Deposit to hold or just sign the dang Lease?

[Jason Krawitz]

Good afternoon! I have the good fortune of having replacement tenants lined up 4 months before my current tenants lease ends. If the replacement tenants are willing to go ahead and sign their lease, even tough they won't take possession of the property until May, is there any reason I shouldn't go ahead and get the new lease executed today vs. waiting until May?

Thanks!