Junior Subordinated Debentures	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2010
Junior Subordinated Debentures [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debentures	NOTE 15—JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES In 2007, Kennedy-Wilson issued junior subordinated debentures in the amount of $40 million. The debentures were issued to a trust established by Kennedy-Wilson, which contemporaneously issued $40 million of trust preferred securities to Merrill Lynch International. The interest rate on the debentures is fixed for the first ten years at 9.06%, and variable thereafter at LIBOR plus 3.70%. Interest is payable quarterly with the principal due in 2037. Prior to April 30, 2012, Kennedy-Wilson may redeem the debentures, upon a Special Event, as defined in the debentures, at a redemption price equal to 107.5% of the outstanding principal amount. After April 30, 2012, Kennedy-Wilson may redeem the debentures, in whole or in part, on any interest payment date at par. Kennedy-Wilson is required to be in compliance with certain financial covenants, including maximum balance sheet leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios. As of December 31, 2010, Kennedy-Wilson was in compliance with the covenants.

NOTE 15—JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

In 2007, Kennedy-Wilson issued junior subordinated debentures in the amount of $40 million. The debentures were issued to a trust established by Kennedy-Wilson, which contemporaneously issued $40 million of trust preferred securities to Merrill Lynch International. The interest rate on the debentures is fixed for the first ten years at 9.06%, and variable thereafter at LIBOR plus 3.70%. Interest is payable quarterly with the principal due in 2037.

Prior to April 30, 2012, Kennedy-Wilson may redeem the debentures, upon a Special Event, as defined in the debentures, at a redemption price equal to 107.5% of the outstanding principal amount. After April 30, 2012, Kennedy-Wilson may redeem the debentures, in whole or in part, on any interest payment date at par.

Kennedy-Wilson is required to be in compliance with certain financial covenants, including maximum balance sheet leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios. As of December 31, 2010, Kennedy-Wilson was in compliance with the covenants.