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.

Tenant’s Guide to Flood Prevention: 5 Tips and Tricks for Waterproofing...

There's arguably nothing worse than relaxing in your rental home on a rainy day and suddenly dealing with water seeping into your basement. For...

Rental application fees: What you need to know

When you’re moving into a new place, it can feel like unexpected fees and costs pop up all the time. One relatively low fee...

The advantages (and obligations) of having a co-signer

Finding an apartment you love isn't always easy -- so when you find your dream residence, you don't want anything or anyone standing in...

Rental Ready for the Holidays: Decorating Tips for Apartment Living

Just because you're in a rented space doesn't mean you can't infuse it with holiday cheer and style. We've curated a collection of creative...

5 things your renters insurance policy doesn’t cover

Renters insurance is a big help when your property is lost, broken or stolen. It’s also a big help when you accidentally damage your...

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...

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...

Building a Healthy Tenant- Landlord Relationship

To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up people's lives would be an understatement. Seeing a complete global shut down of this scale...

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...

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...

Too Much Stuff? 3 Simple Steps for Downsizing

You did it! You found your dream apartment in the perfect location. Whether you’re a Baby Boomer downsizing or a Millennial moving for the...

Looking for a distraction? Design a cozy book nook

If you're an avid reader, having a space to curl up with a book can bring an extra boost of happiness — and right...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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