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.

The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Apartment Cool

As the temperature rises, it's time to optimize your apartment for the warmer months. Cooling down your living space is not only a matter...

Common Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them

Renting an apartment is an exciting time, as it is often a milestone for most people. Maybe you've started your first real job or...

Getting Your Deposit Back: Move-out Cleaning Tips

The greatest advantage of not owning a property of your own is that you can always move when your financial situation changes. In these...

Creating a temporary home office in a small apartment

Chances are high that you've had to change your working habits lately and transform your already small apartment into a workspace due to the...

Complete Checklist for Renting a House for the First Time

Are you getting ready to rent a house for the very first time? Congratulations! Renting a home is a big step in your personal growth and...

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...

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...

The Ins and Outs of Utah’s Housing Preferences Shift

Is the shift in Utah's evolving housing preferences baffling you? It's becoming increasingly clear that Utahns are stepping away from traditional housing models, nudging...

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...

Modernizing Your Home: Upgrades Renters Can Make on a Small Budget

Renting can be a great option for many — you have a stable but flexible living situation, and the cost of any major projects...

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...

6 Tricks for Finding an Awesome Apartment

Picking out a place to temporarily call home can bring out the inner commitment-phobe in anyone. Once you sign a lease on an apartment,...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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