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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation Stockholders' Equity (Deferred Retirement Compensation Arrangements) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |
| Price per unit used to determine annual contribution amount | $ 30.00 |
| Period upon which stock units become payable following a triggering event | 30 days |
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Messr Hersh [Member]
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| Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |
| Amount of annual employer contribution to deferred retirement compensation | $ 500,000 |
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Messr Lefkowitz [Member]
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| Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |
| Amount of annual employer contribution to deferred retirement compensation | 160,000 |
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Messr Thomas [Member]
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| Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |
| Amount of annual employer contribution to deferred retirement compensation | $ 100,000 |
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Defined Benefit Plan, Period Upon Which Stock Units Become Payable Following Triggering Event No definition available.
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Defined Benefit Plan, Price Per Unit Used To Determine Annual Employer Contribution No definition available.
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