Amenities

Amenities

Go4Rent shares tips for tenants to work with landlords on rental amenities.

Setting Up a Community Garden Without Violating the RulesSetting Up a Community Garden Without Violating the Rules
Setting Up a Community Garden Without Violating the Rules

Community gardens offer benefits to renters. But tenants should know how to establish a shared garden without violating condominium owners association (COA) rules, lease agreements or relationships with neighbors.

Apr 2, 2023 Amenities
Clean Pool, Happy TenantClean Pool, Happy Tenant
Clean Pool, Happy Tenant

While a pool (or hot tub) can be an attractive rental amenity, it can also be an added burden due to maintenance and upkeep. The signed lease agreement should dictate a specific maintenance routine, but the tenant will frequently be responsible for caring for the pool or hot tub on the property.

Apr 2, 2023 Amenities
Finding the Best Fireplace for RentalsFinding the Best Fireplace for Rentals
Finding the Best Fireplace for Rentals

In warmer states like Texas and Florida, they aren’t a necessity for the weather. But renters who crave the comfort and nostalgia of a fireplace can still find one. This article will explain the pros and cons of four different types of fireplaces for renters.

Feb 9, 2023 Amenities
Building a Bar In Your RentalBuilding a Bar In Your Rental
Building a Bar In Your Rental

2022 created a “new normal” and people have headed back to the office and their favorite hangouts (if those companies survived economically). But some homebodies and hosts have found themselves growing even more comfortable with their DIY home decor, including building their own bars.

Dec 9, 2022 Amenities
Tips and Tricks to Handle Windowless BathroomsTips and Tricks to Handle Windowless Bathrooms
Tips and Tricks to Handle Windowless Bathrooms

Excess moisture and poor ventilation are the main problems with windowless bathrooms, the results of which can lead to health issues and costly repairs. Use these tips and tricks to resolve them all.

Sep 14, 2022 Amenities
Are Breakfast Nooks Practical In Today’s Homes?Are Breakfast Nooks Practical In Today’s Homes?
Are Breakfast Nooks Practical In Today’s Homes?

Even after social isolation has significantly ceased, could a breakfast nook still be the way to bring more happiness and comfort to the home experience? Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of this design choice.

Sep 12, 2022 Amenities
Is Smart Technology a Smart Decision for Tenants?Is Smart Technology a Smart Decision for Tenants?
Is Smart Technology a Smart Decision for Tenants?

Keeping rental properties relevant in the boom of smart technology options doesn’t have to involve a steep investment. The technology upgrades renters have come to expect are accessible both financially and technically.

Sep 10, 2022 Amenities
Accent Walls: Yay or Nay?Accent Walls: Yay or Nay?
Accent Walls: Yay or Nay?

What should tenants do if they want to create an accent wall in a new residence, but the landlord doesn’t like the color? A temporary fix like tempaper (peel-and-stick wallpaper) can resolve this and be a happy medium for both.

Sep 10, 2022 Amenities
Is Wabi-Sabi the Best Way to Decorate a Home?Is Wabi-Sabi the Best Way to Decorate a Home?
Is Wabi-Sabi the Best Way to Decorate a Home?

When Realtors have shown tenants back-to-back locations, after a while, these places may start to look the same. That is, unless something stands out about one over the others. Maybe it’s the neighborhood, the cabinets, or the texture of the walls or floors. Something about the place has to feel like “home” in order to want to move in.

Sep 10, 2022 Amenities