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 should you legally include in a maintenance request?

Who’s responsible for the repairs in rental properties? In most cases, that’s purely a landlord’s job. But to get everything fixed in a proper...

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...

A Renter’s Emergency Preparation Guide

There is no doubt that we live in an uncertain world. Danger could strike at any time. However, the good news is that you...

Best Neighborhoods In Salt Lake City For Students

If you’re a student who is looking to move to Salt Lake City, then finding the right neighborhood is essential. You want to feel...

Moving? 7 Tips for Downsizing Into an Apartment

Most of us are pretty darn good at accumulating stuff — and cleverly stashing it around our homes to give us the false security that...

7 Things Every First-Time Apartment Renter Should Know

Congratulations! Your very first apartment! Are you excited, nervous, or even anxious?  That’s normal; there are tons of things to check and prepare for when...

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....

5 things that will make your apartment feel like fall

The sun is starting to set earlier and nights out call for a jacket....unfortunately, summer might actually be ending. Since you're probably going to be...

Exploring Utah’s Hidden Treasures: Provo, Park City, and Moab

Utah, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant cities, holds hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Beyond the well-trodden paths of Salt Lake City,...

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...

Question of the Day: Would You Do This?

Would you ever transform a closet into a bedroom? As rent increases in popular cities like NYC, many families are trying to utilize any...

What to Do if Your Maintenance Request Isn’t Completed

You deserve to live in a safe home. Even though landlord/tenant responsibilities regarding maintenance vary greatly by region, there are a few basic standards...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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