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.

Best Neighborhoods in Provo, Utah: Where to Live, Rent, and Invest

TL;DR Provo, UT, is a college-town-meets-suburb with mountain views, two major universities, and a very young population, which makes the rental market fast-moving and packed...

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...

Pantone at Home 2016

Pantone went really crazy this year and released not one, but TWO colors of the year for 2016. The pastel-rose hue and periwinkle blue...

10 Essential Steps to Take Before Moving Day

Moving to a new place, whether it's a cozy studio or a spacious house, requires thorough preparation. From notifying your property manager to packing...

How to Find Private Landlords as a Renter

You’re looking for your next apartment or house to rent. But you’re done dealing with property management companies. Instead, you want to find private...

Understanding Emotional Support Animals (ESAs): A Guide for Landlords and Tenants

Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) play a crucial role in the lives of many people with emotional or psychological disabilities. The rental industry often grapples...

Who Pays Apartment Utilities? What to Expect as a Renter

Here's a scenario many renters have lived: you find an apartment that fits your budget, sign the lease, and then spend the first week...

Is Los Angeles, California a Good Place to Live? A Guide...

TD;LR: Los Angeles is expensive, but delivers an exceptional quality of life for those who love entertainment, world-class amenities, and outdoors adventures. But take...

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...

Do Apartments Come Furnished? What to Know as a Renter

If you’ve scrolled through rental listings, you may have come across terms like furnished, semi-furnished, and unfurnished.  The obvious question you’d have would be “Do...

How Color Affects Your Home. Gunmetal

Deep, vibrant tones of turquoise and blue have been popular in kitchen and bathroom furniture for the past two years. As technology improves, it...

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...
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