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.

Creating a temporary home office in a small apartment

Chances are high that you've had to change your working habits lately and transform your already small apartment into a workspace due to the...

How to make your studio apartment feel bigger

A studio apartment is many things. It can be the first taste of freedom for a post-grad or an affordable lived-in home for a...

Mastering Tenant Screening: A Landlords Guide to Success

Tenant screening is a critical process for landlords in Utah to assess potential renters and protect their investments. By delving into the legal requirements...

How To: Soundproof Your Apartment

Nothing can make you despise your rental quicker than excessive noise. Like when you discover you have the kind of neighbors who do intense cardio at...

3 Ways to Avoid Bad Landlords

Once I had a landlord who was convinced that the solution to every mishap was to "tap on it". Water leaking from the apartment...

What to Do in Provo

Provo is a Utah Valley city where you can hike Y Mountain in the morning, relax by the Provo River in the afternoon, and...

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...

What $1,500 Gets You In 5 Cities  

No matter where you're living, rent probably takes up a sizable chunk of your budget. But how does what you're paying compare to rent prices...

What To Do In Chantilly, VA: a Must-Read Guide

TL;DR Looking for what to do in Chantilly, VA? You can visit the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, stroll through the beautiful Flatlick Stream Valley Park,...

Rent Smarter, Not Harder with Rentler- Your Apartment Solution

Embarking on the search for the perfect rental property can often feel like navigating a maze. It's a journey filled with anticipation, aspirations, and...

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...

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

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