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.

Five best cities to be a renter

Figuring out where you want to live - city, suburb, country, etc. - can be a tough decision. Not only do you have to...

What is alternative credit data and how does it impact your...

Recently I have started to see a lot of companies talking about alternative credit data. Naturally, I became curious and wanted to know what...

3 Home Decor Ideas To Celebrate Autumn  

Even though fall is winding down and winter is about to hit, you can still bring a final burst of fall color and texture...

Roommate Survival Guide: Managing Conflict and Creating a Healthy Living Space

Are you sharing your rental space with a roommate who consistently bothers you, shows disrespect, or invades your personal space? Every home should ideally...

How to Rent an Apartment: Total Step-by-Step Guide

Figuring out how to rent an apartment or house for the first time can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. To make the process...

7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Save Money

Sometimes the hardest thing about saving money is to start. It doesn’t matter how much money you earn, as you can always put something...

Proof of Income for an Apartment: Documents Landlords Accept

When you set out to find an apartment to live in, landlords and property management companies will need to verify that you can pay...

7 Things Every First-Time Apartment Renter Should Know

Congratulations! Your very first apartment! Are you excited, nervous, or even anxious?  That’s normal; there are tons of things to check and prepare for when...

Modernizing Your Home: Upgrades Renters Can Make on a Small Budget

Renting can be a great option for many — you have a stable but flexible living situation, and the cost of any major projects...

How to Embrace Sustainable Living as a Tenant

As the years go by, more people are starting to watch the news and face the facts that it's time to live a more sustainable...

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...

5 Signs a Rental Property is Unsafe

Before renting a property, it is imperative to make sure that it is free from any health hazards and won’t compromise your and your...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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