Refund deposit on foreclosed rental
In California, Is the original landlord responsible for deposit refund in a rental foreclosure situation? But here's the twist, after sale of trustee's deed(Feb 20, 2008), we stayed in the rental rent free, unsure what to do and unsure of our tenant rights. The bank proceeded to start the eviction. The banks property mgt company began communicating with us, and offered a "Cash for Keys" deal. We accepted at the last moment and part of the agreement was to clean up the property which was a mess from previous tenants. We vacated a few days after the agreed date(April 24, 2008), but the proprty mgt accepted and paid us the money. Shortly after vacating the rental I contacted the old landlord about the deposit, She said she legally had 3 weeks after date of vacating. Now she says she received a bill from bank due to extra days past agreed date of vacate, also she saying that still legally owned the rental until May. Accepting any comments or thoughts on this situation. Small claims I assume, Just looking for some other facts/technacilities to base my claim on.
Another note: We moved into this rental in September 2007, Do I possibly have grounds to sue for FRAUD?
Thanks in advance,
Yohon82166