Unfortunately I think that is a pretty common thing. Make sure you call you local housing authority and report him, also I would contact any one having to do with the rental property and notify them of his failure to pay his bills causing problems for you.

Hope it gets fixed and I would start looking for another house ASAP and refuse to pay rent (which may cause you to end up in court) until the matter is resolved. Check with your local housing authority on what repercussions you have and follow through with them. Money issues or not your paying your bills so he should have no problem with passing along the money.

Mike