A lower court rejected a plea to amend the eviction and rent arrears case regarding a house. The tenant filed an appeal, but the landlord didn’t. Can the tenant still seek a payment order for unpaid rent in this situation?

Since the landlord did not appear in the appeal, the tenant can still seek a payment order for unpaid rent. However, the tenant needs to prove that the rent was due and unpaid during the period covered by the appeal. The court may order the landlord to pay the rent arrears if the tenant provides sufficient evidence.