Unlikely that it will go to auction.
That is not typical for municipalities.
But, buy the tax liens, then you can sue for foreclosure if the liens remain unpaid for whatever the time period is in your state.
At the very least you will get all your money back with interest, and you stand less chance of getting tossed out.

Unless your landlord's attorney has already bought the liens.....

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1983 300SD - 305000
1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000
1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

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