Prospective Tenant Current Lease

[Kwabena Dean]

Hello BP, 

This is a what would you do question. I have applicant for my rental property that after screening, seems to be a pretty good prospect. Good income, good rental history, good credit etc. Their current lease is up on March 1st and they went to give notice today.  Their apartment manager told them they would not be let out of their lease until March 23 because their lease requires a 60 day notice. 

I was having them set up to move in Feb 15, so they would have time to move and I would not be without a full months rent.  So now with them having to pay for March rent as well the wont be able to move in on the anticipated date. 

No lease has been signed with me yet and I do have other people interested.  My question is should I wait on this good prospect or move on to the next? She also asked if she should just move and not pay March's rent they would charge? I told her I would get back to her. I am also considering a hold deposit but I'm not sure how that works. 

Opinions??