Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities (Schedule of Future Amortization Expense of Below and Above Market Leases) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
2023	$ 5,471
2024	2,352
2025	941
2026	299
2027	$ (148)

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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Below Market Lease), Expected Amortization Expense (Income), Net, Year Five

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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Below Market Lease), Expected Amortization Expense (Income), Net, Year One

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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Below Market Lease), Expected Amortization Expense (Income), Net, Year Three

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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Below Market Lease), Expected Amortization Expense (Income), Net, Year Two

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