Players can be property owners inThe Sims 4: For Rentexpansion pack and can build shared living spaces, including duplexes, townhouses, and apartments. Any lot can be turned into a rentable property called aResidential Rental. While there are several ways to build Residential Rentals, starting from scratch can be overwhelming.
Players can build their dream apartments from the ground up or renovate an already-created space to fit multiple households. They have complete control over the entire property, from the design to the Lot Traits, and will be responsible for maintaining their units to keep their residents happy. Here’s a step-by-step guide on building apartments inThe Sims 4: For Rent.
How to Build Apartments in The Sims 4: For Rent
After downloading theFor Rentexpansion pack, players will be able to purchase and build Residential Lots to enjoyas a landlordor a tenant. Starting from a new save, players must move their Sim into a lot before they can begin managing the world. There arethree waysto start building an apartment:
If you want to design your own apartments,starting on an empty lot is best. Players can build an apartment on any empty lot in Manage World mode if they want their Sim to be a tenant or have their Sim purchase a Residential Rental from Live Mode.
Change the Lot to a Residential Rental
Players can change a Lot to a Residential Rentalfrom Build/Buy mode. To change the Lot Type, click the small house icon in the top left corner to bring up the lot settings. Click the drop-down menu under"Lot Type"and select"Residential Rental"from the list of venues.
Players can access the Unit Configuration menu by clicking on the gear icons next to the house. This is where they can view the unit information, which includes the value, dimensions, and number of bedrooms and bathrooms it has. It also includes a list of suggestions that players should consider in their builds to make the apartments livable, like adding a toilet and a refrigerator. Having social spaces and anice environment for rentersis also recommended.
Build and Assign the Lot Units
Before building on a Residential Lot, players must ensure there are no Sims on the property. Otherwise, this can cause room and wall placement issues and flag them with a “Cannot make changes outside the owned area” message.
Players can have up tosix unitsonone property without cheats, with a maximum number of99 rental units per savein total. Each unit can hold up to eight Sims, but there might be performance issues with more Sims on one lot.
Enterbb.increaserentalunitcapin the cheat bar to increase the number of units you can build on one lot.
Players should include all the basics needed for an apartment, including at leastone bathroom,a kitchen, andsleeping quarters. Simmers mustremember their rental’s star ratingwhen building their units if they play as a property owner. Amenities, decorations, size, and maintenance all affect the overall rating. Players will also want to includemailboxes,trashcans, and a newfully functional water heaterandelectrical panel.
After building their apartments, players can assign which rooms are units or shared spaces for all renters. To assign unit numbers,click on a roomandselect the drop-down menu with the rental title.
you’re able to choose if the room is a shared space, attached to a unit, or a new unit. All rooms in the same unit will be outlined in a matching color.
Add Lot Traits and Unit Rules
Players can alsoaccess Lot Traits and Challengesfrom theUnit Configuration menu. Next to the Unit Info is a question mark icon. When players click on it, they can assign Lot Traits and Challenges to each unit rather than having to apply them to the entire lot. Lot Traits are typically positive attributes that affect a Sim’s needs or emotions. Challenges, conversely, make life harder for Sims by adding pests, ghosts, and even mold to properties.
Unit rules that may result in eviction or fines if broken can also be assigned. Players can only decide on unit rules in a lease agreement through theFill Vacancy featureif they own the property. The lease agreement can also designate the rent per day and lease length.
