Generally when the other party fails to show the Judge enters a "default judgment" in favor of the party present. I have never heard of an appeal for a small claims action. Of course, I'm not an attorney. However, I would urge that the party of the defense have a party to celebrate its decisive win.

Congratulations on coming prepared, for being astute enough to locate the misplaced court room, and for having the patience to wait until the judge heard the case and render a decision. Perhaps, you should consider a second career as a housing attorney.

Meanwhile hum a few lines of "Pity the Downtrodden Landlord."

Cheerily,
Charley Noble