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.

How to find your perfect rental home fast

There are actually a lot of benefits to renting a place- you get all the privacy and space you want without the worry of...

Are You or Your Landlord Responsible for Pest Problems?

Finding pests of any kind in your rental property is never a welcome experience. After spotting a pest in your residence, it’s understandable your...

Small Apartment Space Solutions

Renting in a bustling metropolis or embarking on solo living adventures? Small apartments offer significant savings on bills and rent, but how can you...

A Plant Guide for Apartment Problems

Winter is always long, and by time March rolls it’s nice to have something to remind you that the dead, frozen landscape won’t last...

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...

Everything You Need To Know About Renting In Salt Lake City

TL:DR - Salt Lake City offers low-price rentals across many parts of the city, making it an attractive prospect for renters of all sizes,...

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...

Summer Decor Projects: Big Appeal For Small Apartments 

Don't limit your style just because you're limited on space. These fun and simple projects are perfect for apartment dwellers because they add a...

Sleep Well: How New Mattress Companies Are Delivering

Moving into an old building has perks like interesting architecture and historical charm, but it can lead to modern-day frustrations. This becomes pretty obvious as...

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...

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...

10 Ways to Make Your Landlord Love You

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we asked landlords what makes them love their tenants. Here's what we found out: Make a good first impression// Fill...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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