Question 1

What is Shanker Kana?

Accepted Answer

Shanker Kana is an all-in-one property management software platform built for Ontario landlords and property managers. It handles Ontario LTB forms (N4, N12, L1, Standard Lease), e-signatures, online rent collection with PAD mandates, AI-powered Ontario RTA answers, CRA-ready expense tracking, maintenance requests, invoicing, Stripe payments, vendor management, and more — all from a single dashboard.

Question 2

How much does Shanker Kana cost?

Accepted Answer

Plans start at $29 CAD/month for up to 25 units (Basic), $79/month for up to 200 units (Pro, with per-unit pricing), and $199/month for unlimited units (Enterprise, with per-unit pricing). All plans include every feature — LTB forms, e-signature, AI assistant, tenant portal, and more — with a 30-day free trial and no credit card required.

Question 3

Can tenants pay rent online through Shanker Kana?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shanker Kana integrates with Stripe so tenants can pay rent online by credit or debit card from their self-service portal. You can also set up Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) mandates for automated rent collection directly from a tenant's bank account. Payments are linked to invoices automatically and downloadable PDF receipts are generated.

Question 4

Does Shanker Kana generate Ontario LTB forms?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shanker Kana generates 11 Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board forms directly from your tenant and lease data: N4 (Non-Payment), N5 (Interference), N8 (Persistent Late), N11 (Termination Agreement), N12 (Owner's Own Use), N13 (Demolition), N1 and N2 (Rent Increase Notices), L1 and L2 (LTB Applications), Ontario Standard Lease, and Proof of Service Certificates. No manual form-filling required.

Question 5

Does Shanker Kana have an AI assistant for Ontario landlord-tenant law?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shanker Kana includes a built-in AI Chat Assistant trained on Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act, LTB forms, maintenance best practices, and platform features. It answers questions like 'How do I file an N4?' or 'What is the LMR deposit interest rate?' directly in the app. Conversation history is saved so you can continue where you left off.

Question 6

Does Shanker Kana support e-signatures?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shanker Kana has a built-in e-signature feature for lease agreements, LTB forms, and custom documents. It supports multiple signers (landlord and tenant simultaneously), generates a signed PDF automatically when all parties sign, and maintains a full audit trail with timestamps.

Question 7

Does Shanker Kana support CRA expense categories?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shanker Kana supports all 15 CRA-approved rental expense categories including advertising, insurance, interest, maintenance and repairs, management fees, office expenses, property taxes, salaries, utilities, and more. You can export expenses as a CSV file for tax season (T776 form).

Question 8

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Shanker Kana offers a 30-day free trial with full platform access including LTB forms, e-signature, AI assistant, and tenant portal. No credit card is required to start. You can also try the live demo instantly — as Manager, Owner, Tenant, or Vendor — without signing up.

Online Rent Collection Software for Canadian Landlords

Key Features

Stripe-Powered Payments

PAD Mandates

Late Fee Automation

Payment Receipts & Reconciliation

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