Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Equity-Based Compensation - Restricted Common Shares Narrative (Details)

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Equity-Based Compensation - Restricted Common Shares Narrative (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Granted 357,844    
Total value of restricted common shares vested $ 13,100 $ 46,600 $ 10,900
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation 31,863 412,239 0
Payments for the employees' tax obligations to taxing authorities $ 1,126 $ 15,520 $ 0
Restricted Shares [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Granted 357,844 373,960 349,373
Independent director | Restricted Shares [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Award Vesting Period 3 years    
Senior Executive officer | Restricted Shares [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Award Vesting Period 5 years    
Chief executive officer | Restricted Shares [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Share-based compensation arrangement award holding period 3 years