Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Organization and Description Of Business Accounting [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Organization |
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Presidential Realty Corporation (“Presidential” or the “Company”), is operated as a self-administrated, self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”). The Company is engaged principally in the ownership of income producing real estate. Presidential operates in a single business segment, investments in real estate related assets. |
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Basis Of Presentation and Going Concern Considerations [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Basis of Presentation and Going Concern Considerations |
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At December 31, 2013, the Company had a loss from continuing operations. This combined with a history of operating losses and working capital deficiency, has been detrimental to our operations and could potentially affect our ability to meet our obligations and continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the successful execution of our business plan to achieve profitability, and to increase working capital, raising debt and/or equity. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from this uncertainty. |
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The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The financial statements include all normal and recurring adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and operating results. |
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Real Estate, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Real Estate |
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Real estate is stated at cost. Generally, depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the assets estimated useful lives, which range from twenty to thirty-nine years for buildings and improvements and from three to ten years for furniture and equipment. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred and renewals and replacements are capitalized. The Company reviews each of its property investments for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment of properties is determined to exist when estimated amounts recoverable through future operations on an undiscounted basis are below the properties carrying value. If a property is determined to be impaired, it is written down to its estimated fair value. |
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Mortgage Portfolio [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Mortgage Portfolio |
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Net mortgage portfolio represents the outstanding principal amounts of notes receivable reduced by discounts. The primary forms of collateral on all notes receivable are real estate and ownership interests in entities that own real property, and may include borrower personal guarantees. The Company periodically evaluates the collectability of both accrued interest on and principal of its notes receivable to determine whether they are impaired. A mortgage loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms of the loan. The Company also considers loan modifications as possible indicators of impairment. When a mortgage loan is considered to be impaired, the Company establishes a valuation allowance equal to the difference between a) the carrying value of the loan, and b) the present value of the expected cash flows from the loan at its effective interest rate, or at the estimated fair value of the real estate collateralizing the loan. Income on impaired loans, including interest, and the recognition of deferred gains and unamortized discounts, is recognized only as cash is received. |
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Real Estate Held for Development and Sale, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Sale of Real Estate |
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Presidential follows the guidance of the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) as it pertains to sales of real estate. Accordingly, the gains on certain transactions were deferred and were recognized on the installment method until such transactions complied with the criteria for full profit recognition. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had no deferred gains. |
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Discounts On Notes Receivable [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Discounts on Notes Receivable |
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Presidential assigned discounted values to long-term notes received from the sales of properties to reflect the difference between the stated interest rates on the notes and market interest rates at the time the notes were made. Such discounts are being amortized using the interest method. |
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Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Principles of Consolidation |
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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Presidential Realty Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Additionally, the consolidated financial statements include 100% of the account balances of PDL, Inc. and Associates Limited Co-Partnership (the “Hato Rey Partnership”). PDL, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Presidential and the general partner of the Hato Rey Partnership) and Presidential own an aggregate 60% general and limited partnership interest in the Hato Rey Partnership. These partnerships are being reported as discontinued operations (see Note 4). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. |
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Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Investments in Joint Ventures |
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The Company had an equity investment in a joint venture and accounted for the investment using the equity method of accounting. The investment was recorded at cost and adjusted for the Company’s share of each entity’s income or loss and adjusted for cash contributions or distributions. Real estate held by such entity was reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, and would be written down to its estimated fair value if an impairment was determined to exist (see Note 3). |
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Revenue Recognition Leases, Operating [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Rental Revenue Recognition |
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The Company acts as lessor under operating leases. Rental revenue is recorded on the straight-line basis from the later of the date of the commencement of the lease or the date of acquisition of the property subject to existing leases, which averages minimum rents over the terms of the leases. Certain leases require the tenants to reimburse a pro rata share of real estate taxes, utilities and maintenance costs. Recognition of rental revenue is generally discontinued when the rental is delinquent for ninety days or more, or earlier if management determines that collection is doubtful. |
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Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Reclassifications |
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Certain items in the December 31, 2012 consolidated financial statements and notes have been reclassified to conform to the December 31, 2013 presentation. |
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Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance for Loan Losses Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |
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The Company assesses the collectability of amounts due from tenants and other receivables, using indicators such as past-due accounts, the nature and age of the receivable, the payment history and the ability of the tenant or debtor to meet its payment obligations. Management’s estimate of allowances for doubtful accounts is subject to revision as these factors change. Rental revenue is recorded on the accrual method and rental revenue recognition is generally discontinued when the tenant in occupancy is delinquent for ninety days or more. Bad debt expense is charged for vacated tenant accounts and subsequent receipts collected for those receivables will reduce bad debt expense. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, bad debt expense for continuing operations relating to tenant obligations was $5,485 and $7,506, respectively. |
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Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Net Income (Loss) Per Share |
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Basic net income (loss) per share data is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding (excluding non-vested shares) during each year. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average shares outstanding, including the dilutive effect, if any, of non-vested shares. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the weighted average shares outstanding as used in the calculation of diluted loss per share do not include 740,000, of outstanding stock options, as their inclusion would be antidilutive. |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Cash |
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Cash includes cash on hand, cash in banks and cash in money market funds. |
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Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Management Estimates |
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The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated balance sheets and the reported amounts of income and expense for the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
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Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Accounting for Stock Awards |
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The Company follows the guidance of ASC Topic 718 in accounting for stock-based compensation. Shares of Class B common stock granted are fully vested upon the grant date. The Company recorded the market value of the grants that were earned and vested in 2013 and 2012 to expense in each year. |
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Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Discontinued Operations |
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The Company follows the guidance of the Presentation and Property, Plant, and Equipment Topics of the ASC, with respect to long-lived assets classified as held for sale. The ASC requires that the results of operations, including impairment, gains and losses related to the properties that have been sold or properties that are intended to be sold, be presented as discontinued operations in the statements of operations for all periods presented and the assets and liabilities of properties intended to be sold are to be separately classified on the balance sheet. Properties designated as held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell and are not depreciated. |
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Income Tax Uncertainties, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes |
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The Company follows the guidance of the recognition of current and deferred income tax accounts, including accrued interest and penalties, in accordance with ASC 740-10-25. Under this guidance, if the Company’s tax positions in relation to certain transactions were examined and were not ultimately upheld, the Company would be required to pay an income tax assessment and related interest. Alternatively, the Company could elect to pay a deficiency dividend to its shareholders in order to continue to qualify as a REIT and the related interest assessment to the taxing authorities. |
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New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
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The Company has considered all new accounting pronouncements and has concluded that there are no new pronouncements that may have a material impact on results of operations, financial condition or cash flows based on current information. |
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