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.

How to Handle Maintenance Requests as a Landlord with These 5...

Are you a landlord or property manager constantly overwhelmed by tenant maintenance requests? If you're nodding in agreement, we understand your plight. As a fellow...

Living in Lehi Utah

TL;DR: Living in Lehi, Utah, means high median household income, above-average housing costs, and easy access to outdoor fun. With realistic budgeting and tools...

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...

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...

Timing is Everything: The Best Months to Rent for Tenants

Part one in a two part series. This week, we're talking about when you can get the best deals on an apartment if you're a tenant...

5 Ways to Build a Strong Rental Application

Looking at an application and a background check is the best way for a landlord to know what kind of tenant you’re going to...

What $1,500 Gets You In 5 Cities  

No matter where you're living, rent probably takes up a sizable chunk of your budget. But how does what you're paying compare to rent prices...

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...

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...

Sleep Well: How New Mattress Companies Are Delivering

Moving into an old building has perks like interesting architecture and historical charm, but it can lead to modern-day frustrations. This becomes pretty obvious as...

Are You or Your Landlord Responsible for Pest Problems?

Finding pests of any kind in your rental property is never a welcome experience. After spotting a pest in your residence, it’s understandable your...

Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

When people think of pet ownership, insurance might not be their immediate association. However, there's a significant link between the two, especially for dog...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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