Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2017

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable

Receivables consisted of the following (in thousands):

	November 30,
	2017			2016
Due from utility companies, improvement districts and municipalities (a)	$	113,744		$	102,780
Recoveries related to self-insurance and other legal claims	91,763			84,476
Refundable deposits and bonds	13,829			13,665
Recoveries related to warranty and other claims	4,073			14,609
Other	33,797			28,745
Subtotal	257,206			244,275
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(12,993		)	(12,610		)
Total	$	244,213		$	231,665

(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.