Settling move out charging against a tenant
I recently had my first tenant move out and had to spend $5000 on the house after them. I sent them a claim against their security deposit for $3200 (Deposit was $1000) for the damages. This was sent within 30 days of them moving out. Of course they came back denying everything so we started to negotiate. To close this out, I offered to cut in half to $1600. They have finally came up to $1000. From here we are going nowhere and he keeps asking what the next step is. I would just like to send him a check for $400 ($2000 deposit - $1600 offer from me). If I had to go to court, I am comfortable that I would win at least $1600 but obviously I'd rather settle and be done with it. What would you out there suggest I do?
Thanks