EX-23.1 6 exhibit231.htm EXHIBIT 23.1
Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
American Homes 4 Rent
Agoura Hills, CA
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement No. 333-197921 on Form S-3ASR and Registration Statement No. 333-190349 on Form S-8 of American Homes 4 Rent (“the Company”) of our reports dated February 26, 2016, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule, and the effectiveness of American Homes 4 Rent’s internal control over financial reporting, which appear in this Form 10-K.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP |  |
Los Angeles, CA |  |

February 26, 2016

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Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm