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.

The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper

Buying property seems more daunting than ever, especially with high-interest rates, low inventory, and an unpredictable economic forecast. With so many factors to consider,...

The Ins and Outs of Utah’s Housing Preferences Shift

Is the shift in Utah's evolving housing preferences baffling you? It's becoming increasingly clear that Utahns are stepping away from traditional housing models, nudging...

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...

Furnishing Your New Apartment Without Breaking the Bank

Congratulations on your new place! However, you may find yourself without a couch. Furnishing a new apartment on a budget can seem overwhelming, but...

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...

New Hobbies to Try That Your Small Apartment Can Handle

Hobbies are exciting new ventures, but they can also take up a lot of real estate. Some require deep investment in materials, while others...

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...

3 Ways to Avoid Bad Landlords

Once I had a landlord who was convinced that the solution to every mishap was to "tap on it". Water leaking from the apartment...

Why Moving Often Costs More Than You Think

Moving can be a difficult process, both emotionally and physically. There’s the anxiety of settling in an unfamiliar city and the exhausting task of...

Transform Your Rental Balcony or Patio into a Cozy Retreat

When you first moved into your rental, that small patio or balcony may have seemed like a charming feature. However, if you find yourself...

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...

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

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