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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Schedule Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders | $ 69,684 | $ 48,879 | $ 66,701 | ||||||||
| Add: Noncontrolling interest in Operating Partnerships | 2,338 | 3,015 | 2,560 | 2,456 | 1,086 | 2,150 | 2,475 | 2,422 | 10,369 | 8,133 | 12,550 |
| Income from continuing operations for diluted earnings per share | 80,053 | 57,012 | 79,251 | ||||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations for diluted earnings per share | 4,458 | 231 | 4,689 | (16,580) | |||||||
| Net income available to common shareholders | $ 80,053 | $ 61,701 | $ 62,671 | ||||||||
| Weighted average common shares | 98,962 | 92,477 | 88,389 | ||||||||
| Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders | $ 0.18 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.81 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.90 |
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations available to common shareholders | $ 0.05 | $ 0.05 | $ (0.19) | ||||||||
| Net income available to common shareholders | $ 0.18 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.81 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.71 |
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Income Loss From Continuing Operations Diluted No definition available.
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the parent which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) derived from continuing operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items before deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income or loss derived from discontinued operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of net Income or Loss for the period allocated to noncontrolling partners in an operating partnership included in the entity's consolidated financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net Income or Loss Available to Common Stockholders plus adjustments resulting from the assumption that dilutive convertible securities were converted, options or warrants were exercised, or that other shares were issued upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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