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    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			American Homes 4 Rent
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001562401
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
    		IRS NUMBER:				461229660
    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		STREET 2:		SUITE 200
    		CITY:			AGOURA HILLS
    		STATE:			CA
    		ZIP:			91301
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		(805) 413-5300

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