Buford Security Deposit Calculator (2026) — Free
One missed deadline. One wrong deduction. That's all it takes to owe 3x penalties in Buford. Calculate your exact limits before it costs you.
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Buford Security Deposit by Unit Size
Here are the amounts at Buford's current Fair Market Rents:
| Unit Size | Median Rent | Max Deposit | Penalty Risk |
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| Studio | $1,585/mo | No limit | $4,755 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,660/mo | No limit | $4,980 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,820/mo | No limit | $5,460 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,182/mo | No limit | $6,546 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,605/mo | No limit | $7,815 |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Gwinnett County.
Penalty Warning
If you fail to return the deposit within 30 days, a Buford tenant can sue for up to 3x the amount wrongfully withheld, plus attorney fees. Landlord may be liable for up to 3x the wrongfully withheld amount plus attorney fees
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli
Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019
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