Eviction process and possible cancellation?

[Mason Moran]

hello all! I have tennants who have not paid rent or late payment in Nov. I issued the pay or quite notice and started the eviction process for November. December 2nd roles around and the tennants pay me 1700 (granted rent plus the late fee is 1650, however between November and Dec. the combined total is 3300) not including the court costs I spent to start the eviction process. does his 1700 dollar payment cancel my eviction process? I'm curious because 1700 covers at least one no th rent. can I argue that this 1700 is for the court fees and month of December December's rent and still procede with the eviction process? Thanks in advance for any help and knowledge.