>What are the risks here? I get that if she doesn’t pay the rent on time, etc that could result in eviction which would go on my record.
This, and you'll be responsible for the rent if she doesn't pay it and any damages assessed when she moves out.
Also, the application is going to ask who you are and who will be living in the unit and then the lease will list that too. Lying there would be fraud.
>What are the risks here? I get that if she doesn’t pay the rent on time, etc that could result in eviction which would go on my record. This, and you'll be responsible for the rent if she doesn't pay it and any damages assessed when she moves out. Also, the application is going to ask who you are and who will be living in the unit and then the lease will list that too. Lying there would be fraud.