Intangibles - Intangibles Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Intangibles
Gross intangible lease liabilities	$ 82,777	$ 94,444
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(33,289)	(39,781)
Intangible liabilities, net	$ 49,488	$ 54,663

The aggregate sum of the gross carrying value of major finite-lived intangible liabilities class, less accumulated accretion and any impairment charges.

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