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.

Is Negotiating Rent a Good Idea?

Let's say you're the living personification of what a perfect tenant should be: you pay your rent on time, you keep the noise levels...

Summer Decor Projects: Big Appeal For Small Apartments 

Don't limit your style just because you're limited on space. These fun and simple projects are perfect for apartment dwellers because they add a...

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...

When should I hire a moving company?

It's time to move out of your rental, which probably means testing the extent of your planning skills in a way you've never known...

A Simple Fix for Annoying Cabinets

This blog post might seem kind of random, but I recently fixed a problem that has been plaguing my apartment for months and thought it...

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...

5 Devastating Rental Property Mistakes to Avoid

When you're looking for a rental property to manage or invest in, the process can feel overwhelming, a bit like navigating a ship through a storm....

Adopting a Cat? Read This First!

Last year I adopted a cat from a local shelter and brought him home to my apartment. Since then I’ve spend a lot time...

5 things your renters insurance policy doesn’t cover

Renters insurance is a big help when your property is lost, broken or stolen. It’s also a big help when you accidentally damage your...

What’s Your Holiday Decorating Style?

I have a theory that there are two types of people when it comes to apartment-dwelling decorators; the type that saves valuable space for...

Ask A Landlord: Can I DIY?

For our new "Ask a Landlord" series we'll be asking real property owners for their advice about your burning questions. This time we asked Cynthia...

Tips on Renting a Place for the First Time

You’ve decided to venture out and rent a place of your own, and you finally feel as though you’ve arrived. You’re ready to embrace...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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