Scope of Property Rental System Final Year Project

1. Project Overview

• Objective: Develop a property rental system that facilitates property listing, searching, renting, and management for both landlords and tenants.
• Target Users: Property owners (landlords), tenants, and administrators.

2. Core Features

• User Authentication and Authorization:
  • Registration and login for landlords, tenants, and administrators.
  • Role-based access control to manage different functionalities.
• Property Management:
  • Landlords can list properties, including details such as location, type, rent, and availability.
  • Upload property images and documents.
  • Manage property status (e.g., available, rented).
• Search and Filtering:
  • Advanced search options for tenants to find properties based on criteria (e.g., location, price, type).
  • Filters for property features (e.g., number of bedrooms, amenities).
• Rental Application and Management:
  • Tenants can apply for properties and track the status of their applications.
  • Landlords can review and approve/decline rental applications.
  • Contract management for rental agreements.
• Payment Processing:
  • Integration with payment gateways for rent payments.
  • Tracking of payment history and generating invoices/receipts.
• Communication:
  • In-platform messaging system for communication between landlords and tenants.
  • Notification system for important updates (e.g., payment reminders, application status).
• Admin Panel:
  • User management (e.g., adding/removing users, managing roles).
  • Property management oversight and reporting.
  • System monitoring and maintenance.

3. Technical Requirements

• Frontend:
  • User-friendly interface with responsive design for various devices.
  • Technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Backend:
  • Server-side development using languages like Python (Django/Flask), JavaScript (Node.js), or PHP.
  • RESTful APIs for communication between frontend and backend.
• Database:
  • Data storage for user information, property details, rental applications, and payment records.
  • Relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Security:
  • Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., personal information, payment details).
  • Secure authentication mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, JWT).
  • Protection against common web vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS).

4. Additional Features (Optional)

• Property Reviews and Ratings:
  • Tenants can leave reviews and ratings for properties and landlords.
• Maintenance Requests:
  • Tenants can submit maintenance requests, and landlords can track and manage these requests.
• Integration:
  • Integration with third-party services (e.g., map services for location, credit check services).
• Mobile Application:
  • Development of a mobile app for easier access and management on the go.

5. Project Deliverables

• Documentation:
  • Technical documentation (architecture, database schema, API documentation).
  • User documentation (how to use the system).
• Testing:
  • Comprehensive testing plan (unit tests, integration tests, user acceptance testing).
• Deployment:
  • Deployment on a server or cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Heroku).
  • Ongoing maintenance and updates.

6. Timeline and Milestones

• Define the phases of development (e.g., planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment).
• Set deadlines for each milestone.

7. Budget and Resources

• Estimate the cost of development, including hardware, software, and any third-party services.
• Identify team members and their roles.