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 Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Apartment Cool

As the temperature rises, it's time to optimize your apartment for the warmer months. Cooling down your living space is not only a matter...

10 Ways to Make Your Landlord Love You

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we asked landlords what makes them love their tenants. Here's what we found out: Make a good first impression// Fill...

3 Tips When Moving In with a Stranger

If you're a renter, at some point you'll likely move in with a stranger. Ideally your new roommate will be delightful and result in...

Where to Live in Salt Lake City

TL;DR Salt Lake City offers a diverse mix of walkable urban neighborhoods, quiet family-friendly areas, and scenic suburbs near the Wasatch Mountains. Whether you’re drawn...

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...

5 Signs a Rental Property is Unsafe

Before renting a property, it is imperative to make sure that it is free from any health hazards and won’t compromise your and your...

What To Do In Salt Lake City

Planning to move to Salt Lake City? Then you’re in luck — not only does Utah’s capital city offer a terrific job market, a...

Best Neighborhoods for Outdoor Activities in Provo

TL;DR Provo is packed with neighborhoods where outdoor recreation fits into everyday life. Areas near Provo Canyon, Utah Lake, and the Provo River give fast...

Moving to the Suburbs: Stay or Relocate?

Many often wonder, “Which is the better choice? The city or the suburbs?” Let's look at the perks and cons of moving to the...

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...

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...

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...
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