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.

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...

Exploring the World of Micro Apartments: A Guide to Urban Living

In the fast-paced, high-density urban landscapes of today's cities, micro-apartments have emerged as a popular housing option for individuals seeking a blend of affordability,...

The $100 difference between loving and hating your apartment

$100. It doesn’t seem like much, but for many, it’s the difference between love and hate when it comes to your apartment. There are many...

Pet-friendly Rentals in the Post-Pandemic World

During the pandemic, pets were a bright spot for many people. Many of us found new hobbies like knitting, making sourdough bread, painting, etc....

How to Exercise in a Small Apartment

If working out more in 2016 was one of your New Year's resolutions, you've probably already discovered that getting to the gym in the gray,...

Navigating Tenant Bankruptcy: A Landlord’s Guide to Protecting Rental Investments

Facing a tenant's bankruptcy can be a daunting challenge for landlords. It's a complex legal process that demands careful navigation to protect your rental...

How to find your perfect rental home fast

There are actually a lot of benefits to renting a place- you get all the privacy and space you want without the worry of...

5 things that will make your apartment feel like fall

The sun is starting to set earlier and nights out call for a jacket....unfortunately, summer might actually be ending. Since you're probably going to be...

Timing is Everything: The Best Months to Rent for Tenants

Part one in a two part series. This week, we're talking about when you can get the best deals on an apartment if you're a tenant...

Best Neighborhoods In Chicago

TL;DR Chicago's best neighborhoods are Lincoln Park, River North, Gold Coast, Logan Square, Old Town, West Loop, Wicker Park and South Loop. We review all...

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...

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...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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