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.

Best Neighborhoods for Families in Salt Lake City

It’s no secret that young families love Salt Lake City. After all, there aren’t too many urban areas in the United States that offer...

Is Negotiating Rent a Good Idea?

Let's say you're the living personification of what a perfect tenant should be: you pay your rent on time, you keep the noise levels...

Cost of Living in Los Angeles: Guide for Renters and Landlords

TL;DR The cost of living in Los Angeles is well above the national average, driven mainly by housing cost, transportation expenses, and food prices. Rent...

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...

2021 Home Rental Statistics for Tenants

Despite the obstacles brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States home rental market has continued to show steady growth. In 2021, the...

When Your Apartment is Your Office

Lately more and more offices are becoming "global" and allowing employees to work from home wherever they are. As a result, lots of people are...

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...

Insider Insights: The Latest Apartment Trends of 2024

As we stride into 2024, the landscape of apartment living continues to evolve, influenced by technological advancements, shifting demographics, and changing lifestyle preferences. Whether...

Best (removable) home tech for your apartment

As a veteran renter and avid internet shopper, I've spent many hours looking at home tech like smart locks and alarm systems that could...

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...

5 ways to get your deposit back

Most landlords require a security deposit, sometimes called a safety or damage deposit, prior to you moving in. They do this as a safety...

Locked Out of Your Apartment? Here’s What to Do

Getting locked out of apartment buildings is scary, especially late at night. Panic is a common response, but it usually doesn’t help the situation,...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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