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Insights on property management, tenant communication, and AI automation for Canadian landlords.

Landlord TipsMay 4, 2026

Why We Track Rent With Email Forwarding (Not Bank Access)

We built Domly's rent tracking around a simple principle: we should never need your banking credentials. Here's why email forwarding turned out to be the right call.

8 min

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AI & Tech

How AI is Changing Property Management in Canada: A Practical Guide for 2026

Forget the hype. Here's what AI can actually do for Canadian landlords today, what it can't, and how to evaluate whether it's worth your time.

Apr 8, 202610 min
Industry

The True Cost of Tenant Turnover in Canada (And How Communication Prevents It)

Every vacant unit costs between $1,500 and $3,000. In a softening rental market, keeping good tenants is cheaper than finding new ones.

Mar 5, 20267 min
Data

We Analyzed 10,000 Tenant Messages. Here's What They Actually Text About.

Spoiler: it's not what most landlords expect. A data-driven look at what tenants really need, when they need it, and how a knowledge base handles the bulk of it.

Jan 23, 20269 min
Quebec

Bilingual Property Management in Quebec: Why 'Google Translate' Isn't Enough

With 63% of Montreal households renting and Quebec's strict language laws, managing tenant communication in both French and English is more than a nice-to-have.

Dec 11, 20257 min
Landlord Tips

The 2:47 AM Text: How After-Hours Emergencies Are Breaking Small Landlords

When a pipe bursts at 3 AM in January, your tenant doesn't care that you have a day job. The reality of after-hours property management in Canada.

Oct 2, 20256 min
Industry

Why One in Three Canadian Renters Never Hears Back About Their Maintenance Request

The gap between a tenant hitting 'send' on a maintenance text and actually getting a response is where trust breaks down. Here's what the data says, and what landlords can do about it.

Aug 14, 20258 min
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