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.

Why Moving Often Costs More Than You Think

Moving can be a difficult process, both emotionally and physically. There’s the anxiety of settling in an unfamiliar city and the exhausting task of...

How to recognize and avoid apartment rental scams

When searching for a new apartment to rent, you’ll probably run into a few listings that make you wonder if it's too good to...

Best (removable) home tech for your apartment

As a veteran renter and avid internet shopper, I've spent many hours looking at home tech like smart locks and alarm systems that could...

2017 Resolutions for Your Rental

Whether or not you believe in making resolutions at the start of a new year, sometimes it just feels good to sit down and set...

3 ways to build your credit without a credit card

It’s easy to ignore your credit score if you’re not currently in the midst of a big life event like buying a house or...

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...

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...

From Tenant with Love: Small Gestures that Show Landlord You Care

As a tenant, it can be easy to forget that your landlord is also a human being who appreciates feeling appreciated. Building a good...

What To Do In Salt Lake City

Planning to move to Salt Lake City? Then you’re in luck — not only does Utah’s capital city offer a terrific job market, a...

Mastering the Art of Apartment Hunting

Finding the perfect apartment can be both exciting and a little daunting, especially if you're new to the process. Questions like, "When should I...

20 Ideas for Sending Neighbors Valentine’s Day Love

Valentine's Day is not only about romantic relationships, but also about showing appreciation for those we live with, including our roommates. Living with roommates...

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

You might also like