Project Overview:

The Online Rental Property Management System is a full-stack web application designed to simplify the process of listing, renting, and managing residential or commercial rental properties. It connects property owners with potential tenants and provides tools to handle listings, bookings, rent payments, agreements, and maintenance requests — all in one place.

Key Objectives:

• Allow property owners to list rental properties with complete details.
• Enable tenants to browse, book, and pay rent online.
• Provide admin controls for managing users, properties, and transactions.
• Facilitate smooth communication between landlords and tenants.

User Roles & Features:

1. Tenant/User:

• Register and log in to browse rental listings.
• Filter properties by type, location, rent range, or availability.
• View property details including images, amenities, rent, deposit, and rules.
• Book property and send rental requests to the owner.
• Submit monthly rent payments and receive digital receipts.
• Raise maintenance/service requests.
• View booking and rent payment history.

2. Property Owner/Landlord:

• Register and log in to access the owner dashboard.
• Add new properties with full details: location, rent, images, and availability dates.
• View and manage rental requests from tenants.
• Accept or reject bookings.
• Track rent payments and issue receipts.
• Respond to tenant maintenance requests.

3. Admin:

• Secure admin login to manage the platform.
• View, add, edit, or remove property listings.
• Manage user accounts (tenants and landlords).
• Approve or block suspicious listings or accounts.
• Monitor rental transactions and platform activity.
• Generate reports on property activity, payments, and user engagement.

Tech Stack Used:

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript
• Backend: PHP with Laravel framework
• Database: MySQL
• Authentication: Session-based login system with role-based access control

Admin Panel Features:

• Dashboard with statistics on listings, bookings, and rent collections
• User and property listing management
• Maintenance request tracking
• Transaction records and monthly reports
• Control over platform settings and content moderation

Platform Features:

• Property listing with images, amenities, and Google Maps location
• Booking and rent payment system
• Notification system for booking status and payment reminders
• Maintenance ticket creation and resolution tracking
• Lease agreement upload/download feature
• Search and filter options for tenants

Security Features:

• Input validation and sanitization
• Encrypted password storage
• CSRF protection
• Session handling and role-based access control
• Restrictions for unverified listings and accounts

Conclusion:

The Online Rental Property Management System provides a complete digital solution for landlords and tenants, automating property rentals, rent payments, and issue resolution. It demonstrates practical use of full-stack web development with structured role management, robust property listing features, and real-time transaction handling using PHP and MySQL.