Can a Former/ Past Landlord Proceed to an Eviction

[bobsolo2012]

My question involves an eviction in the state of: CALIFORNIA.

A property was bought in foreclosure.

A new landlord contact me and we settled on a date and solution for me to leave the premises as tenant.

During the few days that went by I received a Summons for unlawful detainer.... from a law firm representing the former bank who was the owner.

I have 5 days to reply.

I asked the new landlord if his escrow had closed he told me yes, and that he was the owner.

Maybe the law firm is not aware of that but that surprises me that the bank didn't not update.

I owed the former landlord rent. But I m current with the new landlord, paid last rent based on our arrangement.

Can still be evicted? Even if bank is not current owner/ landlord?

What approach could be written on that 5 days summons, if this completely illegal.

Thanks you so much

[Mr. Knowitall]

When you followed up with the bank's lawyer, informed him that the "new owner" had collected rent, and asked him to confirm that the property had in fact been sold to the "new owner", what happened? Perhaps the bank still is the owner.