London, Ontario · Commercial
Commercial Property Management Software for London, Ontario
For London owners of plazas, storefronts, offices and mixed-use buildings. Automanagement is built in London, Ontario, and handles commercial units next to residential ones: business tenants, HST on rent, TMI/CAM, rent steps and renewal deadlines. Free for up to 2 units.
What's different for commercial space
- Commercial tenancies fall under the Commercial Tenancies Act and the lease itself, not the Landlord and Tenant Board. Claims under $50,000 go to Small Claims Court; larger claims go to the Superior Court of Justice.
- There is no rent control and no standard commercial lease: what matters is what your own lease says.
- Commercial rent is subject to GST/HST: in Ontario, 13% HST. TMI and CAM recovered from the tenant are generally taxable, the same as the base rent.
- Unless the lease says otherwise, a landlord may re-enter once rent has been unpaid for 15 days, or instead seize and sell the tenant's property (distress), but not both for the same unpaid rent. Get legal advice before you act.
- If the lease charges interest on late rent at a monthly rate, the federal Interest Act limits it to 5% a year unless the lease also states the yearly rate.
Details and sources in the Ontario commercial lease guide and the one-page summary. General information, not legal advice.
What Automanagement does for commercial landlords
Mixed-use buildings
Commercial and residential units in the same property, each with its own use, area and permitted use.
Business tenants
Record the business name, business number (BN) and GST/HST number for each commercial tenant.
HST on rent
GST/HST (and QST in Quebec) added to commercial rent charges once you enter your registration, shown on receipts with your number.
TMI/CAM and rent steps
Base rent, additional rent (TMI/CAM) and scheduled rent steps on each lease, so every monthly charge is right.
Year-end TMI/CAM reconciliation
Compare the additional rent billed with actual costs, then confirm one adjustment charge or record a credit.
Renewal deadlines
Store the renewal option and its notice deadline, with reminders 90, 30 and 7 days before.
Signed lease on file
Attach the signed lease to the lease record, with a short key-terms summary in your own words.
Arrears status (Ontario)
See days unpaid and when the 15-day point passes, and keep a log of your decisions. The app never locks anyone out or seizes anything.
Business applications
Applicants for a commercial unit get a business application: business details, contact person, intended use. No credit checks.
Commercial listings
List a space by area, rent per square foot per year, additional rent and permitted use, with + HST where it applies.
Simple pricing in Canadian dollars
Free
$0
Up to 2 units
Core
$29/mo
Up to 15 units
Pro
$69/mo
Up to 50 units
Scale
$129/mo
Up to 150 units
Guides and resources
Frequently asked questions
Does the Landlord and Tenant Board handle commercial tenancies in Ontario?
No. Commercial disputes go to Small Claims Court (under $50,000) or the Superior Court of Justice. The LTB can only decide whether a tenancy falls under the Residential Tenancies Act.
Do I charge HST on TMI or CAM?
Generally yes, on a commercial lease: operating and maintenance costs the tenant reimburses as part of the rent usually take on the rent's tax status, so 13% HST normally applies in Ontario, unless a specific charge is really a separate supply.
Can I manage a building with both apartments and storefronts?
Yes. Each unit is residential or commercial, so a mixed-use building keeps Ontario's residential rules for the apartments and the commercial tools for the storefronts.
Is it legal advice?
No. Automanagement is a tool. Re-entry and distress have strict conditions and your lease can change them: talk to a lawyer before you act.
How much does it cost?
It is free for up to 2 units with no credit card. Paid plans are $29/mo for up to 15 units, $69/mo for up to 50 and $129/mo for up to 150, in Canadian dollars.
Built in London. Ready for your commercial units.
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