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.

Average Rent in Los Angeles: Current Prices, Trends, and Comparisons

If you’re considering moving to Los Angeles, CA (LA), then it’s important that you do your research. But, we know that it can be...

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...

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...

Cost of Living in Los Angeles: Guide for Renters and Landlords

TL;DR The cost of living in Los Angeles is well above the national average, driven mainly by housing cost, transportation expenses, and food prices. Rent...

Renting a Property? Here Are a Few Things to Check Beforehand

There is more to renting a property than simply looking at how it's laid out and the area it’s in. You should thoroughly examine...

Water-Saving Devices for Your Rental

We all know that going green is in these days, and for good reasons, too: global warming, climate changes, diminishing natural resources, carbon emission and growing...

What to Expect During the Rental Application Process

After touring apartments and finding one that suits your budget and needs, you need to be quick in starting the application process. After all, Bloomberg reports...

How to make your studio apartment feel bigger

A studio apartment is many things. It can be the first taste of freedom for a post-grad or an affordable lived-in home for a...

How Color Affects Your Home. Dark Vanilla

You'll never go wrong with this shade of medium-light brown. Even though Dark Vanilla is a light brown tone, it has become increasingly essential...

What $1,500 Gets You In 5 Cities  

No matter where you're living, rent probably takes up a sizable chunk of your budget. But how does what you're paying compare to rent prices...

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...

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

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