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.

What Is a Good Rent-to-Income Ratio in Utah?

Are you looking to rent a new apartment or home in Utah, but not sure how much you can afford? Determining your budget for...

What To Do In Lehi Utah

Lehi, Utah sits snugly on the shores of Utah Lakes, providing sweeping views across the Wasatch Mountains. Less than an hour from Salt Lake...

Overcoming Obstacles to Renting

Your home is your safe haven, your refuge, your little corner of peace and privacy in a chaotic world, or at least that's how...

Spring Cleaning Tips for Home Care

As the temperatures begin to climb, the promise of spring is in the air, bringing with it warmer weather and the perfect opportunity for...

Cleaning Green: Part 2

In case you missed part one, I'm testing out natural house cleaning supplies to see what works and what doesn't. This time around I focused...

Locked Out of Your Apartment? Here’s What to Do

Getting locked out of apartment buildings is scary, especially late at night. Panic is a common response, but it usually doesn’t help the situation,...

What Is a Studio Apartment? What Renters Need to Know

TL;DR: A studio apartment is a single open room combining your living, sleeping, and kitchen spaces, with a separate bathroom. Typical sizes range from...

Small Apartment Space Solutions

Renting in a bustling metropolis or embarking on solo living adventures? Small apartments offer significant savings on bills and rent, but how can you...

Mastering Tenant Screening: A Landlords Guide to Success

Tenant screening is a critical process for landlords in Utah to assess potential renters and protect their investments. By delving into the legal requirements...

Thursday Design Inspiration: Fall

Okay, I guess it's time to admit fall is really coming. It's easy to focus on the negative (toting multiple sweaters to the office and...

The peaceful tenant’s guide to coping with noisy neighbors

You were so relieved to find what you thought was the perfect apartment, in what seemed like a quiet area. But now your dream...

3 Ways to Avoid Bad Landlords

Once I had a landlord who was convinced that the solution to every mishap was to "tap on it". Water leaking from the apartment...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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