Equity-Based Compensation of the Company (Equity-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity-based compensation | $ 3,407 | $ 3,318 | $ 10,814 | $ 10,114 |
| Restricted common shares [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity-based compensation | 2,275 | 2,302 | 7,359 | 7,039 |
| Notional unit performance awards [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity-based compensation | 1,040 | 939 | 3,141 | 2,870 |
| Options [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity-based compensation | $ 92 | $ 77 | $ 314 | $ 205 |
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- Definition Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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