Foreclosed Landlord.my rights
I'm leasing a condo in the state of Texas from someone that owns two at my property. The HOA has indicated to me that my landlord has not paid his HOA fees in months, and one of his properties has been foreclosed upon. They've asked me to pay my rent to them under the auspices that their attorneys will then act on my behalf to represent me against my landlord should it get that far. Many attempts to contact my landlord have failed in the past over repairs, etc. I suspect he won't be discussing the existing foreclosure or the possible one on my unit even with direct communication from me.
I'm considering withholding rent. Should I advise him of such to attempt a discussion about the status of my leased condo? I suspect that if he's not paid HOA fees, and he's lost one unit, he'll not be returning my deposit or pet deposit.
Thanks for your help!