Did you sign a lease for a year? I believe your damage deposit can be used in such cases like this. It's security for your landlord where if their tenant leaves, they still have a months rent to cover. However, the landlord must diligently look for a tenant... how you can prove he didn't is another story.
To be honest, I think you should just suck it up, I don't think you would get much or anything even if you took it to small claims. 4 days notice is not sufficient time at all. Usually at least 30 days is required.
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