Tenant Appeals A Magistrate Ruling in PA

[Jim K.]

Hello,

I'm a new investor and ran into an issue right out of the gate.

A tenant recently filed an appeal to the magistrates ruling.    I asked for possession of the property and November rent which I was awarded both.    The tenant moved out of the property and 2 days later I get the appeal in the mail.   

So I guess my question is what if I don't want to continue the case?  

I got her out of the property and I retained her security deposit good enough for me!    

My next question is if I don't file a complaint within the 20 days and she applies for a judgement of non pros what is the worst that can happen.   I don't want to hire an attorney she only owes me $625.  I've since already have another tenant living there.  I guess she could be appealing the money she owes me but she didn't pay her rent.       

Thank You!