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

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		STREET 1:		23975 PARK SORRENTO
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			CALABASAS
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			91302
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