🏠 Wrong Tenant, Right Lease? When the Person Who Wants to Move In Isn’t on the Lease

Imagine this: the agent arrives for the ingoing inspection and key handover, only to find that the person standing at the front door isn’t the tenant who signed the lease.

That’s exactly what happened in the real-world case study unpacked during Episode 2508 of Inner Circle LIVE. In this session, Shaun Luyt was joined by Ismaiel Mohamed, Director of MML Inc Attorneys and one of South Africa’s top rental law experts, to explore the risks, legal implications, and correct actions when this happens.

🎯 What We Covered in the Session:

A fully vetted tenant signed the lease — but a stranger wanted to took occupation.
Can the agent stop the move-in?
What do the Rental Housing Act and Consumer Protection Act say about this?
What role should the agent play — and when should legal backup be called in?

🔐 Prevention and Protection

There are critical lease clauses and pre-handover checks that can protect you and your landlords in situations like this — including how to respond if lease terms are breached before keys are handed over.

💡 Practical Takeaways

If someone other than the leaseholder shows up to move in, it’s a red flag. You need to know what to do immediately, how to document your steps, and when to involve your principal or legal expert.

🎓 Want the full legal breakdown and practical guidance shared by Ismaiel Mohamed and Shaun Luyt?

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