I have been to several tax sales at the court house.

Your message to them must be very clear and in a manner that positions you well to take further legal action if necessary.Eviction through through the courts should be a last resort, as it's very stressful for all parties, costly and time consuming.

I doubt that Senators and Congressmen can survive a re-election supporting a policy that allows for their constituents to be thrown out on the streets.Most Section 8 agencies are run at the state level with funding from the Feds - it will take some time (at least two years) before the dust settles if it does happen....but I doubt it will happen.....but as with any law, the courts have to evaluate the legislative intent. 

He did not show for the court date.

We are driving functional beaters and not doing what our broke friends are doing.  

Depending on the totality of the circumstances the landlord maybe responsible for some or all moving expenses, but can only be determined by a local civil court if YOU decide to pursue.

It is simple functionality.  

Should I take them to small claims court, or do I need to file some kind of tenant eviction paperwork first?

- Will the court order them to pay me for the amount of days they overstayed their lease (if they don't move out)?

I can't bill him $1,000 because I kept him out of court on a fair housing claim and I can't bill him an exact dollar amount for my skills of being able to keep a tenant happy and paying month after month year after year.