Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Consolidation And Equity Method Of Accounting) (Narrative) (Details) - U.S. [Member]	Jun. 30, 2020 item
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of self-storage facilities owned	2,500
Commercial facilities in U.S.	4

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