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Receivables (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2018
Receivables [Abstract] |
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable | Receivables consisted of the following (in thousands):
| November 30,
| 2018 |  | 2017
Recoveries related to self-insurance and other legal claims | $ | 138,261 |  |  | $ | 91,763 |
Due from utility companies, improvement districts and municipalities (a) | 113,434 |  |  | 113,744 |
Refundable deposits and bonds | 14,115 |  |  | 13,829 |
Recoveries related to warranty and other claims | 4,750 |  |  | 4,073 |
Other | 33,775 |  |  | 33,797 |
Subtotal | 304,335 |  |  | 257,206 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (11,505 | ) |  | (12,993 | )
Total | $ | 292,830 |  |  | $ | 244,213 |
(a) | These receivables typically relate to infrastructure improvements we make with respect to our communities. We are generally reimbursed for the cost of such improvements when they are accepted by the utility company, improvement district or municipality, or after certain events occur, depending on the terms of the applicable agreements. These events may include, but are not limited to, the connection of utilities or the issuance of bonds by the respective improvement districts or municipalities.

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