Thais Melo Alcantara
Credit & Personal Finance Writer
Originally a lawyer in Brazil, Thais brings a legal perspective to her role as Customer Success Specialist at TenantPay, where she's helped transform
- Credit scores
- rent reporting
- Equifax/TransUnion
- personal finance
Written by Thais Melo Alcantara
Rent Reporting Mistakes That Hurt Your Credit Score (2026)
A breakdown of the most common rent-reporting mistakes that can undermine your credit score, with a practical fix for each one.
How to Pay Rent With a Credit Card in Winnipeg (2026)
A Winnipeg-focused guide covering local rent prices, which property managers accept credit cards, and the exact steps to pay rent by card with TenantPay.
How to Pay Rent With a Credit Card in Edmonton (2026)
Learn how to pay rent with a credit card in Edmonton in 2026, earn rewards, build credit, and simplify payments with no landlord approval needed.
Renting With Bad Credit in Canada: How to Get Approved Anyway
Skip the credit score lecture. Get the exact steps renters with bad or thin credit use to land approval, and how to start building credit going forward.
Can a Landlord Report Unpaid Rent to the Credit Bureau in Canada?
Wondering if you can report a tenant's unpaid rent to Equifax or TransUnion? Here's what Canadian landlords need to know before pursuing this option.
What a Rent Roll Is and How to Automate It (Free Template)
Stop manually updating spreadsheets. See what a rent roll includes, why it matters for cash flow and financing, and get a free rent payment tracker template.
E-Transfer Limits and Rent: Options When Rent Exceeds the Daily Limit
Rent bigger than your e-Transfer limit? Discover practical workarounds like split transfers, limit increases, and Autodeposit timing to pay on time.
Can You Claim Rent on Taxes in Ontario? Trillium Benefit Explained
Can renters claim rent on their taxes in Ontario? This guide breaks down the Trillium Benefit, OTB payment dates, and how to maximize your eligibility.
How to Pay Rent With a Credit Card in Calgary (2026)
A complete 2026 guide to paying rent with a credit card in Calgary, covering fees, security, and how to maximize rewards on your biggest monthly expense.
Cheapest Way to Build Credit in Canada: Rent Reporting vs. Credit-Builder Loans vs. Secured Cards
Compare the cheapest ways to build credit in Canada: rent reporting, credit-builder loans, and secured cards. Find the lowest-cost option for your credit score.
How to Earn Credit Card Welcome Bonuses by Paying Rent in Canada
Discover how Canadian renters use credit card rewards to unlock lucrative welcome bonuses by paying rent through TenantPay, safely and without landlord hassle.
Stack PC Optimum Points With TenantPay Points on Your Rent
Maximize your PC Optimum rewards by pairing them with TenantPay Points on rent payments, redeemable across 115+ top brands like Amazon and Airbnb.