Lyford Security Deposit Calculator (2026) — Free
One missed deadline. One wrong deduction. That's all it takes to owe 3x penalties in Lyford. Calculate your exact limits before it costs you.
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Lyford Security Deposit by Unit Size
Here are the amounts at Lyford's current Fair Market Rents:
| Unit Size | Median Rent | Max Deposit | Penalty Risk |
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| Studio | $737/mo | No limit | $2,211 |
| 1-Bedroom | $742/mo | No limit | $2,226 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973/mo | No limit | $2,919 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,353/mo | No limit | $4,059 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,432/mo | No limit | $4,296 |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Willacy County.
Penalty Warning
If you fail to return the deposit within 30 days, a Lyford tenant can sue for up to 3x the amount wrongfully withheld, plus attorney fees. Tenant may recover 3x the wrongfully withheld amount plus $100 and attorney fees for bad faith
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