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Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures Summary Statements of Operations for Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Details)

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Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures Summary Statements of Operations for Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Summary Statements of Operations of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures [Line Items]        
Equity Method Invesment Company and Operating Partnership Share of Real Estate Related Depreciation $ 1,336 $ 1,280 $ 2,642 $ 2,545
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc
        
Summary Statements of Operations of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures [Line Items]        
Revenues 72,101 65,295 142,840 131,337
Operating Costs and Expenses 23,765 21,758 47,873 44,107
General and Administrative Expense 7,185 5,963 13,952 11,429
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction 17,858 17,109 35,823 43,583
Total Expenses 49,782 45,195 99,347 100,219
Operating Income (Loss) 22,319 20,100 43,493 31,118
Interest Expense 10,713 7,951 21,038 15,899
Net income 10,842 5,392 21,659 8,395
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments (764) (51) (796) (119)
Partnership Interest [Member]
        
Summary Statements of Operations of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures [Line Items]        
Revenues 9,752 9,261 19,314 18,535
Operating Costs and Expenses 4,473 4,200 8,574 8,410
General and Administrative Expense (131) 72 56 359
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction 3,627 3,546 7,238 7,043
Total Expenses 7,969 7,818 15,868 15,812
Operating Income (Loss) 1,783 1,443 3,446 2,723
Interest Expense 4,126 1,717 5,929 3,391
Net income $ (2,343) $ (274) $ (2,483) $ (668)