Payment Methods for Security Deposit

[Matt Dixon]

My lease has always stated that the security deposit and first month's rent must be paid via certified funds. Most of the time I'm signing a lease 30-60 days before move in, plenty of time for a check, Cozy, or Zelle payment to clear, so I'm not sure why I did this. 


What payment methods do you accept for security deposit and first month's rent?  Any reason I shouldn't just charge it in Cozy when I set up the lease?