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.

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....

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...

Best places for free moving boxes

Congratulations on your new home! Now that you’re moving, you have a million and one things to think about and prepare for. Like renting...

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...

Pet Fees 101: Understanding the Costs of Renting with Pets

Living with a furry companion can be immensely rewarding, offering a host of health benefits and unwavering companionship. But let's not kid ourselves—being a...

Should You Buy Smaller Furniture for Your Rental?

Common sense dictates that when you live in a small space, you don't want too many big pieces of furniture. At the same time,...

Moving? Here’s how to safely show your apartment

Rental showings during the coronavirus outbreak are one more challenge for landlords and property owners. Tenants are also in a difficult position right now:...

The best tech for your new apartment

Moving into a new apartment can be an exhilarating (and frustrating) experience as you settle in. You need to get a feel for the...

3 Easy Ways to Spring Clean Your Apartment

Sorry, not trying to be rude, but your apartment is looking a little sad. It’s totally understandable. We’ve all spent the last few months...

Tips for Raising Kids in a Rental

More families than ever are choosing to live in an apartment, even with children. Renting a place can give you flexibility, the opportunity to...

4 New Year’s Resolutions for 2015

Do you still make resolutions on New Year's Day? Even though I know the chance of them sticking is very slim, the organized list-making side...

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

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