The RentMouse blog

Practical guides for independent landlords: leases, rent, repairs, tenants and the rules that apply where your rentals are.

• B.C.’s 2027 Rent Increase Limit (2.2%): Notice and Timing — B.C. has capped 2027 rent increases at 2.2%. What the limit covers, the three full months’ notice on Form RTB-7, and the dates for a January increase.
• Alberta Security Deposit Interest in 2026: Rates and How to Pay It — Alberta’s security deposit interest rate is 0% for 2026. What you still owe for 2024–2025, how interest is paid, and the 10-day return rule.
• Ontario’s 2027 Rent Increase Guideline (1.9%) and the N1 Notice — Ontario’s 2027 guideline is 1.9%. Here is who it applies to, when an N1 must be served for a January increase, and what it means for the rent deposit.
• How to Manage Late Rent Payments and Arrears for Small Landlords — Step-by-step guide for small landlords in Canada and the U.S. on handling late rent payments and arrears, from communication to documentation and legal notices.
• How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Canada? 2026 Rules by Province — Compare rent increase limits across Canadian provinces for 2026 to understand what landlords can legally charge when raising rent.
• Collecting Rent by Interac e-Transfer: A Landlord's Guide — Learn how to set up Interac e-Transfer for rent collection, match payments to tenants, and keep your rent ledger accurate and organized.
• How to Calculate Late Rent Fees (With State Rules and Examples) — Step-by-step late fee math for landlords: flat, percentage and daily formulas, a worked example, and the late fee caps and grace periods in popular states.
• How to Manage Short-Term and Furnished Rentals as a Small Landlord — Step-by-step guide to managing short-term and furnished rentals, covering setup, tenant agreements, inspections, and key pitfalls to avoid.
• How to Manage Notices, End Tenancies, and Prepare for Hearings as a Small Landlord — A step-by-step guide for small landlords in Canada and the U.S. on serving notices, ending tenancies, and handling hearings effectively and lawfully.
• First-Time Landlord Basics for Small Landlords in Canada and the U.S. — A practical how-to guide for small landlords in Canada and the U.S. covering tenant screening, leases, rent collection, maintenance, and legal compliance.
• The Secret Science of the Security Deposit: 5 Truths Every Tenant Should Know Before Moving Out — Understand five key truths about security deposits to protect your interests during the final walkthrough and move-out process.
• How to Serve Notices and End Tenancies as a Small Landlord in Canada and the U.S. — Step-by-step guide for small landlords on serving notices, ending tenancies, and preparing for hearings across Canada and the U.S.
• How to Draft and Manage Leases and Clauses for Small Landlords in Canada and the U.S. — Step-by-step guide for small landlords to draft, manage, and update leases and clauses, ensuring compliance and clarity across Canada and the U.S.
• Welcome to RentMouse — What RentMouse is, who it is for, and what it does — and doesn’t do — for independent landlords in Canada and the U.S.
• RentMouse vs Buildium: Small Landlord Solution vs Professional Platform — Compare RentMouse and Buildium to find the right property management software for your portfolio size, including ease of use, pricing, features, and Canadian fit.
• RentMouse vs TenantCloud: Which Is Better for Small Landlords? — A comparison of RentMouse and TenantCloud for small landlords, covering pricing, ease of use, Canadian fit, rent tracking, maintenance, and tenant workflows.

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