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...

Is February a Good Time to Move into a New Rental...

If you're planning to move into a new rental home, it's important to find a quality apartment at an affordable price. The right time...

Pre-Winter Maintenance Tips for Renters (And What Your Landlord Should Do)

Once the temperatures drop, it’s time to prepare our homes for the winter months. Renters and landlords alike both share some of this responsibility....

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...

Renter-Friendly Green Upgrades for Lasting Climate Benefits

If you are like the 31% of Gen Zers that love the idea of living in a two-bedroom apartment and you also want to...

How to Keep Your Apartment Cool

Summer is the best. Except when you don't have air conditioning in your four story walk-up and you spend those hazy summer nights Googling,...

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 Make a Rental Feel Like a Forever Home

For many people, renting is an accessible way to have their own space within a budget that’s not a huge commitment. This is particularly...

What Is a Good Rent-to-Income Ratio in Utah?

Are you looking to rent a new apartment or home in Utah, but not sure how much you can afford? Determining your budget for...

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...

How To: Soundproof Your Apartment

Nothing can make you despise your rental quicker than excessive noise. Like when you discover you have the kind of neighbors who do intense cardio at...

7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Save Money

Sometimes the hardest thing about saving money is to start. It doesn’t matter how much money you earn, as you can always put something...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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