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iguess you need to talk to your landlord for solution. in general, if you owe back rent or you have damaged your apartment, your landlord may deduct those costs from your security deposit. He can also deduct for storing or disposing of your unclaimed property. If you owe your landlord more than the amount of your security deposit, he may sue you in court.  On the other hand, if you owe him less, he must return all or part of your security deposit. Your landlord cannot keep your security deposit for "normal wear and tear". Examples of "normal wear and tear" are a worn carpet, chipped paint, worn finish on a wood floor, and faded or dingy paint. The landlord can deduct the cost of fixing damages which are beyond "normal wear and tear". Examples of these damages are kid's crayon art on the walls, broken windows, holes in the walls, or leaving trash or other items that have to be thrown away. If you made the apartment so dirty that it is unhealthy or unsafe, the landlord can deduct for the cost of making it habitable again.
If your apartment is damaged by a storm, a fire or a vandal, tell your landlord right away. He cannot charge you for the repairs if you or your guests did not cause the damage. Your landlord must either return all of your security deposit or send you a letter telling you why he is not giving some or all of it back. He must send this letter to your "last known address". Give your landlord your new address or make sure your mail is being forwarded so that you will get the letter.
If you are a tenant at will (no written lease), your landlord must give back the deposit or send you the letter within 21 days after you move out and return the key. If you have a lease, check to see what it says. If there is nothing in the lease about this, or if the lease gives more than 30 days, then your landlord has 30 days to return the deposit or send the letter. This is the legal limit. If your landlord doesn't refund the deposit after the seven day notice is over you can Sue your landlord yourself in Small Claims Court. or Try to get a private attorney to take your case on "contingency." Contingency means that the lawyer will only get paid if you win your case. Also, the judge can order your landlord to pay for your attorney fees where the landlord kept your deposit "wrongfully."