The vast majority of leases will require that the tenant supplies the landlord with an amount of money, called a security deposit. By incorporating a security deposit into the lease, landlords can lessen the financial risk of leasing out property. Since the tenant has invested money that will not be refunded until the lease ends, they are less likely to leave and more likely to be a good tenant. While there are many laws that apply to security deposits, a lawyer is not necessarily needed to implement the provision for a security deposit. Most standard agreements already accommodate for a security deposit, and in addition, a separate agreement can be used to solidify the security deposit. To create a security deposit agreement, landlords can use a security deposit form, which will help to create an agreement that can double as a receipt for both parties.