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.

What to do when you can’t pay rent: Rent strike alternatives

April was supposed to be one of the most challenging months for the American renters. According to the Pew Research Center study, 28% of...

10 Ways to Make Your Small Rented Space Look Bigger

With renting comes many benefits, especially when renting small spaces! When you rent a small apartment, you’re more likely to save money and time....

Preparing for Seasonal Changes in Your Rental

One of the great things about renting is that you don’t have to take care of seasonal maintenance and preparation on your own. Your...

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...

Transform Your Apartment with These 5 Cozy Fall Decor Ideas

As the leaves outside transform into a kaleidoscope of warm, autumnal hues, it's the perfect time to infuse your apartment with the cozy essence...

Cleaning Green: Part One

One day as I was hunched over my tub, spraying heavy-duty bleach cleaner without a care in my small apartment bathroom that has no windows, the thought...

The best tech for your new apartment

Moving into a new apartment can be an exhilarating (and frustrating) experience as you settle in. You need to get a feel for the...

Waste Management Techniques and Recycling Tips for Rental Properties

When it comes to choosing an apartment, it’s important to consider everything from the appearance of the property to waste management. Finding an apartment...

Cleaning Green: Part 2

In case you missed part one, I'm testing out natural house cleaning supplies to see what works and what doesn't. This time around I focused...

Am I allowed to Airbnb my rental?

If you’re looking for a way to make extra money, Airbnb is an appealing option. After all, more than 2.5 million people have listed their home...

How to find your perfect rental home fast

There are actually a lot of benefits to renting a place- you get all the privacy and space you want without the worry of...

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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