Do I Have A Case Against My Manager?

I moved out of my apartment complex on 1 October and we received disposition letter on the 15th. We didn’t receive our payment until the 27th in direct deposit which in California is after the 21 day rule according to civic code in 1950.5 they never give us an explanation of why it was six days late and I also believe that the charges weren’t fair they gave us an “itemized bill” but without receipts, or invoices since it was more than $125. They charged us $500+ for painting, carpet, and cleaning. We also were tenants at the complex for three years and nine months and apparently you’re not supposed to be charged for repainting after 2 years. I plan on disputing the charges and also requesting for my full deposit back since they missed the deadline and I’m also planning on suing for double the damage for bad faith or maybe even punitive if double is too much. I will say we didn’t do a perfect job at cleaning the apartment. we did a pretty good job and fixed up the obvious holes and some paining and of course cleaning. there is chipped paint. The nooks and crannies of the oven and refrigerator weren’t cleaned, like the gaps between and under. maybe the closets were a little dusty and the windows at majority I feel like was normal wear and tear. We also saw rentals that we could receive pre-move out inspection when we put out our 30 days notice. Does anyone have feedback? It would be greatly appreciated.

Location: Sacramento CA