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.

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...

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...

The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Apartment Cool

As the temperature rises, it's time to optimize your apartment for the warmer months. Cooling down your living space is not only a matter...

How Color Affects Your Home. Fushizome

柴染 (also known as Fushizome in Japan) is a traditional Japanese color. Brushwood-dyed is the direct translation of the term.  Fushizome is the color of...

Moving out: How to make sure you get your deposit back

Maybe you’ve hired a moving company so you can relax while they carry your stuff down five flights of stairs or maybe you’ve shoved everything you...

How to be a zero-waste renter

The ice caps are melting. The air is becoming more polluted each day. Landfills are expanding at alarming rates. Each person’s day-to-day activities and actions...

Getting Your Deposit Back: Move-out Cleaning Tips

The greatest advantage of not owning a property of your own is that you can always move when your financial situation changes. In these...

Complete Checklist for Renting a House for the First Time

Are you getting ready to rent a house for the very first time? Congratulations! Renting a home is a big step in your personal growth and...

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...

Preparing for Seasonal Changes in Your Rental

One of the great things about renting is that you don’t have to take care of seasonal maintenance and preparation on your own. Your...

Dealing with a Home Robbery: A Landlord’s Guide

Discovering that your rental property has been burglarized is a distressing experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. However, with a well-prepared plan in...

What Is Rentability?

Here at Rentler we offer a screening system we call Rentability™. Basically, it's the process both potential tenants and landlords go through before signing a...
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There's a smarter way to rent.

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