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.

5 ways to get your deposit back

Most landlords require a security deposit, sometimes called a safety or damage deposit, prior to you moving in. They do this as a safety...

Should You Buy Smaller Furniture for Your Rental?

Common sense dictates that when you live in a small space, you don't want too many big pieces of furniture. At the same time,...

How to recognize and avoid apartment rental scams

When searching for a new apartment to rent, you’ll probably run into a few listings that make you wonder if it's too good to...

Your Maintenance Request Wasn’t Completed. Now What?

The legal standard says that landlords should make sure that their units have certain basic amenities and are safe and habitable for tenants to...

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...

4 New Year’s Resolutions for 2015

Do you still make resolutions on New Year's Day? Even though I know the chance of them sticking is very slim, the organized list-making side...

Moving out: How to make sure you get your deposit back

Maybe you’ve hired a moving company so you can relax while they carry your stuff down five flights of stairs or maybe you’ve shoved everything you...

What to Do if Your Maintenance Request Isn’t Completed

You deserve to live in a safe home. Even though landlord/tenant responsibilities regarding maintenance vary greatly by region, there are a few basic standards...

Renting an Apartment or a House: Which do you prefer?

If you’re facing a choice between renting an apartment in a multi-family building or an entire single-family house, you’ve probably compiled a list of...

7-Step Tenant Screening Checklist: A Landlord’s Guide to Quality Tenants

As a landlord, finding the right tenants is crucial for maintaining the value and integrity of your investment. Tenant screening plays a pivotal role...

Creating a temporary home office in a small apartment

Chances are high that you've had to change your working habits lately and transform your already small apartment into a workspace due to the...

How to Address Common Rental Issues With Your Landlord

Renting is a popular option for millions of Americans. One of the biggest benefits of renting is that if something goes wrong on the...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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