A relative of mine is a retired MD state judge. We've talked about rent laws and things like this before. Have they given you an itemized receipt? They are required by law to give you a receipt for the actual costs of any expenses if they are docking your security deposit. If they won't give you a receipt take them to small claims court. Same relative said a lot of times even the threat of suing is enough for them to back down. It's more expensive for this big companies to go to court than to just settle.

You can join the CA even if you don't live in Columbia. We joined with the play package so we can use the pools and ice skating rink.

If you like craft beer Black Flag Brewery has Game nights.