Legal Question in Business Law in California

This is a non profit sober living business, that have been running out of a apartment complex. The complex has just been foreclosed on. The Bank has took it back.
The Bank and Realitor have sent letters to (names) of sober living lodgers, (Not the business) stating not to pay the rent.
This is putting a financial burden on the business. Because the Lights, Gas and Water etc., still has to be paid.
Can the Business Sue the Bank and Realitor ? and is the Bank and Realitor in Violation of telling the Sober living Lodgers not to pay the rent.?
Need help with this!

Asked on 7/01/10, 12:04 pm

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David Anderson Anderson Business Law LLC

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Need to see Lease and contract between lodgers and "business".

Is it incorporated? Did it have a Master Lease with Owner?

Does it have funds for legal fees?

Answered on 7/01/10, 3:31 pm

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Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

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Sue them? Don't waste your money. The new owner, bank, can evict everyone, subject to the terms of their valid leases, so worry about that. If you are not in compliance with your own lease, you risk eviction. You need to negotiate a new lease or renewal with the owner and work out a deal to continue your business. Any other plan will involve litigation and attorney fees.

Answered on 7/01/10, 4:10 pm

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