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LEASES (Summary of Rental Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
LEASES [Abstract]
Minimum rental receipts	$ 2,924	$ 2,750	$ 2,654
Deferred rent accruals	8	(26)	(17)
Total straight line rent income	2,932	2,724	2,637
Contingent rental receipts	136	130	121
Common maintenance area income	186	155	141
Rental income	$ 3,254	$ 3,009	$ 2,899

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Represents the cash payments from the tenant related to the common area maintenance.

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Represents the difference between the straight-line income and the cash payments from the tenant over the life of the lease.

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Represents the straight-line income of the lease

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Amount of contingent rental revenue recognized for the period under lease, based on the occurrences of an event or condition.

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The total amount of revenue recognized for the period from operating leases, including minimum lease revenue, contingent revenue, percentage revenue and sublease revenue.

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The total amount of lease revenue recognized for the period for which the lessee was obligated under leasing arrangements regardless of any other events or conditions. This amount excludes contingent revenue and sublease revenue.

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