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.

The Perfect Apartment Based on Your Zodiac Sign. Part 1

Moving into your new apartment is an exciting experience! However, it can be hard to figure out where to begin when it comes to...

Who Pays for Rental Property Damage?

When you own a home, you are solely responsible for its maintenance, whereas when you rent, you may be responsible for some repairs while...

2017 Resolutions for Your Rental

Whether or not you believe in making resolutions at the start of a new year, sometimes it just feels good to sit down and set...

What should you legally include in a maintenance request?

Who’s responsible for the repairs in rental properties? In most cases, that’s purely a landlord’s job. But to get everything fixed in a proper...

3 Ways to Avoid Bad Landlords

Once I had a landlord who was convinced that the solution to every mishap was to "tap on it". Water leaking from the apartment...

What Is a Guarantor for an Apartment? A Renter’s Guide

TL;DR: A guarantor is a third party who legally agrees to cover rent if the tenant cannot pay—without living in the unit or signing...

Is Bedminster, NJ a Good Place to Live? A Practical Guide

TL;DR Bedminster is a small township but offers a relaxed and affordable lifestyle with excellent access to Jersey City and New York City. It is...

Moving to the Suburbs: Stay or Relocate?

Many often wonder, “Which is the better choice? The city or the suburbs?” Let's look at the perks and cons of moving to the...

Building a Healthy Tenant- Landlord Relationship

To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up people's lives would be an understatement. Seeing a complete global shut down of this scale...

How Color Affects Your Home. Medium Carmine

We could all use a splash of color in our homes from time to time, and red has long been a go-to in both...

What is a Loft? All About Loft Living, Design, and Costs

You may have come across loft apartments when scrolling through rental listings and wondered what makes them different from a normal apartment. The difference lies...

10 Small Space Storage Solutions for Rental Efficiency

Are you constantly battling with clutter in your rental property? Feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending struggle to find a place for everything in a...
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