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.

Breathe Easy: The Top Plants for Air Purification in Your Apartment

If you're looking for a natural way to purify the air in your apartment, look no further than houseplants. Many plants are great at...

2017 Resolutions for Your Rental

Whether or not you believe in making resolutions at the start of a new year, sometimes it just feels good to sit down and set...

How Not to Fall Victim to a Rental Scam

The apartment hunting process might seem a bit overwhelming, especially if you need to quickly find the right place. When you’re searching for apartments,...

Navigating Unpaid Rent with Roommates

Renting with roommates can become tricky when it comes to ensuring timely rent payments. As a co-tenant, you're collectively responsible for the entire rent...

5 simple steps to finding the perfect apartment

Finding the right apartment can be rough, particularly if you're moving to a new city or area for the first time. But it doesn't have...

Why Landlords Should Require Renters Insurance

What is Apartment Insurance and Why Do You Need It? Apartment insurance, commonly known as renters insurance, is designed to protect renters and their belongings...

Top 4 Myths About Renters Insurance

Renters insurance is an often-forgotten coverage that is surprisingly valuable to both tenants and landlords alike. Did you know that, according to the U.S....

20 Ideas for Sending Neighbors Valentine’s Day Love

Valentine's Day is not only about romantic relationships, but also about showing appreciation for those we live with, including our roommates. Living with roommates...

What should you legally include in a maintenance request?

Who’s responsible for the repairs in rental properties? In most cases, that’s purely a landlord’s job. But to get everything fixed in a proper...

How to Grow Food In Your Apartment

I could dream about having a garden all day long (especially when I'm watching the Netflix series Cooked and listening to Michael Pollan tell...

Are You or Your Landlord Responsible for Pest Problems?

Finding pests of any kind in your rental property is never a welcome experience. After spotting a pest in your residence, it’s understandable your...

5 things to do with the money you’re about to save...

Hey, good news: the rising cost of renting a place is steadily slowing down. Why the change? According to this article, it's because of...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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