Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 44,177	$ 12,492	$ 102,301	$ 88,436
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	(1,749)	522	(2,000)	2,101
Reclassification to net income of realized gain on available-for-sale securities	0	0	0	(160)
Unrealized loss on hedging instruments	(451)	(801)	(289)	(2,411)
Reclassification to net income of hedging loss	568	567	1,687	1,696
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,632)	288	(602)	1,226
Comprehensive income	42,545	12,780	101,699	89,662
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
Operating Partnership	(3,831)	1,729	(7,520)	(8,047)
Other consolidated subsidiaries	(5,778)	(6,194)	(18,338)	(17,139)
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company	32,936	8,315	75,841	64,476
CBL & Associates Limited Partnership [Member]
Net income	44,177	12,492	102,301	88,436
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	(1,749)	522	(2,000)	2,101
Reclassification to net income of realized gain on available-for-sale securities	0	0	0	(160)
Unrealized loss on hedging instruments	(451)	(801)	(289)	(2,411)
Reclassification to net income of hedging loss	568	567	1,687	1,696
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,632)	288	(602)	1,226
Comprehensive income	42,545	12,780	101,699	89,662
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
Other consolidated subsidiaries	(5,778)	(6,194)	(18,338)	(17,139)
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company	$ 36,767	$ 6,586	$ 83,361	$ 72,523