The way I read the OPs post was: The renter put the friends name on the lease as living there in the house (housemates) at the time of the original signing. The renter does not live near by (so she's legit) but her "fake housemate" does live close and just wanted to use the amenities. Whether or not the owner knew at the time that they were adding the friends name fraudulently or not is the question as to whether the owner should be punished. If she didn't know, she shouldn't be punished for a scam artist. But, how do you prove it one way or another?
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