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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2013 | Jul. 31, 2012 | Jul. 31, 2011
Contingent rent percentage | 11.50% |  |
Lease expiration date | Jan. 19, 2027 |  |
Number of optional renewal terms | 3 |  |
Optional Lease Renewal Term | P10Y |  |
Lease expense, excluding executory costs | $ 35.1 | $ 34.0 | $ 30.7
Holland Creek Metropolitan District [Member] |  |  |
Credit-enhanced bonds issued amount | 8.0 |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit | 8.1 |  |
Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District [Member] |  |  |
Other long-term liabilities | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Estimated cessation date of capital improvement fee payment obligation | July 31, 2028 |  |
Various Other [Member] |  |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit | 58.4 |  |
Employee Housing Bonds [Member] |  |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit | 53.4 |  |
Workers' Compensation and General Liability Related to Construction and Development Activities [Member] |  |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit | $ 3.4 |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Annual base rent rate | 11.00% |  |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Annual base rent rate | 10.25% |  |

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