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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Deferred Stock Compensation Plan For Directors) (Narrative) (Details)

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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Deferred Stock Compensation Plan For Directors) (Narrative) (Details)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Maximum percentage of retainer fee that directors may defer 100.00%    
Deferred stock units earned 13,057 10,620  
Deferred stock units outstanding 110,666   98,009