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.

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...

New Hobbies to Try That Your Small Apartment Can Handle

Hobbies are exciting new ventures, but they can also take up a lot of real estate. Some require deep investment in materials, while others...

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...

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...

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...

How To: Soundproof Your Apartment

Nothing can make you despise your rental quicker than excessive noise. Like when you discover you have the kind of neighbors who do intense cardio at...

How to Address Common Rental Issues With Your Landlord

Renting is a popular option for millions of Americans. One of the biggest benefits of renting is that if something goes wrong on the...

How to recognize and avoid apartment rental scams

When searching for a new apartment to rent, you’ll probably run into a few listings that make you wonder if it's too good to...

The peaceful tenant’s guide to coping with noisy neighbors

You were so relieved to find what you thought was the perfect apartment, in what seemed like a quiet area. But now your dream...

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,...

What $1,500 Gets You In 5 Cities  

No matter where you're living, rent probably takes up a sizable chunk of your budget. But how does what you're paying compare to rent prices...

How to Get an Apartment With No Credit?

Renting an apartment can be a daunting task, especially for those with little to no credit history. Landlords and property managers often screen prospective...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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