Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable

Receivables consisted of the following (in thousands):

	November 30,
	2019			2018
Due from utility companies, improvement districts and municipalities (a)	$	128,047		$	113,434
Recoveries related to self-insurance and other legal claims	80,729			138,261
Refundable deposits and bonds	10,925			14,115
Other	37,846			38,525
Subtotal	257,547			304,335
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(8,492		)	(11,505		)
Total	$	249,055		$	292,830

(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.