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.

Smart Tips for Lowering Your Utility Bills This Fall (Infographic Included!)

As fall approaches and temperatures start to cool, it's a great time for tenants to think about how to make their living spaces cozier...

Moving to the Suburbs: Stay or Relocate?

Many often wonder, “Which is the better choice? The city or the suburbs?” Let's look at the perks and cons of moving to the...

The Tenant’s Guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Landlord Before You...

As a tenant, you want to make sure you are moving into a property that meets your needs and expectations. To ensure that, you...

Navigating Tenant Bankruptcy: A Landlord’s Guide to Protecting Rental Investments

Facing a tenant's bankruptcy can be a daunting challenge for landlords. It's a complex legal process that demands careful navigation to protect your rental...

How to be a zero-waste renter

The ice caps are melting. The air is becoming more polluted each day. Landfills are expanding at alarming rates. Each person’s day-to-day activities and actions...

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...

What should you spend on rent?

House poverty is real. If you live in a big city with skyrocketing rent (like NYC or San Francisco), chances are you know a...

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...

10 Small Space Storage Solutions for Rental Efficiency

Are you constantly battling with clutter in your rental property? Feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending struggle to find a place for everything in a...

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...

How to find your perfect rental home fast

There are actually a lot of benefits to renting a place- you get all the privacy and space you want without the worry of...

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

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