Equity-Based Compensation of the Company (Equity-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity-based compensation | $ 3,318 | $ 4,160 | $ 10,114 | $ 11,815 |
| Restricted Shares [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity-based compensation | 2,302 | 3,020 | 7,039 | 8,527 |
| Notional Unit Performance Awards [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity-based compensation | 939 | 1,057 | 2,870 | 2,967 |
| Options [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity-based compensation | $ 77 | $ 83 | $ 205 | $ 321 |
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- Definition Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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