Morton Security Deposit Calculator (2026) — Free
One missed deadline. One wrong deduction. That's all it takes to owe 2x penalties in Morton. Calculate your exact limits before it costs you.
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Morton Security Deposit by Unit Size
Here are the amounts at Morton's current Fair Market Rents:
| Unit Size | Median Rent | Max Deposit | Penalty Risk |
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| Studio | $758/mo | No limit | $1,516 |
| 1-Bedroom | $818/mo | No limit | $1,636 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,039/mo | No limit | $2,078 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,346/mo | No limit | $2,692 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,449/mo | No limit | $2,898 |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Tazewell County.
Penalty Warning
If you fail to return the deposit within 30 days, a Morton tenant can sue for up to 2x the amount wrongfully withheld, plus attorney fees. Tenant may recover up to 2x the deposit plus interest (statewide); Chicago RLTO provides additional penalties
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli
Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019
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