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.

Tips on Renting a Place for the First Time

You’ve decided to venture out and rent a place of your own, and you finally feel as though you’ve arrived. You’re ready to embrace...

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...

Movable Gadgets: Home Safety

Make safety your first priority when moving in to a new place. For the first article in our Movable Gadgets series, we have picked...

Safest Neighborhoods in Los Angeles

TL;DR Los Angeles is one of the most famous cities in California, known for its bustling nightlife, Hollywood potential, great schools, and amazing beaches. But...

Transform Your Rental Balcony or Patio into a Cozy Retreat

When you first moved into your rental, that small patio or balcony may have seemed like a charming feature. However, if you find yourself...

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...

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...

Moving from a dorm to an apartment: 5 things to leave...

A dorm is a good primer for life outside your parent's house. But the real pinnacle of adulting comes when you move into your...

5 ways to get your deposit back

Most landlords require a security deposit, sometimes called a safety or damage deposit, prior to you moving in. They do this as a safety...

What should you legally include in a maintenance request?

Who’s responsible for the repairs in rental properties? In most cases, that’s purely a landlord’s job. But to get everything fixed in a proper...

5 things that will make your apartment feel like fall

The sun is starting to set earlier and nights out call for a jacket....unfortunately, summer might actually be ending. Since you're probably going to be...

Smart Tips for Lowering Your Utility Bills This Fall (Infographic Included!)

As fall approaches and temperatures start to cool, it's a great time for tenants to think about how to make their living spaces cozier...
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