RENTAL INCOME (Rent Receivable) (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
RENTAL INCOME
Allowance for doubtful rent receivable	$ 801,000	$ 523,000
Recognizing rental income from non-cancelable commercial leases with future rental increases on a straight-line basis	130,000
Deferred rental concession	$ 95,000

Represents the amount resulting from recognizing rental income from non-cancelable commercial leases with future rental increases on a straight-line basis, which is included in rents receivable.

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