Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Tenant receivables allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2,251	$ 2,379
Other receivables allowance for doubtful accounts	1,249	1,241
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	15,000,000	15,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	350,000,000	350,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued	170,266,206	170,048,144
Common stock, shares outstanding	170,266,206	170,048,144
Series D Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	1,815,000	1,815,000
Preferred stock, dividend rate	7.375%	7.375%
Series E Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	690,000	690,000
Preferred stock, dividend rate	6.625%	6.625%
CBL & Associates Limited Partnership [Member]
Tenant receivables allowance for doubtful accounts	2,251	2,379
Other receivables allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 1,249	$ 1,241