One ofThe Sims 4packs offers gameplay that allows Simmers to become both Tenants and Landlords. As Tenants, players can navigate the dynamic environment of sharing a lot, where they need to stick by the rules to avoid a just or unjust eviction.
Alternatively, players canbecome Landlords inThe Sims 4: For Rent, managing from one to six Residential Units. The journey to becoming a successful Landlord is challenging as players mustget Tenantsbyenhancing their Residential Unit ratings. The expansion pack amplifies Simmers’ Build Mode experience by enabling the creation of joint houses that can be shared with other Sims.
How To Fill A Residential Unit In The Sims 4: For Rent
To fill a Residential Unit with Tenants, Simmers will have to:
If Simmers forgot to set their Lease Agreement before, now they can do so by setting the Residential Unit Rent per day, Lease Length, and Unit rules. Next:
After the Agreement is approved by both sides, Simmers won’t be able to change the Lease Length.
How To Increase A Residential Unit Rating in The Sims 4: For Rent
To increase a Residential Unit rating, Simmers needs to fulfill all the Tenant Agreement requirements, which are:
Players should also note that these factorswill affect the rented apartment’srating negatively:
Size
InThe Sims 4, players can construct up to six Units within each Residential Rental. Each Residential Unit accommodates eight Sims, allowing for a maximum of 48 Sims on a Residential Rental lot.
Residential Units come indiverse sizes and shapesinThe Sims 4: For Rent. Players can build as small as a single square room, but be mindful because smaller Unit sizes result in lower ratings and vice versa.
Amenities
Amenities are all the Sims’basic and extra necessities inThe Sims 4: For Rent. To increase this requirement from Basic to Luxury, Simmers must add beds, toilets, fridges, appliances, showers or bathtubs, activity, and skill-based items to their Residential Units. Assigning such requirements as a shared Unit can cause all Units' rates to increase as the addition will be divided among all Units equally.
Environment
To boost the Residential Unit rating from Lacking to Fancy, players must select the items with the Environment attribute inThe Sims 4Build Mode. Once Simmers chooses their preferred Clutter items, they can decorate the soon-to-be rented apartment to enhance the ambiance and elevate its overall appeal.
Maintenance
The Maintenance category is the most tricky to accomplish because it does not require Tenants nor the Landlord to maintain their Unit’s cleanliness. It’s actually all abouthosting Social Events in the Lotto increaseThe Sims 4Residential Rental rating.
BesidesSocial Events inThe Sims 4, Simmers musthandle Live Emergency and Maintenance Eventsto solve their Tenants' complaints. Players have the option to personally resolve the issues or hire a cheap or expensive contractor. Positive conversations, occasional Unit inspections, and maintenance, will boost the Residential rating and improve the Tenants’ Landlord relationship.
Meeting all the criteria will earn Simmers a five-star rating for their Residential Units, leading to higher rent and increased demand from Tenants.
