unpaid property taxes?? (foreclosure, rental, home)

[christie1182]

How can I find out if the rental home we are living in has unpaid property taxes? I am concerned because a random guy showed up at our rental stating he was there to cut the grass because the home is up for foreclosure. We asked for paper work, which he provided and then told him we had just cut it a few days ago, so he left. We immediately called the property manager who informed us that wasn't true, and told us to be weary of scams, but I am some what skeptical. I just don't want to come home one day to find out I have to move in 24 hours, and be homeless. Is there a website or anything where I can check this info?

[pobre]

Try this: https://actweb.acttax.com/act_webdev/bexar/index.jsp

[christie1182]

thanks, that certainly helped, but created more questions. I suppose I am new to all of this, and don't know what it all means... the site lists a prior amount due of $6,065.53, which is from 2006. All of the most recent taxes have been paid, but there is a balance. Does that mean anything to me, as a renter. Will the home be foreclosed on because of this prior balance? As a renter, should I be concerned?

[dvlpr]

Christie:

The property may or may not be foreclosed upon (often times, tax issues like these are worked out before the property actually gets sold at the courthouse). But as long as you have a valid lease, you can't be evicted from the property until your lease is terminated (the new owner would assume the rights/obligations of the previous owner).

[theeddie]

Originally Posted by dvlpr

christie:

The property may or may not be foreclosed upon (often times, tax issues like these are worked out before the property actually gets sold at the courthouse). But as long as you have a valid lease, you can't be evicted from the property until your lease is terminated (the new owner would assume the rights/obligations of the previous owner).

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