My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Texas
For the past 4 months, or so, there has been UPS overnight mail coming to the Landlord from Chase Bank. I kept giving them to the Landlord, however, they never appear to stop being mailed at my house. Then in Nov 2011, a letter was left on my door on a Sunday addressed to the landlord - so I gave it to them. Then in December 2011 another letter was stuck on my door with no name on it - so I opened it cause I thought it was for me (wasn't addressed to anyone and just blank). It was from a collection company working for Chase Bank saying they are notifying them of being past due (about 4 months) and need to fill out paperwork.
This month another letter was placed on the door (on a Sunday) addressed to the landlord again. Now this week a certified letter -pick up slip- was in the mailbox for the landlord from Chase. I called the landlord and told them and he said leave it in the mailbox and he will pick it up in about 30 mins to an hour. The next day (when I woke up) it was gone. so I figured they picked it up. Today - either the same slip - or another certified slip was in the mailbox again.....
Too me, one problem is - is the landlords actually live in Peru. They are here in Texas, but will be leaving again soon. Their nephew is the one collecting the rent. I am afraid that this house is very near to forclosure and I won't get my deposit back (lease ends in April).
Does the certified mail usually say this house is in forclosure?
Since I know they will not give my deposit back April I don't want to pay rent since I have to move (if the house isn't in forclosure already). Bad idea?
What does the certified letter usually mean?
Thanks

