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Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ 137,505 | $ 130,144 | $ 128,163 | $ 132,195 | $ 127,974 | $ 126,707 | $ 131,840 | $ 126,320 | $ 528,007 | $ 512,841 | $ 492,234 | |||||
| Operating income (loss) | 34,522 | (8,586) | 33,837 | 36,192 | (9,007) | 27,400 | 16,600 | 787 | 95,965 | 35,780 | 110,514 | |||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | 15,743 | (31,850) | 10,065 | 12,685 | (60,325) | 1,669 | (397) | (22,851) | 6,643 | (81,904) | 25,621 | |||||
| Discontinued operations | 3,267 | 11,085 | 1,775 | (2,450) | (30,781) | 5,801 | (25,008) | 1,584 | 13,677 | (48,404) | 17,054 | |||||
| Net income (loss) | 19,010 | (20,765) | 11,861 | 10,235 | (91,102) | 7,470 | (25,378) | (18,566) | 20,341 | (127,576) | 45,504 | |||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (471) | 1,603 | (556) | 60 | 5,606 | (626) | 1,964 | 1,204 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Corporate Office Properties Trust | 18,539 | (19,162) | 11,305 | 10,295 | (85,496) | 6,844 | (23,414) | (17,362) | 20,977 | (119,428) | 42,760 | |||||
| Preferred share dividends | (6,106) | (6,546) | (4,167) | (4,025) | (4,026) | (4,025) | (4,026) | (4,025) | (20,844) | (16,102) | (16,102) | |||||
| Net loss attributable to Corporate Office Properties Trust common shareholders | $ 12,433 | $ (27,535) | $ 7,138 | $ 6,270 | $ (89,522) | $ 2,819 | $ (27,440) | $ (21,387) | $ (1,694) | $ (135,530) | $ 26,658 | |||||
| Basic earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ (0.21) | [1] | $ (1.31) | [1] | $ 0.17 | [1] | ||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to COPT common shareholders (in dollars per share) | $ 0.16 | $ (0.39) | $ 0.10 | $ 0.09 | $ (1.26) | $ 0.04 | $ (0.40) | $ (0.33) | $ (0.03) | [1] | $ (1.97) | [1] | $ 0.43 | [1] | ||
| Diluted earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income from continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ (0.21) | [1] | $ (1.31) | [1] | $ 0.17 | [1] | ||||||||||
| Earnings per share, diluted | $ 0.16 | $ (0.39) | $ 0.10 | $ 0.09 | $ (1.26) | $ 0.04 | $ (0.41) | $ (0.33) | $ (0.03) | [1] | $ (1.97) | [1] | $ 0.43 | [1] | ||
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) derived from continuing operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax before extraordinary items allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The amount of preferred stock dividends that is an adjustment to net income apportioned to common stockholders. No definition available.
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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