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.

Pre-Winter Maintenance Tips for Renters (And What Your Landlord Should Do)

Once the temperatures drop, it’s time to prepare our homes for the winter months. Renters and landlords alike both share some of this responsibility....

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...

What should you spend on rent?

House poverty is real. If you live in a big city with skyrocketing rent (like NYC or San Francisco), chances are you know a...

Tips for a Healthy Living Environment in Your Rental

Living in a rental can be challenging when it comes to creating a healthy living environment. However, with a few simple tips and tricks,...

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...

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....

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...

When Your Apartment is Your Office

Lately more and more offices are becoming "global" and allowing employees to work from home wherever they are. As a result, lots of people are...

10 Essential Steps to Take Before Moving Day

Moving to a new place, whether it's a cozy studio or a spacious house, requires thorough preparation. From notifying your property manager to packing...

Ask A Landlord: Can I DIY?

For our new "Ask a Landlord" series we'll be asking real property owners for their advice about your burning questions. This time we asked Cynthia...

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...

Spring Cleaning Tips for Home Care

As the temperatures begin to climb, the promise of spring is in the air, bringing with it warmer weather and the perfect opportunity for...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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