If you are the landlord, file next month. If you are the tenant and do not pay rent when due, expect the landlord to file again.

Go to the bank and request a statement that has that check number. That will show whether it has been cashed.

Yes. Do you have a contract to prove what you are alleging? If so, use it.

No new bond is necessary. the bond is for your possible behavior, not your lawyer's.

If what is being done is not in compliance with a judge's Order, you can file for contempt.

Yes, but the objections gets a judge's review, with or without a hearing, depending. If you are in circuit court, get a lawyer.

"Next of kin" are his sister and you.

You have a bankruptcy claim for wages. These claims take precedence. Be sure to file. Bankruptcy court Notice will give you info. If you do not...

You need agreement for today. But you may want to file for modification to avoid this happening again.

You need a license if you want the court to hear a case about the tenantcy.