EXHIBIT 23.1


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statements Nos.
333-61394 and 333-61394-01 of Tanger Properties Limited Partnership on Form S-3,
as  amended by the  Post-Effective  Amendment  No. 2 on Form S-3,  of our report
dated December 5, 2003,  appearing in this Form 8-K of Tanger Properties Limited
Partnership,  and to the  reference  to us under the  heading  "Experts"  in the
Prospectus  Supplement (To Prospectus  Dated August 28, 2002),  which is part of
such Registration Statements.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
McLean, Virginia


December 5, 2003