https://getkera.com/blogs/ Property management, accounting, and landlord-tenant guidance from Kera — built for Canadian and US property managers. en https://getkera.com/blogs/best-property-management-software-small-companies-2026/ https://getkera.com/blogs/best-property-management-software-small-companies-2026/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Comparison Best property management software for small companies in 2026: Kera, Buildium, AppFolio, DoorLoop, Yardi Breeze, and TurboTenant compared on pricing, accounting, owner portals, and Canadian compliance. https://getkera.com/blogs/best-property-management-software-ontario-2026/ https://getkera.com/blogs/best-property-management-software-ontario-2026/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Comparison An honest 2026 guide to property management software for Ontario landlords and managers — Kera, Yardi Breeze, Buildium, DoorLoop, and AppFolio compared on Canadian compliance, pricing, and features. https://getkera.com/blogs/kera-vs-buildium/ https://getkera.com/blogs/kera-vs-buildium/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Comparison Kera vs Buildium compared on pricing, accounting, owner reporting, support, and ease of use — with per-unit cost math and an honest look at who each is best for. https://getkera.com/blogs/kera-vs-appfolio/ https://getkera.com/blogs/kera-vs-appfolio/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Comparison Kera vs AppFolio compared on pricing, onboarding, accounting, AI features, support, and North American compliance — with per-unit cost math and an honest look at who each platform is best for. https://getkera.com/blogs/kera-vs-doorloop/ https://getkera.com/blogs/kera-vs-doorloop/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Comparison Kera vs DoorLoop compared on pricing, accounting, North American compliance, AI features, and migration — with an honest look at who each is built for. https://getkera.com/blogs/kera-vs-yardi-breeze/ https://getkera.com/blogs/kera-vs-yardi-breeze/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Comparison Kera vs Yardi Breeze: pricing, Canadian compliance, and QuickBooks integration compared honestly — including where Yardi Breeze still wins. https://getkera.com/blogs/kera-vs-turbotenant/ https://getkera.com/blogs/kera-vs-turbotenant/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Comparison Kera vs TurboTenant: pricing, accounting, owner portal, and Canadian compliance compared — including where TurboTenant still wins. https://getkera.com/blogs/buildium-alternative/ https://getkera.com/blogs/buildium-alternative/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Comparison The modern Buildium alternative: a flat subscription with no per-door fees, no Kera markup on payment processing, AI-powered migration, accounting for Canada and the US, and phone support on every plan. https://getkera.com/blogs/appfolio-alternative/ https://getkera.com/blogs/appfolio-alternative/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Comparison The modern AppFolio alternative: no 50-unit minimum, flat predictable pricing, AI-powered migration, accounting for Canada and the US, and support on every plan. https://getkera.com/blogs/doorloop-alternative/ https://getkera.com/blogs/doorloop-alternative/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Comparison The modern DoorLoop alternative: flat subscription pricing, pass-through payments with no Kera markup, AI-powered migration, full North American compliance, and an owner portal built for transparency. https://getkera.com/blogs/yardi-breeze-alternative/ https://getkera.com/blogs/yardi-breeze-alternative/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Comparison The modern Yardi Breeze alternative: flat pricing with no monthly minimums, QuickBooks integration, automated bank feeds, and T4A/T776 for Canadian managers. https://getkera.com/blogs/turbotenant-alternative/ https://getkera.com/blogs/turbotenant-alternative/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Comparison The modern TurboTenant alternative: real double-entry accounting, owner portal and statements, AI-powered migration, and full support for Canada and the US. https://getkera.com/blogs/ontario-renoviction-rules-2025-2026-n13-toronto-bylaw/ https://getkera.com/blogs/ontario-renoviction-rules-2025-2026-n13-toronto-bylaw/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industry Ontario renoviction rules tightened in 2025: Bill 97 requires engineer/architect reports; Toronto's Bylaw 53-2025 adds licensing; Hamilton led with a January 2025 bylaw. Here's what landlords must know. https://getkera.com/blogs/reco-tresa-trust-accounting-2026-annual-filing/ https://getkera.com/blogs/reco-tresa-trust-accounting-2026-annual-filing/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industry Ontario brokerages face a mandatory RECO annual financial filing deadline of October 30, 2026. Learn what TRESA requires, who it affects, and how to prepare your trust accounts. https://getkera.com/blogs/ai-property-management-2026-whats-real-vs-hype/ https://getkera.com/blogs/ai-property-management-2026-whats-real-vs-hype/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industry AI adoption in property management hit 58% in 2025. We break down which use cases — leasing, maintenance triage, screening, accounting — are delivering real value and which are still marketing. https://getkera.com/blogs/ontario-rent-increase-guideline-2026-landlord-guide/ https://getkera.com/blogs/ontario-rent-increase-guideline-2026-landlord-guide/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industry Ontario's 2026 rent-increase guideline is 2.1%. Learn which units it covers, which are exempt, and the exact steps for serving a compliant N1 notice to tenants. https://getkera.com/blogs/ontario-ltb-backlog-2026-what-landlords-need-to-know/ https://getkera.com/blogs/ontario-ltb-backlog-2026-what-landlords-need-to-know/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industry Ontario's LTB backlog fell to 41,465 applications but wait times remain 3× pre-pandemic levels. L1 hearings take 4–6 months; N12/L2 can run 6–9. What landlords need to plan for. https://getkera.com/blogs/hiring-first-property-manager-or-va/ https://getkera.com/blogs/hiring-first-property-manager-or-va/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Growth When to hire your first property manager or virtual assistant: the warning signs, what to delegate, the PM vs VA decision, and how to onboard your first hire into a PM company. https://getkera.com/blogs/canada-rental-market-2025-vacancy-rates-rents-cmhc/ https://getkera.com/blogs/canada-rental-market-2025-vacancy-rates-rents-cmhc/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industry Canada's 2025 rental vacancy rate rose to 3.1% per CMHC. Average two-bedroom rents grew 5.1%. Here's a city-by-city breakdown and what managers should do now. https://getkera.com/blogs/accounting-owner-statement-disbursement-reconciliation/ https://getkera.com/blogs/accounting-owner-statement-disbursement-reconciliation/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Accounting How property managers can produce owner statements that reconcile 1:1 to disbursements every month — eliminating owner disputes and trust account errors before they compound. https://getkera.com/blogs/owner-disbursements-avoid-disputes/ https://getkera.com/blogs/owner-disbursements-avoid-disputes/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Owner relations How property managers can run owner disbursements accurately and on time — the right timing, what causes disputes, and how period-close statements prevent reconciliation headaches. https://getkera.com/blogs/trust-accounting-ontario-explained/ https://getkera.com/blogs/trust-accounting-ontario-explained/ Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Accounting What a trust ledger actually has to do, why commingling is the cardinal sin, and how to keep owner funds reconciled without a spreadsheet. https://getkera.com/blogs/operations-scaling-property-management-without-adding-staff/ https://getkera.com/blogs/operations-scaling-property-management-without-adding-staff/ Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Operations Practical strategies for scaling a property management portfolio without adding proportional headcount: automation, single-source-of-truth platforms, KPI tracking, and the system design decisions that let you grow without chaos. https://getkera.com/blogs/rental-showing-application-workflow/ https://getkera.com/blogs/rental-showing-application-workflow/ Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Leasing How to run rental showings efficiently, pre-qualify prospects before the visit, collect applications online, and move from showing to signed lease in the fewest possible steps. https://getkera.com/blogs/collect-rent-on-time/ https://getkera.com/blogs/collect-rent-on-time/ Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Rent collection Chasing payments is a process problem, not a people problem. Here's how to design the chasing away. https://getkera.com/blogs/how-to-get-property-management-clients/ https://getkera.com/blogs/how-to-get-property-management-clients/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Growth How property management companies win new owner clients: referral programs, Google Business Profile, niche positioning, online presence, and proposals that convert. A practical lead-gen guide. https://getkera.com/blogs/accounting-ontario-last-month-rent-deposit-interest/ https://getkera.com/blogs/accounting-ontario-last-month-rent-deposit-interest/ Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Accounting How to account for Ontario last-month's-rent deposits, calculate annual interest at the rent-increase guideline rate, and handle LMR correctly in your trust account. https://getkera.com/blogs/winning-new-owner-clients-property-management/ https://getkera.com/blogs/winning-new-owner-clients-property-management/ Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Owner relations What actually drives new property owner clients to a management company in 2026 — referrals, local SEO, portfolio transparency, and positioning as an asset advisor rather than a service provider. https://getkera.com/blogs/ltb-arrears-n4-l1-ontario-guide/ https://getkera.com/blogs/ltb-arrears-n4-l1-ontario-guide/ Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Rent collection Ontario landlord's guide to the N4 notice and L1 application process at the LTB: deadlines, defects, documentation, Information Update requirements, and realistic timelines for 2026. https://getkera.com/blogs/switching-property-software/ https://getkera.com/blogs/switching-property-software/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Operations A field guide to migrating leases, balances, and owners — and what to demand from any platform you move to. https://getkera.com/blogs/operations-writing-property-management-sops/ https://getkera.com/blogs/operations-writing-property-management-sops/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Operations How to write property management standard operating procedures that stick: specific, tested, outcome-focused SOPs for maintenance, leasing, move-in/out, and tenant communication that your team will actually follow. https://getkera.com/blogs/what-owners-want-in-a-statement/ https://getkera.com/blogs/what-owners-want-in-a-statement/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Owner relations Clarity beats detail. The handful of things every owner looks for, and the one number they check first. https://getkera.com/blogs/year-end-owner-tax-package-canada-us/ https://getkera.com/blogs/year-end-owner-tax-package-canada-us/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Owner relations What property managers need to provide to rental property owners at tax time — T776 and T4A in Canada, 1099-MISC and Schedule E in the US — and how to make year-end reporting a non-event. https://getkera.com/blogs/lease-renewal-rent-increase-ontario-guide/ https://getkera.com/blogs/lease-renewal-rent-increase-ontario-guide/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Leasing How Ontario lease renewals work, the 90-day N1 rent increase notice process, the 2026 rent increase guideline of 2.1%, exempt units, and how to manage turnover versus renewing. https://getkera.com/blogs/property-management-profit-margins/ https://getkera.com/blogs/property-management-profit-margins/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Growth Typical property management profit margins, what erodes them, and the specific levers — fee mix, labor efficiency, ancillary revenue, and software cost — that separate 11% from 32% margins. https://getkera.com/blogs/ontario-rent-increase-n1-notice-guide-2026/ https://getkera.com/blogs/ontario-rent-increase-n1-notice-guide-2026/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Rent collection Complete guide to Ontario rent increases in 2026: the 2.1% guideline, N1 form requirements, 90-day notice rules, above-guideline increases, and the N2 for exempt units. https://getkera.com/blogs/accounting-chart-of-accounts-property-management/ https://getkera.com/blogs/accounting-chart-of-accounts-property-management/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Accounting How to build a chart of accounts for property management companies: the right account ranges, trust vs. operating accounts, owner equity, and income categories that make reporting clean. https://getkera.com/blogs/tenant-screening-canada/ https://getkera.com/blogs/tenant-screening-canada/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Leasing How to verify applicants fairly and consistently — and why “gut feel” is the most expensive screening method there is. https://getkera.com/blogs/operations-tenant-communication-at-scale/ https://getkera.com/blogs/operations-tenant-communication-at-scale/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Operations How property managers can handle tenant communication at scale: structured intake, self-service information, templated responses, and clear escalation paths that reduce volume and improve response quality. https://getkera.com/blogs/explaining-management-fees-to-owners/ https://getkera.com/blogs/explaining-management-fees-to-owners/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Owner relations How property managers can explain their fee structure — management percentage, leasing fees, and add-on charges — clearly enough that owners understand the value and stop negotiating every invoice. https://getkera.com/blogs/rent-payment-reminders-system-landlords/ https://getkera.com/blogs/rent-payment-reminders-system-landlords/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Rent collection How to set up automated rent payment reminders that reduce late payments for landlords: timing, channel, tone, and what research shows actually works. https://getkera.com/blogs/move-in-condition-report-landlord-guide/ https://getkera.com/blogs/move-in-condition-report-landlord-guide/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Leasing Why move-in condition reports are essential for landlords, what to document, how to handle photos and signatures, and how they protect you at the LTB if a dispute arises at move-out. https://getkera.com/blogs/the-real-cost-of-per-door-pricing/ https://getkera.com/blogs/the-real-cost-of-per-door-pricing/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industry Per-unit fees quietly tax your growth. Here's why flat pricing tends to win as you scale. https://getkera.com/blogs/how-many-doors-per-property-manager/ https://getkera.com/blogs/how-many-doors-per-property-manager/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Growth How many doors can one property manager handle? Industry benchmarks, what affects the ratio, and how systems and automation increase capacity without adding headcount. https://getkera.com/blogs/accounting-t4a-t776-canadian-landlord-tax-guide/ https://getkera.com/blogs/accounting-t4a-t776-canadian-landlord-tax-guide/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Accounting A plain-language guide to CRA's T4A and T776 forms for Canadian property managers and landlords: who files each, what income and expenses to report, and key deadlines. https://getkera.com/blogs/operations-after-hours-emergency-maintenance/ https://getkera.com/blogs/operations-after-hours-emergency-maintenance/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Operations A practical after-hours maintenance playbook for property managers: define what counts as an emergency, build a response chain, and communicate clearly with tenants when it matters most. https://getkera.com/blogs/property-owner-retention-reduce-churn/ https://getkera.com/blogs/property-owner-retention-reduce-churn/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Owner relations Annual owner churn in property management averages 25–30%. This guide covers the real reasons owners leave — maintenance, communication, and reporting gaps — and practical ways to close them. https://getkera.com/blogs/reduce-rental-vacancy-faster-leasing/ https://getkera.com/blogs/reduce-rental-vacancy-faster-leasing/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Leasing Practical steps to reduce rental vacancy days — better listings, faster response times, a structured application workflow, and pricing strategy in a softening market. https://getkera.com/blogs/partial-rent-payment-landlord-policy/ https://getkera.com/blogs/partial-rent-payment-landlord-policy/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Rent collection How Ontario landlords should handle partial rent payments: what to document, how it affects your N4 notice, and when a repayment plan is the right move. https://getkera.com/blogs/quickbooks-for-property-management-when-to-switch/ https://getkera.com/blogs/quickbooks-for-property-management-when-to-switch/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Growth Why growing property management companies outgrow QuickBooks: trust accounting, per-property GL, owner statements, T4A/1099 filing, and what purpose-built software solves instead. https://getkera.com/blogs/handling-nsf-returned-rent-payments/ https://getkera.com/blogs/handling-nsf-returned-rent-payments/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Rent collection Step-by-step guide for landlords handling NSF or returned rent payments: what to do first, what you can charge in Ontario, when to file an N4, and how to document everything. https://getkera.com/blogs/operations-building-vendor-network/ https://getkera.com/blogs/operations-building-vendor-network/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Operations A practical guide to vendor management for property managers: how to source, vet, onboard, and maintain reliable contractors so maintenance never stalls on a missing contact. https://getkera.com/blogs/accounting-gst-hst-property-management-fees-canada/ https://getkera.com/blogs/accounting-gst-hst-property-management-fees-canada/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Accounting GST/HST for Canadian property managers: why residential rent is exempt but management fees are taxable, how to handle ITCs, and what Ontario HST means for your accounting. https://getkera.com/blogs/owner-portal-reduce-owner-questions/ https://getkera.com/blogs/owner-portal-reduce-owner-questions/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Owner relations What separates a real owner portal from a document dump — and how giving owners live access to their property data reduces inbound questions and improves retention for property managers. https://getkera.com/blogs/tenant-screening-canada-fair-consistent/ https://getkera.com/blogs/tenant-screening-canada-fair-consistent/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Leasing How to screen tenants in Canada fairly and consistently — identity, credit, and income verification — while staying within Ontario Human Rights Code rules and building a defensible paper trail. https://getkera.com/blogs/how-to-price-property-management-fees/ https://getkera.com/blogs/how-to-price-property-management-fees/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT Growth How to price property management fees: percentage vs flat vs hybrid models, typical ranges, leasing and renewal fees, and how to raise rates without losing owners. https://getkera.com/blogs/accounting-trust-account-three-way-reconciliation-guide/ https://getkera.com/blogs/accounting-trust-account-three-way-reconciliation-guide/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT Accounting A practical playbook for three-way trust reconciliation in property management: what it is, why it matters, and how to keep bank, books, and owner balances aligned daily. https://getkera.com/blogs/owner-statements-transparency-build-trust/ https://getkera.com/blogs/owner-statements-transparency-build-trust/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT Owner relations What rental property owners actually look for in a monthly statement, and how transparent, on-time reporting reduces questions and improves retention. Practical guide for property managers. https://getkera.com/blogs/pre-authorized-debit-rent-canada-landlord-guide/ https://getkera.com/blogs/pre-authorized-debit-rent-canada-landlord-guide/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT Rent collection How pre-authorized debit (PAD) works for Canadian landlords: setup, RTA rules, NSF handling, and why automating rent timing beats chasing e-transfers every month. https://getkera.com/blogs/operations-reduce-unit-turnover-time/ https://getkera.com/blogs/operations-reduce-unit-turnover-time/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT Operations A step-by-step turnover playbook for property managers: pre-book vendors before move-out, coordinate tasks in sequence, and cut vacancy days without sacrificing quality. https://getkera.com/blogs/ontario-standard-lease-landlord-guide/ https://getkera.com/blogs/ontario-standard-lease-landlord-guide/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT Leasing A plain-English guide to Ontario's mandatory Standard Lease (Form 2229E) — what it covers, when it applies, the consequences of skipping it, and how to handle addenda properly.