ADVANCE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND SECURITY DEPOSITS (Details)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
ADVANCE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND SECURITY DEPOSITS
Period for advance rental payment	1 month
Amount received for prepaid rent	$ 2,213,000
Security deposits	$ 2,771,000

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

No definition available.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant