若在本州，你的房东肯定会输另加两倍于押金的罚款和律师费 (see the rental law）

"The landlord must return a tenant’s security deposit plus interest,  less any damages rightfully withheld, within 45 days after the tenancy ends. If the landlord fails to do this without a good reason, you may sue for up to three times the withheld amount, plus reasonable attorney’s fees."