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.

Beat the Heat: Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool

As amazing as the sun can feel after a long winter, there's a point when summer comes and cold air sounds better. The summer...

Just Moved? Change Your Address

So you just moved to a new place? I recently moved to a new home...odds are are that just like me, you'll have a...

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...

Moving from a dorm to an apartment: 5 things to leave...

A dorm is a good primer for life outside your parent's house. But the real pinnacle of adulting comes when you move into your...

A Plant Guide for Apartment Problems

Winter is always long, and by time March rolls it’s nice to have something to remind you that the dead, frozen landscape won’t last...

Tenant’s Guide to Flood Prevention: 5 Tips and Tricks for Waterproofing...

There's arguably nothing worse than relaxing in your rental home on a rainy day and suddenly dealing with water seeping into your basement. For...

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...

Let There Be Light in your Rental

Moody indoor ambiance has a time and a place, but you don't always want it to be dark when you're trying to rent to someone. If...

3 Home Decor Ideas To Celebrate Autumn  

Even though fall is winding down and winter is about to hit, you can still bring a final burst of fall color and texture...

Common Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them

Renting an apartment is an exciting time, as it is often a milestone for most people. Maybe you've started your first real job or...

Movable Gadgets: Home Safety

Make safety your first priority when moving in to a new place. For the first article in our Movable Gadgets series, we have picked...

Moving? Here’s how to safely show your apartment

Rental showings during the coronavirus outbreak are one more challenge for landlords and property owners. Tenants are also in a difficult position right now:...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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