[jeanniefladung]

I signed a 12 month lease with a man who built several townhomes. I didn't know it, but he was not paying the bank, and the properties were foreclosed upon. The bank now has filed eviction lawsuit against me. What rights do I have in Kansas? I paid the original landlord a deposit, which the bank refuses to return. I asked the bank to pay me the amount of the deposit, and moving expenses and I could afford to move then, but they refuse. Does the title VII protecting tennants at foreclosure act do anything for me? Obviously the lawyers repreesenting the bank don't believe so. The letter from the banks lawyer says I "have failed to comply with all of the statutory duties placed upon tennants. What does that mean?

[ScottGem]

First, you have to be given 90 days to vacate. Other than that you have very little rights here. As soon as the foreclosure was finalized your lease was terminated so you became a month to month tenant.

If you haven't paid rent to the bank, then offer to do so.

As to failing to comply ask the lawyer what that means, what have you failed to do.

I am a bit surprised that the bank would be taking a hard line here since they obviously don't intent to occupy the home, they would be better off continuing to have some pay rent then just let it sit vacant. Of course they could have a buyer waiting in the wings.