Intangibles - Future Aggregate Net Amortization of Acquired Lease Intangibles (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Net Decrease in Revenue
2020	$ 1,899
2021	2,473
2022	2,021
2023	1,729
2024	1,675
Thereafter	9,764
Total	19,561
Net Increase in Expenses
2020	26,698
2021	33,239
2022	29,367
2023	26,472
2024	23,226
Thereafter	129,263
Total	$ 268,265

Represents the net amount of decrease (increase) to rental revenue expected from leases.

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Represents the net amount of decrease (increase) to rental revenue expected from leases after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amortization Decrease Increase Of Rental Income For Remainder Of Fiscal Year

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Represents the net amount of decrease (increase) to rental revenue expected from leases during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Represents the net amount of decrease (increase) to rental revenue expected from leases during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Represents the net amount of decrease (increase) to rental revenue expected from leases during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Represents the net amount of decrease (increase) to rental revenue expected from leases during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amortization Increase Decrease Of Operating Expense For Remainder Of Fiscal Year

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Represents the net amount of increase (decrease) to operating expense expected from leases during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Represents the net amount of increase (decrease) to operating expense expected from leases.

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Represents the net amount of increase (decrease) to operating expense expected from leases after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Represents the net amount of increase (decrease) to operating expense expected from leases during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Represents the net amount of increase (decrease) to operating expense expected from leases during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Represents the net amount of increase (decrease) to operating expense expected from leases during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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