You have to wait 8 years between the chapter 7 filing dates. You may be able to file another chapter and then convert.

Obviously, he can't remarry, if he's engaged, without a divorce. Otherwise he's a bigamist which is a crime. You have some leverage.

You need to negotiate with the landlord and see if there's a solution that can be reached. Elise is a contract which binds landlord and tenant.

Did you actually move in or not?It's a difficult situation. Talk to the landlord, but you may be stuck.

You probably should to make sure that the money judgment if any is correct.

Please call another lawyer. Go see that lawyer and have the paperwork all the facts and everything so somebody can understand what you're asking.

Short answer is probably no he cannot charge you rent. It's all subject to the authority of the family court. You can file something earlier and...

If it is an illegal apartment, you may possibly not have to pay any rent and recover all the past rent but that is harder than it sounds.

If you had filed a counterclaim, you could submit it. Call the clerk's office. You may have to file a motion.

If the amount is significant enough, you should take your landlord to small claims court. If it's not a whole lot. It's just not worth the effort....