I have lived in the same rental apartment for 17 years. i have the the same carpets and it hasn't been painted since i moved in.

If it's ugly but "habitable," then the landlord is not obligated to do anything. If it's "uninhabitable," then the landlord is obligated to fix it.

Can the president of a university do illegal things?

The president is wrong, if your facts are correct. You should talk to a disability lawyer; these cases can be taken on contingency.

Ask your attorney. If you trust Avvo more than your own attorney, you need a new attorney.

When I start working in pizza place I ask my owner about my Check and he say I will pay cash for you

Does he owe you money? If so, he needs to pay you even if you were paid cash; you can file a police report for theft.

If I am 17 and living with my father who has custody of me, am I able to move in with my mother who lives in another state?

Your mother could file for a change of custody. At age 17, your opinions are given much more weight so it is possible she will succeed. When you...

You should immediately go to the post office and have your mail forwarded to an alternate address. The other alternatives are much more difficult:...

What charges can I press on someone who came into my house unwelcomed and stole my $500 earrings?

If you file a police report, that will probably lead to a criminal charge for theft.

You should have resolved this in the divorce; if not, you should consult an attorney and ask for help after they review your documents.

Can i access my trust fund?

We don't know. You will need to hire an attorney and explain all the details of the situation.

Eviction process in MA?

In all seriousness: Get a lawyer. This is very hard to do well, and if you don't already know the steps (and the tricks) it will be difficult to...