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Leases

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011


(10)	Leases

We are obligated under various noncancelable operating leases for office facilities, model homes and equipment. Rental expense under these agreements, which is included in general and administrative expenses, amounted to approximately $11.0 million, $10.3 million and $12.2 million for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. This rental expense excludes expense related to our discontinued operations. As of September 30, 2011, future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating lease agreements are as follows (in thousands):


Year Ending September 30,

2012	$	6,085
2013		5,338
2014		2,257
2015		1,508
2016		689
Thereafter		65

Total	$	15,942

- Definition

The entire disclosure for lessee entity's leasing arrangements including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a.) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (b.) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (c.) Restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing.

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