575 |
210,151,692 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding |
208,597,575 |
210,151,692 |