PAYBACK MY DEPOSIT!!!!!

I moved in 31 January 2024 into a 1 bedroom. It was 5pm. Nobody to inspect the place before moving in, was forced to sleep my first day with no electricity as it was switched off for previous tenant . moved into a stove that had no working oven . the kitchen cupboards were all broken when it came to the doors . the passage electricity was not working. i decided to stay as i had already paid the deposit and one month rental. the security guys and a guy called DALLAS (CARETAKER) can tell you that i was always away in durban, i was seldom in the flat, now tell me why they are saying they will not be paying back my deposit becuase of the things they need to fix. i once answered a question form AFCHO asking how was my stay, i reviewd everything that needed fixing, which has miraculously become my fault now . I need someone to assist me in being able to take this furthur if hello peter doesnt help me. Property is in roodeport, name BELGRADE COURT unit 314. moved out 31 october, like what kind of hands would i have to ruin stuff in a space of 9 months