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 tell if a rental listing is fake

The rental market is exploding right now. We’ve heard about renters waking up at the crack of dawn to get an application in first,...

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...

2021 Home Rental Statistics for Tenants

Despite the obstacles brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States home rental market has continued to show steady growth. In 2021, the...

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...

Tips for a Healthy Living Environment in Your Rental

Living in a rental can be challenging when it comes to creating a healthy living environment. However, with a few simple tips and tricks,...

How to find the right rental for your budget

Apartment hunting is a grind, especially in crowded cities like New York or San Francisco. You need to have a game plan and do...

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...

How to Embrace Sustainable Living as a Tenant

As the years go by, more people are starting to watch the news and face the facts that it's time to live a more sustainable...

What is alternative credit data and how does it impact your...

Recently I have started to see a lot of companies talking about alternative credit data. Naturally, I became curious and wanted to know what...

7-Step Tenant Screening Checklist: A Landlord’s Guide to Quality Tenants

As a landlord, finding the right tenants is crucial for maintaining the value and integrity of your investment. Tenant screening plays a pivotal role...

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...

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

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