[Landlord79]

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No court will side with the landlord if she cannot provide accurate records that detail the costs and reasons associated with why she is keeping your deposit. You are entitled to a detailed breakdown of the charges. Start off by asking for a breakdown of the charges being applied to your deposit and don't even hint at the possibility of a lawsuit.

Small claims cases are inexpensive to file and don't require an attorney. You just walk into the courthouse, file some paperwork and pay a fee. Then let the judge decide.

If you do go to court, show up prepared (with any and all supporting evidence, witnesses etc) and don't come off like a fool.

Don't listen to people advising that you trash the place, sell property that isn't yours or do other things that could land you in financial or legal trouble. It isn't worth screwing up the other aspects of your life over a thousand dolalrs.

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Courts are usually in favor of the tenant because "Landlords are money grubbing tyrants!" Sounds like you have a good case of Landlord abuse here, take her to court. Sometimes a well worded letter will get the job done. If you outline the details to her in a letter, then you'll have some serious evidence when you take her to court.

Also, check your state law as was stated above.

Please send your rent payment for my professional advice to Landlord79 on FTP

That is all.