Receivables

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2022

Receivables [Abstract]

Receivables

Receivables

Receivables consisted of the following (in thousands):

	November 30,
	2022		2021
Due from utility companies, improvement districts and municipalities (a)	$	181,443	$	151,284
Recoveries related to self-insurance and other legal claims	76,581		95,063
Refundable deposits and bonds	17,610		13,681
Other	52,201		49,359
Subtotal	327,835		309,387
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,068)		(5,196)
Total	$	322,767	$	304,191

(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.