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.

How to be a zero-waste renter

The ice caps are melting. The air is becoming more polluted each day. Landfills are expanding at alarming rates. Each person’s day-to-day activities and actions...

6 Tricks for Finding an Awesome Apartment

Picking out a place to temporarily call home can bring out the inner commitment-phobe in anyone. Once you sign a lease on an apartment,...

The 5 Best Neighborhoods in Salt Lake City for Renters in...

Salt Lake City, a city that once lingered in the shadows, has now blossomed into a dynamic metropolis, attracting a diverse population with its...

How Color Affects Your Home. Fushizome

柴染 (also known as Fushizome in Japan) is a traditional Japanese color. Brushwood-dyed is the direct translation of the term.  Fushizome is the color of...

Apartments vs. Flats: Exploring Linguistic Differences in Residential Living

While British and American English share many similarities, there are also notable differences, particularly when it comes to describing living spaces. Let's explore the...

5 Ways Paying Rent Online Will Make Your Life Easier

Checkbook, what’s a checkbook? If you rent, you probably keep one of these relics next to your rotary dial phone just to write out...

5 Devastating Rental Property Mistakes to Avoid

When you're looking for a rental property to manage or invest in, the process can feel overwhelming, a bit like navigating a ship through a storm....

Summer Decor Projects: Big Appeal For Small Apartments 

Don't limit your style just because you're limited on space. These fun and simple projects are perfect for apartment dwellers because they add 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...

3 Ways to Find the Best Student Housing

How many of you have searched for student housing? Sometimes the search can get rough. My approval process for finding student housing is almost...

7 Packing Tips to Make Your Move a Breeze

Moving from one home to the next comes with many different challenges. Packing is one of the most daunting parts of any move; a...

Living with Roommates: Tips on How to Make It Better

 The lockdown has taught us that it does matter who you’re sharing a space with. For those who work remotely, being locked in an...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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