The Avail alternative for Canadian DIY landlords.
Avail is a clean DIY tool for US landlords with 1-10 units — but it doesn't support Canadian provincial leases, doesn't generate CRA T776, and the credit reporting is US-only. Central Rentals is what Canadian DIY landlords actually need.
Central Rentals vs Avail — feature by feature
| Feature | Central Rentals | Avail |
|---|---|---|
| Built for Canada | Edmonton-headquartered | US only |
| Provincial lease generator (all 13) | All 13 provinces + Quebec TAL | US state leases |
| Provincial notices (N1-N13, Form A, RTDRS, TAL) | Every provincial form | No provincial notices |
| Stripe rent collection in CAD | Native CAD + auto-reconciliation | USD only |
| CRA T776 + NR4 + T5013 exports | 1-click export at tax time | US 1099 only |
| Tenant screening (credit + ID + landlord) | 90-second 3-check pull | TransUnion (US) |
| Rent reported to Equifax + TransUnion | Free for tenants | US-only reporting |
| Smart assistant (Mark) — leases, listings, replies | Built-in | Not available |
| Maintenance triage + work-order routing | Auto-triaged + vendor routing | Basic maintenance requests |
| Free 14-day trial — no credit card | 14 days, no card | Free tier |
| Starting price (per unit / month, CAD) | $0.99CAD / unit / month | $0-$9 USDPer unit + listing fees |
Avail is great if you're a US landlord. Central Rentals is the Canadian version — same simplicity, same DIY ethos, but with the provincial law and CRA features Avail can't give you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Rentals cheaper than Avail?
Yes. Central Rentals starts at CA$0.99 per unit per month with a free 14-day trial. Avail starts at $0-$9 USD — typically 25-300× more for small Canadian portfolios.
Does Avail support Canadian provincial leases?
No — US state leases. Central Rentals ships native provincial lease generators for all 13 provinces and territories, including the Quebec TAL and the Ontario Standard Lease (Form 2229E).
Can I export to T776 / NR4 / T5013 with Avail?
No — US 1099 only. Central Rentals generates CRA-ready exports at tax time with one click.
How long does it take to switch from Avail to Central Rentals?
Most landlords with under 25 units move in under 90 minutes. We import tenants + leases + recurring rent schedules directly from CSV exports. No long-term contract, cancel anytime.