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 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...

5 Smart Solutions for Organizing Your Small Kitchen

If you have a small kitchen, keeping it organized can be a challenge. But fear not, with a few simple solutions, you can optimize...

Renting an apartment while living with debt

Renting an apartment can be costly, especially during times when making rent payments may be challenging. Most financial planners recommend spending no more than...

New Hobbies to Try That Your Small Apartment Can Handle

Hobbies are exciting new ventures, but they can also take up a lot of real estate. Some require deep investment in materials, while others...

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...

5 things to do with the money you’re about to save...

Hey, good news: the rising cost of renting a place is steadily slowing down. Why the change? According to this article, it's because of...

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...

Best Neighborhoods in Provo, Utah: Where to Live, Rent, and Invest

TL;DR Provo, UT, is a college-town-meets-suburb with mountain views, two major universities, and a very young population, which makes the rental market fast-moving and packed...

How to pay rent when you’ve blown your monthly budget

The scenario is simple. It’s usually not your fault. You were too nice. You wanted to help someone. Okay, fine. Maybe you weren’t bailing...

10 Small Space Storage Solutions for Rental Efficiency

Are you constantly battling with clutter in your rental property? Feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending struggle to find a place for everything in a...

The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper

Buying property seems more daunting than ever, especially with high-interest rates, low inventory, and an unpredictable economic forecast. With so many factors to consider,...

5 simple steps to finding the perfect apartment

Finding the right apartment can be rough, particularly if you're moving to a new city or area for the first time. But it doesn't have...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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