Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Oct. 08, 2020 |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000034903 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Oct. 8, 2020 |
Entity Registrant Name | Federal Realty Investment Trust |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | MD |
Entity File Number | 1-07533 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 52-0782497 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1626 East Jefferson Street |
Entity Address, City or Town | Rockville |
Entity Address, State or Province | MD |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 20852-4041 |
City Area Code | 301 |
Local Phone Number | 998-8100 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $.01 par value per share, with associated Common Share Purchase Rights |
Trading Symbol | FRT |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Series C Preferred Stock [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1000 of a share of 5.00% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share |
Trading Symbol | FRT-C |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |