Articles for Tenants

Rental life can be stressful, we’re here to help. In the tenants section of Four Walls you’ll find temporary home decor ideas, tips for negotiating with your landlord, and more.

Is Los Angeles, California a Good Place to Live? A Guide...

TD;LR: Los Angeles is expensive, but delivers an exceptional quality of life for those who love entertainment, world-class amenities, and outdoors adventures. But take...

States with the Lowest Rent: Where to Rent for Less

When deciding on a place to live, one of the main factors is cost. For renters who want to keep their costs low, identifying...

Pantone Color of the Year

Pantone announced it's color of the year yesterday and the response was...underwhelming. Plenty of people made obligatory jokes about it being the "neutral of...

What Is a Guarantor for an Apartment? A Renter’s Guide

TL;DR: A guarantor is a third party who legally agrees to cover rent if the tenant cannot pay—without living in the unit or signing...

Who Pays for Rental Property Damage?

When you own a home, you are solely responsible for its maintenance, whereas when you rent, you may be responsible for some repairs while...

Common Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them

Renting an apartment is an exciting time, as it is often a milestone for most people. Maybe you've started your first real job or...

What To Do In Salt Lake City

Planning to move to Salt Lake City? Then you’re in luck — not only does Utah’s capital city offer a terrific job market, a...

Is Negotiating Rent a Good Idea?

Let's say you're the living personification of what a perfect tenant should be: you pay your rent on time, you keep the noise levels...

Complete Checklist for Renting a House for the First Time

Are you getting ready to rent a house for the very first time? Congratulations! Renting a home is a big step in your personal growth and...

What is a Loft? All About Loft Living, Design, and Costs

You may have come across loft apartments when scrolling through rental listings and wondered what makes them different from a normal apartment. The difference lies...

Movable Gadgets: Home Safety

Make safety your first priority when moving in to a new place. For the first article in our Movable Gadgets series, we have picked...

What Is a Security Deposit? A Guide to Rental Fees

TL;DR: What is a security deposit? It is a refundable payment, typically equal to one to two months of rent, that tenants pay at...
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