Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2016

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable

Receivables consisted of the following (in thousands):

	November 30,
	2016			2015
Due from utility companies, improvement districts and municipalities (a)	$	102,780		$	92,082
Recoveries related to self-insurance claims (b)	84,476			95,316
Recoveries related to warranty and other claims (b)	14,609			23,836
Refundable deposits and bonds	13,665			12,355
Other	28,745			36,626
Subtotal	244,275			260,215
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(12,610		)	(12,217		)
Total	$	231,665		$	247,998

(a) These receivables typically relate to infrastructure improvements we make with respect to our communities. We are generally reimbursed for the cost of such improvements when they are accepted by the utility company, improvement district or municipality, or after certain events occur, depending on the terms of the applicable agreements. These events may include, but are not limited to, the connection of utilities or the issuance of bonds by the respective improvement districts or municipalities.

(b) As described in Note 15 – Commitments and Contingencies, in 2016, we reclassified estimated probable insurance and other recoveries from our self-insurance liability to receivables for all years presented.