ADVANCE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND SECURITY DEPOSITS (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ADVANCE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND SECURITY DEPOSITS
Period for advance rental payment	1 month
Amount received for prepaid rent	$ 1,954,000	$ 1,760,000
Security deposits	$ 2,381,000	$ 2,257,000

Represents amounts received from tenants for prepaid rents which are included in cash and cash equivalents.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant