Security Deposit

[Stephen Dickey]

Hello,

I am currently dealing with a situation in the state of SC where a previous landlord has contacted me and told me he was going to bill me due to the condition of the condo I was renting. He cited things such as the washer/dryer being dirty, a cleaning crew was needed, and a leak behind the fridge. The day I moved out, I had a walk through with him where he wrote me a check for $400 for my security deposit which was initially $500. 

Now he is coming back saying that he is going to bill me when all work is complete and that he expects payment at that time. This is ridicolous, as I felt as if I had cleaned the apartment well enough that anything else would constitute under normal wear and tear.

My question is that, under SC law, since he has already initiated a walk through and given me what he thought was an applicable refund of my security deposit, does that not constitute a done deal?

Is he legally allowed to bill me? I by no means felt as if the condo was left in bad shape, and dont believe that it is near as filthy as he is making it out to be.

Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.