Ottawa Landlord Software
Manage your Ottawa rentals with confidence. From downtown apartments to Kanata townhouses, RentMouse helps Ottawa landlords navigate federal tenant laws, collect rent online, and stay RTA-compliant.
Ottawa Rental Market Overview
Average Monthly Rent
2024 Rent Increase Cap
Rental Units
Vacancy Rate
Ottawa's rental market includes many government employees and students from uOttawa and Carleton. The city has a balanced rental market with strong demand year-round.
Source: CMHC Rental Market Report 2024
Navigate Ottawa Rental Laws
Residential Tenancies Act (RTA)
All Ottawa rentals are governed by Ontario's RTA. RentMouse ensures your leases, notices, and practices comply with provincial law.
Rent Control & Increases
Buildings first occupied before Nov 15, 2018 have rent control (2024: 2.5% max). Automatic calculations and N1 notice generation.
Ontario Standard Lease
Use the official Ontario Standard Lease form for all new tenancies. RentMouse generates compliant leases with all required schedules.
Last Month's Rent Interest
Ontario requires annual interest on last month's rent deposits. Auto-calculated at guideline rate (2024: 2.5%).
LTB Forms & Applications
Store N4, N5, N12, L1, and other Landlord-Tenant Board forms. Track application deadlines and hearing dates.
Key Deposits
Key deposits limited to actual replacement cost. Track deposits and automate refunds when tenancies end.
Popular Ottawa Neighborhoods
Downtown Ottawa
Avg. Rent: $2,000
Kanata
Avg. Rent: $1,750
Orleans
Avg. Rent: $1,650
Nepean
Avg. Rent: $1,700
Barrhaven
Avg. Rent: $1,800
Gloucester
Avg. Rent: $1,650
"Managing rental properties near Parliament Hill was complex until RentMouse. The bilingual lease templates and automatic rent increase calculations make compliance easy. Perfect for Ottawa landlords."— Jean-Pierre L., Ottawa Property Manager (8 Units)
Everything Ottawa Landlords Need
Online Rent Collection
Accept e-transfer, credit cards, or ACH. Track payments, send reminders, and generate receipts automatically.
Tenant Screening
Run credit checks, employment verification, and reference checks. All RTA-compliant for Ontario.
Property Maintenance
Track maintenance requests, schedule inspections, and maintain compliance with Ontario regulations.
Ontario Standard Lease
Generate official Ontario Standard Lease forms with all required schedules and clauses.
Start Managing Ottawa Rentals Today
Join Ottawa landlords using RentMouse to collect rent, stay RTA-compliant, and save hours every month. First unit is free.