Hello: IMHO, invest in bringing all of your paperwork to a lawyer, pay the consultation fee, and have them appropriately advise you. It...

Hello: Consult with counsel as more facts are needed to determine if your uncle may owe you any money for use and occupancy. Obviously, if...

Hello: Before you decide to be a runaway, speak to a counselor in your school and explain the problem - you will need some assistance.

IMHO - yes - and I'm just typing this for the 35 character minimum.

Hello: If you want to be safe, work out a settlement in writing with the tenant or return the whole deposit.

Hello: The village IMHO would only "cut off utilities" if there was a serious safety concern. Did the PSEG cut off the electricity? If so,...

Hello: Only if the court orders it.

Hello: IMHO, I do not feel this is a legal case, whether harassment or breach of leasem based on the facts submitted,

Hello: If parties cannot reach an agreement, there is no lease. Find another tenant, find another apartment.

Hello: Start an HP action. See https://nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/housing/startinghp.shtml