Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2018

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable

Receivables consisted of the following (in thousands):

	November 30,
	2018			2017
Recoveries related to self-insurance and other legal claims	$	138,261		$	91,763
Due from utility companies, improvement districts and municipalities (a)	113,434			113,744
Refundable deposits and bonds	14,115			13,829
Recoveries related to warranty and other claims	4,750			4,073
Other	33,775			33,797
Subtotal	304,335			257,206
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(11,505		)	(12,993		)
Total	$	292,830		$	244,213

(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.