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.

Adopting a Cat? Read This First!

Last year I adopted a cat from a local shelter and brought him home to my apartment. Since then I’ve spend a lot time...

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,...

Roommate Survival Guide: Managing Conflict and Creating a Healthy Living Space

Are you sharing your rental space with a roommate who consistently bothers you, shows disrespect, or invades your personal space? Every home should ideally...

A Simple Fix for Annoying Cabinets

This blog post might seem kind of random, but I recently fixed a problem that has been plaguing my apartment for months and thought it...

Pre-Winter Maintenance Tips for Renters (And What Your Landlord Should Do)

Once the temperatures drop, it’s time to prepare our homes for the winter months. Renters and landlords alike both share some of this responsibility....

Late Rent: What You Need to Know About Late Fees, Evictions,...

Late rent payments can be a bigger issue than you might think. Even if you only pay a small late fee, you could be...

Top 6 Essential Apartment Features for Elevating Your Living Experience

Finding the perfect apartment is an exciting endeavor. It's a place where we unwind, recharge, and make lasting memories. However, with the abundance of...

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...

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...

Who’s in Charge of Winter Yard Maintenance

The relationship between landlords and tenants is always a topic of discussion. When it comes to dividing the rental property responsibilities, there are bound...

Renting In Provo

Are you considering renting in Provo? If you are looking for apartments, and you’ve already begun to search rental listings, you may be well...

What should you spend on rent?

House poverty is real. If you live in a big city with skyrocketing rent (like NYC or San Francisco), chances are you know a...
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