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.

Small Apartment Space Solutions

Renting in a bustling metropolis or embarking on solo living adventures? Small apartments offer significant savings on bills and rent, but how can you...

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...

Ask A Landlord: Can I DIY?

For our new "Ask a Landlord" series we'll be asking real property owners for their advice about your burning questions. This time we asked Cynthia...

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...

Living with Roommates: Tips on How to Make It Better

 The lockdown has taught us that it does matter who you’re sharing a space with. For those who work remotely, being locked in an...

5 Ways Paying Rent Online Will Make Your Life Easier

Checkbook, what’s a checkbook? If you rent, you probably keep one of these relics next to your rotary dial phone just to write out...

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...

Just Moved? Change Your Address

So you just moved to a new place? I recently moved to a new home...odds are are that just like me, you'll have a...

How To Make a Rental Feel Like a Forever Home

For many people, renting is an accessible way to have their own space within a budget that’s not a huge commitment. This is particularly...

5 ways to get your deposit back

Most landlords require a security deposit, sometimes called a safety or damage deposit, prior to you moving in. They do this as a safety...

10 Small Space Storage Solutions for Rental Efficiency

Are you constantly battling with clutter in your rental property? Feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending struggle to find a place for everything in a...

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

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