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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Stock Compensation) (Details) (USD $)
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6 Months Ended | ||||||
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Jul. 06, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jan. 05, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2011
Restricted Stock [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Contingently Issuable Shares [Member]
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| Restricted Stock Award vesting period, minimum (years) | 1 | ||||||
| Restricted Stock Award vesting period, maximum | 7 | ||||||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 87,050,625 | 87,050,423 | 79,605,542 | 79,605,474 | |||
| Restricted stock awards unvested shares outstanding performance contingent | 98,524 | ||||||
| Outstanding at January 1, 2011 | 157,681,000 | 216,802,000 | 239,759 | ||||
| Vested | (82,078) | ||||||
| Outstanding at March 31, 2011 | 157,681,000 | 216,802,000 | 157,681 | ||||
| Outstanding at January 1, 2011 | $ 35.90 | ||||||
| Vested | $ 37.01 | ||||||
| Outstanding at March 31, 2011 | $ 35.32 |
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The number of unvested restricted stock award shares issued and outstanding contingent upon performance.
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Restricted Stock Award Vesting Period, Maximum
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Restricted Stock Award Vesting Period, Minimum.
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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