Deposit Refund

I haven't received my deposit money back since I moved out of the apartment four months ago. I have made effort to speak to the apartment owner who has confirmed that his apartment was well looked after by myself. Please make no mistake by expecting the deposit to be refunded, all what you can do is not to pay for the last month of exit so that you can stay for your deposit at the exit point. I have ended up taking the matter to the small claim court to assist me on getting my R7400.00 deposit back.