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September 9, 2026
Capital Cost Allowance lets Canadian landlords depreciate a rental building at 4% a year — but CRA takes it all back as fully-taxed income when you sell. The honest math on recapture, the half-year rule, the rental-loss restriction, and why appliances are a completely different answer than buildings.
September 2, 2026
The province-by-province guide to raising rent legally in Canada — 2026 guidelines for BC (2.3%), Ontario (2.1%), Manitoba, Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, with required notice periods, mandatory forms, and how to raise rent without losing a good tenant.
August 26, 2026
Step-by-step tenant screening for Canadian landlords — what you can legally ask, how to run credit checks, income verification, reference checks, the protected grounds that vary by province, and the move-in inspection habits that protect your property.
August 19, 2026
A plain-English, line-by-line walkthrough of Form T776 (Statement of Real Estate Rentals) — what each section asks for, how to calculate each number, what changed in 2025, and how net rental income flows to your T1.
August 12, 2026
Wave is free, Canadian, and great for small businesses — but rental properties are a different beast. Here's exactly what Wave can and can't do for Canadian landlords, and when you've outgrown it.
August 5, 2026
Everything you need to know as a first-time landlord in Canada — from insurance and lease agreements to CRA tax obligations, tenant screening, and the move-in inspection habits that protect you from day one.
July 29, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of Canadians rent out a basement suite — and most have no idea how CRA treats the income. A complete guide to deductions, the personal use calculation, and the capital gains trap most homeowners never see coming.
July 22, 2026
QuickBooks is great accounting software — but it was built for businesses, not Canadian landlords. Here's exactly where it falls short for T776 filing, CAD mortgage tracking, and rental income management.
July 15, 2026
A complete guide to every expense deduction on CRA Form T776 — insurance, mortgage interest, repairs, property taxes, utilities, professional fees, and more. With line numbers, limits, and what the CRA looks for.
July 10, 2026
Security deposit rules vary dramatically across Canada — Ontario bans damage deposits entirely, Quebec bans all deposits, and BC doubles your penalty if you miss the return deadline. Here's exactly what each province allows.
July 1, 2026
Some provinces legally require rent receipts — and even where they don't, tenants often need them for tax credits. Here's exactly what a valid Canadian rent receipt must include.
June 24, 2026
CRA requires 6 years of rental expense records — but most landlords don't know what to keep or how to organize it. A plain guide to tracking expenses correctly for Form T776.
June 17, 2026
Alberta landlords operate without rent control but face strict deposit and notice rules under the RTA. Here's what software should handle for you — and what the RTDRS means for your records.
May 19, 2026
Ontario landlords operate under some of the most complex tenancy rules in Canada. Here's what software should handle for you — and what the LTB means for your records.
May 12, 2026
Most Canadian landlords start with a spreadsheet. Here's exactly where it breaks down — and what dedicated landlord software does differently.
May 5, 2026
A plain-English guide to Canadian rental income tax. What to report, what to deduct, common mistakes, and how to make tax time less painful.
April 28, 2026
BC landlords face unique rules under the Residential Tenancy Act. Here's what software should handle for you — and what the RTA means for your rental business.
April 21, 2026
Tracking income, expenses, and tenants across multiple Canadian rental properties without losing your mind. A practical guide for Canadian landlords.
April 14, 2026
Most property management software is built for large companies. Here's what Canadian small landlords with 1–10 properties actually need — and what to ignore.
April 7, 2026
Looking for Canadian landlord software that actually understands CRA, CAD, and Canadian tenancy law? Here's what to look for — and why most tools fall short.
March 31, 2026
Learn how to track rental income and expenses for CRA Form T776. Estate Ledger auto-categorizes everything you need to file your taxes accurately — no spreadsheets required.
Estate Ledger auto-categorizes income and expenses for CRA T776. Built for Canadian landlords.
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