Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income / (Loss)	$ (15,478)	$ 37,127
Foreign currency translation gain / (loss) adjustment	7,300	1,575
Total Comprehensive Income / (Loss)	(22,778)	38,702
Less: Comprehensive Income / (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,268	(1,118)
Comprehensive Income / (Loss) attributable to Sun Communities, Inc.	$ (21,510)	$ 37,584