tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16843005.post1699227271264880871..comments2010-05-31T19:48:27.629+03:00Comments on The PoMo Circus in Crete. The Lavender Way in Felia: ElaborationAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10696910021125004214noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16843005.post-43067355689380426862006-10-02T20:27:00.000+03:002006-10-02T20:27:00.000+03:00yes, it varies from state to state, but i would th...yes, it varies from state to state, but i would think that washington state, being fairly progressive compared to other states, and where ric lives would have a renters' coalition of some sort that has legal standing to represent non homeowners who rent the space they live in.<br /><br />there are also free legal aid societies that deal with rent issues that can offer advice<br /><br />however, from personal experience, granted it is in this most regressive of states, most renters must sign a lease agreement that has binding elements in it that would prevent a change in the contract unless mutually agreed upon...i'll get an update and info from ric when i next see him online<br /><br />and i should mention that i agree that charity does not change the systemics involved. i should not have mentioned my involvement i guess, as it is also perhaps an inappropriate reflection of my actions, and the attention should not be on me. however, for what it's worth, i do think that personal giving is appropriate and can alleviate some immediate worries and concerns. <br /><br />the fact that there is a burgeoning plethora of charities can also confirm that there are portions of our society that are not meeting the needs of its citizensbarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996045173970282226noreply@blogger.com