Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) shares
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
downREIT operating partnership units, outstanding \| shares	744,617
downREIT operating partnership units outstanding, fair value \| $	$ 63.4

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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