To fill a rental vacancy in The Sims 4, click “Fill Vacancy” in the lower right corner, then choose the unit. A new window with max rent info based on Unit Rating will appear.
The max rent info is primarily based on Unit Rating.
Unit Rating depends on:
- Size: Increase the unit’s size to boost the tier’s quality.
- Amenities: Add items like beds, toilets, showers, bathtubs, skills/hobby activities, and appliances from Build Mode to enhance the tier’s quality.
- Environment: Decorate for a cozy, welcoming feel.
- Maintenance: Keep the unit and shared spaces clean and repaired. Maintenance begins as poor for all units; use interactions to enhance it.
Greet tenants, use positive interactions, and create community events to improve and boost the Unit Rating.
Set the Unit Rules
You can choose from five unit rules. Enable a few, all, or none of them.
- No Social Events: Hosting any social events is strictly prohibited.
- No Loud Noises: TVs or stereos are not allowed between 10 PM and 6 AM. This rule may lead to an unpopular property owner.
- Maximum Occupancy: The household limit is three Sims; having four violates the rule.
- No Trash Overload: Tenants must maintain cleanliness. Dirty appliances and accumulated trash are not tolerated.
- No Ghosts: Ghosts are not allowed to live in this Residential Rental unit.
Choose Your Tenants
After setting the Unit Rules, you can check the list of available tenants. This includes Sims not residing anywhere in the world and a unique collection of Sims not found elsewhere.
EA introduced this special collection to ensure a diverse pool of potential tenants. You can choose from approximately 20 to 30 potential tenants.
Choose them wisely. Problematic tenants will give you lots of headaches.
Interact With Your Tenants
After selecting your tenants, it’s time to get to know them. Interact with them, ask what they like, and learn more about their personalities.
Add amenities and update the decor to reflect their likes and personalities. That will boost your unit rating.
Be a Good Landlord
A good landlord is like a friendly neighbor who fixes stuff, sets clear rules, and cares about tenants. They upgrade homes, keep rent fair, and understand their tenants’ struggles.
They’re not greedy. They’re open to giving tenants a second chance if they’re late on rent.
Eviction is not a priority for them. They know that’s not nice.
Enjoy the game!