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.

Am I allowed to Airbnb my rental?

If you’re looking for a way to make extra money, Airbnb is an appealing option. After all, more than 2.5 million people have listed their home...

5 Tips to Live a More Sustainable Lifestyle

The headlines about climate change over the past few years have been dire. “Climate change adversely affecting Virginians’ health”, “Central Florida heatwaves bring urgency of...

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...

How to Handle Maintenance Requests as a Landlord with These 5...

Are you a landlord or property manager constantly overwhelmed by tenant maintenance requests? If you're nodding in agreement, we understand your plight. As a fellow...

Should You Buy Smaller Furniture for Your Rental?

Common sense dictates that when you live in a small space, you don't want too many big pieces of furniture. At the same time,...

How to Rent an Apartment: Total Step-by-Step Guide

Figuring out how to rent an apartment or house for the first time can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. To make the process...

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...

3 Home Decor Ideas To Celebrate Autumn  

Even though fall is winding down and winter is about to hit, you can still bring a final burst of fall color and texture...

5 Devastating Rental Property Mistakes to Avoid

When you're looking for a rental property to manage or invest in, the process can feel overwhelming, a bit like navigating a ship through a storm....

21 Essential Things to Do Before Moving (Complete Checklist)

Moving has a funny way of feeling like you have more time—until it sneaks up on you. One day, you've got plenty of time...

The Buy vs Rent Dilemma

Let me guess. Commitment problems? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Or is it the significant price difference? The location? I know, I know......

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

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