NS · Property management software

Built for Nova Scotia landlords.

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

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?

30 days free. No credit card required. Cancel any time.

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