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Note 7 (Details) (USD $) | 1 Months Ended |  | 1 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Oct. 31, 2012 | Dec. 14, 2011 | Feb. 28, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member]
Note 7 (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency Fine Assessed | $ 8,000 | $ 120,000 |  | $ 130,000
Potential Class, Number of Homes |  |  | 1,065 |

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- Definition The value (monetary amount) of the penalties assessed related to violations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Number of homes in the potential class related to class action law suit filed against Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. and K. Hovnanian Venture I, L.L.C. + References No definition available. + Details
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