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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. - shares	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
General Partner
Common units, shares/units issued (in shares)	337,997,791	316,656,460
Common units, shares/units outstanding (in shares)	337,997,791	316,656,460
Preferred units, shares/units issued (in shares)	15,400,000	35,350,000
Preferred units, shares/units outstanding (in shares)	15,400,000	35,350,000
Limited Partners
Common units, shares/units issued (in shares)	51,376,980	51,726,980
Common units, shares/units outstanding (in shares)	51,376,980	51,726,980

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