Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

No. If you gave them notice of your intent to move out of the property as required by law, then they have to give you the opportunity for the walk-through before you move out, and allow you time to fix any damage. If they deduct from your security deposit, sue them in small claims court for a full return of your deposit.

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Sure they can, as long as they don't want to deduct from your deposit for anything.