Fair Value Measurements Debt (Details) - Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Fair value of debt | $ 1,556,139 | $ 1,615,833 | ||
| Recorded value of debt | [1] | $ 1,475,668 | $ 1,551,924 | |
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- Definition Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The fair value amount of long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. No definition available.
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