My landlord doesn't want to return my security deposit
Hello,I have a lease contract with 12 months term from November 1st, 2006 to October 31st,2007. I would like to leave this place and my landlord doesn't want to return my security deposit back. He said that the contract renews every next year itself and if I want my security back, have to leave on October 31st this year. That statement makes my contract for life if I don't leave on October. Ok, the contract renews every next year but if it so, shouldn’t I receive a contract for every next year because I have signed a contract with an ending date of 31st October,2007. Does he have the right to keep my security deposit? He even doesn't want to inspect the apartment for any damages.
Thank you very much for your help!