v3.25.2
Document And Entity Information - shares
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Jul. 30, 2025
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Central Index Key 0000910612  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2025  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 1-12494  
Entity Registrant Name CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES, INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 62-1545718  
Entity Address, Address Line One 2030 Hamilton Place Blvd.  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 500  
Entity Address, City or Town Chattanooga  
Entity Address, State or Province TN  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 37421  
City Area Code 423  
Local Phone Number 855-0001  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Bankruptcy Proceedings, Reporting Current true  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.001 par value  
Trading Symbol CBL  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   30,933,176