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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Color Affects Your Home. Dark Vanilla

You'll never go wrong with this shade of medium-light brown. Even though Dark Vanilla is a light brown tone, it has become increasingly essential...

5 things your renters insurance policy doesn’t cover

Renters insurance is a big help when your property is lost, broken or stolen. It’s also a big help when you accidentally damage your...

Dealing with a Home Robbery: A Landlord’s Guide

Discovering that your rental property has been burglarized is a distressing experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. However, with a well-prepared plan in...

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...

8 Tips to Find Your Next Apartment

Finding your next apartment doesn't have to be stressful, as long as you plan ahead. You should know your budget and desired features or...

Water-Saving Devices for Your Rental

We all know that going green is in these days, and for good reasons, too: global warming, climate changes, diminishing natural resources, carbon emission and growing...

5 Money-Saving Tips to Ease the Burden on Your Wallet Instantly

Life can be costly, with everything from grocery prices to inflated airline fares causing financial strain. It seems as though our wallets are under...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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