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.

Your Maintenance Request Wasn’t Completed. Now What?

The legal standard says that landlords should make sure that their units have certain basic amenities and are safe and habitable for tenants to...

Pet-friendly Rentals in the Post-Pandemic World

During the pandemic, pets were a bright spot for many people. Many of us found new hobbies like knitting, making sourdough bread, painting, etc....

Best Neighborhoods In Chicago

TL;DR Chicago's best neighborhoods are Lincoln Park, River North, Gold Coast, Logan Square, Old Town, West Loop, Wicker Park and South Loop. We review all...

5 Signs a Rental Property is Unsafe

Before renting a property, it is imperative to make sure that it is free from any health hazards and won’t compromise your and your...

How to tell if a rental listing is fake

The rental market is exploding right now. We’ve heard about renters waking up at the crack of dawn to get an application in first,...

The Tenant’s Guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Landlord Before You...

As a tenant, you want to make sure you are moving into a property that meets your needs and expectations. To ensure that, you...

How to Grow Food In Your Apartment

I could dream about having a garden all day long (especially when I'm watching the Netflix series Cooked and listening to Michael Pollan tell...

Best of CES 2016

Last week all the fancy tech companies headed to Las Vegas for a little something called CES (Consumer Electronics Show). Amidst the smart cars and...

Top 4 Myths About Renters Insurance

Renters insurance is an often-forgotten coverage that is surprisingly valuable to both tenants and landlords alike. Did you know that, according to the U.S....

Is Orem Utah A Good Place to Live?

TL;DR: Orem Utah offers strong educational opportunities, access to outdoor recreation in Provo Canyon and Utah Lake, and a prime location to nearby cities....

Renting In Provo

Are you considering renting in Provo? If you are looking for apartments, and you’ve already begun to search rental listings, you may be well...

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...
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