Property management software for Nova Scotia landlords · Central Rentals
NS · Property management software

Built for Nova Scotia landlords.

Built around the Residential Tenancies Program, the 5% rent cap (extended), and Halifax STR bylaws.

Central Rentals Editorial Team
Canadian property management specialists
Updated
6 min read
Nova Scotia
10+ years in Canadian property management Licensed real-estate advisors (Ontario, BC)
Reviewed by Central Rentals editorial team Cited to official provincial source Updated for 2026
What Nova Scotia landlords keep losing time on
01

Provincial rent cap extended at 5% through 2027 — and Halifax has additional rules.

02

Residential Tenancies Program backlogs can push non-payment files 4–6 months.

03

Halifax Regional Municipality's STR registry requires annual renewal — easy to miss.

What we ship specifically for Nova Scotia.

5% cap calculator

Auto-blocks any notice above the cap and shows the maximum lawful increase per unit.

Form D notice generator

Termination notices for non-payment, end-of-term, and breach with NS-specific service rules.

HRM STR registry tracker

Renewal reminders + provincial registry check for short-term rental licences.

Used by landlords across Nova Scotia
Halifax
Dartmouth
Sydney
Truro
New Glasgow
Frequently asked

Nova Scotia landlord questions

What's the Nova Scotia rent cap?

5% per year, extended through December 31, 2027. Applies to fixed-term and periodic tenancies that started before the cap. Central Rentals tracks the cap expiry per unit.

How long does a hearing take at the Residential Tenancies Program?

Direct-decision (unpaid rent) targets are 30–45 days. Contested hearings: 60–120 days.

Ready to spend less time on Nova Scotia paperwork?

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