a) I have every right to continued use of the appliances as they were included in my lease. The lease was breeched by the LANDLORD, not by me, when he allowed the property to go into foreclosure.
b) The bank now owns the property, the ceiling fans, the light fixtures, the appliances etc. so those things are now the bank’s property, not the former landlords. It is not my intent to “steal” my landlord’s appliances…in fact I told the rep from Tenants Together that I actually wanted to give the guy his appliances back rather than let the bank take them. She advised me to not get in the middle of that, as the bank could then hold me personally liable.
c) I was advised that the former landlord could attempt to take me to small claims court, but I also know from speaking with many people in the industry (including friends who have several properties they rent out) that the court almost ALWAYS sides with the tenant.

Additionally, since you may potentially BUY this property, as I may also buy mine, you want those appliances included at the time of sale. Hope this helps.