Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Deferred Stock Compensation Plan For Directors) (Narrative) (Details) - shares |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |||
| Maximum percentage of retainer fee that directors may defer | 100.00% | ||
| Deferred stock units earned | 19,702 | 20,261 | 22,392 |
| Deferred stock units outstanding | 178,039 | 157,730 | |
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- Definition Deferred stock units outstanding. No definition available.
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- Definition Deferred stock units earned. No definition available.
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- Definition Maximum Percentage Of Retainer Fee Directors May Elect To Defer To Stock Units No definition available.
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- References No definition available.
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