Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Net income (loss)	$ 19,097	$ (167)	$ 45,959	$ 1,108
Unrealized gain on interest rate cap agreement:
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of interest expense included in net income (loss)	0	28	(28)	130
Unrealized gain on investment in equity securities:
Reclassification adjustment for realized gain included in net income (loss)	0	0	(67)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	28	(95)	130
Comprehensive income (loss)	19,097	(139)	45,864	1,238
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	309	7,308	(5)	10,366
Dividends on preferred shares/Preferred distributions	17,253	13,669	46,122	26,650
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	1,535	(21,116)	(253)	(35,778)
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.
Net income (loss)	19,097	(167)	45,959	1,108
Unrealized gain on interest rate cap agreement:
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of interest expense included in net income (loss)	0	28	(28)	130
Unrealized gain on investment in equity securities:
Reclassification adjustment for realized gain included in net income (loss)	0	0	(67)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	28	(95)	130
Comprehensive income (loss)	19,097	(139)	45,864	1,238
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(31)	(226)	8	(446)
Dividends on preferred shares/Preferred distributions	17,253	13,669	46,122	26,650
Income allocated to Series C and D limited partners	0	10,915	0	16,478
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	$ 1,875	$ (24,497)	$ (266)	$ (41,444)