| Document And Entity Information | May 09, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 09, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000910612 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Securities Act File Number | 1-12494 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 62-1545718 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2030 Hamilton Place Blvd., Suite 500 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Chattanooga |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 37421-6000 |
| City Area Code | 423 |
| Local Phone Number | 855-0001 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value, with associated Stock Purchase Rights |
| Trading Symbol | CBL |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
