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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 5,344 | $ 4,694 |
| Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, shares authorized | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 |
| Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, shares issued | 9,431,667 | 12,821,667 |
| Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, shares outstanding | 9,431,667 | 12,821,667 |
| Common Shares of beneficial interest, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common Shares of beneficial interest, shares authorized | 125,000,000 | 125,000,000 |
| Common Shares of beneficial interest, shares issued | 87,381,395 | 80,952,986 |
| Common Shares of beneficial interest, shares outstanding | 87,381,395 | 80,952,986 |
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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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