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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.

How Tenants Can Protect Themselves Against Summer Pests

For many people, the summer is the most anticipated time of the year. With summer comes warm weather, more opportunities for outdoor activities and...

How to Handle Maintenance Requests as a Landlord with These 5...

Are you a landlord or property manager constantly overwhelmed by tenant maintenance requests? If you're nodding in agreement, we understand your plight. As a fellow...

Timing is Everything: The Best Months to Rent for Tenants

Part one in a two part series. This week, we're talking about when you can get the best deals on an apartment if you're a tenant...

Safest Neighborhoods in Los Angeles

TL;DR Los Angeles is one of the most famous cities in California, known for its bustling nightlife, Hollywood potential, great schools, and amazing beaches. But...

A Plant Guide for Apartment Problems

Winter is always long, and by time March rolls it’s nice to have something to remind you that the dead, frozen landscape won’t last...

Moving out: How to make sure you get your deposit back

Maybe you’ve hired a moving company so you can relax while they carry your stuff down five flights of stairs or maybe you’ve shoved everything you...

Apartment Hunting When You’re Unemployed: What You Need to Know

Navigating the rental market can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but doing so while unemployed adds another layer of complexity. With the...

How Color Affects Your Home. Bronze

Bronze is a classic period metal that naturally ages and has a much deeper, darker brown tone than aged brass. It has a typical...

What to Expect During the Rental Application Process

After touring apartments and finding one that suits your budget and needs, you need to be quick in starting the application process. After all, Bloomberg reports...

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...

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...

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

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