How much can we take out from a security deposit ?

[Emilie Ponsin]

Hello Bigger Pockets commumity ! I do have a question related to an apartment I rented for the pass 4 years in New York City. The landlord decided to take $1400 of the deposit without any explaination. We received a small note like this: -Paint and small repairs: $ 900 -Other supplies: $300 -Rent ; $100 We really took care of the apartment, removing all the shelves, plug all the holes and did the cleaning myself. The apart was repainted before we lived in but, I beleive this is a normal wear and tear, I did not break any wall, window or cabinets... I really left the place in a perfect condition. What are my option here, I do not understand why $1400 was taking out of our security deposit for no reason. I left a voicemail today to the landlord and we do hope to have an answer soon. I am myself a landlord and I wonder what can I “reasonnably“ deduct from the deposit. Thanks. Emilie