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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.

Pet-friendly Rentals in the Post-Pandemic World

During the pandemic, pets were a bright spot for many people. Many of us found new hobbies like knitting, making sourdough bread, painting, etc....

Financial Advice for Couples Co-Renting an Apartment

It’s no secret that financial planning, spending habits, and debt management directly impact your choices, lifestyle, and relationships. Specifically, when it comes to finances...

What Is a Security Deposit? A Guide to Rental Fees

TL;DR: What is a security deposit? It is a refundable payment, typically equal to one to two months of rent, that tenants pay at...

The Latest Eviction Laws You Should Be Aware Of

Breaking down the latest housing news and eviction laws- with helpful resources included The ongoing coronavirus crisis is still affecting industries and people worldwide, but...

How to Narrow Down Your Apartment Search

If you’re looking for a new place and have your eye on a certain neighborhood, this blog post probably isn’t for you. This is...

Sleep Well: How New Mattress Companies Are Delivering

Moving into an old building has perks like interesting architecture and historical charm, but it can lead to modern-day frustrations. This becomes pretty obvious as...

Renting an Apartment or a House: Which do you prefer?

If you’re facing a choice between renting an apartment in a multi-family building or an entire single-family house, you’ve probably compiled a list of...

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 Is a Walk-Up Apartment? Definition & What to Expect

TL;DR: A walk-up apartment is a unit in a building without an elevator, meaning residents use stairs to reach their floors. Typically spanning 3...

5 things to do with the money you’re about to save...

Hey, good news: the rising cost of renting a place is steadily slowing down. Why the change? According to this article, it's because of...

A Simple Fix for Annoying Cabinets

This blog post might seem kind of random, but I recently fixed a problem that has been plaguing my apartment for months and thought it...

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

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