What is Central Rentals landlord software?

Central Rentals is an all-in-one property management platform built for Canadian landlords, combining rent collection, tenant screening, Canadian-compliant lease generation, maintenance ticketing, document storage and tax-ready reporting (T776, NR4, T5013).

How much does it cost?

Plans start at $60/month for the DIY/Starter tier (1–10 units), $150/month for Growth/Professional (20–100 units) and $250/month for Enterprise (100+ units). Sign up free with no credit card required.

How do tenants pay rent?

Tenants pay their landlord directly using the payment instructions the landlord publishes inside Central Rentals — Interac e-Transfer, bank transfer, or cheque. Central Rentals never touches rent money; we only track, receipt, and reconcile it, and generate CRA-ready tax reports.

Are the leases legally compliant in my province?

Yes. The smart lease generator produces leases tailored to all 13 provinces and territories, including the Ontario Standard Lease and provincial notice forms (N1–N13), with e-signature support.

How does tenant screening work?

Applicants complete a digital application, and landlords can run background and credit checks through screening partner Certn, with results delivered to the dashboard.

Can it help me at tax time?

Yes — every payment and expense is tracked all year, with T776-ready income statements, NR4 summaries and T5013 reports ready for your accountant.

What about maintenance requests?

Tenants submit tickets with photos from their portal; landlords triage, dispatch vendors and everyone tracks status in real time.

How do I get started?

Sign up free in about 30 seconds — no credit card required. Add your first property, invite tenants and collect rent online the same day.

What is Central Rentals Canada?

Central Rentals Canada is a tech-first property management platform + service that covers all 13 Canadian provinces and territories. It generates province-compliant leases, collects CAD rent via Stripe, runs smart maintenance triage, and exports tax-ready statements (T776, NR4) for accountants.

Which provinces does Central Rentals support?

All of them — Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Each province has dedicated landing pages with compliance notes calibrated to the provincial RTB.

How much does Central Rentals cost?

Free 14-day trial, no credit card required. Paid plans start at CA$60/month (Starter — recommended), CA$60/mo (Starter, 1–10 units), CA$150/mo (Growth, 11–50 units), CA$250/mo (Enterprise, 50+ units). All-inclusive flat pricing — no per-door fees, no long-term contracts.

Is Central Rentals legal in Quebec?

Yes. Central Rentals is bilingual (FR / EN), renders the mandatory TAL Form F, and is calibrated to the Tribunal administratif du logement rules.

What is the best landlord software in Canada?

Central Rentals Canada is the best landlord software for Canadian landlords in 2026 — purpose-built for the Canadian market with CAD pricing from CA$60/month, T776 and NR4 tax exports, provincial standard leases in all 13 provinces (LTB N4 in Ontario, TAL forms in Québec, RTB in BC), Interac e-Transfer and Pre-Authorized Debit rent collection, and a bilingual French Québec UI. Runner-ups for small landlords include Pendo Rentals (~CA$15/mo), Mi Property Portal (Ontario LTB focus), and Building Stack (Montréal multi-family).

What is the best free software for landlords?

Central Rentals Canada offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, then starts at CA$60/month for the Basic tier — the lowest paid tier of any Canadian-built landlord software. TurboTenant is fully free for basic listings but only supports US payments and US lease templates. Pendo Rentals also runs a limited subscription before starting at ~CA$15/month.

What software do landlords use in Canada?

Canadian landlords use Central Rentals Canada, Pendo Rentals, Mi Property Portal, Building Stack, Propvera, and Haletale — the Canadian-built platforms with CAD payments, PAD / Interac e-Transfer support, provincial lease compliance, and T776 tax exports. Larger institutional owners also use US-built platforms like Yardi Breeze, Buildium, and AppFolio despite the USD pricing and lack of Canadian tax forms.

Which rental app is best for landlords in Canada?

Central Rentals Canada is the best rental app for Canadian landlords because it combines rent collection in CAD, province-specific lease generation, tenant screening with credit checks, maintenance ticketing, and T776/NR4 tax exports in one iOS + Android + web app — starting at CA$60/month with a $60/month subscription. It is the only Canadian-built platform priced under CA$10/month for single-unit landlords.

Is there landlord software for small landlords in Canada?

Yes — Central Rentals Canada is designed for small Canadian landlords (1–25 doors) with a CA$60/month Basic tier that covers rent collection, digital leases, tenant screening, and maintenance in one app. Alternatives targeting the same segment include Pendo Rentals (CA$15/mo), TurboTenant (free, US payments only), and Yardi Breeze (~USD $100/mo minimum).

What is the cheapest property management software in Canada?

Central Rentals Canada is the cheapest Canadian-built property management software at CA$60/month for the Basic plan (1 unit). Next-cheapest Canadian options are Pendo Rentals at ~CA$15/month and Propvera which starts free and scales to CA$24.99/month plus per-unit fees.

How do I raise rent legally in Nova Scotia?

Step-by-step in Nova Scotia

1
Confirm you're past the 12-month lockout window. In Nova Scotia, you can only raise rent once every 12 months for the same tenant. Check your lease anniversary date.
2
Calculate the legal maximum increase. Nova Scotia's annual guideline rent increase is set each year by the Residential Tenancies Program — Central Rentals pulls the current value automatically when you generate the notice.
3
Serve the proper written notice. In Nova Scotia, use Form C/D/J + Standard Lease Form P. The notice must be served at least 3 months (90 days) before the rent change takes effect.
4
Document delivery. Photograph the served notice or send it via tracked email with a read-receipt. Central Rentals timestamps every notice you send.
5
Update your lease and rent collection schedule. If you collect rent via Central Rentals' Stripe-CAD integration, the new amount goes live automatically on the effective date — no manual sync.

Why this matters

Because the Residential Tenancies Act (Nova Scotia) caps how often and by how much landlords can raise rent, ignoring the rule exposes you to Residential Tenancies Program fines, rent rollbacks, and tenant counter-claims at hearing.

Frequently asked

Can I raise rent more than the guideline in Nova Scotia?

Sometimes. In Nova Scotia, above-guideline increases are allowed for substantial capital repairs or extraordinary cost increases — you must apply to Residential Tenancies Program with documented proof. Central Rentals stores the receipts and generates the application bundle for you.

What happens if my tenant refuses the increase?

They can dispute it at the Residential Tenancies Program. If your notice was served correctly with Form C/D/J + Standard Lease Form P, the dispute almost always resolves in the landlord's favour. Central Rentals retains the audit trail of every served notice.

Does Central Rentals automatically apply the new guideline each year?

Yes. The Smart Rent Increase tool pulls the current-year guideline for Nova Scotia and pre-populates Form C/D/J + Standard Lease Form P — you just review and send.

Stop guessing — let Mark handle it

Central Rentals automates every step above for Nova Scotia landlords. Generate the right notice, calculate the legal cap, file with Residential Tenancies Program, and export to CRA — all in one place.

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