First hearing for a challenged eviction, should I get lawyer?

[William Howley]

Hi, I am going through an eviction right now, they stopped payinf rent, I started the eviction process.
The Write of repossession was filed by the judge and THAT day the tenant filed a "motion to stay", for many ******** reasons such as a "toxic mold scare", "owner retalliation" etc..  I am not sure why the judge granted him a hearing, and not sure what to expect either. Should I get a lawyer for this? That will likely be another $1000 and im already in the hole with this property. 
Separately, if the judge grants the tentant the abiltiy to stay, is it possible he would also make the tenant pay me in back rent? 
Any experiences or advice will help, I want to make a decision today as far as getting a lawyer or not.