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.

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...

Pantone Color of the Year

Pantone announced it's color of the year yesterday and the response was...underwhelming. Plenty of people made obligatory jokes about it being the "neutral of...

Renting an Apartment or a House: Which do you prefer?

If you’re facing a choice between renting an apartment in a multi-family building or an entire single-family house, you’ve probably compiled a list of...

Modernizing Your Home: Upgrades Renters Can Make on a Small Budget

Renting can be a great option for many — you have a stable but flexible living situation, and the cost of any major projects...

Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

When people think of pet ownership, insurance might not be their immediate association. However, there's a significant link between the two, especially for dog...

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...

Simple Home Improvement Projects You Can Make as a Tenant

Renting is a popular option for many Americans. As of 2019, there were over 44 million renters in the U.S., and just under 20...

Beat the Heat: Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool

As amazing as the sun can feel after a long winter, there's a point when summer comes and cold air sounds better. The summer...

Common Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them

Renting an apartment is an exciting time, as it is often a milestone for most people. Maybe you've started your first real job or...

Financial Advice for Couples Co-Renting an Apartment

It’s no secret that financial planning, spending habits, and debt management directly impact your choices, lifestyle, and relationships. Specifically, when it comes to finances...

What to Do if Your Maintenance Request Isn’t Completed

You deserve to live in a safe home. Even though landlord/tenant responsibilities regarding maintenance vary greatly by region, there are a few basic standards...

Rental application fees: What you need to know

When you’re moving into a new place, it can feel like unexpected fees and costs pop up all the time. One relatively low fee...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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