Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net income (loss)	$ 156,260	$ 112,438	$ 76,492
Gain on cash flow hedging instruments:
Gain on settlement of cash flow hedging instrument	0	9,553	75
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of interest expense included in net income	(963)	(842)	(28)
Gain on investment in equity securities:
Reclassification adjustment for realized gain included in net income	0	0	(67)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(963)	8,711	(20)
Comprehensive income (loss)	155,297	121,149	76,472
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	15,073	5,547	(4,504)
Dividends on preferred shares/Preferred distributions	55,128	52,586	60,718
Redemption of participating preferred shares/units	0	32,215	42,416
Comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	85,096	30,801	(22,158)
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.
Net income (loss)	156,260	112,438	76,492
Gain on cash flow hedging instruments:
Gain on settlement of cash flow hedging instrument	0	9,553	75
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of interest expense included in net income	(963)	(842)	(28)
Gain on investment in equity securities:
Reclassification adjustment for realized gain included in net income	0	0	(67)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(963)	8,711	(20)
Comprehensive income (loss)	155,297	121,149	76,472
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(259)	141
Dividends on preferred shares/Preferred distributions	55,128	52,586	60,718
Redemption of participating preferred shares/units	0	32,215	42,416
Comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	$ 100,169	$ 36,607	$ (26,803)