Do not have them pay the part related to the meter reading dates, just the current charges, but also have them security deposit expected meter reading bills that won't come out until months after they leave and have them sign that that money will not be returned until after the bill for those readings are processed.

Does anyone have tips on securing hard money?

She is on Social security.

Then you can either rent or include the appropriate charger (maybe with its own security deposit).

And obviously If you can secure financing with the big banks the rates are generally preferable. 

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Rental required a 2 month security deposit.

I returned her security deposit minus the rent for the remainder of the 30 day term. 

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Tell him that the deposit can not be used for the last month's rent, it is a security deposit.