This Sims 4 Stuff Pack is free for Xbox Consoles. Here’s how to claim it!
Well that’s a shocker! The Sims 4 Romantic Garden Stuff is the second Stuff Pack to go free. This time around this deal is exclusive for Xbox players.
A couple of weeks ago we reported about The Sims 4 My First Pet Stuff Pack deal for PC and players. However, it never came across as a solution that Console players might get a different Pack treatment.
Down below we’ll explain everything on how to claim Romantic Garden Stuff Pack on your Xbox One / Xbox Series consoles:
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How to claim this Stuff Pack
The Sims 4 Romantic Garden Free Stuff Pack deal is available for a limited time for Xbox players. You’ll be able to claim this Stuff Pack free of charge until January 3rd, 2024 from the official Microsoft shop page.
Players who redeem this Stuff Pack from now until Jan 3rd will have the DLC forever in their library to keep.
What about Playstation?
As of now there is no information about The Sims 4 Romantic Garden Pack going free on Playstation Consoles. As of now, the deal seems to be exclusive to Xbox consoles.
We’ll keep you updated if new information about this deal surface.
Don’t forget!
If you’re looking for free deals on Sims 4 Stuff Packs on PC and Mac, don’t worry! The Sims 4 My First Pet Stuff Pack will be free to claim until January 9th, 2024.
What are your thoughts about The Sims 4 Romantic Garden Stuff going free on Xbox? Join the conversations below and stay tuned for more awesome deal updates in the future!
Host a Sims 4 For Rent pool party in the latest expansion to make friends, frolic in the water, increase your unit rating and even win a pretty awesome gold level reward! If you’re wondering how to prepare for and throw an amazing Sims 4 For Rent pool party, we’ve got you covered!
Throw a Sims 4 For Rent pool party the neighbours won’t soon forget!
We’ll walk you through this new social event from start to finish, from recommended objects to have the best possible Sims 4 For Rent pool party ever, to all the goals you need to complete, and all the rewards for finishing this social event at bronze, silver, and gold levels.
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The Sims 4 For Rent Pool Party Guide
With the help of our guide, your Sims will be pool party pros and become the talk of the whole town!
Host a Pool Party
Firstly, to throw a pool party, have any adult Sim in your household use the Social app on their cell phone to Start a Social Event. Select the Pool Party event and decide whether you want to throw a goaled event or not. Goaled events come with event goals to complete and rewards for finishing the event at bronze, silver, or gold level. If you do not check the box for a goaled event, the pool party will be a generic event with no goals and no rewards. If Seasons is installed, goaled events cannot be hosted on a holiday.
Once you’ve selected the pool party event, choose the host, the guest list, and the mixologist (if desired). A pool party must have at least 1 host and 4 guests. Hired roles are optional. Then pick the location of the party.
Recommended Locations and Objects
While most social events can be hosted just about anywhere, a pool party won’t be much of a pool party without a pool. You can host a Sims 4 For Rent pool party on a lot that does not have a pool, but it should go without saying that it will be a very disappointing party for your guests. Additionally, there are other objects that will aid you in hosting a great pool party.
For the best pool party experience, make sure the lot where you are hosting your pool party has the following:
Pool
Hot Tub (ideally upgraded with a built-in stereo)
Stereo (ideally placed near the hot tub if it hasn’t been upgraded with a stereo)
Pool Floats
Lounge Chairs
Bar
These objects will help you complete many of The Sims 4 For Rent pool party goals.
Pool Party Goals
When the event starts, the guests will show up on the lot. Everyone involved with the event will change into their swimwear. If you chose not to have a goaled event, you are free to do whatever you like until the event timer ends. However, if you chose a goaled event, there are some unique goals to complete.
Main Goal: Socialise while swimming (x5)
Other Goals:
Socialise by poolside
Go swimming (x5)
Thank a guest for coming
Relax on a float lounger or lounge chair
Have drinks (x3)
Listen to music in hot tub
Socialise in hot tub
Complain about weather
Pool Party Rewards
The pool party rewards are a bit different from social event rewards in previous packs or the base game. Sims are only rewarded with a new object for hosting a gold level pool party. Finishing this event at the bronze or silver level yields no object rewards but your Sims will gain a small boost to their unit rating.
The reward for completing a Sims 4 For Rent pool party social event at the gold level is a pretty cool-looking pool floatie, which comes in five swatches, most of which are fun patterns. Your Sims will also receive a large boost to their unit rating.
Want to learn more about all the things your Sims can get up to in The Sims 4 For Rent? Take a look at all the new aspirations in this expansion!
The Sims 4 For Rent Pack gets hotfixed in newest update!
EA and Maxis have just released a new Sims 4 Update across Desktop and Consoles. The latest Patch drop focuses solely on fixing game-breaking bugs and glitches that came with The Sims 4 For Rent Expansion Pack.
The For Rent Hotfix
The newest update is solely just a hotfix update and doesn’t contain updates outside of the For Rent Expansion.
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Installing the New Update
ou can get the latest Sims 4 Update on the following official launchers and platforms:
You can download the latest Sims 4 Update by checking for a Patch through the EA App. Or Origin if you play on Mac. If you have Automatic Updates enabled the update will automatically download through your client program. In case your EA App is not working properly ensure you’ve cleared your app cache!
If you play The Sims 4 on Xbox Series X / S and Playstation 4 and 5 you can request a new update by checking for updates under The Sims 4 game in the Main Menu. If you’ve enabled automatic updates the Patch should download right away.
In case you have Mods or Custom Content, the game will automatically disable them for you after first launching The Sims 4 after the update. To re-enable all your Mods and Custom Content, select the Settings option in the Menu and select Settings. Under the ”Other” section you’ll find an option to enable CC / Mods. Do note that you’ll have to reinstall your game after applying this setting!
Finicky flaws? Fear not for there’s a few fearsome fixes for faulty functionality fresh from your faithful friends at Maxis. Bugs? We fixed four for For Rent! Facts. Please forgive.
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Bug Fixes
For Rent
Mellowing out Build Mode: Drawing, deleting, and auto-filling wallpaper in Residential Rentals will stop causing Build Mode slowdown.
Mellowing out Evil Landlords: Taka Soi premade lot rents won’t get into the Billions and force you to stay. Let’s keep it civil. Any incorrect price UI in existing saves should quickly update to normal by the next bills cycle.
Mellowing out water usage: Sims will no longer obsessively excessively autonomously shower when hygiene is not low. Like, you’re clean already, Sim. Stop.
FreeRealEstate On cheat will now turn on again: Cheaters can happily mellow out once more.
Has the latest Sims 4 Update fixed any of the issues you may have experienced in For Rent? Let us know in the comments below!
In the latest expansion pack, Sims can be property owners as well as Sims 4 For Rent tenants. While there’s profit to be made as a property owner, there’s also a lot of time and money that needs to be invested into those owned properties to keep them profitable. If being a property owner sounds too involved for you, maybe renting units as Sims 4 For Rent tenants suits your play style better.
Life as a tenant can be a lot less of a hassle than being a property owner!
The upside about Sims 4 For Rent tenants is that when things go wrong in their unit, they can call the landlord to come and fix it for them free of charge. Assuming you have a good landlord, this can make being a tenant preferable to owning property. The downside is you might not always have a good landlord and you are subject to any of the rules laid out by the landlord in your tenant agreement.
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The Sims 4 For Rent Tenants Guide
Learn all about how being a tenant works in The Sims 4 For Rent! It’s much simpler than learning how to be a property owner but there’s still some important facts you should know if you plan to play as a tenant in For Rent.
Finding a Unit
Turning your Sims into Sims 4 For Rent tenants starts with picking a unit to move into. Thankfully, this is very straight-forward. It’s as easy as picking a regular residential home to live in, except you won’t have to buy the whole property. You’ll just need to pay rent, so initially, renting out a unit can be a lot cheaper than starting life out as a home owner.
Select any Residential Rental in any world you like. Tomarang already has 2 with available units but if you have built or placed Residential Rentals with unoccupied units elsewhere, you can choose to move there, too. Click on the property to select the unoccupied unit you’d like to live in.
When you are selecting and viewing possible units, make sure to pay attention to the unit rating and any rules set for that unit. Some property owners have rules that their tenants need to follow, such as no noise after 10pm or no social events. Make sure any rules for the unit don’t conflict with your Sim’s lifestyle, or they may find themselves very unhappy living there. A social butterfly who can’t host parties is bound to be miserable, for example. However, a loner bookworm will probably love living in a quiet atmosphere with no parties or loud noise late at night when they are trying to read.
Once you’ve found the right unit for your Sims, select it to move in. You can choose to rent the place furnished or unfurnished but you will have to pay extra for the furnishings.
Review the Tenant Agreement
When your Sims 4 For Rent Tenants first move into their new unit, their landlord will either be a playable Sim who owns the building or the game will assign a random NPC to act as the landlord for the property.
Although you should have already reviewed the unit rating and tenant rules before moving in, it’s still a good idea to review the full tenant agreement again. You can access the tenant agreement through the Home app on your phone or on the computer. Your tenant agreement will break down all the important information you need to know as Sims 4 For Rent tenants, such as how much rent you will pay per day, the length of your lease, the unit rating and condition of the unit, any tenant rules for the unit, and who your landlord is.
Although the rent is broken down per day, you actually only need to pay your rent once a week. The rent will be the daily rent rate x7 for the full week. For example, if your Sim is paying $50 a day in rent, their weekly rent payment will be $350. Most leases last for 7 days. At the end of the lease, your Sims 4 For Rent Tenants can move out without penalty but giving the landlord your notice in the middle of the lease will slap you with a $500 fine for breaking the lease.
Bills Breakdown
Sims 4 For Rent tenants can check their bills breakdown just like Sims living in a regular Residential home, but for tenants, rent will be a part of their bill breakdown. You can see your bill breakdown in the Home app on your phone or by clicking on your mailbox.
If you were hoping the rent on your unit included utilities, sorry to be the bearer of bad news but nope. Your Sims 4 For Rent tenants are responsible for covering the cost of their utilities on top of their rent. Hey, this ain’t the good ol’ days anymore, you know. It’s almost 2024 now and times are tough for everyone! We can’t just be offering all-inclusive rent anymore! Wake up and smell the reality!
Ahem… Anyway. You’ll be able to see exactly how much you’ll be paying in rent and utilities by checking your bills breakdown. Make sure to view it often so you don’t get an unpleasant surprise when it’s time to cough up the rent and utilities.
The Do’s and Don’t’s of Building in a Unit
One cool thing about being a tenant in The Sims 4 For Rent is you have a lot more freedom to build and customise your unit than you would in most places in the real world. Very little is off-limits to you which is a nice little piece of fantasy in an expansion that is otherwise almost depressingly realistic.
Sims 4 For Rent tenants have the freedom to change absolutely anything they want within their own unit and in the shared space! Add or remove objects as you please, knock down and rebuild walls, change the wall coverings and flooring. You can even change anything you want on the exterior of the building as long as it part of your unit or shared space.
The only thing in a Residential Rental that Sims 4 For Rent tenants cannot change is anything that is part of another unit. So you can’t go into your neighbours’ units and go rearranging all their furniture, as funny as it might be to do that. Otherwise? The whole building is yours to do whatever you want with.
Who You Gonna Call? The Landlord!
Of course, when things go wrong in your unit, you have the added benefit of being able to tell your landlord to fix it. Sims 4 For Rent tenants will periodically have appliances break or spontaneously be met with unique maintenance and emergency events such as insect infestations, sewage leaks, and even hauntings. When these things happen, pull up the Home app on your cell phone and Call the Property Owner for a Visit.
If there is a maintenance event happening, your landlord will automatically go take care of the issue for you. If they successfully solve the problem before the event timer runs out, it will improve the unit’s overall rating.
However, you can also call the landlord to fix broken appliances such as a leaky faucet or a clogged toilet. In this case, you’ll have to ask the landlord to inspect that specific object. To do this, click on your landlord and under the Rent category, ask them to inspect the broken appliance. They will do so and then repair it for you if it’s broken. You can ask the landlord to inspect and repair any broken appliance within your unit or the shared space.
Of course, if you really want to, your Sims 4 For Rent tenants can also choose to complete maintenance events and fix broken stuff themselves… but why? Save yourself time and money by making the landlord foot the bill. That’s what they’re for.
Tired of playing as Sims 4 For Rent tenants? Want to dip your toes into property ownership? Our Property Owner Guide has you covered!
It’s always exciting to get new CAS and reward traits when a new pack comes out. The Sims 4 For Rent traits are particularly interesting and add new aspects to Sims’ personalities we haven’t really seen before in any Sims game, let alone The Sims 4.
Discover new traits that will shape your Sims’ personalities for better or worse!
The Sims 4 For Rent comes with 5 new CAS traits, one of which is specific to elders. It also brings 4 new aspiration reward traits and 1 trait as a reward for doing the Property Owner tutorial, so there are quite a few new Sims 4 For Rent traits to explore in this pack and quite a few new ways to customise our Sims’ personalities, which is always nice to see in a new pack.
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The Sims 4 For Rent Traits Guide
Each of the Sims 4 For Rent traits will help your Sim do good in their community… or stir up some trouble in their community. Several of the CAS traits also go hand-in-hand with the aspirations of this pack. You don’t need to have a specific trait in order to do any of the aspirations but your Sims might have an easier time completing certain aspirations if they have the right trait for it. For example, Nosy Sims will breeze through the Seeker of Secrets aspiration more easily than other Sims.
CAS Traits
There are 5 new Sims 4 For Rent traits you can select in CAS for your Sims; however, one of them is exclusive to Elders. All the CAS traits can potentially be acquired through gameplay via self-discoveries if the player own the Growing Together expansion pack, but the Wise trait can be acquired through gameplay upon aging up even without Growing Together installed.
Cringe
How to Obtain: Create-A-Sim (or Self-Discovery moments with Growing Together installed)
Description: Sims who are obnoxiously oblivious and oftentimes met with polarizing reactions. Cringe Sims can be socially unaware of their surroundings at times, but have an adorable enthusiasm for life.
Generous
How to Obtain: Create-A-Sim (or Self-Discovery moments with Growing Together installed)
Description: Caring, empathetic, and patient. These Sims are happiest when offering their time and money to help others. Everyone loves Generous Sims, but they can be a little too brazen with their donations.
Nosy
How to Obtain: Create-A-Sim (or Self-Discovery moments with Growing Together installed)
Description: Sims who thrive on gossip, snooping, and spying. They have incredibly poor boundaries and don’t quite understand what personal space is, but they will discover secrets by any means necessary.
Child of the Village
How to Obtain: Create-A-Sim (or Self-Discovery moments with Growing Together installed)
Description: These Sims love feeling anchored to their community and Tomarani culture. Keeping in touch with loved ones and engaging in activities that remind them of home is important for being Happy.
Wise
How to Obtain: Create-A-Sim, Self-Discovery moments, or aging up to an Elder. Only Elders can have this trait. It’s not obtainable by younger Sims.
Description: A Sim who’s experienced enough of life to know what really matters. These Sims enjoy reminiscing and sharing life’s wisdom, making them excellent Mentors for those willing to listen. Their years of experience allow them to naturally learn new Skills with ease, and their emotional intelligence reduces their angry and uncomfortable thoughts.
Aspiration Reward Traits
In addition to the five new traits available in CAS, there are four Sims 4 For Rent traits that can be acquired through aspirations. These Sims 4 For Rent traits are rewards for completing the new aspirations in the pack.
Pry of the Tiger
How to Obtain: Complete the Seeker of Secrets aspirations
Description: Pry of the Tiger Sims are more successful when rummaging and sorting through junk mail. Best of all, they have the perfect alibi when caught breaking into someone’s home: a Tiger Inspector Badge!
Home Manager Maven
How to Obtain: Complete the Five-Star Property Owner aspiration
Description: Sims with this trait are more successful solving Tenants’ Emergency and Maintenance Events, build stronger relationships with Tenants, and have increased ratings on owned Residential Rentals
Neighbourly
How to Obtain: Complete the Discerning Dweller aspiration
Description: These Sims are better at negotiating Rent forgiveness, getting along with neighbours, won’t have their belongings repossessed by their Property Owner, and host better Events.
Tomarang Expert
How to Obtain: Complete the Fount of Tomarani Knowledge aspiration
Description: Sims with this Trait are better at cooking Tomarani Cuisine, finding Tassels, getting along with Sims with the Child of the Village trait, and will be more successful when exploring the Sulea Tiger Sanctuary and the cave at Beard Beard Cove.
Knowledgeable Leaser
How to Obtain: Complete the How to Become a Property Owner tutorial
Description: This Sim has researched the ways of becoming a Residential Rental Property Owner, making them better at increasing their unit’s rating!
Want more details on how to get The Sims 4 For Rent traits from aspirations? Our full For Rent Aspirations Guide has you covered!
If it’s been your dream to become a Sims 4 property owner, now’s your time to shine! The Sims 4 For Rent just launched and in this expansion, players can live out their real estate mogul fantasies by purchasing multi-unit residential lots, renting them out to tenants, and maintaining their owned rentals when tenants contact them to report things going wrong.
Start your real estate empire in The Sims 4 For Rent!
But with a whole new game system that’s so different than what we’re used to in the Sims, it can be a little daunting knowing where to start to get your real estate ambitions off the ground. Don’t worry; once we’ve pointed you in the right direction, you’ll be well on your way to raking in those simoleons from your rental property investments as a Sims 4 property owner.
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How to Become a Sims 4 Property Owner
You’ll find that becoming a Sims 4 property owner isn’t as difficult or daunting as it seems at first, but you will have to put some effort into keeping your rentals in good working order and your tenants happy. Luckily, this can be done 100% remotely if you prefer a more passive source of income but for those who want to take a hands-on approach to property ownership, there is lots for you to do!
Buying a Residential Rental
Becoming a Sims 4 property owner starts with, you guessed it, purchasing a Residential Rental lot. You can click on any For Rent sign to do this. You can also purchase a Residential Rental lot through the Business menu in the bottom left bar in Live Mode. It’s at the very far left corner and the icon is a cash register.
There are Residential Rentals already set up for you in Tomarang, the new world that comes with For Rent, but you can purchase a Residential Rental in just about any world you want! Just remember that Residential Rentals can’t be built on Sulani waterfront lots, San Myshuno penthouse lots or vacation worlds. You can even purchase a regular Residential lot and easily turn it into a Residential Rental by changing its lot type in Build mode after you purchase it.
You can own multiple Residential Rentals. You can also live in one of your Residential Rentals alongside your tenants or reside elsewhere. This makes it easy to turn the home you already live in into a Residential Rental by changing its lot type in Build Mode if you want to split off a portion of your home into a unit to rent out. You can also buy a Residential Rental that you are already a tenant in as long as the building isn’t already owned by a playable Sim.
As you can see, buying a Residential Rental and setting it up the way you want is very easy, whether you want to live on-site or somewhere else, or whether you want to buy out a property you already rent a unit in or move into a Residential Rental you already own. All of that is possible in The Sims 4 For Rent.
Setting Up Units
If you have downloaded a Residential Rental off the Gallery, chances are, the builder has already split up the property into different units for you. All you have to do is rent them out. However, it’s easy to assign units yourself as a Sims 4 property owner.
Once a lot has been zoned as a Residential Rental, you can click on individual rooms within that lot to assign them to a unit. Click on a room and select Create Unit to create your first unit for the lot. Name your unit anything you like. Once you’ve created a unit, you can continue clicking on rooms to assign them as part of that unit. Take care when assigning units! You want to make sure your tenants can access all rooms in their unit so don’t assign a room in the middle of someone else’s unit to another unit unless there is a path into that room from the shared space.
Speaking of shared space, you can make any room in your Residential Rental shared space the exact same way as a Sims 4 property owner. Just click on a room and select Shared Space. Shared Spaces in a Residential Rental are areas that all your tenants can access. Having a nice shared space in your Residential Rental with lots of activities for your tenants to enjoy is a good idea. It’ll make your tenants happy and if you are living on the lot as well, it will give you more opportunities to interact with your neighbours. Sims in separate units will often leave their unit to use the objects in shared spaces.
And while we’re on the subject of living alongside your tenants, make sure you designate the unit your Sims 4 property owner is living in as the Home Unit. Otherwise, the game will act as if your unit belongs to a tenant and won’t allow you to edit it in Build Mode. Just click on your unit in the Build Mode menu and check the Home Unit box to easily sort that problem out.
Okay, so you have all your units laid out. What now? Well, it’s time to make them desirable for your tenants. Of course, most Sims 4 property owners don’t rent out fully furnished units (although you absolutely can if you want to), but usually, a rental unit at least comes with basic appliances, plumbing fixtures, and perhaps a few basic furnishings. You can rent out a completely bare unit without any of these things but you can bump up the rating of a unit and therefore charge more rent if you put some effort into making that unit a nice place to live.
When you click on a unit in the right-hand Build Mode menu, there’s a Suggestions tab. Open it to see what the game suggests you add to your unit to make it more desirable for tenants. You don’t have to listen to the suggestions at all but you’ll benefit in the form of more rent if you do.
The game will suggest the following items be placed in a unit. You only need to place one of each in a unit to satisfy the suggestion and improve a unit’s rating.
Toilet
Refrigerator
Oven
Shower
Bed
Activities
Decorations
Just adding one of each of these objects to a unit can make a big difference in the rating and how much rent you can charge for that unit so we recommend putting at least one of each of these objects in every unit. But again, it’s up to you. You are not forced to put these objects in a unit and you aren’t punished for not doing so, either. There are just added benefits for your Sims 4 property owner if you do.
One last thing to note about customising rental units is that you can only edit unoccupied units. Once you’ve moved in tenants to that unit, it’s considered their private space and you can no longer make changes to it in Build Mode. Any maintenance you do for the tenants in their units as a Sims 4 property owner will be carried out in Live Mode through gameplay.
Units are automatically hidden in Build Mode and Live Mode once it’s occupied and can’t be unhidden. This means that you won’t be able to see anything inside the unit. However, it might be helpful to know that you can toggle unoccupied units as visible or hidden in Build Mode. This can help you keep track of which unit you’re editing a little better.
Fill Vacancies
Alright! Your rental units are all ready to go! But they’re still vacant. Vacant units won’t bring in any income, so how does your Sims 4 property owner fill those vacancies? This is also very easy to do!
Once you own a Residential Rental, you’ll be able to see it in the businesses tab, along with all the units on that lot. Any vacant units will have a Fill Vacancy button next to them in this tab so just click on that to get started filling up your units.
If the unit is unoccupied, this will bring up the Tenant Agreement. Your Sims 4 property owner will need to set the rules that tenant needs to abide by while living in your rental. Tenant Agreements are set per unit, so you can have different rules and charge different rent for each unit.
At the top of the Tenant Agreement menu, you’ll see the rent you can charge and the length of the lease. The maximum rent you can charge for a unit depends on its star rating, which is determined by its size and how you’ve furnished it. However, most tenants are not willing to pay the highest rent possible on a unit so keep that in mind when balancing out the rent. You can also set the rent to 0 to allow Sims to live there for free. Not the most profitable plan but very useful for multi-generational homes where you don’t want to charge your relatives rent.
Next, your Sims 4 property owner needs to decide which rules they are going to enforce for a unit, if any.
No Social Events: Hosting any type of Social Event will be strictly off-limits at this Residential Rental unit!
No Loud Noises: Tenants will be prohibited from having TVs or stereos on between 10pm and 6am. Beware: Sims love to enjoy loud music or television, so this might make for an unpopular Property Owner.
Maximum Occupancy: Two’s a crowd, three’s a party, and four Sims in one household violates the Maximum Occupancy rule.
No Trash Overload: Tenants must maintain a tidy living space; clean appliances are a must, and accumulating trash or trash piles will not be tolerated.
No Pets (Requires Cats & Dogs): This will prohibit tenants from having cats or dogs in their unit. That’s right: no fuzzy wuzzies allowed!
No Ghosts: The afterlife is an afterthought here; no ghosts will be allowed to live in this Residential Rental unit.
Choose whichever rules you want to enforce. Enforce all of them, some of them, or none of them as you see fit. Once your Sims 4 property owner is happy with the Tenant Agreement, click the arrow in the bottom left of the menu to view tenant applications and select one to move in.
When viewing tenant applications, you will be able to see how many Sims are in the household and their age groups. Any cats and dogs in a household will show up here as well if you own the Cats & Dogs expansion. You’ll also be able to see how many beds they require and how much rent they are willing to pay. You can select a tenant who is not willing to pay the rent you are charging but be warned that your Sims 4 property owner might have an issue with them paying their rent on time.
Select the household that best suits your unit and voila! You now have tenants living in your Residential Rental who will (hopefully) pay daily rent. You’re well on your way to becoming a wealthy Sims 4 property owner!
Be a Good Property Owner
There’s a lot more to being a good Sims 4 property owner than just filling up units. Your tenants have needs and will expect their Sims 4 property owner to step in and help when things go wrong in their unit. Maintenance issues like water heater or AC malfunctions, mould infestations, and even hauntings are the Sims 4 property owner’s responsibility to take care of.
When a tenant contacts you about something that needs looking after in their unit, you can travel there to handle the issue yourself. This begins a timed event with goals that the Sims 4 Property Owner needs to complete in order to fix whatever has gone wrong in the unit and make the tenants happy.
Your Sims 4 property owner may need to clean up a mould outbreak, fix a broken water heater or air conditioning unit, or repair faulty electrical boxes in the unit. Your Sims 4 property owner will sometimes get called in to handle more unusual problems, too, such as a ghost haunting. Did you know your Sims 4 property owner duties included being a ghostbuster? Well, now you do!
No matter what problem has arisen at your Residential Rental, complete the goals to finish the event and get everything back in good working order.
If you’re a more hands-off kind of Sims 4 property owner and would rather let someone else handle the day-to-day business of maintaining your properties while you sit back and collect rent, that’s also completely doable. When you’re contacted to help with building maintenance, you also have the option to call a contractor to go and handle the problem for you. You can call a cheap contractor or an expensive one. A cheap contractor will save you money but they may or may not do a good job, leading to more frequent calls from upset tenants down the road. An expensive contractor is harder on the wallet but you won’t have to worry about the quality of the work.
Can you just ignore tenants when they ask you to fix something in their unit? Technically, yes, but you risk upsetting your tenants. If you keep ignoring them or treating them unfairly, you could end up with a tenant revolt on your hands where they will refuse to pay rent until you fix the problems in the building. Basically, it’s not to your benefit to mistreat your tenants.
While we’re on the subject of treating your tenants poorly, there are other things your Sims 4 property owner can do to upset their tenants, like unjustly evict them or change the tenant agreement in the middle of a lease. You can evict a tenant at any time, but if they haven’t broken any tenant rules and are up to date on their rent payments, it will be an unjust eviction. This can anger your other tenants and word will spread about what a cruel, heartless Sims 4 property owner you are. You may have trouble finding tenants who want to rent from you in the future due to your reputation for doing bad business.
While you can freely adjust the Tenant Agreement between lease periods without any trouble, doing so in the middle of a lease is bound to make your tenants angry with you, too. Again, make your tenants miserable and face tenants revolts which waste your time trying to quell and disrupt your income. So be nice to your tenants!
Want to learn more about the Sims 4 property owners and tenants already living in Tomarang? Check out our Meet the Residents article!
New expansions mean new aspirations and there are four different Sims 4 For Rent aspirations for your Sims to pursue and master! Each of the For Rent aspirations delve into a different aspect of life in Tomarang. Be the best neighbour ever, or the nosiest neighbour ever! Become a successful property owner or focus more on the local culture. It’s up to you!
Learn all about the new Sims 4 For Rent aspirations!
The four new Sims 4 For Rent aspirations are Seeker of Secrets, Five-Star Property Owner, Fount of Tomarani Knowledge, and Discerning Dweller. Each of these For Rent aspirations is in a different aspiration category so there’s a huge variety of ways to explore this expansion.
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The Sims 4 For Rent Aspirations Overview
Let’s dive right into all the ways our Sims can explore The Sims 4 For Rent through pursuing different aspirations!
Seeker of Secrets
The Seeker of Secrets aspiration can be found in the Deviance category. Your Sim will be snooping on everyone around them and even invading their homes and digging up dirt on their personal lives with this aspiration. It’s perfect for Nosy Sims and Sims who just like to stir up trouble.
1. Nosy Novice
Discover Secrets x3
Snoop for Secrets x10
Eavesdrop on Sims x5
2. Superior Pryer
Confront a Sim with a Secret
Keep a Secret
Discover Secrets by Eavesdropping
3. Snooper Extraordinaire
Break into a Home
Find a Tiger Inspector Badge
Blackmail a Sim
Completion Reward
Upon completion of the Seeker of Secrets aspiration, your Sim will be awarded with the Pry of the Tiger Reward Trait.
Pry of the Tiger Reward Trait: Pry of the Tiger Sims are more successful when rummaging and sorting through junk mail. Best of all, they have the perfect alibi when breaking into someone’s home: a Tiger Inspector Badge!
Five-Star Property Owner
The Five-Star Property Owner aspiration can be found in the Fortune category. This aspiration is all about acquiring, renting out, and maintaining the best residential rental units possible to maximize profits. This is a great aspiration for business-minded Sims.
1. Property Pupil
Have a unit occupied by a tenant
Handle a Maintenance Event
Perform an Inspection Pass
2. Shrewd Manager
Handle an Emergency Event
Have a unit with a rating of 3 or higher
Have two units occupied by tenants
Perform Inspection Passes on rentals
3. Proprietary Legend
Achieve a 5 star rating on a unit
Become Good Friends with a tenant
Have 3 units occupied by tenants
Completion Reward
Upon completion of the Five-Star Property Owner aspiration, your Sim will be awarded with the Home Manager Maven Reward Trait.
Home Manager Maven:Sims with this trait are more successful solving tenants’ Emergency and Maintenance Events, build stronger relationships with tenants, and have increased ratings on owned Residential Rentals.
Fount of Tomarani Knowledge
The Fount of Tomarani Knowledge aspiration can be found under the Location category. This Sims 4 For Rent aspiration focuses on getting to know more about Tomarang, the history and, culture of the world while learning about various Tomarang activities.
1. Regional Rookie
Leave Fruit or Incense at a Spirit House
Use Tomarani Introduction 0/3
Meet a Sim with the Child of the Village Personality Trait
Use a Squat Toilet 0/3
2. Culinary Connoisseur
Cook Tomarani Cuisine
Buy a Shirt from the Night Market
Prepare a Recipe Using a Pressure Cooker
3. Explorer Extrodianire
Collect Unique Tassels
Explore Tomarang’s Cave
Explore the Sulea Tiger Sanctuary
View the Statue of Khun Mae and the Tiger
Completion Reward
Upon completion of the Fount of Tomarani Knowledge aspiration, your Sim will be awarded with the Tomarang Expert Reward Trait.
Tomarang Expert: Sims with this Triat are better at cooking Tomarani Cuisine, finding Tassels, getting along with Sims with the Child of the Village trait, and will be more successful when exploring the Sulea Tiger Sanctuary and the cave at Beard Beard Cove.
That’s three of the four The Sims 4 For Rent Aspirations covered, are you ready for one more?
Discerning Dweller
The Discerning Dweller aspiration can be found under the Popularity category. This Sims 4 For Rent aspiration focuses on getting to know your neighbours, your Property Owner and really becoming part of your building’s community.
1. First Time Renter
Live in a Residential Rental
Meet a Residential Rental Neighbour
Have the Property Owner Visit Your Unit
2. Seasoned Tenant
Fix Something during an Emergency or Maintenance Event
Host a Neighbourhood Potluck or Pool Party Event
Use an Amenity in a Shared Space
3. Respected Resident
Achieve Gold in a Neighbourhood Potluck or Pool Party Event
Become Good Friends with Your Property Owner
Successfully Break a Unit Rule
Completion Reward
Upon completion of the Discerning Dweller aspiration, your Sim will be awarded with the Neighborly Reward Trait.
Neighbourly: These Sims are better at negotiating Rent forgiveness, getting along with neighbours, won’t have their belongings repossessed by their Property Owner, and host better Events.
That’s everything you need to know about the four new The Sims 4 For Rent Aspirations! Let us know what you think and which you’ll be completing first in the comments section below!
Want to learn more about the objects that come with The Sims 4 For Rent? Check out our full Build/Buy Overview!
A new expansion pack is here! And with the new Sims 4 For Rent expansion comes new premade Sims. While some players prefer to just delete the premade Sims and forget about them, it might be worth your while to keep the premade Sims around, as the residents of Tomarang have a lot more going on in their lives than meets the eye in The Sims 4 For Rent!
Find out how everyone fits together in Tomarang!
Unlike the premade Sims from so many previous packs, the premade Sims who live in Tomarang in The Sims 4 For Rent have a lot of cross-pack integration, especially with the Growing Together expansion. These premade Sims all already come with their own relationships, family dynamics, and milestones for players who own Growing Together. Even if you don’t own Growing Together, there is still plenty of interesting information about these premade Sims to explore in The Sims 4 For Rent, so let’s meet them!
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The Sims 4 For Rent Premade Sims
There are a total of 4 households already living Tomarang and 1 household that is not in the world in The Sims 4 For Rent. Some are property owners, others are tenants, but they all have some kind of relationship with one another, whether familial or friendly.
The Linh Household
Thi Linh
The Sims 4 For Rent: Household Description
A household of one may seem lonely, but not with Thi’s entire family living above her! Wearing the badge of “Weird Aunt” with pride, Thi’s quirky existence extends beyond her interior decorating. However, not everything can be included in her open book. Sometimes solitary has its confidential perks… beyond concealing her clown painting that is.
Thi Linh
Age: Young Adult
Pronouns: She/Her
Gender Settings:
Feminine frame
Prefers feminine clothing
Can become pregnant
Can produce milk
Cannot use the toilet standing
Sexual Orientation:
Romance: Men
WooHoo: Men
Exploration?: No
Traits:
Cringe
Genius
Slob
Gregarious (Bonus)
Aspiration: Discerning Dweller
Likes:
Green
Purple
Backyard Music
Batuu Music
Tween Pop Music
NuDisco Music
Strange Tunes
Homebody Sims
Rascals
Spirited Sims
Discussing Hobbies
Discussing Interests
Silly Behaviour
All Fashion Types
Dancing
Boho Décor
Basics Décor
Cosmolux Décor
Shabby Décor
Cute Décor
Dislikes:
METAL MUSIC
Egotistical Sims
Voice: Sweet
Walk Style: Bouncy
Career: Secret Agent (7)
Skills:
Charisma (5)
Logic (5)
Fishing (8)
Milestones:
First Promotion (Firsts)
Eaten by Cowplant (Firsts)
Adopted Pet (Life)
Got A Job (Life)
Abducted by Aliens (Life)
Relationships:
Panya Li
Landlord
Good Compatibility
Chahn Linh
Stepfather
Amazing Compatibility
Arturo Linh
Father
Amazing Compatibility
Lien Sadya
Sister
Jokesters Family Dynamic
Alon Sadya
Brother-in-Law
Cam Sadya
Niece
Amazing Compatibility
Supportive Family Dynamic
Vanesha Cahyaputri
Friend
Good Compatibility
Household Notes
Thi lives on the Sunghai Point lot in the Koh Sahpa neighbourhood of Tomarang. She rents one of the ground floor units. Her family lives in the unit above her.
The building Thi lives in has 3 units; 2 are occupied by her and her family. The 3rd unit is empty. The empty unit is the one next to hers on the ground floor.
Thi’s milestones and some of her preferences will not be visible unless the player owns the Growing Together expansion and any other packs that contain her preferences.
Thi has the most unusual milestones out of everyone in Tomarang. She has been eaten by a cowplant and abducted by aliens. Most likely while working as a Secret Agent.
Although Thi has a milestone for adopting a pet, she does not in fact own a pet. The pet may have died or been rehomed at some point prior in her life.
Although Chahn is listed as Thi’s father in her relationship panel, the family tree shows that he is actually her stepfather. This may have been a deliberate move to reflect the close family bonds in Southeast Asian culture.
When it comes to the Linh-Sadya household, it certainly takes a village. Caring for both a child and elderly parents, Liên and Alon have their hands full. Luckily, with multiple streams of income, making rent is a breeze. A bustling house, on the other hand, is cause for some chaos. Luckily, it only takes a step outside to regain some peace.
Chanh Linh
Age: Elder
Pronouns: He/Him
Gender Settings:
Masculine frame
Prefers masculine clothing
Can get other Sims pregnant
Cannot produce milk
Can use the toilet standing
Sexual Orientation:
Romance: Men
WooHoo: Men
Exploration?: No
Traits:
Foodie
Goofball
Family-Oriented
Collector (Bonus)
Aspiration: Angling Ace
Likes:
Patio Decor
Cerebral Sims
Spirited Sims
Gardening
Funny Sims
Basics Fashion
Purple
Fishing
Handiness
Backyard Music
White
Stories
Retro Music
Small Talk
Summer Strut Music
Discussing Interests
Basics Décor
Outdoorsy Fashion
Knitting
Garden Decor
Nature Enthusiasts
Island Music
Dislikes:
None
Voice: Warm
Walk Style: Default
Career: Retired
Skills:
None
Milestones:
Explored Deep into the Omiscan Temples (Firsts)
First WooHoo (Firsts)
Retired (Life)
Fell in Love (Social)
Got Married (Social)
Relationships:
Panya Li
Landlord
Good Compatibility
Arturo Linh
Husband
Amazing Compatibility
Close Family Dynamic
Thi Linh
Stepdaughter
Amazing Compatibility
Lien Sadya
Stepdaughter
Amazing Compatibility
Alon Sadya
Stepson-in-Law
Amazing Compatibility
Cam Sadya
Step-Granddaughter
Amazing Compatibility
Arturo Linh
Age: Elder
Pronouns: He/Him
Gender Settings:
Masculine frame
Prefers masculine clothing
Can get other Sims pregnant
Cannot produce milk
Can use the toilet standing
Sexual Orientation:
Romance: Men
WooHoo: Men
Exploration?: No
Traits:
Geek
Outgoing
Wise
Quick Learner (Bonus)
Aspiration: Nerd Brain
Likes:
Latin Music
Boho Decor
Industrial Decor
Yellow
Gardening
Funny Sims
Rocket Science
Polished Fashion
Basics Fashion
Focus Music
Latin Pop Music
Family-Motivated Sims
Handiness
Orange
Stories
Summer Strut Music
Discussing Interests
Research and Debate
Deep Thoughts
Robotics
Outdoorsy Fashion
Garden Decor
Nature Enthusiasts
Baking
Dislikes:
Tween Pop Music
Bowling
Argumentative Sims
Green
Voice: Warm
Walk Style: Default
Career: Astronaut (4)
Skills:
Fitness (2)
Logic (3)
Milestones:
Explored Deep into the Omiscan Temples (Firsts)
Explored Sixam (Firsts)
First Promotion (Life)
First WooHoo (Social)
Had a Baby x2 (Life)
Got a Job (Life)
Fell in Love (Social)
Got Married (Social)
Relationships:
Panya Li
Landlord
Good Compatibility
Chanh Linh
Husband
Amazing Compatibility
Close Family Dynamic
Thi Linh
Daughter
Amazing Compatibility
Lien Sadya
Daughter
Amazing Compatibility
Supportive Family Dynamic
Alon Sadya
Son-in-Law
Good Compatibility
Cam Sadya
Granddaughter
Amazing Compatibility
Permissive Family Dynamic
Bua Bun Ma
Good Friends
Lien Sadya
Age: Adult
Pronouns: She/Her
Gender Settings:
Feminine frame
Prefers feminine clothing
Can become pregnant
Can produce milk
Cannot use the toilet standing
Sexual Orientation:
Romance: Men
WooHoo: Men & Women
Exploration?: No
Traits:
Generous
Vegetarian
Loyal
Gregarious (Bonus)
Aspiration: Neighbourhood Confidante
Likes:
Idealist Sims
Yellow
Pink
Luxe Decor
Homebody Sims
Polished Fashion
Affection
Latin Pop Music
Family-Motivated Sims
Contemporary Decor
Hipster Fashion
Art Deco Decor
Compliments
Singing
Discussing Interests
Rocker Fashion
Preppy Fashion
Hard-Working Sims
Knitting
Hip Hop Music
Streetwear Fashion
Garden Decor
Nature Enthusiasts
Island Music
Dislikes:
Arguments
Brown
Argumentative Sims
Voice: Musical
Walk Style: Default
Career: Stylist (8)
Skills:
Charisma (6)
Painting (5)
Writing (7)
Milestones:
First Promotion (Firsts)
First WooHoo (Firsts)
Had a Baby (Life)
Got a Job (Life)
Fell in Love (Social)
Got Married (Social)
Relationships:
Panya Li
Landlord
Good Compatibility
Alon Sadya
Husband
Amazing Compatibility
Close Family Dynamic
Cam Sadya
Daughter
Amazing Compatibility
Supportive Family Dynamic
Arturo Linh
Father
Amazing Compatibility
Supportive Family Dynamic
Chanh Linh
Stepfather
Good Compatibility
Thi Linh
Sister
Jokesters Family Dynamic
Alon Sadya
Age: Adult
Pronouns: He/Him
Gender Settings:
Masculine frame
Prefers masculine clothing
Can get other Sims pregnant
Cannot produce milk
Can use the toilet standing
Sexual Orientation:
Romance: Women
WooHoo: Women
Exploration?: No
Traits:
Loves Outdoors
Neat
Self-Assured
Collector (Bonus)
Aspiration: Freelance Botanist
Likes:
Cooking
Discussing Hobbies
Rock Climbing
Patio Decor
Flirtation
Island Decor
Blues Music
Yellow
Optimistic Sims
Gardening
Basics Fashion
Latin Pop Music
Soul Music
Stories
Summer Strut Music
Discussing Interests
Research and Debate
Outdoorsy Fashion
R&B Music
Red
Garden Decor
Hip Hop Music
Nature Enthusiasts
Island Music
Dislikes:
Lullabies Radio Music
Spirited Sims
Voice: Brash
Walk Style: Default
Career: Freelance Programmer
Skills:
Programming (5)
Milestones:
First WooHoo (Firsts)
Had a Baby (Life)
Got a Job (Life)
Fell in Love (Social)
Got Married (Social)
Relationships:
Panya Li
Landlord
Lien Sadya
Wife
Amazing Compatibility
Close Family Dynamic
Cam Sadya
Daughter
Amazing Compatibility
Close Family Dynamic
Arturo Linh
Father-in-Law
Good Compatibility
Chanh Linh
Stepfather-in-Law
Amazing Compatibility
Thi Linh
Sister-in-Law
Cam Sadya
Age: Child
Pronouns: She/Her
Traits:
Loves Outdoors
Aspiration: Artistic Prodigy
Likes:
Dancing
Silly Behaviour
Cerebral Sims
Yellow
Optimistic Sims
Spirited Sims
Stories
Photography
Summer Strut Music
Discussing Interests
Rascals
Kids Radio Music
Batuu Music
Knitting
Nature Enthusiasts
Island Music
Green
Dislikes:
Spooky Music
Idealist Sims
Voice: Sweet
Career: Grade School C Student
Skills:
None
Milestones:
First Hopscotch Win (Firsts)
Lost First Tooth (Life)
Relationships:
Panya Li
Landlord
Amazing Compatibility
Lien Sadya
Mother
Amazing Compatibility
Supportive Family Dynamic
Alon Sadya
Father
Amazing Compatibility
Close Family Dynamic
Arturo Linh
Grandfather
Amazing Compatibility
Permissive Family Dynamic
Chanh Linh
Step-Grandfather
Amazing Compatibility
Thi Linh
Aunt
Amazing Compatibility
Supportive Family Dynamic
Household Notes
Chanh and Arturo appear to have a great appreciation for South American culture. Their milestones indicate that they have both been on a trip to Selvadorada together and their home has numerous trinkets inspired by South America. Arturo is also a Spanish name, so it’s likely that he is originally from Selvadorada or has Selvadoradian ancestry.
The Linh-Sadya household resides at Sunghai Point in the Koh Sahpa neighbourhood of Tomarang. The building is a Residential Rental with 3 units. They reside in the largest unit on the second floor, while Arturo’s youngest daughter, Thi, occupies one of the small units on the ground floor. The third unit is currently unoccupied.
No one living at the Sunghai Point residential rental owns the property. All the Sims there are tenants renting out their units from another Sim not in the world named Panya Li.
The Bun Ma Household
Bua Bun MaKasem Bun MaNin Bun MaSud Bun Ma
The Sims 4 For Rent: Household Description
From traditional roots, the Bun Ma family relies on strong familial bonds to get them through life’s ups and downs. Bua insisted her son’s family move in with her so that she could help raise her grandson, Sud. He can be a bit clingy at times, but Bua cherishes being able to pass down her generations of wisdom while Kasem and Nin work hard and enjoy newlywed life.
Bua Bun Ma
Age: Elder
Pronouns: She/Her
Gender Settings:
Feminine frame
Prefers feminine clothing
Can become pregnant (not applicable to feminine-framed Elders)
Can produce milk (not applicable to feminine-framed Elders)
Cannot use the toilet standing
Sexual Orientation:
Romance: Men & Women
WooHoo: Men & Women
Exploration?: No
Traits:
Wise
Noncommittal
Music Lover
Collector (Bonus)
Aspiration: The Curator
Likes:
Cooking
Idealist Sims
Patio Decor
World Music
Flirtation
Yellow
Blue
Basics Fashion
Physical Intimacy
Vintage Decor
Family-Motivated Sims
Backyard Music
Retro Music
Singing
Rascals
Romance Enthusiasts
Gossip
Easy Listening Music
Red
Island Music
Baking
Dislikes:
METAL MUSIC
Mischief
Cosmolux Decor
Deception
Pessimistic Sims
Voice: Sweet
Walk Style: Default
Career: Retired
Skills:
None
Milestones:
Crumplebottomed! (Firsts)
Had a Baby (Life)
Retired (Life)
Fell in Love (Social)
Had an Affair (Social)
Widowed (Social)
Relationships:
Kasem Bun Ma
Son
Amazing Compatibility
Supportive Family Dynamic
Nin Bun Ma
Daughter-in-Law
Good Compatibility
Sud Bun Ma
Grandson
Strict Family Dynamic
Arturo Linh
Good Friend
Amazing Compatibility
Kasem Bun Ma
Age: Young Adult
Pronouns: He/Him
Gender Settings:
Masculine frame
Prefers masculine clothing
Cannot get other Sims pregnant or become pregnant
Cannot produce milk
Can use the toilet standing
Sexual Orientation:
Romance: Women
WooHoo: Women
Exploration?: No
Traits:
Cheerful
Family-Oriented
Perfectionist
Domestic (Bonus)
Aspiration: Big Happy Family
Likes:
Idealist Sims
METAL MUSIC
Video Gaming
Flirtation
Electronica Music
Spirited Sims
Homebody Sims
Blue
Basics Fashion
Affection
Focus Music
Hipster Fashion
Compliments
Basics Decor
Romance Enthusiasts
Robotics
Streetwear Fashion
Island Music
Green
Fitness
Dislikes:
Americana Music
Grey
Potty Humour
Shabby Decor
Voice: Clear
Walk Style: Default
Career: Tech Guru (8)
Skills:
Charisma (3)
Programming (8)
Milestones:
First Promotion (Firsts)
First WooHoo (Firsts)
Had a Baby (Life)
Got a Job (Life)
Fell in Love (Social)
Got Married (Life)
Relationships:
Nin Bun Ma
Wife
Amazing Compatibility
Close Family Dynamic
Sud Bun Ma
Son
Supportive Family Dynamic
Bua Bun Ma
Mother
Amazing Compatibility
Supportive Family Dynamic
Nin Bun Ma
Age: Young Adult
Pronouns: She/Her
Gender Settings:
Feminine frame
Prefers feminine clothing
Can become pregnant
Can produce milk
Cannot use the toilet standing
Sexual Orientation:
Romance: Men
WooHoo: Men
Exploration?: No
Traits:
Child of the Village
Bookworm
Romantic
Home Turf (Bonus)
Aspiration: Fount of Tomarani Knowledge
Likes:
Romance Music
Island Music
Focus Music
Backyard Music
Cooking
Fitness
Baking
Wellness
Compliments
Stories
Discussing Hobbies
Gossip
Basics Fashion
Polished Fashion
Optimistic Sims
Hard-Working Sims
Family-Motivated Sims
Modern Decor
Industrial Decor
Pink
Purple
Yellow
Blue
Dislikes:
Acting
Ambitionless Sims
Idealist Sims
Mid Century Decor
Voice: Lilted
Walk Style: Default
Career: Athlete (5)
Skills:
Fitness (7)
Charisma (4)
Milestones:
First Fight (Firsts)
First Promotion (Firsts)
First WooHoo (Firsts)
Had a Baby (Life)
Got a Job (Life)
Fell in Love (Social)
Got Married
Relationships:
Kasem Bun Ma
Husband
Amazing Compatibility
Close Family Dynamic
Sud Bun Ma
Son
Permissive Family Dynamic
Bua Bun Ma
Mother-in-Law
Good Compatibility
Sud Bun Ma
Age: Toddler
Pronouns: He/Him
Traits:
Clingy
Skills:
None
Milestones:
None
Relationships:
Kasem Bun Ma
Father
Supportive Family Dynamic
Nin Bun Ma
Mother
Permissive Family Dynamic
Bua Bun Ma
Grandmother
Strict Family Dynamic
Household Notes
The Bun Ma family is the only household living in Tomarang that does not reside in or own a Residential Rental property in The Sims 4 For Rent.
They live at the Hothotok Shore lot in the Kah Sohpa neighbourhood of Tomarang. Unlike most of the properties in Tomarang, their home is a standard residential lot.
Going by the family dynamics of this household, Kasem seems like somewhat of a “mama’s boy” while Sud may have issues living up to his grandmother’s harsh expectations as he gets older.
Although Bua disapproves of almost all deviant behaviour now, she appears to have been much wilder when she was younger. Her milestones show that she has been beaten by Agnes Crumplebottom’s purse. She has also had an affair.
The Cahyaputri Household
Vanesha CahyaputriZhafira Cahyaputri
The Sims 4 For Rent: Household Description
Since the unfortunate microwavable water incident that resulted in the loss of their parents Cahya and Wulan, Vanesha has had to take on major responsibilities. As both “Big Sister” and “Guardian”, it can be hard juggling a teenager and tenant shenanigans all under one roof!
Vanesha Cahyaputri
Age: Young Adult
Pronouns: She/Her
Gender Settings:
Feminine frame
Prefers feminine clothing
Can become pregnant
Can produce milk
Cannot use the toilet standing
Sexual Orientation:
Romance: Women
WooHoo: Women
Exploration?: No
Traits:
Child of the Village
Good
Creative
Business Savvy (Bonus)
Aspiration: Five Star Property Owner
Likes:
Alternative Music
Dancing
New Age Music
METAL MUSIC
Mid Century Decor
DJ Booth Music
Modern Decor
High Energy Sims
Pink
Basics Fashion
Mixology
Vintage Decor
Family-Motivated Sims
Hipster Fashion
Purple
Handiness
Compliments
Retro Music
Rocker Fashion
Gossip
DJ Mixing
Dislikes:
Pranks
Brown
Yellow
Cottagecore Music
Emotional Decision-Makers
Video Gaming
Argumentative Sims
Complaints
Voice: Lilted
Walk Style: Default
Career: Barista (2), Property Owner
Skills:
None
Milestones:
First Promotion (Firsts)
First Mould Exposure (Firsts)
Got a Job (Life)
Relationships:
Zhafira Cahyaputri
Sister
Distant Family Dynamic
Thi Linh
Friend
Good Compatibility
Zhafira Cahyaputri
Age: Teen
Pronouns: She/Her
Gender Settings:
Feminine frame
Prefers feminine clothing
Can become pregnant
Can produce milk
Cannot use the toilet standing
Sexual Orientation:
Romance: Men & Women
WooHoo: Men & Women
Exploration?: Yes
Traits:
Nosy
Clumsy
Dastardly (Bonus)
Aspiration: Seeker of Secrets
Likes:
Pranks
Mischief
Writing
Silly Behaviour
S-Pop Music
Jokes
Island Decor
Spirited Sims
Pet Enthusiasts
Funny Sims
Blue
Contemporary Decor
Deception
Cottagecore Music
Art Deco Decor
Spooky Music
Gossip
Outdoorsy Fashion
Streetwear Fashion
Baking
Green
Dislikes:
Optimistic Sims
Red
Idealist Sims
Queen Anne Decor
DJ Booth Music
Voice: Lilted
Walk Style: Default
Career: High School C Student, Babysitter (1)
Skills:
Fishing (9)
Milestones:
First Break-In Committed (Firsts)
Got a Job (Life)
Relationships:
Vanesha Cahyaputri
Sister
Distant Family Dynamic
Household Notes
Vanesha and Zhafira live at Taka Soi 15 in the Morensong neighbourhood of Tomarang in The Sims 4 For Rent. The building is a residential rental with two units. Vanesha is the property owner and occupies one of the units.
Vanesha and Zhafira’s household bio states that their parents were killed during an accident related to microwaving water. Vanesha is now caring for her younger sister as her guardian.
Vanesha and Zhafira seem to have a strained relationship. With Growing Together installed, they have a distant family dynamic and the majority of their preferences directly conflict with each other.
Although Vanesha is a property owner living at the building she owns, she currently does not have any tenants in the unoccupied unit.
Zhafira appears to be somewhat of a troubled teen, which isn’t surprising given the recent and sudden death of both her parents. With Growing Together installed, her milestones indicate that she has already committed a break-in.
The Li Household
The Sims 4 For Rent: Household Description
Panya Li is a non-playable Sim who does not reside in Tomarang and is not visible in the Household Management menu. His only purpose is to act as the landlord for the Sunghai Point residential rental that the Linhs and Sadyas occupy. When we track him down, we’ll add his info!
Want a detailed look at the world these Sims 4 For Rent premade Sims live in? Check out our full world tour!
It’s time for a new Sims Community Challenge and this time we want you to take our Sims 4 Cosy Homes neighbourhood shell and turn it into a festive family neighbourhood!
We wanted to create a challenge that would incorporate gameplay features from the new The Sims 4 For Rent expansion pack by utilising the option of having multiple homes on one lot. Once finished it could also be used to think outside of the box when completing the challenge with our shell. Of course, owning the new expansion pack is not compulsory at all!
A completed #SCWinterfestCosy Shell using The Sims 4 Base Game and Holiday Pack
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The Sims 4 Cosy Homes Challenge
Your challenge will be to take our Sims 4 Cosy Homes shell and turn it into a festive Winterfest Wonderland!
The aim of this Sims Community Challenge is to have fun and create the ultimate Mini Festive Winterfest Neighbourhood! There is a budget for this challenge, however, this is more of a guide. If you wish to go over the amount, that’s okay. We want players to push the boundaries and create their best festive renovations.
While the overall task for this The Sims 4 Cosy Homes challenge is straightforward, there are a handful of rules that will need to be followed.
Get to Know the Mini Neighbourhood
Want to take a closer look at the mini neighbourhood? Check out the gallery below to see previews of the empty shell and how it could look once you have put your own Winterfest spin on the shell!
There are three homes in total on this lot in varying sizes. Essentially they have been created to be family homes however furnish them in a Winterfest theme, however you wish. Each of the three shells has been given a basic layout to give you an idea as to how they could look.
Keep in mind, how these homes could look when using the new features from The Sims 4 For Rent expansion pack too!
Here is the lot in more detail!
Home OneHome TwoHome ThreeGround Floor OverviewSecond Floor Overview
Challenge Guidelines
Create the ultimate Cosy Winterfest Community
Must be placed on any available 30×30 Lot you have free in your game and in any world
$100,000 is the budget for this Sims 4 Cosy Homes Challenge. However, as stated, if you wish to go over that’s fine. Let your festive creativity run free!
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use any packs that you currently own.
T.O.O.L & DEBUG Objects are allowed
Custom Content is not allowed
This is aimed to be a multipurpose lot to be used in The Sims 4 For Rent Pack upon release
You can not change the placement of the original internal. You may add extra walls/fences where needed. External walls are not allowed to be changed.
You can change the fence style but not the placement.
The Terrain Paint can be changed
The placement of the Windows and Doors as well as the style can be changed.
You may change the shape and style of the roofs used on the lot.
Note: If you do own The Sims 4 For Rent, feel free to utilise the new apartments feature to create even more homes within this small cosy neighbourhood!
Downloading The Challenge Shell
Interested and want to jump straight in and start renovating our shell? Here’s everything you need to know!
Note: This build uses both the Base Game and the free Holiday Pack.
Festive Neighbourhood Showcase
Unlike previous Sims Community Challenges that we have run, we will not be holding a showcase for this challenge. Instead, we encourage those who have taken part to share their renovations on social media and The Gallery.
We can’t wait to see how you fix our build! Be sure to tag us on social media and use the #SCWinterfestCosy tag, so we can see any videos or screenshots you share!
Note:This build is a part of our Sims Community Challenges. To find out more about our original Sims Community Challenges, click here.
Next Steps
Once you’ve finished your build, you can share your Gallery IDs in the comments below or share your screenshots over in our SC Challenges channel on our Discord Server. Additionally, as stated above, you can share your transformations over on Social Media with the #SCWinterfestCosy tag!
Are you looking for more ways to experience something different in The Sims 4? We’ve got you covered with more original Sims Community Challenges, Story Starter Kits and more right here on Sims Community!
The Sims 4 For Rent World of Tomarang is a new world that accompanies the latest expansion pack. The new world features nine new lots spread across two neighbourhoods.
The World of Tomarang
Grown from humble roots off the coast of Shih Sea, Tomarang is lively with local fare, community chaos, and legends of lore. Known for its tight-knit communities and sun-filled shared spaces, Tomarang is a lush landscape of possibilities. Come cozy up with nature or fish around for neighborly niceties and whim-simsical secrets. Whether you’re flying solo or raising generations, this region offers a warm welcome to any multi-living lifestyle! Sul Sul De-Kah!
Tomarang World Description
We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about the new Sims 4 For Rent World of Tomarang, the neighbourhoods, lots, and more!
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Lot Challenges found in Tomarang
Throughout the two neighbourhoods in the Sims 4 For Rent world of Tomarang, you’ll come across a new lot challenges. There are two specifically added to the expansion pack. This is the Mold and Maintenance Troubles lot challenge.
Here’s a quick overview of the two new lot challenges:
Mold: There is a dampness in the air here that just doesn’t feel right. Keep puddles mopped, trash from overflowing, and the plumbing objects clean or mold piles will start to appear, and beware of the deadly black mold pile!
Maintenance Troubles: Home ownership involves maintenance and this lot brings surprise events knocking.
It sounds like there could be some interesting times ahead as both a tenant and landlord in Tomarang!
Morensong Neighbourhood
A bustling neighbourhood with pockets of idyllic peace and nooks of neighbourly nuance! Morensong is the spot for vibrant communities to thrive, day or night. Stroll through the botanical garden or throw down a game of playground hopscotch. Even join the Night Market buzz for some sunset shopping and moonligh munchies. The possibilities are endless
Morensong Neighbourhood Description
The Lots
Chee-wít Chee-waa Kanto
Ro Kaya Rockside
Taka Soi 15
ZoSul Taman Botani
Chee-wít Chee-waa Kanto
This residential home is a renovated shophouse located on a 20×15 lot in the heart of Morensong. It’s perfect for a variety of lifestyles which have an out-on-the-town attitude! Your Sims can purchase the one-bedroom and one-bathroom home for $18,900.
Lot Traits:Fast Internet
Lot Challenges: Mold
Ro Kaya Rockside
This empty 40×30 Residential lot will cost your Sims just $2,870 to start building the home of their dreams. With views overlooking the water surrounding Tomarang, it’s an opportunity to not miss out on!
Taka Sol 15
This Residential Rental sits on a 20×20 lot and contains two units. The first floor is occupied by the property owner, the Cahyaputri household. The ground floor on the other hand is empty and available for rent.
09 Taka Sol 15 (Cahyaputri Household)
2 Bed, 1 Bathroom Unit
Lot Traits: Sunny Aspect and Natural Light
08 Taka Sol 15
Rent: $65 per day
Lease Length: 7 Days
Furnishings: $7,925
Lot Traits: Great Soil & Bracing Breezes
ZoSul Taman Botani
Morensong’s National Park. This 30×30 lot is a place full of luscious flora and fauna, a welcome place to relax, and reconnect with nature.
Koh Sahpa Neighbourhood
Neighbours with nature or other tenants, Koh Sapha offers a more relaxed lifestyl along the river. After a dip in the sea or some much needed beach time, gather round at the Screaming Gecko for a drink or two. Feeling warm-hearted from all the sun? Visit the Sulea Tiger Santuary to support local conservation. No matter the choice, Koh Sahpa is the ideal spot for a go-with-the-flow attitude.
Koh Sahpa Neighbourhood Description
The Lots
Hothotok Shore
Isda Riverfront
Sungai Point
Screaming Gecko
Tam Nang Sands
Hothotok Shore
This 20×15 residential lot is home to the Bun Ma Household. Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom and comes in at $40,238! It truly is the perfect Tomarang family home!
Lot Trait: Childs Play
Lot Challenge: Reduce and Recycle
Isda Riverfront
This vacant residential lot has not only a lovely location but also great views of the Tomarang River that flows through the neighbourhood. This 20×20 lot will set your Sims back $1,370!
Sungai Point
Sungai Point is a 30×20 Residential Rental Lot split into three units. Two of these units are home to the Linh and Linh-Sadya households with the third remaining vacant and available For Rent.
Unit 1 (Linh-Sadya Household)
3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms
Rent: $180 per day
Lease: 7 Days
Furnishings: $46,565
Unit Trait: Homey
Unit 2 (Linh Household)
1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom
Rent: $65 per day
Lease: 7 Days
Furnishings: $21,315
Unit Trait: Gnomes and Great Acoustics
Unit 3 (Vacant)
2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom
Rent: $65 per day
Lease: 7 Days
Furnishings: $12,604
Unit Challenges: Mold and Spooky
The Screaming Gecko
The lounge of Tomarang! Kick back and relax at the Screaming Gecko after a long day of exploring the gorgeous neighbourhoods as well as getting to know the local residents!
Lot Size: 20×20
Lot Triat: Convivial
Tam Nang Sands
The ninth and final lot in Tomarang. While it is another vacant residential lot, it offers a great location in Koh Sapha but also gorgeous views over the water. This 30×20 lot is only $2,070. It would be the perfect place to build your Sims dream beach house or summer getaway home!
Lot Trait: Bracing Breezes
Lot Challenge: Off The Grid
The Sims 4 For Rent World: More Locations to Discover!
Of course, these nine lots are not the only locations you can discover and explore in Tomarang!
Tinsu Temple
Although the Tomarang Temple is a rabbit hole, you’ll be able to pay a visit by heading to the north of the Morensong neighbourhood!
Morensong Community Park
Opposite the temple, you’ll also find a community space featuring a playground and plenty of open space to relax in!
Morensong Night Market
Best visited at night, make sure you take the time to experience the local cuisine and products it has to offer! Also, why not check out the local Bait & Switch fish market opposite the market street while you’re at it too?
Koh Sapha Fishing Location
Located close to The Screaming Gecko, you’ll find this lovely fishing spot. Fish into the clear blue sea and take in the beautiful world around you. The perfect place to spend a summer’s evening! Who knows what mysteries lay in front of you?
Beard Beard Cove Cave
Merely a quick swim across the water from the fishing point, you’ll find a cave your Sims can explore. Hidden behind the lush trees and greenery, just make sure your Sim is prepared for this next venture in Tomarang!
Sulea Sanctuary
The final destination you’ll want to explore while in Tomarang is the Sulea Sanctuary. Maybe not during the day, but at night instead! You can also donate Simoleon’s to the sanctuary too.
What do you think of the new Sims 4 For Rent world of Tomarang? Is it what you hoped for? Are you ready to jump in and start building and exploring? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section and make sure to check out more For Rent articles here!
The Sims 4 For Rent is available for purchase right now on ea.com.
Every Build Mode item you’ll find in this Pack. Including the Hidden categories!
The 15th Expansion Pack has just been released, and we’re eager to show you all The Sims 4 For Rent Objects you’ll find in your game!
There are many layers within the new Build Mode catalogue of items. For Rent delivers a new set each for almost every room type. For professional builders and Sims 4 cheaters there’s a wide array of useful and decorative items in BuyDebug section. But beware, there are gameplay spoilers within this hidden catalogue!
Take a look at everything new:
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Sims 4 For Rent Objects Catalogue
There are up to 200 new Sims 4 For Rent Objects that you’ll find within this Expansion Pack. The furniture draws inspiration from Southeast Asia with beautiful counters, elegant and tacky comfort objects. Yes, we’re talking about the adorable Indoor and Outdoor Plastic Chair and Stool set!
Indoor decorators will find a splendid amount of new wallpapers, floor tiles and moldy wall decals that will turn any rental unit into a fungus paradise.
There are useful cross-pack gameplay items such as radiators and air conditioning that will keep your unit hot or cold. Depending on the weather that you’ve installed with The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion!
Enough chit chat, see the entire Sims 4 For Rent Objects catalogue yourself:
Build / Buy
The Street Eats Digital Content
Simmers who get this Expansion Pack by January 18th, 2024 will get additional three Sims 4 For Rent Objects, including:
Quick Treats Grill
Streetside Star Shade
Peak Freshness Fruit Basket
See the catalogue previews of these items down below:
BuyDebug and Live Edit
Alright, this is the part that you might want to look away in case you don’t want your Sims 4 Live Mode gameplay experience to be ruined.
For those who want to know about *every single object* well you’re in luck! Down below you’ll find hidden objects that can only be unlocked through bb.showhiddenobjects and Live Edit Cheats.
Styled Rooms
I was hoping that the pack would offer a bit of a wider selection for styled rooms, as they best highlight the Pack catalogue. Still, it’s an understandable (and a decent amount) of five premade Styled Rooms that showcase The Sims 4 For Rent Objects.
Take an in-game preview of each of the five new styled rooms down below:
Final Review
The Build Mode list of objects definitely have some standouts that need to be showcased.
Down below you’ll find, what I at least to think, some of my favorite Sims 4 For Rent objects:
Almost Natural Springs Hot Tub
The Indoor and Outdoor Plastic Chair
Mold in all Shapes and Sizes
The Gold Standard Squat Toilet
Tomarang Tuk-Tuk
Save The Elephants Teapot
Silly Gooseneck Electric Kettle
New (and Chipped) Iron Radiators
All in all, I think that The Sims 4 For Rent Expansion delivers an impressive amount of objects. Giving your rental journey space for storytelling and progression. All of these objects will fit in perfectly with any lot, whether you’re building in Tomarang or want to expand the Night Market to somewhere else.
I feel like these items perfectly encapsulate the essence of this Expansion Pack and what it’s all about. The only thing I mind is the fact that I hoped to see more Live Edit objects from Tomarang. Instead, I just ended up with a few extra clutter items on the side. That’s to say if we’d be trying to find a needle in a haystack over here.
Other than that, the catalogue has a fair amount of customization options that also span across different wall heights. Creating grand shared spaces and hallways will be a piece of cake!
What are your thoughts on The Sims 4 For Rent Build Mode catalogue? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section down below!
For Rent Expansion Pack is out now for $39.99USD, or a price equivalent to your local currency. Stay tuned on Sims Community for all the latest For Rent Guides and Overviews!
Announcing our community partnership with Will Wright’s next video game – Proxi.
Will Wright, the master mind behind some of your favorite life simulation games (The Sims, SimCity, Spore to name a few) is back with a big project. Proxi, the name of his next big venture is aiming to simulate the closest, most precious thing a human can have – memories!
Gallium Studios is an indie game development studio behind Proxi. Made by developers, artists and experts in the life simulation genre. Will isn’t the only person to have past association with working on life sim games. Some folks within the studio have previously worked on IMVU and Second Life, as well as other games. Making the story and possible turnout of this video game project much more exciting!
We have much to talk about Proxi, Gallium Studios and their Ambassadors Program. As well as announce our exciting new project!
Let’s dive in:
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About Proxi
Proxi is an upcoming HD video game title from Gallium Studios, founded by Will Wright and Lauren Elliot. I wrote first about the game back in 2018 when it was first announced. During its course of development, the game had changed much in features, technology and focus. With the latest version bringing Artificial Intelligence to help you shape your memories to the best!
In Proxi, memories from your life become the basic building blocks that your gaming landscape is built from. To make it simple and fun, the player simply types or speaks a story, and Proxi automatically takes its best guess to create a complete diorama – using 3d models, photos, graphic backgrounds, sounds, music and special effects which you can then modify and edit any way you like. (A bit like a magic version of the creature creator from Spore.)
Once you’ve added a few memories, you are then given a world to place and arrange them any way you like. They become like the buildings in SimCity with your mind as the city. The world, much like Sim City, is an interactive simulation that comes alive as you continue to design it.
Proxi will soon get its first beta test for PC, and I’m excited to get the first look!
Proxi Ambassadors Program
This is your chance to be a part of Will Wright’s next game foundation!
Proxi is inviting fans of the Life Simulation genre to join their community as they ramp up for their first reveal. Plus, players who want to get involved with the game’s development, beta hands-ons and more might want to consider joining the Proxi Ambassadors Program, which is open for a few more days.
If you’re interested in testing out Proxi and being directly involved with feedback sessions and exclusive events, this is the right opportunity for you!
Players who get accepted will be among the first ones to get their hands on Proxi. You can read more about the program by clicking the button below!
You have until December 12th, 2023 to send in your application for the Program.
Life Sim Games: Our Next Project
I’m excited to take this article as an opportunity to announce Life Sim Games – our next website currently in development!
This year has been busy for the Life Simulation game genre. We’ve had an announcement of Life By You from Paradox Tectonic, followed by InZOI and onging updates from the exciting indie project – Paralives. Plus, The Sims Franchise as a whole has been super busy this year with 3 Expansions, the return of Stuff Packs and ongoing Content and News releases.
Joining the Proxi Ambassadors program made me want to seperate The Sims from the rest of the Life Simulation genre. Considering that Sims Community has been built on the foundation of Sims players and fans alike, this seemed like the best decision to make.
I’ll be announcing some exciting opportunities to join the Life Sim Games team in early 2024. Until then, we’ll still be doing casual reports about certain Life Simulation games outside of The Sims universe.
In 2024 you should expect Life Sim Games to be your new home for Proxi, Life by You, Paralives and InZOI news and updates. With Sims Community remaining your main central station for all things The Sims!
Life Sim Games will have direct community partnership with Proxi, bringing you exclusive content, interviews and online events to fans and readers. I can’t wait for the next chapter!
So, about Proxi again…
I’m intrigued!
There was a period in the course of Proxi’s development where the devs considered adding an NFT mechanism to the game. I was very critical of this decision and am very glad to say that they’ve removed this concept entirely.
The developers had good intentions towards creators to help them brand their Proxis and have them under the sole ownership of the player. However, they thoughtfully moved their focus towards better game technology and features.
I’ve always been a fan of Will Wright’s games (and I’m sure you have been too if you’re reading this here). With inspiration from both Spore, The Sims and SimCity, Proxi is looking to be one charming video game. And I can’t wait to start reporting on it next year!
What are your thoughts? Let us know what you think about Proxi and our upcoming project Life Sim Games down below.
You keep up with Proxi’s official community over on Discord! The team will be doing their first ever AMA with the Proxi developer team. Prepare your questions for Monday!
The latest expansion pack, For Rent, is launching very soon. In light of this, players have been experimenting with Sims 4 apartments that already exist in the game to see just how far they can push customisation. We’re all for it! Who doesn’t love more customisation in a life simulation game, right?
Upgrade your Sims 4 apartments with these clever building tricks!
Clever and inquisitive Simmers on X (formerly Twitter) such as SilthulhuSims and haus_of_nando have discovered new ways to customise Sims 4 apartments in both City Living and Eco Lifestyle following yesterday’s patch that allowed players to edit the windows in apartments. Spoiler Alert: It’s not just windows. In fact, there’s a LOT that can be done on the exterior of Sims 4 apartments!
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Customise Sims 4 Apartments Like Never Before!
Simmers like SilthulhuSims and haus_of_nando have discovered after yesterday’s update that they can place various objects both below and above their Sims 4 apartments on the outside of the building. It’s not just windows that can be added or replaced! See for yourself!
A Laundromat in Evergreen Harbour!
While windows, doors, and balconies of apartments in Eco Lifestyle are still very much stuck to their original spots and can’t be edited, Nando’s found out that the roof andE parts of the building below the active units can be customised!
He has created a fully functional laundromat in the empty shell of the ground floor of this apartment in Evergreen Harbour! How amazing is that? I always did hate that the whole ground floor of these buildings were a total waste of space in a game where the worlds are already too small to begin with. Imagine living in this Evergreen Harbour apartment and having a laundromat right downstairs, saving space on those appliances in your unit! Now you don’t have to imagine it anymore. It can be a reality.
You can take a closer look at Nando’s screenshot examples below! Just click on an image to enlarge it.
Also notice how Nando has added solar panels to the roof and changed a section of the roof to glass! He’s also made some very bendy, twisty stairs to show off that even the staircases are customisable now! We have to admit, the apartments that came with Eco Lifetyle were pretty lackluster and underwhelming but we might have to give customising them in this way a try to make them more fun to live in.
A private staircase to your apartment? Why not?!
Eco Lifestyle is not the only expansion pack to get this glow up for apartments. San Myshuno, the urban metropolis that came with the City Living expansion pack has gotten new life breathed into it as well. SilthulhuSims shows off just how much you can do to the exterior of the San Myshuno apartment buildings now!
If you want a separate staircase entrance to your apartment unit in San Myshuno, you can absolutely do that now! Of course, this example above looks a bit crazy but it’s a great example of some of the possibilities for customising your apartments in City Living now. You could build fire escapes, fancy private entrances, and so much more to glam up an apartment now.
And if you want to give your City Living apartments a glow up without doing a lot of construction work, that’s also possible! See how SilthulhuSims has added faux balconies, air conditioning units, vents, and flower boxes to the outside of this apartment building. It looks so much better compared to the buildings on either side now.
The Limitations of Apartment Customisation
But, as usual, there are still some limitations and drawbacks to what is possible when customising apartments in The Sims 4. SilthulhuSims found that while they could edit many things below their apartment unit, everything above their unit was often not editable.
You also can’t edit the communal hallways inside apartment buildings or the balconies of the apartments in Evergreen Harbour.
No, not in the communal hallways of CL apartments, and not the balcony areas of the EL apartments, but on the surrounding “lot” ground floor you can, and the EL Stonestreet apartments you can modify the whole lower half.
It’s not all bad news, though! While the communal hallways are for the most part, uneditable, we do have the ability to use the eye dropper tool on objects in the communal hallways now to help us match the style of our apartments to the hallways.
You can also now eye-dropper from items that are in the communal hallways in the CL apartments, so I wonder if they did semi-unlock them and decide against unlocking them fully after some playtesting? Idk, seems like an interesting change though.
It’s a bummer that we still can’t put objects in the communal hallways of the San Myshuno apartments or edit the balconies of the Evergreen Harbour apartments but this new building freedom on apartment lots is still a huge step in the right direction. We hope The Sims Team takes note of how much players love this newfound freedom and continue to expand upon it in the future!
Curious about the evolution of apartments in The Sims series over the years? Check out a full timeline of how apartments have changed from the early days to today!
What are the best Sims 4 Stuff Packs for 2023? It really is such a big question. There are so many different factors that we as players could say that define what makes a Stuff Pack the best!
Having celebrated its ninth anniversary, The Sims 4 is still going from strength to strength with many players still remaining positive about the franchise and its future alongside some critique.
Despite taking a hiatus since early 2021, Stuff Packs made a triumphant return in 2023. Their return and the recently added Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack. It proved to be a hit with players with many hoping to see more Stuff Packs in the future.
The Sims 4 Stuff Packs were first introduced back in May 2015, around six months after the game’s initial launch. This was in the form of The Sims 4 Luxury Party Stuff. Adding a selection of new Create A Sim items, Build and Buy mode objects too. From there players saw Stuff Packs added periodically alongside the likes of Game and Expansion Packs. Covering a wide range of themes from all things Spooky and Movie Night related to Toddler and Child Sims content and even Tiny Living and Knitting Skills. Not to mention a collaboration with luxury fashion brand, Moschino. We also can’t forget to community curated Stuff Packs either!
Of course, the big question is what makes the best Sims 4 Stuff Packs for 2023?
Is it the gameplay experience you get when you explore that Stuff Pack? The new Create A Sim options that open up more ways to style your Sims or maybe even Build and Buy mode objects to help you create some out-of-the-box builds.
Whatever the reason may be, there are plenty of contenders to be the best Sims 4 Stuff Packs for 2023. Who will make it out victorious? Will it be a close call or will there be a clear winner? On the other hand which Stuff Pack will be the unlucky ones at the bottom of the rankings when the vote is over?
The Community Poll
Now for the important part. The Community Poll!
We want readers to choose their top overall best Sims 4 Stuff Packs for 2023 in the poll below. Simply click on your option and hit vote! Considering that the catalogue of Stuff Packs is big, we allow you to choose up to two Packs of your choice!
This is a Sims Community poll. Not affiliated with Maxis or EA.
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More Thoughts?
So, what are your thoughts on what the best Sims 4 Stuff Packs for 2023 are? Is there one that still stands out to you now? Was Home Chef Hustle everything you hoped it would be when it was announced?
Additionally, with Stuff Packs making a return in 2023, is there a theme you’d like to see made into a Stuff Pack in the future? Do you think Stuff Packs work with the current mix of additional content we see in The Sims 4?
We want to know your completely honest thoughts and feelings about The Sims 4 Stuff Packs concerning both past releases, the most recent Stuff Pack and potential future thoughts on Stuff Packs in the comments below!
Limited Time Promotion
Currently, players on PC & Mac can add The Sims 4 My First Pet Stuff to their collection for FREE!
Find out everything you need to know about this limited-time promotion from EA right here!
Looking to add some The Sims 4 Stuff Packs to your collection? Check out our handy unbiased pack guide right here on Sims Community!
The Sims 4 For Rent is launching on Thursday, December 7th, 2023. To get the game ready for the expansion, there’s been an update to the game today. Of course, as soon as the update dropped, modders started combing through the game files for anything new they could find.
An in-depth glimpse at how tenants function in The Sims 4 For Rent!
One modder, Zerbu, has uncovered some really cool and interesting information about how tenants will function in The Sims 4 For Rent. It’s a lot more in-depth than we expected and we can’t wait to show you what’s been found so far!
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The Sims 4 For Rent Tenant Details
Check out everything modders uncovered about The Sims 4 For Rent! Including interesting information not previously mentioned by The Sims Team!
We already know that for players who own the Cats and Dogs expansion pack, landlords will be able to instate a No Pets rule for Residential Rentals. But not every Residential Rental has to be anti-pet! Cats and dogs can be considered as tenants, too. We imagine this likely means that a landlord Sim selecting new tenants will be able to see whether a household includes cats or dogs.
Zerbu also noted that horses cannot be tenants in a Residential Rental. We suppose this makes sense, given that most Residential Rentals have limited space in units, although this might be kind of a bummer for players wanting to build a farm that’s split up into rental units.
There are WAY more events tenants can contact their landlord about than we realised! In Zerbu’s tweet, we can see up to 23 different events that can happen. Everything from insect infestations to late rent to sewage leaks, rule breaking, trash overload, and even tenant revolts can happen on Residential Rental lots. That’s a lot of chaos to keep up with and keep under control but hey, that’s all in a day’s work for a landlord in The Sims 4 For Rent!
Maximum Rent Cap and Tenant Agreeability
Zerbu also discovered a lot of new information regarding how the game will calculate maximum rent caps and what determines whether a tenant will pay their rent on time or not. This could be useful to know for any aspiring landlords in The Sims 4 For Rent.
Maximum rent will be calculated by how many floor tiles a unit has multiplied by the star rating of the unit. According to Zerbu, a 5 star rating is the base number and any stars below that result in a lower modifier. Basically, if you want to be able to charge the highest rent possible, you’ll need spacious units with lots of nice things in them to get that rating up to 5.
Tenant rent caps are not completely random. They are based on how many simoleons the household has. Additionally, Sims who are level 5 or higher in their careers are more willing to pay higher rent. This makes a lot of sense. After all, the higher level a Sim is in a career, the more money they make and therefore, they’ll have more money to splurge on a nice place with a higher rent rate.
In addition to the career level rules that dictate how willing a Sim is to pay high rent, some Sims in certain careers are more willing to pay high rent regardless of what level they are at. For base game careers, Astronauts and Business Sims will be happy to pay higher rent. For expansion packs, Doctors and Scientists (Get To Work), Engineers and Law (Discover University) Sims are happy to pay high rent regardless of their career level.
We really appreciate Zerbu going out of his way to bring the community this new information. It’s very detailed and has us even more excited to play The Sims 4 For Rent later this week. Thank you, Zerbu!
