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How do i file a complaint on a apartment complex after they charged me a big money for move out?

I lived in an apartment for 6 years. They are charging me USD 850 after I moved out. These charges are towards wall paint, food smell, cabinet paints etc. I think these are as part of normal tear and wear. Please guide me if I can take a legal action against them.

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1. If you don't agree with what they are charging you, let them sue you, or if this is coming out of your deposit, take them to small claims and sue.
2. Check your lease. If it is in your lease and you signed it, you are stuck.
3. Most likely. . . .IF you are willing to sue them in small claims court Start off by responding to their letter about damages, point by point, and requesting return of your security deposit A LL never HAS to paint--that's not required so if you left marks on walls from furniture and handprints and nailholes--that's NOT normal wear and tear Never heard about charging to eradicate food smells. . . .but had Indian tenants whose food smells lingered for years, despite efforts to eradicate Normal wear and tear is general dinginess of walls after 6 years, not scrapes and holes and crayon marks
4. If you didnt take any pictures before you left then you cant do anything. You need proof of the condition of the property when you left it. This is why a walk-thru inspection is necessary. Apartments are known for getting as much money as they can when tenants move. I think you are out of luck.