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.

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...

Why Renter’s Insurance Is Essential

While not all landlords require renter’s insurance, it’s always a good idea to purchase a renter’s insurance policy as it is an excellent tool...

3 Easy Ways to Spring Clean Your Apartment

Sorry, not trying to be rude, but your apartment is looking a little sad. It’s totally understandable. We’ve all spent the last few months...

7-Step Tenant Screening Checklist: A Landlord’s Guide to Quality Tenants

As a landlord, finding the right tenants is crucial for maintaining the value and integrity of your investment. Tenant screening plays a pivotal role...

Getting Acclimated to Your New Community

Whether you moved a few miles away or crossed the country, getting used to a new community isn’t always easy when you feel like...

How Color Affects Your Home. Anti-Flash White

While we don't like to pick favorites, there's one room type that always makes our design hearts flutter: an All-White interior. While a bleached-out...

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 things you need in your small bathroom

At Rentler we spend a lot of time reading about the rental industry and bookmarking products we've stumbled across that are genius for small...

3 Tips When Moving In with a Stranger

If you're a renter, at some point you'll likely move in with a stranger. Ideally your new roommate will be delightful and result in...

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...

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...

Apartments vs. Flats: Exploring Linguistic Differences in Residential Living

While British and American English share many similarities, there are also notable differences, particularly when it comes to describing living spaces. Let's explore the...
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