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The number of each class of partnership units outstanding at the balance sheet date. Units represent shares of ownership of the general, limited, and preferred partners.

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The cash outflow during the period for redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interests.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 12, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
downREIT operating partnership units, outstanding		763,797	763,797
downREIT operating partnership units outstanding, fair value		$ 117,600	$ 117,600
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redemption price of noncontrolling interest			13,023	$ 0
Galaxy/Hollywood
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest percent acquired	10.00%
Redemption price of noncontrolling interest	$ 13,000
Effective Interest Acquisition	100.00%
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests \| Warranty reserve \| Santana Row
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Released latent defect warranty on condominiums sold		$ 4,900	$ 4,900